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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1951

Page

8

Ledger of disbursements and services from Shelby district

A detailed list shows payments by the Village of Shelby and Commission District No. 2 to multiple vendors and individuals. Items include repairs by Oberg & Son, gasoline from Standard Oil and Socony Vacuum, lubricants, equipment repairs, barber service, and various labor charges, totaling substantial sums and noting road work, water services, and drainage products.

Oberg & Son Village of Shelby Cagaliandne Commissioners Dist Guildford D. Bryan Barbers Service Teres Consumers Public Power Dist Dale Lewis Lincoln Equipment Co Poncal A Sossen Noo Saesvenene Topbill Oosseeeeee Coseeeree Standard Oil Co Commissioner Dist Wudvicans Lincoln Tel. & Tel, Co

Show Boat Musical Triumph on the River Stage

A vivid note on the musical Show Boat praised as a triumph of the year. The Cotton Blossom river showboat setting comes alive in Technicolor with Ava Gardner Howard Keel Kathryn Grayson and Joe E Brown headlining.

Ava Gardner Howard Keel Kathryn Grayson Joe E. Brown

County Officials Ledger and Social News from 1951

A county board approves fees to the State Treasurer and adjourns to October twenty third. The page also records visits from families including the Andersons and Bauers, a district council meeting, and local health updates with residents traveling to Shelby and Sutton.

Fire Prevention and Civil Defense Go Hand in Hand

Civic guidance on reducing fire risk during emergencies. The article stresses home cleanup, proper storage of flammable fluids, safe heating checks, and metal containers for oily rags to prevent fires. It urges burning outdoor rubbish in metal containers and consulting electricians for overloaded circuits.

Notice of Phone Number Change for Sid Crow

Sid Crow from Polk Nebraska announces a change of phone number from 2610 to 2501. The notice serves as a public update of contact details for official or business use.

Sid Crow Polk Nebr

Mrs Gust Monson and Mrs Ella Shenk Stay Overnight

Mrs Gust Monson and Mrs Ella Shenk were guests of Mrs Amanda Anderson in Stromsburg overnight Monday. Luncheon guests Sunday at the Donald Hanquist home included Mr and Mrs Elmer Hanquist and Imogene.

Delwin Anderson Norma Nelson Baby Oakland Oscar Sundberg Gene Bauer Sutton L. J. Bauer Paul Walker Everett Green Paul Strand Lloyd Hahn L. A. Erickson Central City Gust Monson Ella Shenk Amanda Anderson Stromsburg Donald Hanquist Elmer Hanquist Imogene

Baptist Young People Weiner Roast Near Clarks

The Baptist Young People enjoyed a Monday evening weiner roast at a picnic site on 304A near Clarks.

Clarks

Polk Village Board to Meet as Board of Equalization

Notice states at 8:00 PM on November 15 1951 the Polk Nebraska Village Board of Trustees will hold a special session as a Board of Equalization to adjust sewer district assessments. A costs statement and district plat are on file with the Village Clerk. Objections must be filed by 7:30 PM November 14 1961, with the option to appear in person or by counsel.

Bertha BE. Benda Board of County Commissioners Board of Trustees Polk Nebraska Board of Equalization

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