Polk Youth Bound Over In Grand Larceny Case
Norris Swanson 25 of Polk bound over to district court after pleading not guilty in county court to grand larceny alleged by his grandfather C H Doremus. Trial set for Dec 4 before Judge Hastings with defense by R E B Nyquist. Swanson held on 2500 bond after arrest near Lincoln for car theft claims.
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POLK
Norris Swanson
Folk
C. H. Doremus
Swanson
Hastings
R. E B. Nyquist
Stromsburg
Young Swanson
Lincoln
Safety Patrol
Peterson
Polk County
Osceola
Edgar
Edwin Anderson
State Highway Department
Anderson Brothers
L. S. Hastings
C. S. Beck
Phil Campbell
W. ‘.W. Norton
C. N. McCiffresh
Columbus
STATE
C.g Atty
Gen. Johnson
Supreme Court
Lancaster County District Court
Charles J. Peterson
Elmer H. Feldt
University of Nebraska
Soldiers Home
Milford
School For the
School For
Benedict
Orphans Home
Seventh Day Adventist Conference
Feldt
First Forestry Club Formed Within One Family
The Adolph Kresha family in Polk County formed the first 4 H forestry club consisting solely of family members. Martin Kresha is president, Arthur Kresha vice president, Lillian Kresha secretary and Charles Kresha news reporter, with Wilfred and Patty Lou Kresha as members. Mrs. Kresha serves as leader and Lillian as assistant leader for the "Pature Slabs Forestry Club."
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Adolph Kresha
Polk County
Martin Kresha
Kresha
Arthur Kresha
Lillian Kresha
Charles Kresha
Wilfred Kresha
Patty Lou Kresha
Dinner Guests Near Central City Bid Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Art Beatty and Mrs Polly Latham of near Central City were dinner guests Sunday evening of last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Charlee McGinnis.
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Art Beatty
Polly Latham
Central City
Charlee McGinnis
August Jenn Elected Polk County Fair Board Head
At the Osceola annual Polk County Fair Association meeting August Jenn was elected president with Harold Schultz as vice president. Louis Hastert becomes secretary succeeding the late Jay Hastings. I. D. Huston re-elected treasurer. Directors Lucy Augustin and Wm Bachman named for Canada and Hackberry precincts.
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Jenn
Polk County Fair Association
Osceola
Harold Schultz
Polk
Louis Hastert
Shelby
Jay Hastings
I. D. Huston
Lucy Augustin
Canada
Wm. Bachman
Hackberry
Notice to Subscribers The Progress renewals offer
Postal regulations prevent mailing to arrears subscribers. Many subscriptions have expired so The Progress offers a 50 cent yearly rate if renewed by Saturday. Subscriptions in arrears after next week will be removed. The expiration date follows each name on the paper.
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Wilbur Whitacre
A group of ladies gathered at Mrs Wilbur Whitacre’s home on Thursday to honor her upcoming birthday. Guests included Mesdames A W Shafer O F Alfred H Horstman A E Sundberg O Sundberg Rodney Allison R M Bailey August Nelson and Marjorie. They enjoyed an informal afternoon and refreshments.
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Albert Sundberg
Longacre
Donna Lee Sundberg
Sheralee Hill
Eldon Anderson
Merlin Wright
Rev. Pfoutz
C. R. Peterson
Albert
Oscar Sundberg
Welcome Willits
Wilbur Whitacre
Mesdames
A. W. Shafer
O. F. Alfred
H. Horstman
A. E. Sundberg
O. Sundberg
Rodney Allison
R. M. Bailey
August Nelson
Marjorie
Faithful Workers Club Meets at Ada Dahlgren Home
The Faithful Workers Club met Wednesday afternoon in Ada Dahlgren’s home with President Margaret Berg presiding. Fourteen members attended, plus seven visitors. Mrs. Lackey introduced Bradshaw guests Mrs. Noyes and Mrs. McNurlin who spoke on Public Welfare and reviewed The Lonesome Road respectively. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lackey and Mrs. Shram, and Mrs. Wallace sat at the Secret Table.
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Faithful Workers Club
Ada Dahlgren
Margaret Berggren
Lackey
Bradshaw
Noyes
McNurlin
Thanksgiving thoughts on commerce and the true meaning
A columnist in Polk reflects on Thanksgiving amid confusion about the holiday's date and the push for a longer Christmas season. Merchants prepare holiday displays while urging practical gifts and buying locally, and the writer opposes replacing Christ with X in Christmas.
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Polk
Progress Subscribers Renew Subscriptions and Name Change
Subscribers renewed at a 50 cent rate while many have not. The Progress lists renewals and urges late renewals by Saturday. A section details new and renewing names and cites the Polk County Farm Bureau’s name change to Polk County Extension Service and related governance actions.
Beat Burg Pep Rally Prepares for Thanksgiving Classic
Polk and Stromsburg face off on the local field this Thursday in the annual Thanksgiving game. A Wednesday night pep rally on Main Street builds excitement as Polk aims for an upset after a winless season.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Main Street
Grand Island Visitors and Idaho Guests Reported
Grand Island visitors included Mrs. Virgil Bush, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Werner with Mrs. Hattie Lindquist on Thursday. A. K. Crow stayed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stromberg, and Virginia Peterson helped Martha Westfall but is ill at her parents’ home this week. Ray Werner and sons visited Lincoln on Saturday. Grant Leader and Howard Haden of Buhl Idaho were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGinnis overnight.
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Virgil Bush
Ray Werner
Hattie Lindquist
Grand Island
A. K. Crow
Oscar Stromberg
Virginia Peterson
Martha Westfall
Lincoln
Grant Leader
Howard Hadeen
Buhl
Idaho
Charles McGinnis
Wrigh Prairie Club Plans Christmas Party and Candlelight Service
The Wrigh Prairie Club meets Friday Dec 1 with Mrs R Bush and plans a Christmas party. The annual Candlelight Service is set for 4 15 p m on December 10. Visiting is noted for Mrs Harley Olseen. A prayer service is scheduled at 7 30 Sunday evening followed by Senior Choir practice. Children meet at 10 00 Saturday morning in the church basement for practice.
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West Side News
Wrigh Prairie Club
R. Bush
iMrs
Harley ‘Olseen
Stanton
Iowa
Sander Peterson
Wim. Larson
Johannaarson
Stromsburg
Carl Bolton
Benedict
Frank Bolton
Mrs Albert Nelson and Miss Lizzie Johnson Visit Mrs Seymour
Mrs Albert Nelson and Miss Lizzie Johnson were Saturday afternoon callers of Mrs Hennie Seymour, sharing a social visit and light conversation during the afternoon.
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Albert Nelson
Lizzie Johnson
Hennie Seymour
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