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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
1
Progressive farms no longer wallow in mud as feeder roads replace cow trails. The tele phones radios and cars link farmers to town improving trade church attendance and social life while lowering vehicle costs and easing crop movement.
An OCR fragment advertises R. E. Dahlin life and auto insurance tied to Pho Rystrom in Stromsburg. It mentions a box and Wood Ward’s activity for a mother, with Recreation and Club references.
The American Red Cross urges public membership to fund its humanitarian program. It notes record disaster relief and over 8 million dollars spent in the past year, stressing readiness and moral backing as essential.
Leo Lache visited Nathan Peterson on Sunday. Mrs. John Cohagan visited her daughter in Hardville Sunday. Mrs. C. BE. Putman visited relatives in Omaha Thursday and Friday. Dr. Westfall and J. S. Gustafson were Lincoln visitors Wednesday. Miss Vivian Cohagan accepted a position as operator in the Hardville telephone office. J. Nickles from Lincoln, owner of the Viking hall building, visited Polk last Thursday with W. N. Hale. In Nova Scotia the Sober Island vote favored government liquor control 214 to 6. Polk Women’s Club entertained in the hotel dining room honoring the high school faculty and J. U. G. Club with over fifty guests. Progressive games and a two course lunch were served.
The article warns that hitch hikers pose a danger as men and boys walk highways signaling for rides. It notes that appearances can mislead with students or workers disguises while crooks may be hidden among them, urging caution for drivers.
The clipping lists visits and travels among residents from Polk and nearby towns, including doctors on sick lists, visitors from York and Omaha, and relatives moving between Alexandria and Chapman. It mentions a football game result, a radio installation at the Recreation parlors, and a note about a smoke law convention in Hastings.
On November 7 1929 articles of incorporation were filed in Polk County Nebraska for the Independent Recreation Club of Polk Nebraska. Founders Raymond J Peterson Elmer A Peterson and Anton Peterson organize under Nebraska law to operate an eating house cigar bar temperance drinks and member entertainment and to sponsor athletic contests. The corporation starts November 13 1929 for ten years with 3000 in stock 200 common shares and 1000 preferred shares. Board of five directors includes the founders and Esther B Peterson Erna Peterson. Officers for year one are Raymond J Peterson Elmer A Peterson and Anton Peterson. Dated November 6 1929.
The passage observes unthoughtful youngsters and some adults who deface public property by spitting on floors or etching initials on walls. It notes a bad habit and reminds that law prohibits such acts.
For sale very good single comb Rhode Island Red cockerels at 1.75. Rev Pearson and family plan a move to Minnesota. Enoch Petersons visited Omaha last Thursday and Friday. J S Gustafson visited Diamond Jubilee sights in Omaha. Alvina Coordes visiting Henry Becker’s family at York. John and Frank Adelson W P Miller and A V Reed visited Omaha for Diamond Jubilee festivities. Janssen family treated Baptist choir after rehearsal with cake and sandwiches.
The Hope Of The Future Organization aids farmers in selling crops and improves social education and spiritual life. It unites neighbors in common effort, fostering church and school development and opening new country life avenues.
A week end in Lincoln sees visits from Lillian Brown Grand Island and Mrs H M McGaffin Stromsburg to Lincoln while Evelyn Scott Lincoln stays with Nina Tenney. John Ed Carlson makes business rounds in Central City and Grand Island. York Clinic reports a major operation for Mrs Edwin Quick. Also an offer pays 50 cents per hog to go to California from Omaha.
Printed statements for your file at Progress office announce Heavy Duty B Batteries at 2.85 from Sundberg and Son. The Recreation Club offers a place for a good short order lunch.
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