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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1929

Page

5

Cattle Purchases and Masonic Temple Dedication Noted

Lillian B owning and Florence Ander don visi ge cently in Grénddslaat Sunday. Trof Ostberg attended the cattle gate in Rand Tafand on Sunday and bought 3s head of 2 year old feeders. They arrived Tuesday afternoon and he placed them in his feed lot. Mayons from Polk and vicinity attended the dedication of the new Masonic temple at Hampton Friday evening with several attendees named.

Trof Ostberg Rand Tafand Sionday Tweeday Polk and Vicinity Masonic Temple Hampton W. P Miller RL. Smith O. Eskles Cal. Carlson LT. Samuelson O F Dahlin Bryan W Gravee Arnon Dover Marion Flick

Missionary Society Store Invite for One Day Business

Notice invites missionary societies to operate in the store for one day with a 10 percent share of cash sales. Luncheon service may be provided to boost earnings. Signed by A. O. Monson Co.

Monson Co

Looking To The Future In 53 Years Of Telephone Service

The article notes record high demand for telephone service driven by national prosperity and long distance advances enabling 85 percent of world instruments to be reached. It states the industry has kept pace, provided current service, and prepared for greater future demand in coming years.

Americans wasteful on fire risk and carelessness blamed

A historical notice discusses high fire losses in the United States versus Europe and blames American carelessness for unattended wiring and discarded waste. It argues for better knowledge and safety practices to reduce fires nationwide.

Europe

District Court in Osceola Sees Jury Call Twice

District Judge Harry Landis holds court in Osceola this week. The jury is summoned Tuesday November 12 to appear instead of the 11th.

Milwaukee York News-Timess Harry Landis Osceola

For Sale or Exchange Near Clarks Nebraska

For Sale or Exchange Choice quarter near Clarks Nebr half cultivated to corn and wheat half pasture best soil. Wheat yielded 83 bushels per acre this year. Will trade for an 80 acre tract improved or not plus cash. Possession March 1 or soon. Option to lease 120 adjoining acres to buyer. George Beardsley owner Clarks Nebr.

Clarks George Beardsley Nebr

For Sale Spotted Poland Boars at $25 Each

Spotted Poland boars offered for sale at twenty five dollars per head. Contact Warner Samuelson in Stromsburg by phone at 4221.

Poland Warner Samuelson Stromsburg

School Notes From Polk Teachers Convention Highlights

Polk teachers attended the Nebraska State Teachers Convention with a delegation traveling to Lincoln Omaha and Kearney. They reported a profitable time and value in the sessions. The upcoming football game is at Silver Creek on November 8 and student activities include class rings for seniors and a skating party for sophomores.

Polk Nebraska State Teachers Lincoln Parkinson Gilbert Nelson Wright Myers Omaha Miss Lind Santin Larsen Horstman Kearney Silver Creek

Baptist Church Notes Highlight Armistice Day Service

Sunday School at 10:00 led by Ellen Larson, Morning Worship at 11:00, Junior B Y P U at 7:15. Evening sermon titled Raith On Trial at 11:30. Union Gospel service 7:30 for Armistice Day with Rev Elmer R Peterson preaching. American Legion guests invited. public welcome.

Ellen Larson Polk Elmer R Peterson The Baptist Church American Legion

M E Church Notes Armistice Union Service at Baptist Church

The M E Church lists Elmer R Peterson as minister and Lord's Day School at 10:00 A M Sundberg superintendent Morning Worship at 11 15 A M Epworth League at 6 45 P M Evening Service at 7 80 P M with a Sunday morning topic Hindrances To A Right Knowledge Of Self The evening service is a union gathering at the Baptist church to commemorate Armistice Special invitation goes to the American Legion Brotherhood meeting Monday night November il in the church parlors

Elmer R. Peterson Lord’s Day A . Sundberg Epworth League Baptist Church American Legion

Swede Plain M. E. Church Services Report

The Swede Plain M. E. Church reports good attendance at morning and evening services last Sunday. Regular services are planned for next Sunday morning. The evening service will be dismissed to join Armistice Day observances with town churches. Ladies Aid meets November 13 at the church parlors with hostesses and a program led by Mrs Dana Shstrom.

Ladies Aid Water Widga Richard Widga Gidrence Anderson Dana Shstrom

Bellamy Trial at Viking Theatre This Weekend

A mystery film titled The Bellamy Trial plays at Viking Theatre Friday and Saturday. The show promises a wonderful mystery experience with usual prices.

Lotto Stevens Henry Nybergere Omaha Viking Theatre Bellamy

Dr B Williams Reports To Central City On Business

Dr B Williams visited Central City on Tuesday for business. The report notes his presence and purpose, with no further details provided about the nature of the visit.

Dr . B. Williams Central City

Parity Debate Aims to Halt Agriculture Decline

The Minneapolis Tribune notes farmers face a widening gap as industrial income rises from 50 to 76 billion dollars while agriculture falls from 15 to 12 billion. It warns parity measures may not fix the imbalance and urges careful action ahead of congressional session.

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