Pleasant Home Makers 4H win blue awards at state fair
The Polk County 4H club led with 46 exhibitors in demonstrations and posters including secretary's book and baked goods. Sheralee Hill Marilyn Hahn and Sandra Hill earned blue awards for first time and demonstrated wrapping meat for the locker and first aid for fainting with Natalie Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Home Makers 4H Club
Polk County
Sheralee Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Sandra Hill
Sheralee
Marilyn
Sandra
Natalie Hahn
Fier
Natalie
Nebraska 4H winners and local society notes
Purple ribbon to Sheralee Hill for white bread and blue on white cake at the 4H state competition. Shirley Stevens earned blue on the All Aboard for the 4H Express poster, Sondra Hill got red for Be Your Own Best Exhibit. Marilyn Hahn received a ticket package from Edwin Schultz as one of ten essay winners on The Value of the Nebraska State Fair to the State of Nebraska. Engagement announced for Ruby Walgreen to Paul Gustafson of Polk Nebraska. Miss Walgreen in Luther College, now senior at Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing. George Swanson and wife from Minneapolis visited family in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheralee Hill
Shirley Stevens
Sondra Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Edwin Schultz
State Fair Board
Nebraska
Emory Cramer
Virgil Kisler
Arthur Dittmer
George Swanson
Minneapolis
Hannah Hahn
Miss Jacqueline Lindburg Wins Picnic Honor In 10 Years Ago Feature
Way Back When recalls Miss Jacqueline Lindburg being honored at a picnic supper and handkerchief shower at Polk Bible Camp. She planned to enter Nurses Training in Denver, with updates on relatives and local events surrounding anniversaries and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Lindburg
Polk Bible Camp
Lindburg
Denver
Nettie Carlson and Sons
Reuben Wiest
Kearney
Doyle
Carlson
Raymond Sundberg
Clifford Thoma
Leo Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
W. A. Wurtz
Wurtz
Grand Island
Everett Cramer
Lincoln
Frank Bolton
Bud
Business
Victor Doermuse
Erie
Illinois
Neal Doermus
Community Notes from a Rural Nebraska Week
Twenty years ago August 21 Mrs. J G Felton and two daughters returned from California after visiting relatives Roy Mitchell and hie of Osceola attended Ivan Johnsons funeral a nephew of Mrs Chorge Mitchell of Polk Rev Rueben Butzke to Snyder to teach at Lutheran day school Ladies Aid Mission Church honored oldest members with refreshments at a special table Farewell gift given Mrs Westlund Rev D A Cohagen conducting revival meetings at Free Mission Church Cohagen is son of Mr and Mrs John Cohagen Mr and Mrs David Johnson and daughter Amelia Loomis visited Mr C A Jenner Mr and Mrs R J Allison family and Phyllis Alfred visited Ashland military camp nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Felton
California
Roy Mitchell
Hie
Osceola
Ivan Johnson
Lashanta Cola
Chorge Mitchell
Polk
Rueben Butzke
Snyder
Lutheran Day School
Ladies Aid of the
Mission Church
Westlund
D. A. Cohagen
Centrade Wash
Free Mission Church
Cohagen
John Cohagen
David Johnson
Amelia
Loomis
C. A. Jenner
R. J. Allison Jamily
Phyllis Alfred
Ashland
Folk to celebrate fourteenth anniversary and wedding notices
Folk will celebrate her fourteenth anniversary with a big celebration and baseball tournament on September 16 and 17. Cards announce the coming wedding of Eleonora Louise Joseph to Martin C. Maroin of Schuyler on Tuesday August 31 at five o'clock at Immanuel Lutheran Church. J. B. Kingston returned from Albuquerque. The Kingston family plans to move to that city in November due to Mrs. Kingston's health. Polk Public Schools list teachers for the coming year. An injury occurred when Johnny Plessinger stepped on a moving machine. he received medical care. Carl Halden and his sister left for Big Springs to visit their uncle S. J. Halden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Eleonora Louise Joseph
Martin C. Maroin
Schuyler
Immanuel Lutheran Church
J. B. Kingston
Albuquerque
New Mexico
I. D. Houston
Laura E. V. Johnson
Augusta Wood
A. L. Williams
Naomi Hanson
Neva Hill
Pearl Alkire
Lillie Brauer
Katherine Bay
J. S. Fleming
Johnny
J. N. Plessinger
A. E. Swanson
Carl Halden
C. O. Eckler
Big Springs
S. J. Halden
Polk Churches Daily Services Announced
Hordville Beorist Church led by Rev Ediek A Anderson holds Bible School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with all welcome. Polk Baptist Church features Bible School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Service at 7:30, Bible Study Wednesday and Choir Practice Thursday under Elwood Anderson, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville
Polk Baptist Church
Church Bible School
Elwood Anderson
Polk and Swede Plains Methodist Services Schedule
Paul W. Walker, minister announces worship and study times for Swede Plains and Polk churches Sunday Morning Worship at Swede Plains 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Polk Sunday School 10:00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk and
Swede Plain
Paul W. Walker
Swede Plains
Polk
Autumn Sermon Series At Arborville Congregational Church
The Arborville Congregational Church announces Rev. E Earle Eaton's Autumn sermon schedule with topics from Prayer as a Practice to The Culpable Crime of Carnage and Combat. Sgt and Mrs LaVerne Nicholson of Grand Island were Sunday guests of the pastor at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Earle Eaton
Floyd Merchant
Kenneth Bedient
Harold Bedient
Arborville Congregational Church
All Saints
LaVerne Nicholson
Grand Island
Hordville Methodist Church Announces Services
The Hordville Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Nels Pearson leads. A Polk Society visit is planned for September 21 with a program at the church and refreshments at the parsonage. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville
W.S.C. S
Polk Society
Everone
Evan Free Church Service Schedule and Community Notices
The Evan Free Church lists Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 8 p m Evening Gospel Hour with special music and Thursday 8 p m Hour of Power choir practice after service. Notices mention Larry Bodine and Dennis Hahn, and several local residents visiting or staying with Ostberg family for the Thomas Ostberg wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry, Bodine
Polk
California
Hannah Hahn
Dennis Hahn
Pensacola
Florida
George Swanson
Minneapolis
Harold Hanquist
Channa Erickson
Bernice
Hardville
Charles Hoover
Hamford
Clarence Olson
Glendale
Ed Ostberg
Wood River
Neb
Lof Ostberg
Thomas-Ostberg
Social News Across Polk County and Nearby Towns
A roundup of visits and events includes Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson and relatives visiting in Nebraska, Phyllis Rhode joining Kroger Store, and Cheryl Ruth born to Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Anderson. A Polk County group toured Kansas City refineries with 27 men, and many local residents attended weddings, rallies, and church activities throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anderson
Marquette
Will Kroger
J. G. Tucker
Alexandria
Nebr
Tucker
Mac Ferguson
W. T. Shoup
Omaha
Lizzie
Elmer Johnson
Phyllis Rhode
Krogers
Cheryl Ruth
Forrest Anderson
Stromsburg
Polk County
Coop Consumers Co
Kansas City
Polk
Emil Wilshusen
Roy Glasser
Ruben Hanquist
M. G. Lindburg
Wallace Sandell
James Lindburg
Charlie Knapp
Benedict
Fred Carlson
Chappell
Ella Shenk
E. Stanley Jones
Hastngs
Wm. Dick
Fairbury
George Swanson
Minneapolis
Martin Jack
Russel Fjell
August Nelson
Alma Fjell
Melvin McKenney
Huskerville
Clarence Lindahl
Ames
Iowa
Ostberg-Thomas
Pearl Jack
Margaret Olmstead
Methodist Church of
Polk and
Swede Plain
Jimmie Sundberg
Waldon McNaught
Barbara Walker
Jeanelle Kroger
Marilyn Hahn
Dorothy Dahlin
Sheralee Hill
Lucille Johnson
Donna Gell
Iris Richards
Paul Walker
John Adelson
Hennie Seymour
Oscar Sundberg
Albert Sundberg
Lennis Lind
Willard Adelson
Walter Stahl
Lloyd Hahn
Glenn Hill
T. A. Stevens
Ed Murphy
Nelle Aker
Methodist Church
Everett Green
Marvin Fredrickson
Floyd Muller
Central City
Ben Peterson
Peterson
Oscar Jones
Neil McNaught
Earl Stevens
Floyd Lyle
Lloyd Korger
Clyde Barrett
Champaign
Illinois
Charles Leach
Wayne Ramsey
Leonard Ji
Notions popularity boosts sewing notions sales history
The article notes growing demand for Notions sewing items from skit facings to buttons, marking the biggest volume in the history of the variety business. It also surveys South American attractions Lima Santiago Buenos Aires Inca ruins in Peru and Chilean lake region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Peru
Chile
Chile-Argentine
Lima
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Polk Village notes and social visits in 1950
The Polk Nebraska village notes record multiple visits and homecomings including Lundbergs in from Seattle and Idaho, Ted Alfred from Chicago visiting his parents, and numerous State Fair attendees. It also covers official village proceedings dated September 5 1950 with bills approved and funds authorized, plus social gatherings and a five generation birthday celebration for a Grand Island grandmother.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pure Food Grocery
Mrs. Russel Fijell and Sons
Columbus
Elmer Galusha
Clarks
M.be. Church
Fawr
Westinghouse R
MR. and
Mrs
Gordon C. Bush
Bank of Clarks Clerk
BURG
Paul Douglas
Jean Peters
Joan Davis
Douglas
Cupid
James Stewart
Jeff Chandler
Debra Paget
Broken Arrow
Aywewe
John Garfeld
Micheline Prelle
E. Hemingway
C. W. Long
Congregational Church
Arborville
Evan
Clifford Smith
W. S. Desch
York and
Nielsens
Green’s
America
Klamath Lake
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Kroger’s Store
U. S
Blackbird Spaghetti Coffee
20Th Century
Wolverine
Polk High
T. A. Lundberg
Seattle
Washington
Points
Idaho
Ted Alfred
Chicago
O. F. Alfred
Doyle Lundberg
Milton Johnson
John Preston
York
Elwyn Johnson
Roger Gustafson
Phillip Johnson
Dale Lindburg
Clarence Petzke
Jake Harding
Arlo Stevens
Lloyd Kroger
Charlie Smith
Stromsburg Hospital
C. R. Peterson
Lillie Johnson
Edwin Glad
Gilbert
Gordon Glad
Roland Rodine
Dianne
Wilmer Rodine
Fred Stellars
Daniel Graves, Jr
Janet
Daniel Evans
Chas. Lytle
Gene Cuda
Kerker Farm
Railroad
Port
Jesse Bradley
Western Supply Co
Capitol Supply Co
Booth Transfer
Arnold Neuhaus
K. L. Stewart
Polk Progress
H. G. Brauer
Flower
Eldon Johnson
Dave Ekdahl
Sal. & Lab
Lincoln Tel
Tel
Commonwealth Electric
Sup
Labor
Stromsburg Motor Freight
McDaniels
Charles Wehnes
J. C. Gustafson
Citizens State Bank
Petersen &Petersen
Fredrickson Imp
G. M. Hill
Alton Wilhelms
Arthur Bates
van Bush
Harriet
O. M. Swa
C. C. Case
Duncan
NEW
J. D. Picker
John Deere
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