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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

4

Immanuel Lutheran Church notices and social news

No services at Immanuel Lutheran next Sunday September 17. Mission Festival at Zion Hampton with sermons by Rev. Fredric Rohde and Rev. Heinitz. Walther League Social September 19 at 8 p m at Ed Klingsporn home. Community visiting and family gatherings described with multiple local names and trips in St Paul and Crete areas.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Zion Hampton Fredric Rohde Kenesaw Heinitz Crete Walther League Social Ed Klingsporn Elmer Wilshusen Dick Sagehorn York C. A. Wilshusen Walter Stach St. Paul, Minn M. L. Johnson Carl Blase Will Blase Gilbert Dnever Ervin Blase David Emil Wilshusen Kenneth Annette Gilbert Roehrs Bud Person James Grandma Stach Charles Art Dose Mrs. Art Dose

Arborville Twentieth Century Club Opens Fall Series

The Arborville Twentieth Century Club opened its fall meetings at president Mrs R E Merchant residence with six members and four visitors. Nina Seng reported on the State Convention of Women’s Club and described Boys Town. Refreshments followed the business session.

Arborville Twentieth Century Club R. E. Merchant Nina Seng McCool Womens’ Club

Polk Boquet Honors Local Craft Shop Pioneer

This week’s bouquet at Polk celebrates Mrs. Clifford Cramer starting a craft and gift shop in Polk. Iva Cramer, a Polk native and former Stromsburg resident, is praised for community service, leadership roles, and a recent 6000 mile trip. The piece notes her background, travels, and plans to offer handmade items and California ceramics.

Polk Om Boquet Clifford Cramer Iva California Stromsburg Cliff Woman's Club Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Cramers Nebraska

Community Thanks For Generous Fund Support

The note expresses gratitude to all donors to the fund and specifically thanks Mrs. H Johnson, Mrs. Vergil Floodman, Van Bush, and Milton Anderson for their generosity. Wayne and Doris Lindholm extend their appreciation.

H_ # Johnson Vergil Floodman van Bush Milton Anderson Wayne Doris Lindholm

Early Horse About Size Of Deer Scientist Says

The modern horse owes its long teeth and appearance to ancestral diets over 35 million years. R A Stirton, associate professor of paleontology at UC, explains Parahippus in North America ate soft plants before a flood plain with dry grasses shifted chewing needs.

R. A. Stirton University of California North America Great Plains Stirton

Civil Rule Plan Heralds Guam's Second Big Chance

The plan to shift Guam from naval to civilian control by July 1, 1950 marks the island's second major postwar transition. Guam's development includes two permanent airfields, Port Apra harbor with space for over 40 ships, submarine pens, dry docks, and four-lane roads reshaping its role as a supply base for Okinawa and Japan.

Guam Naval Marianas Japan Port Apra United States Far East Pearl Harbor Okinawa

Benjamin Franklin’s role in shaping early Philadelphia

Franklin helped build a growing Philadelphia with paved streets lighting and street cleaning. He organized the first fire company reformed the police and established the first library academy and hospital. He championed city planning and fire prevention through civic letters and his Gazette publication.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Franklin Boston the Gazette

Variety Meats Stretch Budget in Home Cooking

Homemakers use variety meats to stretch the meat dollar as they cost less than muscle meats. A serving for an adult is about a half pound for roasts and four to six ounces for children, varying by age. Boned roasts and related cuts require roughly half these amounts.

Treatment for raising garment nap with woolen cloth

A method describes using winter weight woolens from Presa WoolensPresz. Cut a 15 by 34 inch woolen section free from seams and sew to a cotton piece of equal size. Wet the cotton, lay wool against the garment cover, press. Steam is held by the wool to raise the nap.

Presz

Reception for Polk Schools teachers at First Baptist Church

Tonight at 8 p m the First Baptist Church hosts a reception in the church parlors honoring Polk Schools teachers. Also, Baptist young people's society met with Rev and Mrs Anderson electing officers Retha Creech president LaVonne Lyle vice president Maribelle Lyle secretary Dorothy Whitacre treasurer and sponsors Mr and Mrs Wallace Sandell. Members enjoyed games chorus singing and refreshments after.

First Baptist Church Polk Baptist Young People's Society Anderson Retha Creech LaVonne Lyle Maribelle Lyle Dorothy Whitacre Wallace Sandell

Card of Thanks From Fred Johnson

To my many relatives and friends who so kindly remember me with cards flowers and visits during my illness I give my sincere thanks and appreciation.

Fred Johnson

Notice to Creditors Polk County Nebraska 1950

In the Matter of the estate of Herman G Brauer deceased creditors will file claims by December 22 1950 and attend a hearing December 23 1950 in the Polk County Court at the Court Room. L M Merrick County Judge dated August 25 1950. Aug 31 Sept 7 14 Polk er and Mrs Marvin Fredrick son and Janie were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Paul Strand and Carlyn.

John Rathie Lester Rohde Art Dose Daniel Collett Martin Smith Wm. Collett Walter Stach St. Paul Minn Otto Wilshusen Carl Waak Henry Schulz M. L. Johnson and Sons Joe Johnson Hulda Stach Martin Baack Art Kohtz Emil Wilshusen Annette Elmer Wilshusen Scheerman Raymond Ortegren Herb Mundt Ruth Henry Mundt Carl Blase Germeroth Loren Phillips Wayne Ramsey Henry Reeb Will Garling Central City M. L. Johnson and Grandma Stach Wm. Myer Omaha University Hospital Raymond Stunkel Frank Scheapler Delta St. Paul, Minn Denver Lloyd van Hausen Alvin Smith Wm Collett Bradshaw Clyde Carmel Aurora Edgar Nielson Marquette Anna Ehn Donald Norman Erickson Evelyn Erickson Marius Andersen Wes Ratliff York Johnny Fitzpatrick Harvey Waber Jimmy Elmer Knerr Towell Chappell John Bills C E Knapp Benedict Fred Carlson Seth Piper Rodney Piper Addie Piper Leroy Bills Panama City Florida Jones Bills Grand Island Marion Harvey Broken Bow Piper Home Owen Bedient Charles Bittinger Elaine Klingsporn Myrtle Ehn Fitzpatrick Jack Newton Hastings Dave Peters John Wochner Lincoln A. A. Allison Oscar Allison Stromsburg Lloyd Perkins Polk County Nebraska Herman G. Brauer L. M. Merrick Seal Polk Marvin Fredrickson Janie Paul Strand Carlyn

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