02 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1970
Page
1
A Polk Progress column proposes a new Cards of Complaint service charging one dollar minimum plus ten cents per line. Readers could lodge grievances about local politics, price gouging, or daily life with examples targeting legislators and public schemes. The plan promises emotional relief and revenue.
A bridesmaids shower honored Pat Sealey with 35 guests at the VFW Hall in Clarks on March 22. Decorations featured orange and white, with bridal games played and Pat opening many lovely gifts.
Pfc Allen W Tonniges 20 son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Tonniges of Polk received the Army Commendation Medal near Tay Ninh Vietnam February 6 for heroism on December 26 1969 While under heavy fire he remained in an exposed position to evacuate wounded comrades aiding in the unit’s defense in Vietnam His actions earned him commendation and reflect credit on the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.
The Polk Woman's Club with the school board and faculty offers an immunization program for ages 4 through 21 on April 9 at 9 00 A M in the grade school library. The State Health Department Division provides Giotheria tetanus and oral polio vaccines with a 50 cent administering fee. Contact Mrs Dave Moore at 165-2501 before April 6 for registrations or information.
Pvt Roger A Werth of 1st Squadron 14th Army Air Corps reports a new address in New York 09146. The change concerns military personnel stationed with D Trop unit and is filed under military notices.
Children of Legion and Legion Auxiliary members are invited to a roller skating party on Sunday April 5 from 2 00 to 4 00 at Skate Island in Grand Island.
Five contenders for two Polk School Board seats shared views on motivation and schools’ needs. Candidates Gil bert Lampshire Roger Merchant Robert Brazda Robert Clymer and Mrs Tom Harrington discussed education priorities including teachers music rooms shop expansion ETV and curriculum to benefit both gifted and slower learners.
This week all copies of the Polk Progress are labeled Sample with 2400 printed. Sample copies go to Benedict and Benedict route, Bradshaw and Bradshaw route, Hampton and Hampton route, Hordville and Hordville route, Clarks and Clarks route, two Stromsburg routes, one Osceola route, Polks and Polk route. Advertisers use the sampling to showcase spring bargains.
Oscar Emanuel Jones born March 11 1900 died March 21 1970 at age 70 living in Polk farmed south of Polk before moving to town in 1947. He married Margaret Graves on December 8 1923 in Council Bluffs Iowa and had four children Minx Millicent Joyce Beverly. He was a member of First Baptist Church Polk Lodge A F and A M No 311 Willana Eastern Star 32 Scottish Rite Tehama Shrine Hastings. Survived by wife Margaret son Max daughters Mrs Robert Baack and Mrs Lowell Bills, daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law, 15 grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, four sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, Anna Wurtz mother-in-law of Stromsburg, and many friends. Services March 24 1970 at First Baptist Church with Rev Gene Wood officiating and solos by Mrs James Lindburg. Graveside by Polk Lodge A F and A M No 311.
Mrs Glen Babcock and Mrs Irvin Anderson will lead the Polk area in the 1970 educational and fund raising crusade of the American Cancer Society during April. County co chairs Mrs John Sundberg and Mrs Raymond Lindblade appointed volunteers to aid the crusade. Easter guest list includes Dr and Mrs Kenneth Strong of Stromsburg and relatives from Scottsbluff Polk and Deerfield.
A spoof column chronicles prank calls to Mrs. Redman from a local school principal, plumbers and salesmen. The piece highlights the absurdity of wrong numbers and fake offers while ending with the editor asking for a column idea.
During the week $32 was added to the Warren Bedient Fund with donors Milfred Johnson $10.00 Oliver W Johnson $10.00 Howard Herbes $10.00 A Friend $2.00. Previously reported total now $6,826.00.
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