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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1929

Page

5

Armistice Day social notes and local incidents

Armistice Day events populate Osceola and nearby towns with visits, football results, and social gatherings. Residents including Mrs. Florence Anderson and the McGuffin family attend Armistice Day events. Osceola defeats Stromsburg 20 to 2 as all points come in the final quarter. a public slander trial in Osceola features Reed and Bodine with witnesses.

Osceola Stromsburg York Theatre R L Peterson C R Peterson C. A Peterson Stromshburg Polk Lorena Reed Charles Bodine Tighct Court Harry Landis Mra Hedbloom Kensington W. A. Wurtz A. G Jones T. J Nelson Floyd Miller Leonard Larson Archie Earl Stevens Hazel Larson Berniece Stevens Reed—Bodine

Bank Of Polk Closed By Directors Order

Polk residents were stunned to learn a notice on the door announced the Bank of Polk was closed by order of the bank's Directors. The moment left the community uncertain about deposits and services as authorities did not immediately explain the action.

Polk

Must Have Money Blinks in Mystery of Wealth

The speaker questions assumed riches while noting a well furnished home and two cars kept by his wife. He remains unconvinced and hints at hidden wealth or motive behind the appearance of prosperity.

Samuel L Flick Whitman Nebr York Arborville Chas. W. Flick

Swede Plain M. E. Church Notices

Swede Plain M. E. Church announces Sunday School and morning worship with an evening service led by Pastor John W. Ekwall. Brotherhood meets Monday 7:30 PM with a distinguished speaker. W I F M S meets Nov 20 at Mrs Frank Adelson’s home. Phillip Johnson leads. Youth Sunday School class reports church remodeling. Standard Bearers plan full evening program next Sunday. date change noted.

Brotherhood Frank Adelson Fairmont Phillip Johnson Young People Clarks and Polk

Community Notes and Local Business Moves

The article lists upcoming events at Viking Hall on November 22 and a local club play. It notes Mrs. Irvin Anderson hosting guests including Mrs F W Peterson of Stromsburg and Mrs Mass fidith Swedert9 of Turlock California. L Keller left Bank of Polk to join Dodge Investment and Improvement Co in Omaha and moved his family assets. Debt payments to Brown's Department Store are requested at the Bank of Polk.

Irvin Anderson F W. Peterson Stromsburg Mass Fidith Swedert9 Turlock Calif John H. Anderson Ww. A Stevens L. Keller Bank of Polk Dodge Investment & Improvement Company Omaha City Brown's Department Store

Notice To Creditors In Polk County Nebraskas estate

Notice to creditors of the estate of John Knerr deceased in Polk County Nebraska sets March 6 1980 as the claim filing deadline and December 6 1930 for debt payments. County Judge W W Norton to hear claims on December 8 1929 January 6 1930 and March 6 1930 at 10 AM in the County Court Room.

Polk County Nebraska John Knerr Said

Community notices and dramatic club events for Lincoln area

Farmers Store announces new specials as Mrs Garten and Mr Carlaon families visit Lincoln. Armistice Day features Dramatic Club play The Ghost Bird on Nov 22 at Vissing Hall. Read A O Monson Co ads. Mrs Swan Anderson injured polishing a stove. doctor treated burns. Roy Tucker auctioneer for consignment sale of Duroe and Poland China boats. Mrs Weatland returns from Omaha Covenant hospital after dental extraction.

Duroe Poland China Roy Tucker

Legge to Speak at Farmers Union Convention in Omaha

Alexander Legge chairman of the federal farm board will deliver his inaugural address at a national Farmers Union convention in Omaha on November 20. The speech will announce early farm policy and expectations for the farm board.

Omaha Nebr Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Farmers Union Lage Farm Board Omah Odd Fellows’ Hall Capital Ave National Farmers Union

C M Grosvenor Paragraphs in Aurora News

A reflective piece questions why some individuals insist on spending their limited time with others who have no free minutes to spare. The author notes discord between available leisure and perceived priorities in daily life.

C. M. Grosvenor Aurora News

School Notes and Armistice Day Events Highlight Local Pages

The notes record monthly awards for typing students H. Nelson Cenith McCoy and Rodney Whittemore plus Smith Crew for Underwood instruments. Armistice Day marks a break in school and football games Stromasburg vs Osceola. A Dramatic Club plans The Ghost Bird at Viking Hall November 22 with a Girls Glee Club and Chorus activities. The column also jests about a divorce case and social commentary on school government and nature.

Nelson Smith Cenith McCoy Rodney Whittemore Smith Crew Underwood Seasion Gilbert Stromasburg Osceola Organz i Julia McCure Barniece Menszen Cenith McGow

Surprise Housewarming for Lloyd and Hahn at Hordville

About 35 relatives gathered Friday evening at the Lloyd and Hahn home near Hordville to celebrate their new residence. The social hour featured a lunch with pumpkin pie and whipped cream, coffee, doughnuts and sandwiches. Guests included W A Stevens and family, E W Hahn and family, QO Gustafson, Harry Peterson, Irvin Anderson, Irvin Hahn and daughter Marcene, Maurice Lindburg, Edgar Ziegelbein of Hampton, Harvey Hahn and family, and Kenneth Johnson.

Lloyd. Hahn Hordville Mr. Hahn E W. Hahn QO. L. Gustafson Harry Peterson Irvin Anderson Irvin Hahn Marcene Maurice Lindburg Edgar Ziegelbein Hampton Harvey Hahn Kenneth Johnson

Must Be Young And Tender

A brief market scene follows a young bride requesting a half pound of mince meat and tender slices. Harry Schultz, a Grand Island visitor, is noted as being in town Monday evening.

Harry Schultz

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Wwe Bryan Anderson Hiing Wat SMP Ton Buck Mr. and Mrgatritz Arnistice Mise Lela Peterson Omiga Freda Peterson John Cohagan, Jr Central City Wm Anderson Irene McClure Cleo Sealey W. A. Stevens James Sealey Mis Florence Anderson McGuffin Scott An Carter Sutton Oliver Bush Racine Wis John Seymour Oscar Jones A. Johnson Aug. Nelson Mrs. J . Thomas E. M Burke John M. Myers Grand Island J. S Gustafson Columbus Myers Gustafson J.S Shelby Norton Costa Gustafgon Bngineas J. B. Wiliams York Friends Jof Ostberg Grant Island Chester Rice James Stroup Misa Astrid Johnson Beaver Iowa Farle Clark Evelyn C. E. Putman W. P. Miller Ed Larson Gon. Hezel A V Reed John Myers Earl Bay W. J Newton Swede Plain M. E. Church John W. Ekwall SAMS A. O. Monson Co. Polk Viking Hall W. W. Norton P. J Garten D. N Carlaon Lincoln Vissing Hall Monson Co Mother Earth Swan Anderson Williams Legge Cnly Utica Stromaburg Dramatic Club Miiday Indiana Brooklyn Lew Shelley Mrs JL. W Iceland Farmers Grain Co Orphington Cockere Smithsons and Kuppenheimers E. L. Shoemaker Sect. of Farmers Union of Nebr Beckman Sec’y. Swede Plain
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