This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
4
Ed Small marked his 88th birthday with an at home party featuring violin performances and singing. The surprise event drew about 30 guests who were served refreshments.
The October gathering of Arborville church Missionary and Aid Society was hosted by Mrs. Harry Kennel. Mrs. Laura Merchant led a study on First, Second and Third John, stressing small deeds and individual value. Mrs. Kennel noted the Blue Valley Association change to South Central Association of the United Church of Christ.
Arborville Juniors held eight meetings since early September, meeting after school for worship study business and recreation. Officers include Penny Bills president Kenny Bills vice president Teresa Bedient secretary Richard Bedient news reporter and committees led by Eilene Hanson Harry Emken Marcia Blender Paula Bills with Rev and Mrs Lindley Cook sponsoring. The group discussed How we Have Our Church and Arborville Church history and honored Mrs Laura Merchant with a plant for her lifelong service and upcoming 80th birthday.
The Adult Fellowship of Polk Methodist Church met Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Green in Lincoln. Attendees included several couples from Lincoln and Stromsburg, sharing a short program and social hour with refreshments.
Set and Mrs. Clifford Benson with their three children arrived October 5 after three years in Germany and have since visited relatives. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weburg and others, then left for Colorado Springs. Sgt. Benson plans to retire after 20 years in the army. Other visits include Phil Watson in Omaha and Lincoln, and gatherings at the Linderman Rest Home for Bernice Erickson’s birthday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.