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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1951

Page

8

Lincoln Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Oscar Person were Mr and Mrs Carl Steelquist and Mr and Mrs Emil Person of Lincoln The WSCS study group met at the home of Mrs N EB Mc Naveht on Friday afternoon Mrs K of Stewart and Mrs Paul Strand presented the lesson Mr and Mrs Jacob Harding and Frankie attended the football game at Lincoln Saturday.

Oscar Person Carl Steelquist Emil Person Lincoln WSCS N. EB. Mc Naveht K of. Stewart Paul Strand Jacob Harding Frankie Godfrey Lindahl Polk C. H Smith James Stroup Lingle Wyoming

Notice of Final Report in Minnie Johnson Estate

In the County Court of Pork Counts Nebraska the executor has filed a final account and petition for final settlement and discharge. A decree to determine heirship and distribution will be entered. Hearing set for December 21 1951 at 10 oclock A.M. Persons may appear and contest. Dated November 27 1951 Merrick County Judge Shibey L M.

Shibey L Merrick

Thanksgiving family gatherings across Grand Island area

Mr and Mrs Dean Myers and family were Thanksgiving dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Myers in Philips. They later were supper guests in the Keith Myers home at Grand Island. Weekend visits followed with her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Bock of Poole and with Mr and Mrs C N Peterson of Grand Island. Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mr and Mrs C E Johnson and Art Adelson at Harlan Johnson home. Evening callers were Mrs C W Riddlemoser and France Weeks of Central City. Friday guests of Art Adelson and Harlan Johnson included Carrol Flodman and Robert Stohl families. Lincoln resident Richard Larson was luncheon guest of his grandfather Al Larson and Mrs Larson. Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey Sr hosted Mr and Mrs Richard Cramer and family at dinner Sunday evening at the Yancey Hotel in Grand Island. Guests of Carrol Flodman Friday included Mr and Mrs Gordon Fossberg and family, with Sunday evening visits from Mr and Mrs Curtis Flodman.

Dean Myers Charles Myers Phillips Keith Myers Grand Island Polk Myers Lewis Bock Poole C. N. Peterson C E Johnson Art Adelson Harlan Johnson C W . Riddlemoser France Central City Carrol Flodman Robert Stohl Richard Sealey Sr Richard Cramer Yancey Hotel Gordon Fossberg Curtis Flodman George Jones Moline Hlinois Elmer Anderson William Naslund Harry Carlson Hannah Johnson Richwein Pam Bill Ellsworth Monte Gordon Bush Lexington Richard Johnson Louise Wurtz St Francis Hospital Mary Nyberg Phillip Nyberg Osceola Rudolph Nyberg Dean Ostberg lIlof Ostberg Glen Thomas Clarks Leslie Adelson Dave Wilson David Hammer Cairo Nebraska Anderson Amanda Anderson Stromsburg Linda Gustafson C R_ Peterson Harvey Zabel Allen Everett Green Regy John Rau Emma Rau Carrie Mabel Kohtz Hampton Paul Strand Carlyn Richards Kearney Oscear Sundberg Iris William Stunkel Marie Edna H. G. Brauer Lucille Johnson Chappell Willard Adelson Jimmie Roy Nelson Jean Maha K L_ Stewart John Cakson Maquette N E McNaught Will Kroger Good Samaritan Hospital Ida Newton Ella Kenk Mabel Benjamin

Home Society volunteers pack clothes for Omaha charity

Mrs Ella Shenk hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering of thirteen ladies of the Home Society who packed a clothing box and sewed tea towels for the Nebraska Children’s Home in Omaha. The event marked the society’s eighth annual project with refreshments to close. The December meeting will be hosted by Mrs Sadie Clark.

Ella Shenk Home Society Nebraska Childrens Home Omaha Sadie Clark

Voters Urged to Choose Republican on December 4 1951

A local notice urges readers to vote Republican on December 4 1951 amid political talk about removing Communists from government posts. The item also lists local residents visiting relatives in Moline Illinois and social events at several homes including Johnson Carlson Bush and Ellsworth families.

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts and Visiting Families List

Local society notes detail Thanksgiving gatherings across multiple households. Families from Osceola, Clarks, Cairo Nebraska, Stromsburg, Central City, Hampton, Kearney, Lincoln, and Polk share meals, visits, and holiday travel. Several hunting trips and hospital or funeral attendance are also noted among relatives and friends.

Family Visits Across Minnesota Kansas and Denver

Mrs. Rolland Dahlin and sister Matilda Erickson visited relatives in Kansas and Denver before Dahlin returned home last Monday. Arvid Strawberg and Edwin Nyberg families hosted dinners with J. E. Strangberg's parents. Oscar Sundberg and Janet visited Lincoln, while Hannah Lindahl spent the weekend with daughter Mrs. Olga Graves in Central City. Sid Crow and children visited Mildred Brobst at Benedict, and Al Larson spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Omaha.

Rolland Dahlin Matilda Erickson Minnesota Kansas Denver Hannah Lindahl Olga Graves Central City Sid Crow Mildred Brobst Benedict al Larson Omaha

Avon reps wanted in Polk County territory

Classified note seeks reliable woman in Polk County to sell Avon in an established area. No special training needed. Apply with Mrs Edna L. Wren, Box 207, Grand Island Nebraska. Also: Santa Claus at Soukup Supply Co York with toy and gift listings and S&H Green Stamps.

Polk Avon Edna l L. Wren Box Grand Island Nebraska Santa Claus York Soukup Supply CO Santa North Pole S&h North Side Square Nebr

Card of Thanks for Uncle Godfrey Lindahl Flowers

Card of Thanks from nephews and nieces expressing gratitude for the flowers and expressions of sympathy sent in memory of their uncle Godfrey Lindahl.

Godfrey Lindahl

Thankful note from hospital stay at Good Samaritan

A patient expresses gratitude for cards, flowers, visits during a stay at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. The message thanks friends and mentions lasting memory of the kindness received from caregivers and visitors.

Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney Will Kroger W. A, Wurtz

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W. S. Desch York and Vadrant Green’s Produce Nebraska Division United States Brewers Foundation 7Lo First Navi Bank Bldg Richard Larson Mrs Larson Karl Stefan Polk County Democrat Committee John A. Falk Polk County Republican Committee Phil B. Campbell First Federal United States Government Friendly First Federal Savings and Loan Association Lincoln ‘Tel First Federal Savings and Loan Association of N Street Lincoln, Nebraska West Pleasant Home Congressional Carl F. Olson R. D. Harrison Democrat Progress Office George Ditloff Tolk Victor Larson Hampshire Maurice Newcomer Gilbert Lampshire Cabhi Fort Worth Randolph Scott Hi Lis David Brian Helena Carter Joe McDoakes Katie Tory Mark Stevens Ann Blyth Geoil Kellaway Jesse White Glenn Hill International John Deere Allis Chalmers Studebaker Gabriel Motor & Implem Shelby Arborville Church R. D Bob Harrison Bob” Harrison Centre Comair N. P
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