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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
1
Superintendent Henry Horst man reports Polk population drop yet high school enrollment climbs to 105 students while grades total 73. A spring graduation of 24 seniors followed by 25 freshmen entering this fall reflects steady growth in the district.
Neighbors hosted a surprise party Wednesday evening at the Shockeys home in honor of Mr and Mrs W W C Shockey and family. Attendees included multiple local families and relatives. The Shockeys moved their household goods to York to reside at 408 Thompson Ave.
Mrs. Frank Davis hosted a nuptial shower at her home on Thursday with fall flowers, games, and a pink white theme. Relatives gathered Friday at the Sandell home for more gifts and advice, with Mrs. N. J. McNeely and Mrs. F. Z. Davis in charge.
Drouth damaged hundreds of acres of wheat in Polk County but AAA Crop Insurance cushioned income losses. Robert C. Taddiken says 1864 wheat producers insured 30,757.65 acres for 352,991 bushels in 1940. Indemnities total about 129,572 bushels worth roughly $75,000, aiding seed and livestock needs and stabilizing farming profit. More than 1,000 claims filed this year, with 1888 applications for 1941 insurance.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm home of Mr and Mrs Guy Smith west of Osceola Saturday night. The Smiths were not at home. The farm is owned by Heitzman Bros the building was insured but the contents were not.
The Polk Progress requests readers verify their paper expiration date and report any errors. If the date is incorrect subscribers should contact the office by telephone mail or in person to correct arrears or credit issues.
Anna Mathilda Johnson Carlson born October 2 1874 in Mollby Sweden died August 29 1940 at her country home four miles west of Stromsburg aged 65 years 10 months 27 days Survived by six children Ruth Nielsen Martha Simpson Grace Shostrom Hazel Carlson Roy and Lucena 13 grandchildren two sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held at the family home and First Baptist church Stromsburg with Rev Gust Carlson officiating Burial in Stromsburg cemetery
Mr and Mrs H B Branting and family drove to Wahoo where Kermit entered Luther college as a freshman. Sunday guests at the Erickson home included Mrs L A Erickson Clifford and others. A Buckley Park picnic brought E J Anderson Raymond Lindeblade Harold Erickson and others. The Moores left for St Louis for a visit and Paul stayed in Stanton. Graves family returned from California with relatives. Lorraine Swanson leaves for Fremont for flying school and airport work. Olson family trips to Chicago follow visiting relatives.
County authorities assisted by former state sheriff W. C. Condit investigate the alleged theft of several thousand dollars in cash and securities from a Polk County widow. An old tin box reportedly hidden on the widow's farm was found near a granary but the contents were missing. The case remains a mystery.
Local social and visiting updates across Arborville and Polk. Guests include Ida Reiner of York and families in Stromsburg and York, with fairs, church events, and school staff activities noted along with several spins through Lincoln and Lincoln State Fair.
The Churches IM Lutheranchurch Carl F Juergens en pastor announces 9 30 am adult Bible class 10 am divine services 7 30 pm Walther League at L Blase home Free Methodist Church W H Lee pastor 10 am Sunday School 11 am preaching prayer meetings Tue Thu 8 pm Evangelical Free Church Ivan T Carlson pastor Bible study at Mamre Thursday 8 pm gospel service Dist No 50 school west of Clarks Friday 8 pm Sunday School 10 am morning worship 11 am evangelistic service 8 pm Jr Endeavor 8 pm choir practice follows OW
A collection of church notices from Baptist, Swede Plain M E and Methodist churches detailing Sunday services prayer meetings and Woman's societies. The Polk County Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention is announced with date and speaker. The Alien Registration Act of 1940 requires all Polk County aliens to register and be fingerprinted between August 27 and December 26 with penalties for noncompliance.
Miss Dorothy Bauer and Paul Meline son of Mr and Mrs Hans Meline of Polk were married Sunday August 25 in Rockford Indiana. Both families reside in Rockford and the couple will live there with Paul employed locally. They visited here last week with his parents.
Kenneth Wright was sentenced to eighteen months at the state re formatory after pleading guilty to forgery. Miss Minerva Green of Wallowa Oregon visited family here with the Hubbard and Watts families. The Four Leaf Clover Club held Achievement Day on August 28 with songs talks plays and demonstrations followed by refreshments. Donald Elwood and Lois Anderson married in Grand Island August 27 and will reside in Halsey. Robert Campbell visited from Los Angeles. his family plans to join him before returning home. Walter Roberts of North Platte visited Mrs. John Jarmin. others nearby hosted visitors and relatives.
Short funeral services were held at the E. A. Plodman home Saturday afternoon for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Flodman born at the Stromsburg hospital Saturday August 31. Burial was in the Swede Plain.
Friday evening the Masonic Lodge and families enjoyed a chicken dinner in the park with coffee and ice cream. Former members from out of town spoke briefly on the lodge’s history and growth, with Master J. T. Stanton of Stromsburg and Clarence W. Reckner of Polk Lodge expressing appreciation for the turnout.
The Dorcas group meets Friday evening with Elsie Olson and Mrs. Carl Johnson hosting. High Prairie Club gathers Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Stohl as hostess. A Mission Meeting is planned Monday September 9 with sessions at 10 2 30 and 8 p.m. Oscar Gustafson of Alexandria Minnesota and Allen Johnson of Genoa visit Theodore Nelson.
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