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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1953
Page
4
The Polk Theatre faces a temporary closing provoking concern among residents and local businesses. It is planned to reopen in a couple weeks, though supporters note few patrons attend. The editorial urges more community boosterism to prevent a permanent closure while linking theatre health to local commerce and sports coverage in Polk County.
The letter notes optimism for a win as the team builds on momentum from the Friend game. Community updates include Mr and Mrs Richard Widga hosting in their home and visits by local families, with gatherings at Walter Widga and Donald Dahlin residences.
In the matter of the Estate of Nellie Peterson Deceased a petition to appoint Esther Morgan as Administratrix was filed. Hearing set for November 24 1953 at 10 A M in the County Court Room Osceols Nebraska. Dated November 2 1953. (SEAL) L M Merrick County Judge Nov 5 12 19
Ed and Mrs Wisen of Clay Center visited Mr and Mrs Paul Strand and stayed with Mrs Oscar Strand. Happy Hour Club hosted husbands for cards and an all share lunch at Junior Sealey’s home. Quiet hour service at Clarks Methodist Church featured Mrs Bollinger, with others attending. Ruzicka birthday supper honored by Mr and Mrs Leonard Jisa. Prayer and Self Denial week events drew a large crowd at the Methodist Church. Mrs Marvin Fredrickson and Mrs Walter Stohl led devotional and gift presentations. Mrs Bernt Johnson of Swede Home spoke on Bolivia missionary work, with a solo by Mrs James Lindburg.
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