TwENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO OCTOBER 1 1920 NOTES
J Nelson moved his shoe repair to Gin in the building once occupied by Citizens State. Andy S Anderson assists. The Hokenson property south of West home was purchased. Olaf Ostrand returns from visit. Samuelson departs with land seekers for Kansas. Yemhold Dethloff drives father's Paige home from Day City. Walter Binford on a three week land trip in Colorado. Evans visit parents, then depart for Dubuque Iowa. Mildred Nelson at Maple Grove school. Warnick family to Missouri for a month. Anderson siblings depart for Colorado via auto. TWENTY YEARS AGO OCTOBER 3 1925 Garten couple arrive from St Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nelson
Uun
Citizens State
Andy S. Anderson
Nelson
Gon Brothers
Day City
S Paige
Walter Binford
Colorado
C. E. Evans
T. J. Nelson
Dubon
Iowa
Mildred Nelson
Maple Grove
East Polk
W. P. Warnick
Miss ‘Ma
Missouri
Javid Anderson
August F. Nelson
Polk Notes from the Community and Nearby Events
A roundup of local happenings includes Gartens purchasing the Farm ers Union Store with October possession, Schultz remaining with Gartens, Henry Schultz described as a star on Polk High School football visiting Lincoln, and a reception for Mr and Mrs Gust Westlund upon returning from a honeymoon. Also listed are National Legion Convention attendees from Polk Post 160 and various past local items from 1930 and 1935 including Genoa games, family visits, and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartens
Farmer’s Union
Harry Schultz
Schultz
Polk
Lincoln
Gust Westlund
Lattter
Charles Peterson
R. H Thesing
Osceola
National Legion
Omaha
Frank Anderson
Rolland Dahlin
Irvin Gestrine
C. R. Peterson
D. N. Mills
Fred Shockey
Emmet Alton
Oscar Sundberg
Harry Sharon
W A. Refshauge
Martin Jones
Enoch Peterson
Clark Cowles
A. L. Finstrom
Community notes hint at plans for improvements and new features
Mrs O F Alfreds hosted a Friday afternoon gathering honoring her daughter Lorna of Chicago with a group including Melvin Hill Aug Nelson Ed Larson Theo Larson C H Lindburg and Henry Horstman The Johnson Brothers Chevrolet Co bought the Reed Brothers building they occupy Rev Paul Carlson and family moved from Stanford to serve at the Free Mission Church They were brought by Rolland Dahlin and Henry Johnson Dr D H Westfall Raymond Peterson Hilding Strand and Gene Myers attended a Lincoln football game Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Alfreds
Melvin Hill
Aug Nelson
Theo Larson
C. H. Lindburg
Henry Horstman
Lorna
Chicago
Johnson Brothers Chevrolet Company
Reed Brothers
Paul Carlson
Stanford
Carlson
Free Mission Church
Rolland Dahlin
Henry Johnson
D. H Westfall
Raymond Peterson
Hilding Strand
Gene Myers
Lincoln
Local Church Schedules in Hordville
Hordville Baptist Church led by Edick A. Anderson offers Bible School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 with Walter Binford as superintendent. Free Methodist Church, H. M. Williamson pastor, holds Sunday School 10, Morning Worship 11, Evening Service 7:30, mid week prayer Thursday 8. Evangelical Free Church Milford E. Olson pastor marks Rally Day October 7 with unified services at 10, then 7:30 gospel service on How God Felt About His Creative Work, Thursday singing, Bible study, and prayer with choir. Young people hymn service Friday October 12 at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville Baptist Church
Edick A. Anderson
Free Methodist Church
H. M. Williamson
Walter Binford
Evangelical Free Church
Milford E. Olson
Young People's Hymn Service
First Baptist Church Paul Lemke Service Schedule
Pastor leads at 10 a m church school for all ages followed by 11 a m worship with a sermon in a series on Salvation. Evening service at 7 30 features The Transforming Power of the Gospel. Hymnody and choruses. Midweek prayer Tuesday 7 30 p m and Thursday 2 30 p m missionary meeting.
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First Baptist Church
Paul Lemke
Honddy Lle
Methodist
Nels Pearson
N Pearson
Hordville Lutheran Church Sunday Services and District Rally
The Hordville Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 am an adult Bible class, Morning Worship at 11:00 am with Holy Communion and reception of new members. District Luther League Rally at St Edwards at 3:30 and 7:00 pm with Rev Gustafson and Rev Chindwall as speakers. Wednesday Ladies Aid at church parlors hosted by Mrs L S Nelson and Mrs J E Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville
Polk and Swede Plain Methodists Unite Youth and Worship
Rev. A. C. Bates presides over Polk and Swede Plain churches. Youth fellowships meet first and third Mondays at 8:00 pm and Wednesdays at 7:20 pm respectively. Choir practice Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Women’s Societies meet monthly, with Swede Plain on the second Wednesday at 3:30 pm. World Communion Sunday services include 10:00 am Swede Plain, 11:00 am Pealk, 11:00 am Polk, and 7:30 pm evening worship. World Communion Offering supports Relief Work through church channels.
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Polk
Swede Plain
A. C. Bates
Swede Plain Youth Fellowship
Polk Youth Fellowship
Polk Woman's Society of Christian Service
Swede Plain Womans Society of Christian Service
World Communion
Nebraska Minnesota game set for next Saturday trip
Several locals plan to travel to Lincoln for the Nebraska Minnesota football clash next Saturday. Nebraska was defeated 20 to 0 by Oklahoma last Saturday. Community events include Sunday luncheon at the P W Aker home with several guests and numerous visits at local homes during the week. A village ordinance details a Polk real estate sale to William J Kroger with cash terms and tax duties. A farm near Silver Creek is for sale or rent at 46 dollars per acre with good improvements.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Oklahoma
P. W. Aker
Russell Aker
John Korgan
Geo. Koenig
Harvard
Ida Koenig
Glendale
Calif
Ben Peterson
Oscar Jones
Paul Lemke
Walter Nelson
Minnie Smith
Martin Smith
Alvin Smith
Will Ziegelbein
Art Dose
Ralph Doremus
Camp Gordon
Texas
Ernest Salchow
Marlin Menssen
George Menssen
Paul Klawoun
Willard
Bradshaw
Harold Klawoun
Aurora
Ralph Hilligas
Wanda Wall
Hampton
Edwin Nelson
Marquette
Lydia Salchow
Davis Pharmacy
Roy Stouffer
Linnie Shafer
Albert Nelson
L A Fisher
Fairmont
A C. Bates
Polk
Polk County
State of
William J Kroger
Board OF Trustbees
State of Nebraska
John H Stohs
Marvin Fredrickson
Silver Creek
James W. Reed
Central City
Swede Home Church Announces Fall Activities and Speakers
Rev. Alfield Franzen leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with a 3 p m program at Salem Lutheran Church in St Edwards. Edward Chindval speaks at both sessions. Dorcas and Junior Mission Fall Festival Friday at 8 p m. Next week Ladies' Aid and Lutheran Brotherhood events. Confirmation class Saturday at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Home
Alfield Franzen
Salem Litheran Church
St. Edwards
Stromsburg
Luther League
Edward Chindval
Dorcas
Junior Mission
Ladies’ Aid
Lutheran Brotherhood
Notice of Final Report In Estate of Fred W Blase
The County Court of Polk Nebraska announces a final account and report of administration for the estate of Fred W Blase Deceased. A hearing on final settlement and heirship will be held October 19 1945 at 10 a m. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated September 22 1945. L M Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Fred W. Blase
State of
L. M. Merrick
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Conems
P. J. Garten Arriv
Roy Eha
Fort Riley
Kansas
Genoa
Oscar Strand
Dose Brothers
Brush
Colo
Harold Bedient
Cr. McCoy
Homer Brantine
Loup City
George Wurtz
Chas. Wilshesen
John Meerkatz
Henry Mundt
Ervin Light
Fritz Obart
Palmer
Robert Budnick
Hampton Glenn Hill
Kenneth Johnson
Columbus
Polk High School
Grand Island
Webb Livestock Commission Co
Kmm4j
KMMJ
Otorium
York
Pim
Tommy
Tucker
Featuring
Donald Brown
Cecil B Newton
Ted Fitch
Vireil Bush
Justin
React Tree Mall
Idaho
Abu
Malaga
Talbert’s
van Camp
Stromberg
Sundberg
The
Carl S. Anderson Estate
Nyaney
Lane
Merrick County
A. V. Kjelson
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