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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
1
A quirky regional column in Glen Hill’s Inland Sea area blends fish lore with local weather notes. The author jokes about catfish gleaning corn, bilateral vision, and a dog caught with a catfish, interspersed with Nebraska legislature voting slang and wildlife observations.
Julia Kisler has been chosen by the Pork American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls State from June 5 to 11 along with 372 Nebraskan girls. Pamela Ostberg was elected as alternate. Girls Staters organize a mythical state and participate in democracy. Julia is the third Kisler girl to represent her local Auxiliary.
The United Methodist men invite members and their friends to a 7 15 a m Palm Sunday breakfast at the Corner Cafe in Polk.
The Community Chorus will present its annual Palm Sunday Concert under director Ron Foote Jr and narrator Pastor Irving Stauffer. Mary Stauffer will accompany, with final practice set for Saturday April 3 at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium.
Ernest Wesley Lott born Ong Nebraska November 2 1888 died March 23 1971 in Osceola at 82. Married Bertha Cole in 1912. three children Thelma Max Mariane. Lived in Rising City Wayland Shelby Polk areas. Member of Wayland and Shelby churches IOOF. Second wife Margaret Newton survived with family. funeral March 27 Polk United Methodist Church. Interment Rising City Cemetery.
The sale dates for food stamps are revised. In Polk county they will be on the 2nd Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Polk Hotel. Stromsburg moves to the 2nd Tuesday from 1:15 to 3:00 p.m. at the City Utilities Office. Osceola’s 2nd Wednesday runs 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Welfare Office. Shelby’s 2nd Wednesday is 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Shelby City Hall.
The record lists multiple individuals from Nebraska towns facing speeding violations and related fines including vascar and night or day speed categories with typical $5.00 costs. A correction notes Mr Dave Ekdahl is a hospital patient in Aurora, not Mrs Ekdahl, and mentions Mr and Mrs Cecil Newton attending Ernie Lott’s funeral in Chicago after the weekend.
Nebraska City couple Dale and Mrs Carlson announce daughter Wendy Ann born Wednesday March 24 weighing 7 lb 6 oz with Glen Carlson of Hordville as paternal grandfather and Robert Rahrs of Lincoln as a relative. Lincoln couple Clarence Rahrs and Robert Willits report a daughter Kristen Kay born Sunday March 28 weighing 7 lb 5 oz with Rahrs and Willits as grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Orvile H Miller of North Platte Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Elaine to Dennis E Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stevens of Polk Both are seniors at Nebraska Wesleyan University majoring in sociology A June wedding is planned
Miss Barbara Glasser daughter of Roy and Mrs Glasser of Polk married Cpl James Chesebro son of John Chesebro of Wayland Michigan in Denver Colorado on March 18. Mrs Chesebro will live in Denver until joining her husband stationed in Japan. Jim is a Marine Corps Corporal with two years remaining in service.
Polk Public Schools released the Polk High School honor roll for the third nine weeks. Qualifying students must have at least a 90 GPA and a citizenship grade of at least Br. Seniors listed include Valli Killion Carla Myers Ann Otte and others. juniors Dennis Baack Lynn Bills Leanne Glad Pam Ostberg Jan Samuelson Mary Jo Widga. sophomores Paula Billst Layne Hanquist Nancy Kealiher Cheryl Samuelson Lee Sundberg. freshmen Melody Albini Kevin Graves Marilyn Rosnorth Luann Bills Gail Samuelson Deborah Creech Ith Lana Bills Byron Miller. A 95 plus average is noted for some students.
Taxpayers can learn how property tax dollars are spent by Polk County through an ad on page 3 showing the average distribution of levies for 1970. A district breakdown is at the courthouse and at offices of the County Commissioners Clerk Assessor Treasurer and Superintendent. Information is also with the Superintendent of each school.
Rev Lindley-Cook is listed as a patient at Central City hospital. The notice provides a care update indicating residency and admission status at the facility located in Central City.
A reader recounts renewing a Nebraska license in a nervous courthouse scene. He faces officers, recalls a childhood theft, and endures a tense exam with a friendly official guiding him through true or false questions.
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