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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
1
The Polk High School music department will present its first concert of the year on Thursday Nov 14 at 815 pm in the High School Auditorium. Proceeds fund band uniforms. The program features a mix of chorus soloists instrumental selections and novelty numbers with audience invited.
Mrs Florence Dyer from Pasadena and others visited local families from Monday to Saturday. Several couples hosted dinners and lunches in Aurora Lincoln and Gresham. Arborville Town Hall Club plans November 20 meeting with John Wockner Arthur Schultz and others as lunch and entertainment committees. Bring sandwiches. Everyone invited.
Jacob Micek Sr 93 a Polk County resident north of Osceola passed away at his farm on November 6. He is survived by his widow fourteen children seven daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St Mary's Church with burial at the same church.
John Hiemer 65 dies after a severe stroke at his Shelby area home. Survived by his widow two sons and three daughters. Funeral services held Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Shelby. Let Us Send In Your Subscription for the Omaha World Herald.
Due to pheasant scarcity the Game Forestation & Parks Commission orders the closing date for pheasant hunting in the state as sundown December 9 1946. No hunting of pheasants may occur after that date.
Charles Peterson returns to Polk to run a modern clean cafe on Main Street. The venue features a horse shoe shaped counter with red leather stools and bright lighting. A formal opening date will be announced after further improvements. Local citizens express support and good wishes.
The Farmer's Home Administration becomes the sole agency in the Agriculture Department, absorbing the Farm Security Administration and the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan section of Farm Credit Administration. Effective November 1, the merged agency continues same personnel, offices, and services with details pending final approval by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The Larson family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards letters flowers and sympathy. They thank the minister singers and 10.0.F for acts of kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Carl Larson and acknowledge family members Mrs. Carl Larson Emil Morris Willard Lawrence Harry Anderson and Erig Larson.
Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson left Sunday for Chula Vista after visiting with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L C Oren dorff Farewell dinner given by Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens and daughters and Mr and Mrs I C Orendorf at Wilders Cafe Central City The wedding dance will be held Monday November 18 at Parish Hall Shelby with music by Sammy Haven at 900 admission 50c tax included
The editor explains a shortened weekly Progress due to copy loss in the mails. Printing late or issuing an incomplete paper was avoided by delivering partial news this week and promising full items next week. The editor asks readers for indulgence.
Polk County Extension Executive Board met in the Extension Office to outline an engaging program for the upcoming Annual Extension Meeting. The date is tentatively set for the first half of January.
Farmers are invited to an evening session on December 3 at Osceola High School Auditorium to hear Walter Fitts Agriculture Specialist present years of fertilizer experiments in practical form. Attendees should bring neighbors to hear the results and ask questions.
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to plan Farmers Day advance information with a December date. The article notes no corn show sponsorship for 1946 as in prior years and lists cooperation from Polk County Extension Service.
The Weed District Directors met in October on November 6 to discuss mounting spray equipment for next season. They considered a jeep like carrier, though they hinted the group may uncover an unexpected solution.
Mrs Alvin Burke, Mrs D E Powell and Eva Bute attended the National Home Demonstration Council meeting in Omaha from November 12 to 14. Dean W W Burr of the College of Agriculture spoke on What Is Ahead For Rural America. Each state reported on Home Extension Club work. A mags chorus led by Mrs Altinas Tullis provided special music.
Mrs Kenneth Davis, a recent bride, was guest of honor at a nuptial shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Fossberg in Polk Friday evening. Assistant hostesses included Mrs Wallace Sandell of Polk and Hastings residents Mrs Don Upton and Mrs John Adams. Thirty five guests played games and enjoyed refreshments as gifts were presented.
Miss Hazel Carlson and William B Saunders Jr were married in a single ring ceremony October 19 at First Baptist Church Washington D C. The couple planned a week honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains and will reside in Washington with both employed.
Mrs John M Staroscik of Osceola announces the marriage of their daughter Mary to First Lieutenant A W Kinder of Pennsylvania The groom is stationed at McChord Field Seattle The bride is Osceola High School 1911 graduate attended University of Nebraska and trained as a nurse in Denver They reside at 308 North Rogers Olympia Washington
Mrs. Frank Gruber returns to Omaha after visiting relatives in Osceola. Henry Kisler dines with the Green family in their home. Johnnie Preston and family near York dine with Mrs. Hennie Seymour. Doris Anderson visits Osceola. Roberta Carlson stays with Mary Alice Herbes. Hastings guests include Mr and Mrs John Adams and others at Frank Fossberg home. Gust Witlund returns from Stromsburg hospital improved. A gift shop promotes wedding bands at G T Rays Osceola. Miss La Verne Fredrickson wed Jim Dryden of Denver at Ansel Fredrickson home. A belated birthday party for Mrs Green at Harold Green home. Wages listed for house work in Lincoln. Mrs McClure and sister visit Osceola hospital. Gloria Peterson spends weekend with Enoch Petersons.
Carl Ivar Larson born in Skone Sweden May 26 1887 came to America 1907 settling near Stromsburg Polk County. He married Julia Skoglund January 25 1911 and had six children. Died November 6 1946 after eight months illness at age 69. Funeral at Polk Methodist Church with Rev Bates. Interment Apberville Cemetery conducted by Polk OOF.
Osceola residents host relatives from Lincoln Fayetteville and Omaha while family gatherings occur in Wahoo Denver and Genoa. A baby boy Brice Craig born at York hospital alongside several weekend visits and travel plans plus a Grand Island and Silver Creek attendance highlight community activity.
The first major snow of the season dropped about ten inches on Saturday and into Saturday night. Wet conditions brought nearly 3 inches of moisture aiding winter wheat, but farmers complain the cold rain leaves fields too soft for corn harvest with mechanical gear.
Sunday marked the 75th birthday of Albert Johnson of Stromsburg. He hosted a family dinner with children and relatives from Osceola Lincoln Geneva Benedict and Polk County plus grandchildren and in laws. Marl Johnson was absent.
Twenty six doctors and ten Auxiliary members from the Sixth Councilor District gathered in Osceola for their monthly meeting. The Legion Auxiliary hosted a turkey dinner in the Legion Rooms before the business session. Guest speakers were Dr. Mullins and Dr. Eggers of Omaha, with Mrs. Houston addressing the Auxiliary.
The Homemakers Project Club schedules a meeting at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Blair on Tuesday November 19 with a note to members about the date change. Attendees are asked to be on time due to a lengthy lesson.
The Mas ter Zogi visits the Muse Theatre on Thursday and Friday November 21 and 22. He is billed as a famed mystic and magician claiming 22 years of experience and asserting to surpass Houdini. The show features $25,000 worth of equipment including gowns and props.
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