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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1952

Page

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Polk Cubs Crush Genoa 40 to 0 in Conference Clash

Polk Romps Over Genoa 40 0 as Polk earns second conference win. Ken Werner scored a TD and added a second on a late reception, Don Nyberg notched two TDs with a long 40 yard run, Gaylen Holmes added two TDs plus extra points, while Dale Peterson suffered a shoulder injury.

Polk Cubs Genoa Polk Morris Fisher Ken Werner Orioles Holmes Don Holmues Gaylen Holmes Gold Cubs Dale Peterson Phillips Don Nyberg

Lincoln Telephone Company seeks rate increase in Nebraska

The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company filed with the Nebraska State Railway Commission for higher rates. Vice President Merle M Hale cited rising costs, a new wage contract raising weekly pay, and tax increases as drivers. No specific rate figures were disclosed and the commission will review before any decision.

Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company Gates Nebraska State Railway Commission Merle M. Hale Commission Hale

Polio Virus Confirmed as Cause in Nebraska Letter

Governor Val Peterson writes to Polk village officials confirming polio is caused by a virus. He notes three known virus types and rejects insecticide as the polio cause, while acknowledging insecticide exposure can cause illness at high doses.

Bob Steenbock Named County Commander

Bob Steenbock was elected County Commander of Polk County at the district convention in Schuyler last Wednesday. A World War II veteran and longtime Legion member, he has served as Finance Officer for the local post and will be installed at the Polk County convention next month.

Schuyler Bob Steenbock Polk County Bob Legion Polk

Ed Baker 70 Dies in York Hospital

Ed Baker 70 a long time York County resident died Monday evening at York General Hospital after a five month hospitalization. He lived much of his life in Idaho and Nebraska before settling in Polk with his brother Ollie. Surviving are Clyde Baker and a sister. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 at Metz Mortuary York with Benedict Cemetery burial.

Ed. Baker Polk York General Hospital Idaho Kimball Nebraska Mr. Baker York County Ollie Clyde Baker Metz Mortuary York Benedict Cemetery

Polk County Federated Woman's Clubs Cancelled Meeting

The Federated Woman's Clubs of Polk County cancel their convention set for September 26 in Polk due to the polio epidemic. Mrs. Ford Shenk of Clarks visited over the weekend with Mrs. Ella Shenk.

Federated Woman's Clubs Polk County Polk Ford Shenk of Clarks Ella Shenk

County Co-ops Postpone Get-together

At a special Stromsburg meeting on September 20 the County Co-ops decided to postpone the annual get-together due to the polio epidemic. A pancake feed was planned for early spring as a follow up event.

Stromsburg

Nebraska Telephone Company Faces Growth Driven Strain

The Nebraska company has grown 9 percent since 1949 and since April 1949 spent over 6 million dollars on plant and equipment, raising investment per telephone and lowering earnings. To finance this, it sold 5.29 million dollars in bonds and stock. more additions are planned to meet rising service demands across 124 exchanges in 22 counties.

Two Polk Girls Injured In Auto Accident

Ila Mae Werner and Patty Kis ler injured in a Sunday noon crash two miles south and three quarters west of Polk. Werner car struck dirt and overturned inflicting facial injuries on Patty and bruises on Ila Mae. Both were taken to Central City hospital. vehicle badly damaged.

Ila Mae Werner Patty Kisler Polk Werner Ila Mae Patty Central City Hospital

Lincoln couple visits in-laws on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Scott Willoughby of Lincoln spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lennis Lind.

Scott Willoughby of Lincoln Mrs Lennis Lind

Polio Toll Rising In Polk Prompts Community Lockdown

Polk and surrounding area report 17 polio cases, far above state average, with two deaths. Village and School boards order one week of closures starting September 22, canceling church services and the Polk Shel ton football game, while awaiting further action.

Polk and Community

Rally Day Promotion Postponed to October 6 at Polk M E Church

The Rally Day program and related promotion exercises are postponed from this Sunday to Sunday October 6 at Polk M E Church.

Polk M. E

Aransas Pass trio dinner guests at Glen Hill home

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hill and daughter Mrs. May Everett of Aransas Pass Texas were dinner guests Thursday in the Glen Hill home.

Owen Hill May Everett Aransas Pass Texas Glen Hill

Polio Claims Life of Janice Crow in Polk Area

Polk and surrounding community mourn the death of 11 year old Janice Crow daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Crow from polio. She first showed a light case then worsened midweek and died Saturday morning Janice is the second polio victim in the area with Mrs Gordon Carlson having died the previous Friday.

Polk and Vicinity Janice Crow Sidney Crow Janice Gordon Carlson

Janice Crow 11 Dies After Farm Childhood in Polk

Janice Louise Crow born August 17 1941 Long Beach California died September 20 1952 at age 11. She lived on a farm near Polk with parents Sidney and Edna Crow and two brothers Calvin and Vernon. Services were held Tuesday at 10am with Rev Milton O Connor burial Arborville Cemetery. pallbearers included Ivan and Everett Cramer and Dean Ostberg.

Janice Louise Crow Long Beach California Sidney Edna Crow Polk First Lutheran Church Methodist Sunday School Merry Makers Calvin Vernon Ithel Crow Laura van Housen San Diego Alvina Fenster Central City Nebraska K. Crow Milton O’conner Arborville

Lutheran Choral Union Announces 1952 Fall Concert Dates

The Lutheran Choral Union of York area announces fall concerts with performances on November 23 at Crete and Beatrice, November 28 at Hampton, and November 30 in York. This fifth annual concerto features director Paul F B Bussert of Gresham and the Raver.

Lutheran Choral Union of York Area The Choral Union Crete Beatrice Hampton York Lutheran Choral Union the Raver Paul FB. Bussert Gresham

Local couples enjoy Minnesota fishing week

Mr. and Mrs. Don Oetberg and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Johnson are spending the week fishing in Minnesota.

Don Oetberg Mrs Grant Johnson Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Val Peterson Village Board of Trustees Polk, Nebraska Yours Truly Ed Baker Warren Shelton Shirley Gordon Regy Green Chuckie Peterson Kendall Sandell Vernon Crow Lincoln General Hospital Harold Green Kenneth Bowers Cleo Cramer Terry Brinley Russell Fjell Allen Ziegelbein Steve Anderson Ted Jansky Alice Marie James Lindburg Rutth Kroger Albert Sundberg William Lavelle Ivan and Everett Cramer Dean Ostberg Donald Scheapler
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