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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
5
York residents share visits and business trips with Carlson Lindburg Nelson and Putman families. Womans Clubs group meetings, a Shower for Rev and Mrs Peterson’s adopted daughter, and crafts sessions at Polk Womans Club are noted alongside football and cattle market outings. Local ads mention Ro-To-Top and Christmas cards. political notices reference Senator Norris and Hoover era debates.
Word reached Polk Tuesday that A G Quillen died at 2 30 at Lutheran hospital in York. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 00 at the home and 2 30 at the Baptist church. Deceased was 2 years 7 months and 17 days old.
A National Safety Council test shows an average 3000 pound car at 40 mph exerts 27000 pounds of striking force. The energy behind the car could fling a one ton rock eighty feet into the air, illustrating how little drivers understand the power they unleash.
The third annual Kiop farm tour in Polk County will be held next Saturday starting at 2 p m. The event features corn variety tests mulch paper and seed treatments in cooperation with County Extension Agent F B Kelly. The tour starts at A W Engelhardt farm two miles north of Osceola with stops in Osceola Canada and Hackberry precincts.
The article lists Lincoln visitors and Sunday visits including Mrs Long of Havelock and Mra Peterson, Dr Carlson and family in Omaha, and others. It mentions Orlie Adelson buying a Ford coupe, Albin Dahlin winning an Aladdin lamp, a new baby girl born to Don and Mrs Shields, and community events such as a Free Methodist meeting and a kitchen shower for Mrs Rolland Dahlin.
List of names renewing for 62 dhosen since October 10 includes P. A Hanquist C E Lindahl Roy Glasser Lyle Ostberg Rev J A Gabrielson Lincoln Tele Co Hl W Wilcox R L Cox Chas A Hanquist and Clair Willits.
M E Church lists Emery Peterson as minister with Lord's Day School at 10:00 A M. Morning worship at 11:15 A M with Epworth League. Evening service at 7:30 P M. Children to preach Sunday morning. specials by children. Topics include Morning A Wonderful Door and Evening The Loving Invitation. Epworth League to host a Hallowe'en social Thursday Oct 31. W F M S meets Thursday afternoon Oct 1 at church parlors.
Nelson's new clothing and shoe store welcomed about 450 visitors on opening day. Guests enjoyed coffee rolls and cookies and praised the stock and the store's fine appearance, meeting the management in a friendly atmosphere.
Funeral services for John F Glas ser, pioneer near Bradshaw, were held at Harmony United Brethren Church Sunday at 2 pm. Rev J V Mann and daughter Rev Maud Mann conducted the service. Interment was in Lincoln Creek cemetery. He was 71 years 9 months 27 days old and a brother of Ar Robert Glasser.
Stewart two quarters in Platte precinct sold at public auction Tuesday. Will Heigman bought the south quarter for 127 dollars per acre, Oscar Fredrickson took the north quarter at 126 dollars per acre. Both quarters described as extra good farms. A Faithful Workers Club meeting with Mrs F D Williams on Oct 9 planned door stops and quilt blocks for Mrs Cramer's quilt with member names embroidered. Light refreshments were served.
Breeding quality spotted Poland China boars offered for sale. Eligible to registry and presented for inspection by prospective buyers.
Polk and Ulysses played to a 0 0 tie last Friday October 18 with both teams showing strong effort. The Dramatic Club plans a four act play The Ghost Bird and will announce dates soon. Phyllis Green leaves first grade for Columbia. Third grade completes Indian project linking spelling language reading geography and art. Pauline Green leaves fifth grade for Columbus. Several plants donated for winter enjoyment. Absences are near zero across six weeks. Christmas card catalog soon available at the office.
Po’k Phone 1421 advertises a Great Western heater in good condition. Lightly used and ready for immediate pickup.
Owner may recover the plate number 46 1947 by paying the required notice amount.
Free Methodist Church announces pastor A. F. Smith will lead Sunday School at 10:00 A M Evangelistic Services at 11:00 A M Sunday night worship at 8:00 P M and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 P M.
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