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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
1
Worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock invites the Swede Plain Community. Minister Pengelly urges all to attend the Rally Day service and participate in the church work with a warm welcome to newcomers.
The article lists multiple churches and schedules for Sunday services. It covers the Lutheran, Methodist, Free Methodist, and Free Mission churches with times for Sunday School and worship, notes Rally Day events, and mentions a visiting missionary from India Miss Augusta Swanson.
Rev R M Bailey outlines weekly events at First Baptist Church including Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship at 8 00 and a 3 prayer meeting on Tuesday Choir practice Thursday at 8 00 An officers district forum is set for Tuesday evening October 4 led by Rev B H Ward and Laura Johnson Burma will speak The Nebraska Baptist State Convention meets October 11 to 14 at Fairbury World Wide Guild meets Monday Further details will be announced from the pulpit Sunday
Polk county farmers spread grasshopper bait in wheat fields. Hoppers concentrate in fence rows this time of year and can be poisoned by morning bait when temperatures are 75 to 90 degrees. Grasshopper bait available at Pierson Feed Mill in Osceola daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More hoppers killed now reduce next spring’s population as they lay eggs.
The newspaper notes a special subscription price ending last week attracted many new names to the Progress mailing list. Subscribers express gratitude for the opportunity and compare the deal to past affordable subscriptions. A long list of new subscribers follows, naming numerous individuals and some families.
Nebraska officials say names of persons receiving federal or state funds must not be public without a board of control order. County officials thank taxpayers group for stopping folders listing assistance payments. The attorney general advises written requests to the board for access, with public-interest justification.
Mr and Mrs George Reeb hosted a seven o clock dinner in Polk on Saturday honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Reeb of Osceola as they prepare to move to Greeley Colorado Also celebrated were the birthday anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Lester Rehrs with guests presenting a china ware set The attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Reed Mr and Mrs Lester Rehrs Mr and Mrs C A Carlson Mr and Mrs Harold Reed Mr and Mrs L E Blase Mr and Mrs V L Kerker and Will Garling and Elaine of OK
Farmers plan public sales with weather guaranteed reprints and wide circulation. The paper promises free reprinting if postponement is needed and claims large reach with modern printing to attract bidders. It also offers assistance in arranging sale bills to ensure a successful event.
Polk opened its home season with a 20 to 0 defeat as Clarks High School scored twice and added an extra point by halftime. A late defensive stand failed at the goal line allowing the final tally. Polk faces Osceola next on October 7 at home.
A Lincoln visit by a committee of local men including A Isaacson F W Davis Carl Steelquist and A E Sundberg resulted in an assurance that gravel road contracts will be let soon. The road would enter Polk from the west and run straight north to highway No 30 near Clarks linking feeder roads to the county line and boosting regional trade.
Mr and Mrs Henry Horstman traveled to Kearney for a Weekend visit and attended the Nebraska School Masters Club banquet at Fort Kearny hotel with about 175 guests. Chancellor Benjamin F Swartz of Nebraska Weseyan University spoke on European affairs and US relations. Rev John M Pattison gave the invocation and music was by the State Teachers College under D R Appelman.
Nebraska voters will decide six constitutional amendments at the November 8 election. Four amendments would shift to the governor the power to appoint state officers now elected by the people. The ballot also includes repeal of the bank stockholders double liability law and a slot machine amendment to legalize games of chance to provide relief for the aged.
Lloyd Treadway announces meetings to elect precinct committeemen for the 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program. Events start at 8:00 pm in Osceola, Platte, Clear Creek, Hackberry, Stromsburg, Canada, Island, Valley locations from October 4 to October 6, with venues listed including courts, halls, schools, and churches across Polk County.
Local teachers attended the Golden Rod Conference in Osceola on Wednesday evening. At the business meeting Harry Vedder of Clarks was elected president and C. C. Scofield of Shelby was chosen secretary and treasurer. The group voted to discontinue one act play contests and to exchange plays during vocation periods to foster better relations and educational value.
A capacity crowd attended the final summer concert in the park featuring the Polk Municipal Band. Local members played alongside Hardville and Aurora musicians and David Carlson of Fremont, a former Polk band member.
Glenn Stevens and Lloyd Von Hausen traveled to Scottsbluff Friday for employment opportunities. The note mentions a cool and comfortable environment at Marie's Beauty Salon in Polk Nebr as part of the scene.
The note lauds a Sunday Band Concert as well-attended and appreciated, praising Mr Strickland for guiding the bands and endorsing music in schools. It highlights varied local events from farm union picnics to football, noting balanced entertainment aids community relaxation and character. It also mentions a planned state maintained road and the value of cooperation as another vitamin.
The Old Time team will play the Polk team on the local field this Sunday October 1 after postponement due to a band concert.
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