Corn Loan Rates Set For Polk County
The Commodity Credit Corporation sets a 1.51 per bushel loan rate for 1951 corn grading No 3 or better in Polk County. The text outlines storage rules for cribs and driveways, moisture limits, and loan period from harvest through May 31, 1952 with maturity July 31, 1952. Local PMA Mean are Lee F. Campbell, Richard L ce. Sealey and Leo Cockson.
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The
Commodity Credit Corporation
Polk County
PMA
Lee F. Campbell
Richard L Ce. Sealey
Leo Cockson
Birthday Parties and Family Celebrations Insets
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ramsey hosted a birthday party for their daughter Patty Jane age five with 12 girl guests and dolls. A separate note honors Mr Oscar Fredrickson on his 81st birthday at his daughter Mrs Kenneth Petersons home with several family members attending.
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Wayne Ramsey
Patty Jane
Oscar Fredrickson
Kenneth Peterson
Peterson
Mer
Ollie Johnson
Earl Johnson
Marvin Fredrickson
Ansel Fredrickson
Dahlin Family Welcomes Wisconsin Relatives Visit
Mrs Rolland Dahlin hosts sister Matilda Erickson of Neward Wisconsin for a two week visit. Delores Dahlin of Lincoln spent the weekend with home folks.
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Rolland Dahlin
Matilda Erickson
Neward
Wisconsin
Delores Dahlin
Lincoln
Harold Johnson Hospitalized at Aurora Hospital
Harold Johnson was a patient in the Aurora Hospital for several days last week indicating a temporary medical stay and admission details.
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Harold Johnson
Aurora Hospital
Polk Schools Observe National Education Week in Polk
On November 14 1951 Polk School will observe National Education Week with a 3:00 pm dismissal followed by a 7:30 pm start. After one hour of classes parents may attend, then educational films for another hour, ending with refreshments by the Homemaking Class led by Miss Mabel Lucado.
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National Education
Polk
Mabel Lucado
Polk Cubs defeat St. Marys 25 to 7 in cold night clash
Polk Cubs dominated St. Marys of Grand Island 25 to 7 despite below freezing temperatures and a frozen field. Gaylen Wolmes and Frank Ostrander led Polk with strong runs and timely blocks while St. Marys' fumbling hurt their chances. Swoboda stood out for the visitors in the last home game of the season.
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St. Mary's
Grand Island
Polk Cubs
Polk
Gaylen Wolmes
Frank Ostrander
Ostrander
St Mary's
Ben Peterson
Vern Samuels
Duane Johnson
Marvin Nelson
St Paul
Birthday greetings mark Mrs Stohl’s anniversary
Mrs Robert Stohl was pleasantly greeted Thursday evening by neighbors who reminded her of her upcoming birthday. The group included Mesdames M. G. Lindburg Dale Lindburg Elwyn Johnson P W Aker and Richard Sealey who provided a luncheon. Friday afternoon ladies delivered gifts and refreshments.
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Robert Stohl
Messa
Mesdames M. G. Lindburg
Dale Lindburg
Elwyn Johnson
P. W. Aker
Richard Sealey
Mrs. Stohl
Johnsons Host Dinner Guests With Pred Johnson Family
Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Johnson and family were dinner guests Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs Pred Johnson. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs Ollia Johnson.
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Elwyn Johnson
Mra
Pred Johnson
Ollia Johnson
Polk High School Halloween Party Recap
The fifth and sixth grades held a Halloween party with a play The Halloween Dream by Stephen Funk et al. and poems, stories, games, and refreshments. The seventh and eighth grades led activities and Polk High will observe National Education Week on November 14.
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Stephen Funk
Bruce Jahnson
Kent Sandell
Roland Bagwell
Jerome Ruzicka
Karen Nelson
Doris Scott
Sally Peterson
Winter's First Visit Too Early Weather Review
Winter comes from the north bringing cold and wind. Farmers wait for corn to dry for picking as snow flurries fall and confidence wanes. The forecast hopes for next week brings milder shirt sleeve weather.
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Polk
Winter
Waldon McNaught Joins Theta Chi Fraternity
Waldon McNaught son of Mr and Mrs N McNaught is invited to affiliate with Wesleyan University campus fraternities. He will join Theta Chi after a three day rush period on campus. Theta Chi received 26 members, Phi Kappa Tau 24 and Crescent 27.
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Waldon McNaught
N_ & McNaught
Nemaka Wesleyan Univ
Waldon
Theta Chi
Phi Kappa Tau
Crescent
Odd Fellows Host Annual Pheasant Feed
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their annual pheasant feed at the Hall on Thursday evening. About 80 attended, including visitors from York, Central City, and Grand Island such as Mr. and Mrs. Will Sapp, W. C. Noll, Paul James, Clarence Mason, Howard Slonecker, Mr. and Mrs. George Burke, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williston.
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Rebekahs
Will Sapp
W. CG. Noll
Paul James
Clarence Mason
Howard Slonecker
York
George Burke
Central City
Roy Williston
Grand Island
Ken Bedient Chosen Assistant Director in College Play
Kenneth Bedient, a freshman at Kearney State Teachers College, is named assistant director and student manager for the first all college play of the season, Mother Is A Freshman, to be staged November 8 and 9 in the college auditorium. Drama director Gio Rose Mitchell praises his capable handling of advertising and ticket sales.
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Kenneth Bedient
Kearney State Teachers College
Gio Rose Mitchell
Ken
Newtons and relatives host weekend visitors
Mr and Mrs Don Newton and family of Denver visited from Wednesday to Sunday at the home of Mrs Newtons brother Richard Sealey and Mrs Sealey. Friday guests included Mrs Hannah Brown and Mr and Mrs Bill Brown of Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Michard Cramer hosted the group and Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey Jr and family attended Sunday dinner.
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Don Newton
Denver
Lincoln Visitors Dine at YMCA Meeting Local Clergy
Mr and Mrs Paul Holmes and Kathleen and Mrs Oscar Person visited Lincoln on Monday. While dining at the YMCA they met Rev and Mrs Bates of Cortland and shared a brief visit during the outing.
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Paul Holmes
Kathleen
Oscar Person
Lincoln
YMCA
Mrs. Bates
Cortland
Hanquists Host Christmas Dinner and Festival Hints
Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist hosted a Sunday dinner with relatives including Milan Hanquist Lincoln Arlyn Hanquist York Marlene Johnson and Ernie Glelm. The Progress notes the Christmas Lighting Festival details to follow and mentions Jack and Gale Ortegren staying with grandparents Otto Wilshusen until their mother and baby return from hospital.
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Reuben F Hanquist
Milan Hanquist
Lincoln
and Maa
Arlyn Hanquist
York
Marlene Johnson
Ernie Glelm
Jack and
Gale Ortegren
Hil Lips
Mrs
Otto Wilshusen
Nyberg Returns to Ft. Riley After Furlough Visit
Corporal John Nyberg went back to Fort Riley Kansas Sunday evening with Paul Gustafson and his wife after spending furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Nyberg and family.
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Cpl
John Nyberg
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Paul Gustafson
Walter Nyberg
Tax Increases Hit Most Items in 1951 Levy
Tax notices show boosts across personal property, vehicles, income tax and excises on liquor beer wine cigars gasoline and many goods. Highlights include higher corporate and individual taxes, new motor and auto part levies, and added sales taxes on appliances sporting goods cameras and gambling.
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Uncle Sam
Proclaimed Thanksgiving Day Declared by President Truman
President Truman proclaimed November 22 as Thanksgiving Day and urged Americans to pray for peace. He asked people to render homage to Almighty God in homes and places of worship and to seek divine aid for lasting peace with allied cooperation. The fourth Thursday of November remains the law designated National Thanksgiving Day.
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Pres. Truman
Mr. Truman
Eek
Local Social Calendar Listings
Community events listed include Legion Auxiliary Monday November 12 at 2 30 PM Masonic Lodge Monday November 12 at 7 30 PM Swede Plain WSC.S Wednesday November 14 at 2 30 PM and Odd Fellow Lodge Thursday November 15 at 7 30 PM activities.
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Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Lodge
Swede Plain
Wsc.s
Odd Fellow
Polk Womans Club Holds November Meeting
The Polk Woman's Club met in the Baptist Church basement for a November program on home decor by a Miller and Paine decorator. Gwen Lindburg led a thanks, Mrs. Cleo Cramer became County President, committees reported on November charity drives, and plans were made for a Christmas party and holiday gift boxes.
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Polk Woman's Club
Baptist Church
Miller and Paine
Gwen Lindburg
Helen Isaacson
Cleo Cramer
Obituary of Iva D Branting
Iva Donzella Beck born March 30 1895 at Clarks Nebraska was daughter of John and Ann Beck. She married Clifford Branting on November 29 1911 and nine children were born. She lived much of her life in Polk and was an organist at Pierce Chapel Methodist Church. She belonged to the Women’s Society of Christian Service the Rebekah Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral services were held at Brauer Funeral Home and Methodist Church with interment in Polk Cemetery.
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Iva Donzella Beck
John
Ann Beck
Clarks
Nebraska
Pierce Chapel
Clifford Branting
Claude Stromberg
Reuben Swanson
van Nuys
Calif
Lorrel Branting
Marvin Branting
Polk
Mervin Branting
Ohiowa
Gerald Branting
Grand Island
Rex Hancock
Hastings
Willard
Morris
Peron
Womans Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Rebekah
American Legion Auxiliary
Herman Hansen
Charles Fish
Dave Beck
Walter Beck
Raymond Beck
Ted Beck
Brauer Funeral Home
Paul Walker
Isle of Somewhere
Lloyd Kroger
James Lindburg
Dave
Philip
Roger
Wesley
Harold
William Beck
Polk Cemetery
Dale Nelson Honored By Baptist Youth
A group of 15 youths at the Baptist Church honored Dale Nelson with a Halloween party. Dean Lindburg and Annette Johnson were named king and queen of the haboes. Rev. Anderson gave a talk. Dale leaves for Omaha to enlist in the Army.
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Dale Nelson
Baptist Church
Dean Lindburg
Annette Johnson
Anderson
Wilbur Whitacre
Walter Nelson
Robert Nelson
Hallowe’en
Dale
Omaha
Army
Gustafsons Visit Relatives in Osceola for Weekend
Sgt and Mrs Paul Gustafson arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with Paul's parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Gustafson and with her mother Mrs Martha Walgreen and family of Osceola.
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Paul Gustafson
Paul
Arthur Gustafson
Martha Walgreen
Qsceala
Polk Village sets sewer assessments at 25 for improved lots
The Polk Village Board of Trustees as Board of Equalization will meet November 15 at the Fire Hall to set and adjust sewer assessments by lot frontage. Rates: 25 dollars for improved lots, 10 dollars for unimproved, 35 dollars for business lots. Objections must be filed by November 14 or heard in person or by counsel at the meeting.
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Pete
Lear
Board of Trustees
Polk
Board of Equalization
Birth of Jeanette Kay in Phillips
Jeanette Kay, born at Aurora Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ray Ortegren of Phillips, weighed eight pounds five ounces.
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Jeanette Kay
Ray Ortegren
Phillips
Aurora Hospital
Funeral services held for Lillian Y Brown in Washington DC
Lillian V Brown of Washington DC had funeral services held Friday November 2 at Hines Funeral Home with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Her brothers Edick A Anderson Polk and Walter of Grand Island and sister Edith of Grand Island attended. A complete obituary will be given next week.
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Lillian V. Brown
Washington D.C
City
Hines
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Edick A. Anderson
Polk
Walter
Grand Island
Edith
Polk Business Leader Eyes Christmas Lighting Festival
Oscar Sundberg a Polk businessman and festival chair says plans are not final but urges all to plan lighting decorations to add to the beauty of this year’s Christmas season in Polk. 39 shopping days remain until Christmas as the idea begins to spread.
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Polk
Oscar Sundberg
Polk County CR O P Drive Opens November 15
The Polk County Christian Rural Overseas Program begins its annual drive for commodities or cash to aid starving peoples including Koreans. John Falk, county chairman, finalizes canvassing committees to start November 11 afternoon and continue through the week. Seek a leader or worker before Sunday to help, investing in friendship with those in need.
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Polk County Organization of Christian Rural Overseas Program
John Falk
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Leland D. Anderson
Lowry Air Force Base
Colorado
St. Mary
Rocella Lindholm
Charles Nelson
Phs
Polk High School
Odd Fellows
Ken Rbedient
Patronize Progress Advertisers
Sugar
Randolph Scott
Adele Jergens
Raymond Massey Cartoon
Doris Day
Gene Nelson
Cuddles
Snikall
Polk Womans Club
Children's Memorial Hospital
Hastings Hospital
Jocelyn Stromberg
Iva Cramer
Shirley Phillips
Fern Myers
Lucilla Johnson
Iva D. Branting
Mother
Baptist
Lillian Y. Brown
Poek
Cr.o.p
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