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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
4
The Polk County Women’s Chorus will resume practices at the I. O. O. F. hall in Osceola on Tuesday November 28 at 1 30 pm under Miss Olive McBeth county superintendent of schools. Members last year numbered twenty four. Bring music from last year if possible and all interested are welcome.
On Thursday November 16 Polk Swedes played at Bradshaw and lost 41 to 27 in a rough game. Bradshaw’s York College standout Percel led all scorers with 16 points, Cowgill added 10 and M Peterson 8 for Polk.
Polk County Agricultural Conservation committee members led by Robert C. Taddiken Herman A. Jones and John M. Staroscik toured the state committee offices in Lincoln last week with peers from seven counties. Jacob F P Whitney of Fullerton and district farmer fieldman joined the group for a day of headquarters visits and department briefings. A roundtable discussion focused on administrative and educational activities to deepen state and county coordination in both areas.
The Friendly Families Club gathered at Mrs Ed Anderson's home last Tuesday afternoon with new members Mrs Cliff Carlson Mrs Rollie Williams Mrs LaVern Harrington Mrs Norris Anderson Mrs Harvey Lind and Mrs Bert Warnick joining. Members shared ideas for making Christmas gifts and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs Van Bush and Mrs J Ruzicka.
Local residents from Osceola and nearby areas joined Will Newton home for Sunday dinner. Other visitors include Dave Eckdahl Ray Peterson and colleagues at Columbus. An estrayed spotted male hog around 350 pounds is listed for contact Theo Stevens Polk. Ww A Stevens Glen Hill Irvin Anderson and Lloyd Hahn were in Omaha on business last Wednesday.
Mrs Sander Peterson suffered a broken leg after a fall Saturday morning and is hospitalized in Stromsburg. The Senior and Junior Choirs set practice times on Sunday afternoon. TCW club to meet with Mrs Walter Jones on Thursday November 23. Thanksgiving services to be held November 30 at Swede Home church at 7 30 with a special offering. Visitors include Mrs Paul Peterson and daughters of Lynn Center Illinois and Miss Doris Toline of Omaha at the J W Toline home. Nearby families visited the Will Fjell home Sunday evening.
Way Back When recalls a November 2 gathering at the Alfred Jones home for Mr and Mrs Raymond Sundberg with about forty-five relatives and many gifts. Miss Lillie Stach hosted a thirty-six guest shower for Miss Hannah Joseph. Dr Z E Matheny and Ruth Cooper welcomed a daughter in Bellwood, Nebr.
Community notes recount a November 1924 church gathering at the parish where Edwin Lindburg was honored with a mirror. Local residents share family news including births, marriages, injuries from football, and travel between Benedict York and Omaha.
An auction to be held at 10 30 A M on Monday November 27 offers 6 head of horses 21 head of cattle 6 bred native ewes 2 dozen Wybrid pullets farm machinery and household goods with a lunch stand on the grounds. Terms cash or check with banker. Melvin Skoglund auctioneer Geo I Meyers and D R Byers clerk listed.
York families including Harold and W E Bedient and others shared a Sunday dinner at Fred Bedient's home. Cora Cockle and Lois visited Mrs Cora Carlson and family near Stromsburg. Maurice Flick welcomed a daughter born Nov 11 at Aurora hospital. Faithful Workers Club honored Mr and Mrs Love with a farewell party at Clay Love's home ahead of their move to York.
Dr J B Williams announces office hours from 9 to 12 morning and 2 to 5 afternoon with contact numbers Office 157w2 and Residence 158w3 for patients seeking medical care.
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