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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1950

Page

5

Missionary works highlighted at Arborville Hall event

Mrs. Harvey Wochner led an October meeting showcasing Africa and China mission films by Alvah Hecht with Harold Wochner of York. A children’s film, musical numbers by Florence Shockey and Ken Bedient, and vocal selections by Harold Wochner followed. Pie and coffee were served to about 80 guests.

Arborville Harvey Wochner Africa China Alvah Hecht Harold Wochner York Florence Shockey Ken Bedient Charles Burgess

Polk Churches Schedule and Gatherings

Wordville Baptist Church led by Rev. Edick A Anderson hosts Bible School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor C W Long, offers Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00. Polk Baptist Church lists Bible School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Service at 7:30, Bible Study Wednesdays, and Choir Practice Thursdays under Pastor Elwood Anderson.

Wordville Baptist Church Edick A. Anderson Immanuel Lutheran Church C. W. Long Polk Baptist Church Church Bible School Elwood Anderson Polk Methodist Church Rev BE. Anderson

Arborville church announces autumn sermon series

Reverend E Earle Eaton of Arborville Congregational Church lists autumn sermons. Guest preacher November 19 is Rev Jay V Graves from Nebraska Central College. Sermonette titled Blots Taken Away. November 26 plans Thanksgiving Sunday program with Daily Manna.

E. Earle Eaton Floyd Merchant Kenneth Bedient Harold Bedient Jay V. Graves Nebraska Central College Arborville Congregational Church

Evangelical Free Church Services in Polk Nebraska

Pastor Clifford A. Smith leads a weekly schedule with Sunday classes for all ages at Polk Nebraska. Evening gospel hour at 7 30 p m includes choir. Weekday meetings include Ladies Cottage Prayer Tuesday 2 30 p m and Hour of Power Thursday 8 p m with choir practice after services. Public invited to all services.

Evangelical Free Church Polk, Nebraska Clifford A. Smith Ladies Cottage

Methodist Church Services Announced In Hordville And Surrounding

Hordville Methodist led by Nels Pearson schedules Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with church school at 10:00 a.m. Swede Plains and Polk churches announce morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Choirs meet Thursday evenings. Youth rehearse in York at 4:00 p.m. for a mass meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Polk Swede Plain Methodist Paul W. Walker Swede Plains York

Notice to Creditors in McDaniel Estate Polk County

In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska creditors are notified of a Feb 26 1951 hearing to hear adjust and allow all claims against the estate of Joseph E McDaniel. Claims must be filed by Feb 24 1951 or forever barred. Dated Oct 27 1950. L M Merrick County Judge. Nov 2 9 16 Progress.

Polk County Nebraska Joseph E. McDaniel L. M. Merrick

Widga Family Gatherings Mark Several Celebrations

Omaha visitors in town for weekend include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Widga and family and Mr and Mrs Lester Widga. Mrs Victor Newman hosted a birthday luncheon for niece Mrs Ollie Johnson with several relatives present. Frank Anderson’s 85th birthday observed at dinner hosted by Richard Widga with Walter Widga Clarence Meerkatz Clara Anderson Clifford Smith and Melcher Widga among guests. Dianne Rodine celebrated her second birthday with family from Rodine Lind Jones and others. Various Osceola York Alliance Lincoln and Columbus residents attended across multiple social visits through Sunday.

Lloyd Widga Lester Widga Omaha Victor Newman Stromsburg Ollie Johnson Kenneth Peterson Earl Johnson John Johnson Richard Widga Leland Widga Alliance Dianne Rodine Roland Rodine Wilmer Rodine Harvey Lind Wally Marilyn Eugene Jones Columbus Hennie Seymour John Preston York Lee Johnson Osceola Ed Widga Lyle Alma Fijell

The Reformer and the Red Head at Polk Theater

Polk Theater presents The Reformer and the Red Head as a Thanksgiving treat running November 23 through 25. The brief engagement promises entertainment by local performers and a festive hometown vibe.

Reformer and the Red Head Polk Theater

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