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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
1
A large turnout is expected for Polk High School Alumni's Big Broadcast at the school auditorium Friday at seven. Fibber and Mollie will attend and Fibber promises witty flattery. Alumni will impersonate Major Bowes and Kay Kyser acts, with Pot of Gold and other radio favorites featured.
The school year ended with a Friday picnic at Buckley Park in Stromsburg drawing a large crowd. Robert Strickland plans to study in Greeley Colorado this summer while Laverne Fredrickson goes to Kearney and Maggie Christensen to Loup City.
The F W A 4 H Cooking Club opened Thursday with nine members present led by Mrs Free man Johnson in the president's absence. Secretary Mart jorie Green stood in for Roberta Nelson and plans for trips included sharing travel costs. County Agent Ray Cruise attended with camera and moving pictures while Mrs McCoy arranged a later lesson time. Lunch was provided by Mrs McCoy and Mrs Johnson. The next meeting is set with Mrs McCoy on June 5.
O M Campbell of Campbell Auditing Co told Madison county officials a 280 page report shows distress warrants totaling 99632.05 unpaid taxes. He warned the Sheriff and bondsmen face liability for failure to levy and sell delinquents property. The County Board was urged to direct the County Attorney to enforce tax law. Sheriff A S Henry attended and was told to proceed to collect personal taxes by any lawful means.
About 1 649 Polk county farmers in the 1940 AAA Farm Program will be inspected starting around June 3. Farm reporters from each precinct will visit farms in their communities under the supervision of the county committee. Leading reporters include Ray J McBeth and Harvey A McClung in Canada precinct plus several others across Clear Creek Hackberry Island Osceola Platte Pleasant Home Stromsburg and Valley precincts.
The Happy Homemakers Club formed at Mrs. Edgar Wiselys home with eleven members attending. Officers elected include President Marjorie Warwick, Vice President Joann Wallace, Secretary Phyllis Joy, and News Reporter Dolores Corman.
Bertha Lydonia Cohagan born July 34 1909 on a Polk Nebraska farm was married to Edwin Dissmeyer on July 2 1927. She joined the Free Methodist church in Polk after moving there and died May 19 1940 at Hastings State Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Denman home and Polk Methodist church with Rev D W Smith of Lincoln in charge. Interment followed in Polk Cemetery.
Polk County Nebraska reports 13 families used National Housing Act provisions through December 31 1939. Nine Property Improvement Loans insured under Title I total 7966 dollars and small home mortgages insured by FHA under Title I total 9500 dollars.
Victor high school Alumni gathered Friday evening May 24 at the Victor schoolhouse. Mrs Raymond Beebe presided as officers were re elected for next year with Mrs Beebe as President Mark Duren as Vice President and Arlois Island as Secretary Treasurer. A program of student numbers entertained thirty six members and refreshments followed.
Mrs Lloyd Benson Miss Margaret Johnson and Miss Marie Werburg hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Kroger home in Hordville for Miss Lucille Benson. Thirty five guests attended. bridal games were played and many gifts were received. A two course buffet luncheon followed with a pastel color scheme. Miss Benson will wed Eldon Johnson of Rock Island Illinois on Sunday.
Weekend visitors to Rev. S. W. Longacre home included Dr. and Mrs. O E Longacre and Mrs. Beatty from Oregon, with Mrs. Beatty staying through the week. Carl Hansen joined Grace Runquist for Sunday dinner. The Country Woman's Club met at Mrs. Kingsey with 16 members and a new member. a Mother’s Day program followed by games and lunch. Osceola picnic planned for June 5. F P Anderson, Stromsburg, and Mr. Widga visited Charley Ang. George McClure of Omaha visited relatives. Carl Steelquist residence painted white. Ladies aided Mrs. Nelson King for her birthday.
On Memorial Day we honor the storied dead and living who fought in the Civil War Spanish American War and World War. Citizens express patriotism and gratitude for those who took the big chance that the nation might remain free.
The Daily notices list M E Church S W Longacre as pastor with services at 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM worship and 8 PM gospel services. Vacation Bible School begins last Monday and runs for two weeks with an active group of teachers and students. First Baptist Church under Rev R M Bailey declares Sunday School 10 AM worship 11 AM and evening 7:30 with BYPU 6:45 and midweek Bible study and choir practice.
Arborville and Stro m s burg residents share social calls and visits with relatives across nearby towns. Guests include the Bedients, Shrum, Heike, Lytle, Bennett, Wessel, Merchant, and Kealiher families visiting in York Clarks Fremont and Gresham. Sunday School to start at 10.
More than fifty mayors and councilmen from Butler Howard Merrick York and Polk counties met in Osceola Tuesday night. After a 6:30 dinner at the Osceola Hotel the group moved to the district courtroom for a general discussion on municipal government. Speakers included City Commissioner Harry Knudson of Omaha and Don Sampson of Central City, attorney for the league of municipalities.
A surprise party celebrated Rev and Mrs A Sward on their 35th wedding anniversary Friday evening. About 50 guests enjoyed refreshments and a silver tray gift. The TCW club meets with Mrs Gust Peterson Friday.
The Farm Credit administration in Omaha announces reamortization options for Polk county farmers holding commissioner loans. About 485000 dollars in commissioner loans and 1935000 dollars in Federal Land bank loans existed in early 1940. Some loans have already extended beyond ten years, with many Federal loans already long term. Commissioner loans carry first and second mortgage security.
Morning worship at 10. a.m. and Sunday School at 10 50 a.m. Participating church plans a clean up day next Tuesday May 28 at 1 o'clock.
Immanuel Lutheran lists 9:30 a m German and 10 30 a m English services with Holy Communion. The Lutheran Hour Chorus with Dr Maier to give a concert at Concordia College Seward on Saturday June 8 at 8 pm. Free Methodist under W H Lee holds services with Sunday School at 10 am preaching 11 am Y P M I service 7 15 pm preaching 8 pm. Evangelical Free Mission Church Ivan T Carlson pastor with Sunday School 10 am worship 11 am and 8 pm evening service. Bible study prayer Wednesday 8 pm and Jr Endeavor. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 3 and Sunday School Picnic May 31 at Buckley Park Stromsburg. bring dinner.
Local families gathered for Sunday visits and meals at multiple homes across the area. Residents from Sundberg, Widga, Nyberg, Cramer, Shostrom, and Johnson families spent time with relatives and friends in Havens, Central City, Arborville, York, Hampton, Hardville, and Omaha.
Miss Lois Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Anderson married Clem Meerkatz son of Mr and Mrs Emil Meerkatz in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at one o clock. Rev Carlos Juergensen officiated. Attendants were Arlene Anderson and Williard Meerkatz.
The daily vacation Bible School of the Baptist and Evangelical Free Churches welcomes all children from four years old and up. It begins at 8:30 on Monday, June 3, and runs for two weeks with a consecrated group of teachers in charge. Instruction includes the Word of God memory work and choruses. Parents are urged to enroll their children.
County officials and Polk County merchants discuss a stamp plan for surplus commodities. An eight county district is forming south of the Platte River with a delegation from Polk County merchants attending a York meeting to learn details alongside county commissioners bankers and merchants from other counties.
Lee F. Campbell of Gresham has been appointed by the AAIA to supervise farm measurement work in Butler Nance Howard and Seward counties. He previously served with the Polk County AICP office and as community committeeman for Hackberry precinct for six years and as county performance supervisor for 26 reporters measuring Polk County.
Nearly one hundred Stromberg relatives gathered at Buckley Park in Stromsburg for the annual reunion. Attendees included Albert Stromberg and many spouses and children from Stromsburg Omaha York Lincoln Rapid City S Dakota Central City Clarks and Central City, with extended family from Stromsburg and Rapid City noted.
The Handy Knotters Rope Club organized with seven members. Officers elected: President Duane Gabel Vice President Eldon Kuhnel Secretary Donald Huggler News Reporter Eugene Beierle Leader Neil Dawes. Next meeting at Gabel home with eight members present. A lesson on General Information and finishing the end of a rope followed by a rope halter demonstration and lunch by Mrs. Gabel. Next meeting May 31 at Donald Huggler’s home.
A group of girls met at Margie Gabel's home May 21 organized the Rainbow Girls Room Club with six members. Elected officers: President Lucille Koehler Vice President Betty Augustin Newsporter Marilyn Hugger Leader Mrs Neil Dawes. Next meeting at Marilyn Huggler's home May 31 at 2:00.
Dr and Mrs C R Petersen and Shirley were present at the York College Baccalaureate Services held at the UB church in York Sun.
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