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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
4
Choice improved 120 acres in high cultivation, 80 acres fine for irrigation, balance slightly sloping with telephone and mail route. R.E A. and gravel road within one-fourth mile. Ideal farm home. Possession March 1, 1947. See I .T. Samuelson, Agent, Polk.
The Cohagan Children express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends and all who assisted during their recent bereavement in the loss of their beloved Mother.
A historical column notes births in 1927 to Curren and Lindahl families, moves into Larson and Shafer homes, local job changes, and community events. Highlights include Ed and D N Mills garage plans, Polk defeats Duncan 4 to 3, Shirley Ann Peterson in state fair contest, and nationals moves like Lorna Alfred, Mildred McDaniel, and Grand Island Baptist College plans. Also mentions Rev Petersons pulpit, new baby boy arrivals, and local church sermons.
Hordville Methodist led by Nels Pearson holds Sunday School 10:00 and Worship 11:00 with topic Two Worlds. First Baptist under Rev. Paul Lemke offers Sunday School 10:00, worship 11:00, Typology Isaac second installment at 8:00 p.m. Evangelical Free led by Milford Olson has services 10:00, Sunday School 11:00, sermon Isaac and His Wells at 8:00 p.m. Miss Mollie Hanson and Miss Adela Anderson to lead Africa missions service. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at the church with Mrs Reuben Hanquist and Mrs Oscar Pearson assisting.
Ten years ago on September 17 1936 Mr and Mrs R J Allison celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with 75 relatives and friends. The WSCS will meet September 26 with Mrs Freda Knorr and Mrs Irvin Keil as hosts. Various visitors from California Kansas and Minnesota called or stayed with local families. Highlights include travel updates and several birthday gatherings.
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Rev Alfield E Franzen leads 14th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m. 8 p m Junior Choir Concert. Thursday Luther League at 8 p m. Next week Luther League exchange program at Swede Home 8 p m Thursday. District Meeting at Salem Lutheran St Edwards features Dr A D Matson on Rural Missions Rev Leslie Carlson on Parish Evangelism and Miss Gertrude Hill on Parish Education. Presentations at 2 and 8 p m. Attend at least one session.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bjorkman thank American Legion Post 160 and Polk Community for a new car, expressing gratitude for the generous gift and support from local veterans and neighbors.
Residents thank organizers for routing the Celebration Day Parade past their homes. Ellen Sandell and Carl Steelquist acknowledge the effort and express appreciation for the considerate planning that minimized disruption in the neighborhood.
The L P Jones family extends heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives and all who assisted them during their father’s illness and passing, acknowledging the outpouring of support and sympathy.
A number of Polk people attended the Mission Festival held in Hampton on Sunday, joining others from nearby communities in the event's activities and gatherings.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska creditors are notified of a January 13, 1947 hearing to adjust and allow claims against the estate of Oscar Strand deceased. Those with claims must file by January 10, 1947 or be barred. Dated September 13, 1946. County Judge L. M. Merrick.
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