Hank Johnson Takes Over Hamburger Shop In Polk
The Progress Files notes Hank Johnson becoming the new proprietor of the Polk hamburger shop formerly owned by Clyde Willits, with possession taken on Monday. Snow and sleet brought winter weather, ice on streets and wires. A 60 pound baby boy arrived Sunday to Mr and Mrs Leand Bowers, while Mrs Milford Johnson remains seriously ill in Grand Island hospital. Everett Stouffer of Los Gatos, California visits, Polk farmer Carl Ivar Larson dies at 59, leaving wife and four children. Charles Peterson returns to Polk to open a cafe, newly painted and redecorated. The area sees its first heavy snow, up to ten inches. Mrs Oscar Strand undergoes surgery, and local hospital visits noted. Trinity Lutheran Church dedicates services with nearly 400 attendees. golden wedding anniversary celebrated by August Garling and spouse. Airman McMerlin Lampshire returns from Wyoming for leave before overseas duty. a son named Edward Dean born to Dean Ostberg. Four Polk hunters shoot four tame ducks after a misinformed geese hunt. farmer paid a dollar per duck. Mrs Jim Wilson returns from Palo Alto, Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Clyde, Willits
Johnson
Montzingo
David Keck, Jr
Leand- Bowers
Milford Johnson
Grand Island
Everett Stouffer
Los Gatos
Calif
J. L. Stouffer
Polk
Peterson
Oscar-Strand
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Ben Peterson
Minnie Nicholson
C. A. ‘Carlson
Stromsburg Hospital
Trinity Lutheran Church
August Garling
Eureka
Emma Johnson
Gordon Fossberg
Mc Merlin Lampshire
Wyo
New York
Roe
Saadia
Arabia
Dean ‘Ostberg
Stromsburg
Edward Dean
Obituary and subscription rates from Polk Progress ad page
The Polk Progress presents editor and staff details and notices including obituaries and advertising rates. Lines show editor Norris W. Alfred, staff photographer Rich Bicker, and 1879 post office entry. Rates list per year Nebraska 6 months 3 months elsewhere 1 single copy price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris W. Alfreds
Rich Bicker
Polk
Nebraska
Residents note family visits and health events
Mrs Lusingnanyan spent three weeks visiting her daughter and underwent medical treatment at Palo Alto Clinic. Mrs Lyle Dornburgh entered Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln on Wednesday for upcoming procedures. Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser and family visited Mrs Ralph Glasser in St. Francis Hospital Grand Island after her fall. Roger Merchant and son Reynolds returned to Polk after four years of Marine Corps service. Rev Wood celebrated son Paul’s birthday with a party at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Lusingnanyan
Palo Alto
Lyle Dornburgh
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Roy, Glasser, Sr
Ralph Glasser
Clarks
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Glasser
Roger Merchant
Reynold
Havelock
N.C
Polk
U. S. Marine Corps
Wood
Paul
Rodney Werner
Dennis Bjerrum
Richard Widga
Roger Fossburg
Robbie Glasser
Birthday dinner and visits populate Polk County social round
Sunday events feature Vern Jones home party honoring Edna plus gatherings at the Hahn and Glasser homes. Guests include Hoffman of York, Widga family, Jones family, Bieber family, and many others from Central City Hastings York Moline Benedict Stromsburg Marquette and Lincoln area. Monday visits include Oscar Anderson’s grandson Dana and hospital calls to Ollie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Jones
Edna
Howard Romsdal Peel Craig and
Allan
Bradstow
Matt Hoffman
York
Verland Widga
Randy
Rhonda
Roger
Dan~Beeber
Cindy
Mark
Kim
Leslie
Larry -Jones
Mike
Brian
Brad
Debbie
Elmer Swanson
Central City
Dolan Hahn
Martin Hoffman
Pastor Lindgren
Henry Reed
Tom Ostberg
Jim Brazda Sr
Orlie Miller
Leroy Bills
Oklahoma City
Ray Skoglund
Moline
Tom, Hoffgan
Hastings
Clarey ‘Anderson
LaPina Hanquist
Lloyd Nordstedt
Environment series reveals rural Midwest hopes and questions
Pawito and Emiel Christensen of Columbus are profiled for transforming a 30 acre Platte River bluff into a recreational area using native soil and scenic cave shelters. The piece explores environmental concerns, curiosity, and cooperative, nonprofit effort with no profit motive, ending with a note to continue on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Nebraska
Pawito
Emiel Christensen
Columbus
Platte River Bluffs
University of Nebraska ‘College of Architecture
Aabor
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Margaret Lott
Hank Johnson
Carl Ivar Larson
Emil
Morris
Lawrence
Williard
U. S
Navy
China
Hannah Anderson
Charles Peterson
Jim Wilson
Glenn Palensky
Sweet Electric
Clarks, Nebraska
Osceola
Lees Realty
Gene Bartak
Hany Lees
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Pawito’s
Wendy Bicker
Rick. Bicker
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