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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1936

Page

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Polk Rallies To Edge Osceola In Dusty Thriller

Polk high school defeats Osceola 8 to 6 in a windy home opener. Captain E Carlson leads the Cubs as Lavar Sandell blocks a punt for a safety and Raymond Stevens and M Branting help Polk reach the winning score late in the game.

Polk Osceola Polk Boys Osceola Boys Fighting Cubs E. Carlson Lavar Sandell Raymond Stevens M. Branting Grand Island

Democratic Caucus elects officers and nominees

A Democratic caucus on Tuesday evening September 29 elected D. R. Westfall chairman and A. E. Swanson secretary. Nominations followed for Assessor Rolland Dahlin Road Overseer West Pleasant Home L. C. Ordorff East Pleasant Home Alvin Dahlin Justice of the Peace A. E. Swanson and Constable Andy Anderson. Adjournment planned.

D. R. Westfall A. E. Swanson Rolland Dahlin West Pleasant Home L. C. Ordorff East Pleasant Home Alvin Dahlin Andy Anderson

Women’s Landon Radio Club broadcasts weekday program

A program to women by women airs five days a week on the Coast to Coast NBC Network. The Omaha WOW station schedules it at 3 30 P.M. Mondays through Fridays.

Radio Club NBC Omaha WOW

Kryl Symphony Orchestra to Play in Aurora

Bohumir Kryl renowned conductor brings his 40 piece orchestra and soloists to the Aurora High School Auditorium Monday October 12 at 8 PM. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce sponsors the educational event, noting Kryl's national stature and 32nd coast to coast tour with Omaha Lincoln Holdrege among stops. Reserved main floor seats $1.10 balcony 88 cents.

Kryl Aurora Bohumir Kryl Margery Maxwell New York Chicago Opera Aurora Chamber of Commerce Nebraska America Omaha Lincoln Holdrege Sousa

Radio Schedule for William Hard on CBS Network

Internationally known commentator William Hard speaks five nights weekly on a coast to coast CBS network show sponsored by the Republican National Committee. Each fifteen minute program is donated by Hard and aired at 6 P.M. in Omaha and Lincoln with subscriptions offered for Lincoln and Omaha readers.

William Hard Columbia Broadcasting System Republican National Committee Hard Omaha Lincoln KFAB

Hordville Social Roundup Visits and Reunions

Mrs F R Phillips and daughters and Miss Effie Holmes traveled to Grand Island on business. Lee Holmes of Omaha visited with family over the weekend. Clifford Benson visiting from Wahoo spent the weekend with parents. A shower at Mrs Willard Lindberg near Polk honored Mrs Harry Hassel of Grand Island. Mrs Harry Erickson of Hampton and Mrs Lewis Combs and daughter from Cook Nebr visited. Erma Carlson was linen shower guest at Mrs Ralph Floodman. Nellie Beth Shoaf visited Geneva with Rev and Mrs W H Shoaf. Karl Stuermer weekended in Lincoln. Gleaners Class of M E Sunday School enjoyed at Miss Irene Nelson. Sophomore class and Mr Garner had a weiner roast at the river. Reception for Mr and Mrs Elmer Peterson weds at Aurora. Rev and Mrs Nelson and baby went to Cherokee Iowa. Mrs H M Campbell joined George Lynn family for Kansas Arkansas trip. John Erickson home hosted family reunion.

F. R Phillips Effie Holmes Grand Island Lee Holmes Omaha Clifford Benson Wahoo Willard Lindberg Near Polk Harry Hassel Harry Erickson Hampton Lewis Combs Cook Nebr Erma Carlson Ralph Floodman Nellie Beth Shoaf Geneva W. H. Shoaf Karl Stuermer Lincoln Gleaners M. E Irene Nelson Garner Arvid Carlson Elmer Peterson Aurora Nelson Baby Cherokee Iowa H. M. Campbell George Lynn Rogers Kansas Arkansas John Erickson Raymond Johnson Harold Johnson John Johnson Adolph Forss Willard Adelson T. C W. Club Axel Anderson Mesdames Harlan Johnson Ernest Martin David Jones Walter Jones Harlan Toline Marvin Fredrickson Phillip Waller Rudolph Sandine D. Anderson Stromsburg Walter Seymour Near Benedict Dana Shostrom Curtis Flodman Raymond Miesinger York Albert Jones Berniece Sward Supt Larson Dannebrog C Marvin Fredrickson Morris Johnson Victor Newman Lutheran Brotherhood Reuel Joseph Sward Sylvia Fredrickson Dorothy Olson Bouwins Hartwig Flodman Ruth Query Peers Sunny Fay Beardsley Ansel Fredrickson LeRoy Samuels Corad Erickson Hattie Johnson Richard Lundgren H. Johnson Dorcas Irene Verna Jones Althea Thelander Oscar Fredrickson Opal LaVerne Sylvia Clair Willets Reynold Petersen Chas. Hoffer Dree McNeely Ralph Kohler Rebecca Roberts Arthur Ekstrom Wm. Larson Frank Bolton Lawrence Lind and Henry Lind High Prairie Chas. Ang Wm. Fjell Rodney Roberts Alvin Swanson Ang. Swanson Osceola Lutheran League Herman Fredrickson Clair Willits Columbus Orpha Sward C. A. Sward Grant Willets

Carlson Peterson Wedding Sealed Sept 26 at Aurora

Miss Erma Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvid Carlson and Elmer Peterson son of Nelson Peterson were married Saturday at 6 o clock in Aurora The ceremony was led by Rev C O Palmberg A reception and lunch followed for about a hundred guests The bride a black street dress wore a diamond broach from her grandmother The couple are active in the community and Mrs Peterson a 1936 high school graduate

Carlson — Peterson Erma Carlson Arvid Carlson Elmer Peterson Nelson Peterson Aurora C. O. Palmberg Hazel Carlson Lincoln Lawrence Jones Grand Island Thure Ottergren Viona Edlund Carlson Peterson Ee High School

Daily Lincoln Journal advertising and delivery details

The notice outlines pricing for the Daily Journal in Lincoln and surrounding areas, noting rates for daily and Sunday editions, delivery by mail, night printing, and lower prices than rivals. It mentions rural routes, post office mail, and includes a brief society item about Mrs. John Seymour visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Axel Lindquist on Wednesday.

Lincoln Nebraska Journal Omaha Denver Journal Morning Journal Iowa Lincoln Journal Big State Nebraska Kansas John Seymour Axel Lindquist

Progress Office Moves to Bergman Building

The Progress office will relocate this weekend to the Bergman business building now occupied by Dr. Westfall. Westfall keeps the same quarters as before, with the Progress office placed in the north section of the building.

Progress Office Bergman Business Dr. Westfall

Reception for Polk High teachers and Pengellys

A Polk High School teachers welcome and Pengelly family re welcome was held in the Methodist Church parlors Tuesday evening. Guests formed groups representing radio stations to present three amateur numbers. Albert Sundberg served as chief announcer, Dr C R Peterson acted as Major Bowes, and Oscar Sundberg provided humorous impersonations. A late lunch followed as the evening ended merrily.

Polk High School E. E Pengelly Albert Sundberg Graham McNamee

Reception Held for Faculty Members at Scott Hall

About 150 persons attended the reception for High School and Grade School faculties Friday evening at Scott Hall. The event was hosted by the Woman's Club with Community Club aid. Enoch Ekstramd presided as the program unfolded with group singing, an address of welcome by Prof. W R French, a vocal solo by Marvin Hersey, reading by Miss Lillian Fisher, a Male Quartet song, and a clarinet solo by J B Payne. A social hour and refreshments followed.

Scott Hall Woman’s Club A. V. Eielson J. T. Stanton N. B. Bobbitt Enoch Ekstramd W R. French Marvin Hersey Reading Lillian Fisher J.B Payne

Olson Bouwens wedding ties Stromsburg to Central City

Dorothy Irene Olson wed Clyde Bouwens at 3 PM Sunday at the Olson residence in Stromsburg with 18 guests. Rev. Eric W. Olson presided. Bride’s sister Virginia Olson served as bridesmaid and Walter Fredrickson attended the groom. The couple will reside in Central City after a brief honeymoon trip.

Charles Olson Dorothy Irene Clyde Bouwens Central City Anthony Bouwens Eric W. Olson Lindsburg Kansas Virginia Olson Walter Fredrickson Loringten Winona Olson Merle Carlson Stromsburg

Swede Home Community Notes and Social Gatherings

Household visits and church group activities fill a weekend in Swede Home Nebraska. Gatherings include T C W Club with members and visitors, birthday celebrations, hospital visits in Lincoln and York, and multiple family dinners. The Lutheran Brotherhood meets, Dorcas and Junior Mission Band plans, Osceola Lutheran League program, High Prairie Get-together and High Prairie Club events highlight the social calendar.

Fire devastates Bandon Oregon home town on return visit

A couple from Bandon Oregon learning on arrival in Nebraska that their hometown was destroyed by fire. The disaster left nearly all businesses and most houses burned except two. They lost possessions but no lives. fire cut communication lines, and a daughter near Coquile was reported in ruins.

Bandon Oregon Nebraska Geo. W. Cox Polk Gilbert Benson Sadie Clark Cox Progress Office

Osceola Community Calendar Highlights Local Gatherings

Social rounds feature Bridge club wins at Campbell home Dr Wurtz and Mrs Kepner take prizes. Visitors include Hustons and Alfreds. Society meetings set for Oct 7 and 2:30 pm with quilt blocks requested. WCTU officers elected. Local residents travel, surgeries, teaching positions noted along with bridge dinners and birthday celebrations.

Free Mission Church Sunday Services and Daniel Study Series

Attend services at Free Mission Church with Pastor Paul E. Carlson. Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship 11, Evening Service 8. Next Monday 8, Young People and Jr Endeavor Wednesday 7:32 followed by choir. Pastor begins Daniel study. guest Rev Alf Stone next Tuesday.

Free Mission Church Young People’s Jr Endeavor Alf, Stone

Free Methodist Church Service Schedule Publishes Salvation Message

L J Monizingo, pastor, lists Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and evangelistic service at 7 30 with Thursday prayer at 8. The note emphasizes salvation through Jesus blood and being forgiven and saved, welcoming all to the church. Salvation of souls is stated as the motto.

Free Methodist Church L. J. Monizingo Jesus Christ Christ Jesus

Rally Day at M E Church Promises Worship Pageant

M E Church notes promote Rally Day to end summer slump with a worship pageant titled Worship. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10, worship at 11 15, Young People at 6 30, evening service at 6 30, Bible study Tuesday 8, choir Thursday 8. Board of Stewards meets Monday at the Parsonage.

Board of Stewards

Swede Plains M E Church Rally Day Program

Swede Plains M E Church led by E E Pengelly invites all to Sunday services with worship at 10 a m and Sunday School at 11 a m The Rally Day program emphasizes Religious Education in Nebraska and invites men to join the Brotherhood of Stromsburg for winter social events for church support.

Nebraska Brotherhood of Stromsburg

Baptist Church Schedules Evening Meetings and Mission Study

The church posts new times for Sunday activities. Sunday School at 10 00, Morning Worship 11 06, Jr. and Sr. BYPU 6 45, Evening Service 7 30. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30, Choir Practice Thursday 7 30. Lord s Supper at Sunday morning service. Mission Study runs six weeks replacing Bible Study during prayer meetings. The Mission Circle meets Thursday October 8 in church parlors with Work Among the Lepers as the topic led by Mrs O F Alfreds.

Sr. Bypu Mission Circle O. F. Alfreds W. Lewis R. Fossberg W. Whitacre W. Sandell J. Stouffer

Local visits span York to Columbus and Omaha

Mr and Mrs Grant Matson of York visited the home of Mrs John Myers. Mr and Mrs Allen Myers with Vivian and Betty Myers were Central City visitors. Charley Jones of Columbus spent Saturday with Mrs Nellie Peterson. Mr and Mrs Simpson and son Merle of Omaha spent the week with Chas Shenk.

Grant Matson York John Myers Allen Myers Vivian Betty Myers Central City Charley Jones Columbus Nellie Peterson Simpson Merle Omaha

Repeal of Stockholders Double Liability for State Banks

Nebraska voters will decide on November 3 whether to repeal the Stockholders Double Liability rule applying only to state banks. The measure argues the provision is outdated, discriminates against state banks, and no longer protects depositors. Depositors are protected by federal insurance and bank regulations, making the clause redundant.

Nebraska Congress

Large Republican Caucus Draws Big Polk County Crowd

A Republican caucus met at the Legion Hall in Polk on Monday evening September 28. The event drew one of the largest crowds in years with 45 registered attendees. Frank Davis served as chairman and Warren Strand as secretary. Nominations were set for Assessor C. J. McCoy, Road Overseer District 14 O K Johnson, Justice of the Peace Martin Jones, West Pleasant Home Committeeman Arnold Isaacson, and West Pleasant Home Committeewoman Ellen Larson.

Legion Hall Polk Frank Davis Warren Strand C. J. McCoy O .K. Johnson Martin Jones West Pleasant Home Arnold Isaacson Ellen Larson

Arborville Social Notes and York County Fair Visit

Mr and Mrs W J Nelson and son dined with the Burkes in Stromsburg. Kenneth Johnson and baby from Aurora also joined. York County Fair held Thursday and Friday with many local attendees. Ernest Ratliff measured land for soil conservation last week. District No 89 pupils and parents enjoyed a picnic in York. A V Ericson and Robert McMurkin visited in York. R E Merchant and sons visited York, and the merchant family had dinner with Recknor in York.

W. J Nelson R. E. Burke Stromsburg Kenneth Johnson York A. V. Ericson Robert McMurki R. E. Merchant

Meridian Highway Name Changes at Nebraska meeting

D. J. Malone of Pierce was reelected president of the Nebraska Meridian Highway association at Columbus. W. Schwerin and A. V. Tyrell were named vice presidents, Margaret K. Stewart reelected secretary. Directors include F. A. Lemar, S. J. Larson, Henry Altschuler, Charles E. Day, and C. L. Stone. The group voted to rename the organization American Legion Memorial Highway association pending official approval. The executive committee was tasked to coordinate with the American Legion on highway improvements in Nebraska.

D. J. Malone Pierce Nebraska Meridan Highway Association Columbus W. Schwerin Norfolk A V. Tyrell York Margaret K. Stewart F. A. Lemar S. J. Larson Wausa Henry Altschuler Madison Charles E. Day Hebron C. L. Stone Humphrey American Legion Memorial Highway Association American Legion Nebraska

York man Neal Gallant visits with Robert Strickland

Neal Gallant of York spent the weekend with Robert Strickland in the Lloyd Kroger home. Mr and Mrs George Otte were guests Saturday at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs W. J. Newton.

Neal Gallant York Robert Strickland Lloyd Kroger George Otte Goehner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Landon Hordville News Daily Journal Olson — Bouwens Ulysses Enoch Peterson J. E. McDaniel Esther Lindquist Ore P. B. Campbell Night Owl Bridge Club A. A. Wurtz Raymond Kepner I. D. Huston O. F. Alfred The Baptist Missionary Society Frank Joy Burt Lewis David Timm Woman’s Home Missionary Society W. F. Kepner George Moore Lula Hendrickson Geo. Moore Sec August P. Anderson Herman Anderson Anderson Kensington Eklund Teachers Bridge Club Miss Reed L. M. Shaw Carn Palace Louella Crew Evelyn Scholz Shaw Raymond Branting C. F. Johnson Joel Hanson J A. Anderson Bradshaw C. L. Lemar Garden Club Berneice Brown Hugh Johnson Fred Randall M. E. Parsonage Fellowship of Youth Club Martha Johnson Mrs Johnnie Johnson Church News Paul E. Carlson E. E. Pengelly Swede Plains M. E. Church Baptist Church Arborville News Meridian Highway
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