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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
5
After the Eastern Star stated meeting on Monday evening November 27, Masons and their wives enjoyed a program including a quartet a trio a monologue and slides of a Alaska trip by Mrs Oscar Sundberg. Albert Sundberg acted as master of ceremonies and a Tally-Ho game preceded a delicious lunch.
Mr and Mrs Chas Whittemore visited their son Mr and Mrs Rodney Whittemore in Elmwood over the Thanksgiving weekend for a family gathering and reunion.
A Thanksgiving program and social hour followed by a church event at Fridhem Lutheran Church. Families and relatives from Taylor Ridge and nearby towns joined the community for meals and visits during Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Larson and other families shared pre birthday gatherings at Swen Stones. Jennie Johnson hosted visitors including the Stone Christenson family from Taylor Ridge Illinois and relatives from Lincoln and Fremont during Thanksgiving week.
The Polk Garden Club met November 21 at the home of Mrs. Floyd Lyle with 13 members present. Roll call featured a Thanksgiving poem. Mrs. Martin Hoffman Sr. and Mrs. James Brazda Sr. led a program on Thanksgiving and Christmas table decorations and centerpieces, assisted by Mrs. Orlie Miller. Lunch followed served by Mrs. Lyle with help from Mrs. Clifford Carlson.
Polk area families gathered at Mrs. Anna Appleton's home for Ralph Appleton's 10th wedding anniversary. Guests from Columbus Osceola and nearby towns joined in the celebration during a Sunday dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Sidwell of Holdrege visited the Ed Quick home last Monday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Williams and Fred Williams of Stromsburg. Thanksgiving Day guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Veburg and Susan of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. I. M Bengtson of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Clayton and boys, and Miss Mabel Samuelson.
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