29 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
1
The Democratic Banquet at Viking Hall last Wednesday drew about 125 tickets sold. Toastmaster J. T. Stanton of Stromsburg presided as the program featured a German band performance, a Marian Peterson vocal solo, and an address by Hon. J. N. Norton of Osceola.
The Polk High School Dramatic Club presents the play Lookin' Lovely at the Viking theater Tuesday evening at 8. Admission is 15 and 25 cents, proceeds benefit the Visual Education Fund for Polk pupils. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 2.
Nebraska District Judge Harry D. Landis and his son Frank, a university law student, spent three weeks as inmates at Fort Madison prison to study crime and prison life. They entered as De Witts, learned routine, worked in kitchens and a factory, and observed inmates while reporting findings to governors.
The paper presents two ballots for the upcoming general election next Tuesday. Voters will see a large ballot listing officers from president to justice of the peace and a smaller ballot on two constitutional amendments regarding abolishing the land commissioner and stockholder double liability in state banks. The editorial urges readers to vote their convictions and participate in this civic duty.
Mr and Mrs George Mak entertained two tables of bridge Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Orville Mickey received the high score prize and A B Bintz took the traveling prize. Miss Lulu Hendrickson attended the State Convention of the W C T U at Columbus Wednesday to Friday. A general meeting of the Woman's Club will be held at the
Former resident and congressman J. N. Norton will deliver a non political address at Viking Hall Polk Monday night November 2 at 8 00 P M The public is invited to hear Norton speak on the one house legislature.
The Country Woman's Club met on Tuesday October 22 at Mrs Oscar Person's home with 14 members and 5 visitors present. They embroidered quilt blocks and enjoyed hostess furnished entertainment followed by a two course luncheon. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Van Bush with Mrs Ostberg assisting.
The Farmer's Co Op Grain Association runs a free contest to guess which candidate will win the most electoral votes. Winners receive free tickets to the Polk High School football game on Armistice Day.
Mrs Wm Ice age 75 was found dead Wednesday at the home of her son Dan Ice. Dr Williams attributed the death to a heart attack. She is survived by daughter Mrs Johnie Johnson and son J W Ice. funeral arrangements incomplete.
Nebraska voters on November 3 will decide repealing the constitutional double liability rule for state banks. The article notes modern regulation and federal deposit insurance reduce risk to depositors, with many states having already repealed. It argues repeal honors fair treatment for state banks and communities lacking national banks.
Reports on the County and State Conventions will be given by Mrs. T. D. Huston and Mrs. Henry Zang. Mission meeting attendance included Rev. Trued of Stromsburg Rev. Melin and others Tuesday at St Edwards and nearby gatherings. Jewell Morgan’s seventh birthday party featured twelve girls with games and refreshments. Families visiting relatives near Wilbur Geneva Gresham Elkhorn and Elkhorn area during the week.
Mr and Mrs Vern Jones plan to relocate this week to the farm west of town recently vacated by Arvid Stranberg. Wayne Jones marks his third birthday with a family supper at the August Anderson home as Amos Senkbile and Shirley and Wayne attend. Multiple local residents visit and attend Homecoming events at Nebraska Central College with many names listed among attendees. A five pound girl is born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Benson. Various church and school groups meet, and subscriptions for Omaha and Lincoln papers are offered locally. Families host and visit across Hordville with gatherings at the Jones, Erickson, Blomquist, Benson, and Gustafson homes.
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