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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

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Community notices from Arborville and Polk County clubs

Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bedient with neighbors in Arborville and multiple Hoffmann and Hansen families. the Polk County Federated Womans Club Convention hosted by the Faithful Workers Club at the Masonic Hall, with a business meeting and textile painting workshop led by Mrs. Harold Bedicat and others. Christmas party set for December 16 with a 50 cent gift exchange.

Arborville Way Fred Bedient Owen Bedient Martin Hoffmar Jr John Hansen Myre Harold Crameron Ester Lackey Martin Hoffman Jr Robert Merchant Martha Fisher Omaha C. W. Beckner George Coy Aurora Faithful Workers Club Polk County Federated Womans Club Masonic Hall Polk Fred Williams Pot County R. E. Merchant Ald Lester Harling Charles Burgess Harry Anderson Julia Larson H. J Bedient Kenneth Gerald Stevens Owen Bedient George Burke Brawers Ernest Sailcony Arborville Charles Norquest Harold

Grobe Family Visits Spanning Omaha York and Clarks

Mr and Mrs Walter Grobe of Omaha spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J Stouffer and others including Rev and Mrs C W Long and families from York Bradshaw Osceola and Clarks. The gathering welcomed Rodney Wayne and included dinner with extended relatives.

Mirs Walter Grobe Omaha J Stouffer Ivin Light Rodney Wayne Dinnner C. W. Long C. A Wilson York Alton Dreswoer Bradshaw Doula Johnson Osceola Mary Light Elmer Wilkhasen Dick Sagehorn Gary Louise Wurtz F. W Grobe J. L. Stouffer Merle Lavelle W H. Lavelle Clarks

Nebraska Beer Regulation Described as Model Law

The State Liquor Control Law is praised as a well planned and executed framework. Legislators in 1935 studied issues and devised comprehensive rules that, when enforced, kept Nebraska's beer selling environment orderly and high in rank.

State Union Nebraska

Polk School Notes Band Clinic and Activities Update

Polk School notes detail a band clinic hosted by Genoa schools on Friday December 5 with Fullerton Albion Polk and Cedar Rapids St Edwards participants. Guest conductors include Robert Stepp from the University of Nebraska School of Music brass and reed specialists. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 4:00 to 6:00 recreational period and a public concert at 8:00 PM. The issue also covers a boys votette practice schedule, new instruments purchased for the band, a senior class Christmas program and gift exchange, and all conference recognition for Polk High football with player awards and season results.

Polk Band Genoa Fullerton Albion Polk Cedar Rapids St. Edwards Robert Stepp Univeristy of Nebraska School of Music Meheansals Walkion McNaught Jack Myers Don Miller Dele Nyberg Charles Ziegelhorn Monglay Polk High Cubs Walden Volz Derald Wrohnson Eugene Klingsporn Don Forss Beryl Williams Demald Johnson Waldon Volz Roger Long Newman Grove Pares Deurald Johnson Volz Clarks George Scott Evens Charls

Warned About Racket Targeting War Survivors

Survivors of American servicemen killed in the war against Japan are warned about a racket run by Claims Committee Liberated Military Personnel Japan seeking 10 fees to sue Japan’s government for injuries or labor. The Better Business Bureau of Lincoln condemns the group as unofficial and not sponsored by War Navy or State Departments. Local Legion urges reporting suspicious literature to warn survivors.

Japan Nebraska American Legion Claims'Committee Better Business Bureau of Lincoln United States Army Navy State Departments War

Christmas Seal Sale aims to raise 150000 in Nebraska

Nebraska Tuberculosis Association launches 1947 Kristmas Seal Sale with 61 162 000 seals in circulation and 181 local committees seeking 150 000. Sixty percent stays in counties to fight tuberculosis while 5 percent goes to the National end. funds support research education and services statewide.

Braskans Kristmas Nebraska ‘“Tuberculosis Association Tocal Pis Nebraska John F Gardiner Omaha Nebraska Tuberculosis Association National Tuberculosis Association United States

Sunday Dinner Visits Fill Central City and Benedict

Mr and Mrs Carl Best and family hosted Sunday dinner in Central City. Paul Stevens and family and Dick Sealey joined L A Orendorff and Raymond Shockey group at Benedict. Emory Cramer and sons also visited. Mrs Shockey was seen at Stromsburg hospital. Exmest Flodman hosted a birthday anniversary gathering Tuesday. Ilof Owtberg and spouse visited Ed Oetberg in Wood River.

Ralph Johnson Stromsburg Johnson Wilber Whitacre Whiacre Jiore Whisacre Bert Cummirra Furmiply Polk New Nettie Carbson Gonlon Amit Merle Lavelle Grand Island Paul Holmes Robert San Frnancisco Ford Island Pearl Harbor San Francisco Ming Frank Bolton Donald Hanquist L. C. Orendorff Ed Anderson Chula Vista California Carl Best Central City Paul Coover Paul Stevens Dick Sealey Mins Exmest Flodman Hhem Ilof Owtberg Ed Oetberg Wood River Country Womans Club Willand Adelson Orlin Miller Herbert Wuntz Havens W. A. Wuntz Dean Ostberg Dwayne Miller Lincoln W .A.wuntz Rey Nelson Clarks Max Nelson Frank Nelson Jimmie Lingdie Shafer Omaha Law Mirs Lynn Jorracks Frank Adelson Bob Lindahl Lester Graves Hordville Ilof Ostberg Bryan Graves Walter Green Will Green Glen Green Nbe. McNaughaml Charles Norquest Don Lindholm Martin Appleton Scons Kenneth ‘Olson Shamsburg Paul Lemke Lawrence Swans Walter Nelson Marvin Lidyd Lind Stromeburg Hospital O. R. Robentson Denver Thompson Allison William Alison Kearney J. E. MicDaniel Harvey Wochner

Community Committeemen Election Dates Set in Polk County

Polk County prepares for the election of agricultural conservation community committeemen and delegates to the county convention to be held in early December. Voting sites and dates are listed for Hackberry Fairview School Clear Creek Platte Fairview Hall Stromsburnie City High School Island Osheola Canada MWA Hall Shelby Valley Valley MBE.

Agricultural Conservation Polk County Hackberry Fairview Clear Creek Ball Platte Fairview Hall Stromsburnie City Island—District 55 Osheola Canada MWA Shelby Valley Valley Phas Isome Masonic Pork

Polk County Extension Seeker Desires Recreation Materials

Mrs Chas Hennings now in Saskatchewan Canada asks for assistance with materials for Christmas parties and recreation contests for a December program. She notes a community club with about 30 members and regrets missing the Columbus three day recreation training in December. Several Polk County residents may attend.

Chas Hennings Polk County Saskactchewan Can Henning Columbus

County and Farm Club Events Announced for December and January

The article lists upcoming dairy and extension events at Scotts Hall and Osceola High School Gymnasium including an annual Dairy Breedoms meeting on December 16 with Dr Adford on disease control. It also notes a January 27 landscaping and windbreak studies and a January 13 form and account checks with L F Snipes. Neighbors are invited and urged to bring appetite, family, and files.

Scotts Hall Schomeburg Adford Osceola High School Variong Chris ‘Sanders Cooper Foundation G. Maxwell Extension Forester L. F. Snipes Aek

State Weed Conference Announces Lower Spray Volumes

Research shows bindweed spray can use about 15 gallons per acre cutting previous water needs by tenfold. Special equipment will allow 2 4-D application with minimal water. January 9 Lincoln 4-H Building State Fair Grounds hosts sessions on crop and weed topics. Exhibits include various equipment for personal use.

Weed District Supervisors Lincoln

Equipment for weed cleanup drives on Polk County farms

Fred Wieseman purchased equipment for personal and possible community use to spray fence row weeds. District stocks sell chemicals at low cost, enabling farmers to begin weed eradication when ready. The C. F. and P. G. 41 was organized at the home of Alan Deet.

Fred Wieseman Polk County District Cqulpmeneum

Polk High School Notes Class Play And District Cheer Clinic

The Junior Class presented the annual class play Just Dutky to a capacity crowd on Tuesday night November 25. John Eketrom presented a gift to Miss Bernice Anderson between acts. Dr. Allen P. Berkhardt is set to give the commencement address to the class of 1948 on May 19. Four Polk cheerleaders sponsor Mrs. Stromberg and the Pep Club President will attend a district cheerleaders clinic in Columbus on December 6 with Nance Merrick Colfax Butler and Platte Counties. The clinic aims to improve spectator behavior and interschool relations. Pep Club treasury handles registration and fees. This week marks the six weeks ending tests with report cards to be handed out next Wednesday.

Just Dutky John Eketrom Bernice Anderson Allen P. Berkhardt Norfolk City School Norfolk Junior College Thep Polk

Polk High School Basketball Schedule Highlights

Polk High lists home games from January 6 to February 20 including Shelby Benedict Stromsburg Clacks Henderson Silver Creek Osceola and away games in December and January against Bradshaw St. Barnone Clarks City David City Osceola Genoa Stromsburg St Edward among conference matchups with dates spelled inconsistently.

Polk High Shelby Benedict Stromsburg Clacks Hampton Henderson Silver Creek Osceola Bradshaw St. Bamhone Clarks David City Osgeeola Genoa St. Edward

Thirty-Eight Neighbors Help Pick Corn for Injured Man

Thirty-eight men gathered 96 acres of corn producing about 3000 bushels for Frank Bolton who has been bedridden with a back injury. Contributors included Ed Lepsy Anse Fred Wendelsppleton J Gestrin Paul Coover Lloyd Adelson Arthur Ekstrom Harlan Johnson Clarence Langon Adolf Fors Lewis Willits Joe Monson and many others. Dinners were prepared by several women including Mrs Bolton Mrs Gordon Fredrickson Mrs Ralph Kahler and Mrs Ed Lewis.

Frank Bolton Pita Medatt Ca Wickensr Ed Lepsy Anse Fred “Wendelsppleton J. Gestrin Paul Coover Lloyd Adelson Arthur Ekstrom Harlan’ Johnson Clarence Langon Adolf Forsa Lewis Willits Joe Monson Bolton Gordon Fredrickson Ralph Kahler Ed Lewis

Card of Thanks for Rod ney Wayne Light

Mr and Mrs Ervin Light thank everyone for gifts camis and letters after the arrival of their son Rod ney Wayne. Sincere appreciation extended to all who shared in the joyful occasion.

Camis Rodney Wayne Ervin Light

Grand Island Club Elects Officers and Plans January Meeting

Mr and Mrs Paul Holmes and family visited Grand Island with Alan Deeter leading and Tom Bneham as assistant The followtime officers elected Pres Kenneth Hopwood Vice Pres Wayne Augustin Sec Bob Hopwood Reporter Tom Brigham Other members Delmar Augustin Cemld Schmozer and Jackie Schutt work on the Baby Beef project Members expect more signups at the next club meeting at Tom Brighams home on January 1 at 8 00 pm.

Alan Deeter Tom Bneham Kenneth Hopwood Wayne Augustin Secg Bob Hopwood Tom Brigham Delmar Augustin Cemld Schmozer Jackie Schutt

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