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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1945

Page

4

Farm Sale Nets 36000 To Ehn Heirs In 160 Acre Transfer

The John G Ehn farm of 160 acres was sold to his sons Charles Emit, Henning and Joe Monday for 36000.00. WwW A Wurtz and W P Miller delivered election returns to Osceola on Wednesday. Mrs M BE Kingston left her Polk home to move in with daughter Mrs Merchant. Dr Ralph Peterson and family moved into her home. Ernest Olson couple returned from Valley after visiting Olson's ill sister. Fourteen ladies attended a Halloween party at Mrs R L Cox's home with games and refreshments late into the evening.

John G Ehn Charles Emit Henning Joe Monday Wurtz W P Miller Osceola M. BE. Kingston Polk Ernest Olson Valley Mr. Olson R L. Cox Drayman Henry Johnson Leibee Beatrice Oscar Sundberg York Olof Nyberg Sweden Wn A. Wurtz Herbert Grand Island D F. Anderson Anna Graves Mc Gaffin Eastern Star Stromsburg

Highlights of the New Enlistment Program

The article outlines major benefits of the new volunteer peacetime Army program. It details reenlistment rules for veterans discharged between May 12 and November 1 1945 and for those leaving service after November 1 aiming to reenlist by February 1 1946. It touts pay boosts bonuses overseas furloughs retirement options GI Bill rights and family allowances along with branch and theater choices on 3 year enlistments.

Uncle Sam

Increases for Overseas Service and Flight Crew Roles

The proposals outline a 20 percent raise for overseas service, a 50 percent increase for members of flying crews and parachutists, and a 5 percent pay bump for each three years of service.

Polk County News Briefs From November 5 1925

Subscriptions and advertising rates listed for Polk territory and elsewhere. Local notes include birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs Schweikert, vehicle sales by Polk Motor Company, office fixtures moved by Henry Johnson, travels and visits, a Sweden trip, sports ahead for Cornhuskers, hunting trip to western Nebraska, a county mail carrier appointment, a wedding anniversary, a Polk football win over Shelton, and social visits surrounding church and community events.

Wm. Schweikert Polk Motor Company Ray Nordstrom Harri M Johnson Carl Dose H B Johnson Sodergren Motor Co Westfall Pheasant Crow Arnold Polk Lincoln Cornhuskers Missouri John Myers Earl Bay W J Newton Nebraska Alice Etting David City Dana Westfall

Churches Across Hordville Map Regular Attendances

The list covers multiple area churches with pastors, service times, and events. Edick A. Anderson leads Hordville Baptist with 1000 Bible School at 11. Nels Pearson presides at Avoroville Methodist with 11 am worship. Central City Group meets Nov 15 at First Methodist Hastings District with Rev Lowell Jones hosting. Swede Plain Youth Fellowship Mondays. Milford E Olson oversees Evangelical Free Church with 11 am worship and 7 30 pm sermon. Rev H M Williamson preaches at Free Methodist and mid week prayer Thursday. various churches note speakers and family study sessions.

Hordville Polk Swede Plain A. C. Bates Central City Hastings First Methodist Church Lowell Jones A . Hunter Swede Plain Youth Fellowship School Park Luam Family of Seth

Birthday dinner honors Harry Peterson at Stevens home

A group including Irvin Anderson Forrest Anderson Paul Stevens Arlo Stevens Wayne Hill and Glenn Hill plus Mrs Cecil Newton Miss Norma spent Sunday at Clarks and Bill Stevens home to celebrate Harry Peterson's birthday. The Polk Progress offers a bargain subscription for The Country Gentleman at two dollars for five years with a five year option at 50 cents each year, subject to withdrawal.

Harry Peterson W. A. Stevens Irvin Anderson David Sundberg Forrest Anderson Paul Stevens Arlo Stevens Wlcyd Hahn Glenn Hill Wayne Hiller Cecil Newton Norma Clarks Henry Reed Wayne Ramsey Lloyd Hahn Dave Sundberg Irv Anderson Sidney Scott Bill Stevens The Polk Progress Country Gentleman

Local News Prompt From The Progress Weekly

The Progress invites readers to share any community news from dinners and visits to engagements and weddings. It highlights that even small towns have newsworthy events and commits to printing items that are fit for print.

Gracious thanks from Mrs Lloyd Stromberg for hospital stay

Mrs Lloyd Stromberg expresses heartfelt thanks for cards and letters received during a recent hospital stay. She notes the kindness will always be remembered.

Lloyd Stromberg

Notice of Final Report in Estate of John Norstrom

In the Polk County Nebraska county court the executor files a final account and petitions for final settlement and discharge of the estate of John Norstrom Deceased. A hearing is set for November 16 1946 at 10 oclock A M. to determine heirship and distribution and allow the account. Dated October 23 1946. County Judge L M Merrick. Oct 5 Nov 1 8.

Polk County Nebraska John Norstrom State of L. M. Merrick

First Baptist Church Paul Lemke Program

The notice lists services at First Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Lemke. Church School at 10:00 am led by Winnie Lind on Sept 11. Worship at 11:00 am with Armistice Day message on Civil and Religious Liberty. Evening service at 7:30 pm with guest Rev PD Aquila Cohagen. Midweek prayer at Nellie Peterson home Wednesday 7:30 pm. Great Bible and Missionary Conference week of the 18th. see announcement elsewhere in paper.

First Baptist Church Paul Lemke Winnie Lind Aquila Cohagen Nellie Peterson

Card of Thanks from Mrs Frank A Adelson

I wish to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to my many friends for the flowers, gifts, cards and personal calls I received during my illness. My thanks to all of you again.

Frank A Adelson

Hearing on Estate of Louis A Kahler In Polk County

Birdessa E Kahler petitions for hearing to dispense with administration and determine heirs and descent of Louis A Kahler who died around March 6 1932 a Polk County Nebraska resident. The hearing is set for November 30 1945 at 10 AM in county court with notice to heirs and creditors.

Polk County Nebraska Louis A Kahler Birdessa E Kahler

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