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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Wayne Stevens celebrate the arrival of two fine baby boys at their home on Thursday October 6. A V Reed drives a new four door Star Sedan bought through Raymond Peterson. Mrs Gladys Wahn visits sister Miss Dorothy Green in Central City on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Ang moved back from Rockford NL and reside on the C H Lindburg farm. Charles Smith and Clyde Green hauled a piano for Wm Parkinan. Several families attended Ben Hur at Grand Island. Mel Jill carried mail on Route 2 for Chas Eckles. J S Gustafson sold a four door Pontiac to Chas Wahl. George Quick’s ten year old son broke his left arm playing. C O Eckles and family visited in Omaha. Revs Westlund and Ekblade hosted guests at home. Fifteen years ago Oct 20 1932 Marjorie Hahn at Aurora hospital for mastoid treatment. Frank Larson and daughters drove to York for tonsil removal. Mrs Fred Laessle left for Lincoln for medical care. A O Larson Everett Harold Green Eugene Myers and Albert McNeely attended Central City game. Earl Bay and Blaine Mills hunted a 12 lb goose on Platte. Edwin Dissmeyer had major operation at Grand Island hospital. Polk High beat Ulysses 12 0. Rainbow Rebekah Lodge met with games and lunch. Little Marvin Lund turned three on Oct 10. Born to Mr and Mrs Ben Berger of Stomsburg a baby boy October 18.
Miss Wolvern Flodman wed Wilmer John Johnson in Denver on October 14 1937. The Polk Volunteer Fire Department honored Chief H G Brauer with a banquet November 9. State Fire Marshal Davis spoke. Mrs A W Shafer’s birthday was celebrated with a party and gifts. Mr and Mrs John Light marked their 35th anniversary with a dinner. Mrs Gertrude Flick attended her son Wayne Flick’s wedding to Reva Ramsey in Atlanta Iowa. Chas A Merrill 69 prominent Nebraska landowner dies in Scottsbluff. Faye S Beardsley honored by relatives at 6th anniversary gathering. Mrs W Kroger broke her arm in a stairs fall. Dr J B Williams set the bone. Brauer surprised by birthday baskets at noon.
At close of business October 6 1947 Polk Nebraska Charter No 1514 reported assets including loans and discounts 13751793 with 1530 25 overdrafts United States government obligations direct and guaranteed obligations of states and political subdivisions cash balances due from banks cash items in collection bank premises owned furniture and fixtures 1800 00 and total assets to be recorded as of the date.
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads the Swede Home Church for the 20th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Bible Study at 8 p.m. The study of Romans Chapter 8 continues. Confirmation Class Saturday November 1 at 9.30 a.m.
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska creditors of the estate of Charles Q Stettner will have a hearing on February 2, 1948 to hear and allow claims filed against the estate. Claims must be filed by January 31, 1943 or be forever barred. Dated October 4, 1947. County Judge L M Merrick.
Local residents visit, travel and family events are recounted. Mr and Mrs Richard Widge return from San Pedro California after a death in the family. multiple families host and visit in Lincoln Hastings Central City and Omaha.
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