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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Claus Carlson depart this week in search of acclimation for Mr C John A. Falk and family moves into the Aldrich home until a more suitable residence is found. L. J Bellew leases the Viking Theatre from the Village Council to operate a picture show.
Miss Marie Bodine resumes duties as clerk at Polk Mercantile. R 4H Throckmorton of Belgrade buys L A Kahler blacksmith shop and tools. will open business today. Births announced for W E Anderson, October 1. F E Renquist, September 30. Arthur Gustafson family welcomes baby boy born October 5.
Fifteen years ago Mrs John Dethloff moved to Hampton and bought property. Ruth Watson and Samuel Taylor announced their Oct 3 marriage in Fairmont. Dr Peterson travels with York regional band. Polk Motor sold a 1926 Ford touring car. Bonnie June arrived at Flicks home weighing nine pounds. Farmers Union Store staff change. Polk oil prospects rumored. Ten years ago a baby was born to Irvin Fossberg on October 9, 1930.
Voters will decide in the November 5 1940 election on amendments to Nebraskas constitution creating a governor led board of commissioners for educational lands and funds and adding a new Sec 11. changes include Superintendent of Public Instruction joining the board and self executing provisions taking effect January 1941.
Sunday report lists R J Alison building a new filling station near J I McDaniel tire shop. Carl Hahn injures left hand on a 22 caliber rifle. Herbert Wurtz hurt by a horse kick near the knee. Henry Smith marked 70th birthday with a family dinner. Rev C F Juergensen and family visit from Lynn Kansas. Aug Juergensen and Mrs Wolters from Venice Nebraska. Hugh Turner family and Nina Evans visit Nellie Newton. Card of thanks for 40th wedding anniversary from Meo and Mrs Oscar Strand. Top prices offered for old gold and jewelry by Hannis-Jeweler York.
Notice to water consumers states summer rates will continue for the next three months. W C Steel Light and Water Commissioner.
Local church schedules show services, classes, and special meetings across Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Baptist, Swede Plain M E, and Methodist congregations. Include Union prayer services, fall rallies, and guest speakers along with Osceola social notices and visitors from surrounding towns.
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