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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

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Engagement Announcement for Diane Maurine Sandell and Roger A Hanke

Mr and Mrs Wallace Sandell announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Maurine to Roger A Hanke son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hanke of Archer Nebraska Miss Sandell a Polk High School graduate and a graduate Dental Assistant of the College of Medical Technology at Minneapolis Minnesota Mr Hanke a graduate of Central City High School is a sophomore at Kearney State Teachers College Wedding plans are indefinite

Wallace Sandell Diane Maurine Roger A. Hanke Clarence Hanke Archer Nebr Miss Sandell Polk College of Medical Technology Minneapolis

Library invites readers to explore new titles on Saturdays

The library asks patrons to visit and browse its book collection. Beginning April 6, the facility will open Saturday evenings from 7 00 to 9 00 p m to accommodate readers.

Weather Recap 1963 Sees Dry Spell Despite Brief Shower

After a three day wind pattern and a Tuesday shower, officials note 1963 has been drier than wet. January through March measured 3.09 inches of precipitation, 2.65 inches in March alone, while April brings only .09 inch so far. The region needs more rain and less wind.

Mother Daughter Banquet in Hordville Draws Large Crowd

About 230 mothers and daughters attended the Hordville High School auditorium banquet on Saturday night. Agnes Andreasen was toastmistress, Marcene Garner led songs, and Patty Stranberg played piano. A fashion show featuring vintage outfits highlighted the program.

Hordville High School Agnes Andreasen Marcene Garner Patty Stranberg Rev. Foley and Greasen Olga Larson Don Shoup Donna Vicki Bertha Holtorf Mary Erickson Denny Rickenberg Staehr York

East Polk Birthday Club Meets at Wilson Home

The East Polk Birthday Club and husbands gathered Friday at Jim and Alice Wilson’s home to celebrate Mrs. Wilson’s birthday and view slides from their freighter trip to the Eastern Mediterranean.

East Polk Jim Alice Wilson

Dr James Benjamin Williams Dies In California

Dr James Benjamin Williams died in Glendale California at age 73 after a stroke in his home He lived in Glendale since his wife died and had a long medical career including service in the Navy VA posts and Nebraska practice Survivors include four sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held Thursday Palm Sunday concert by Polk Community Chorus April 7 at 8 00 pm at the high school auditorium with 45 voices and Bonnie Hanquist accompanying with a silver offering requested

James Benjamin Williams Wood River Beaver Crossing Park Lincoln Glendale Calif Williams Mayview Kan John W. Williams Wood Mead Ordinance Veterans Administration State Hospital At Albuquerque N. M Phoenix Ariz Hazel Hartley Grand Island Ora Goggins Corrindon Sadie Wilson Thelma Wilson Gilbert Woodinville Wash Lester Kansas City Polk Community Chorus Floyd Merchant H. S. Auditorium Bonnie Hanquist

Gregory Lynn Klingsporn Born in Grand Island

Mr and Mrs Doyle Klingsporn welcome an 11 lb 1 oz baby boy named Gregory Lynn born March 28 at St. Francis hospital Grand Island.

Doyle Klingsporn St. Francis Hospital Grand Island Gregory Lynn

Rough Riders 4-H Club Faces Growth at Polk Hall

The Rough Riders Saddle Club, now 25 members strong with five new riders Donna Lyon Tom Hoffman Neal Van Houwsen Allen Tenniges and JoAnn Stevens, held its first meeting March 22 at Polk Community Hall. Officers were elected Lynn Sundberg president Arlene Nuhaus vice president Leigh Ann Gustafson secretary Dennis Sealey reporter. The club plans rides and a carry-in lunch with next gathering April 26.

Rough Riders Saddle Club Polk Community Hall Donna Lyon Tom Hoffman Neal van Houwsen Allen Tenniges JoAnn Stevens Max Jones George Wochner Lynn Sundberg Allane Nuhaus Leigh Ann Gustafson Dennis Sealey

Mrs Curtis Flodman Undergoing Surgery in Osceola

Mrs Curtis Flodman was submitted to surgery on Tuesday March 26 at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital in Osceola.

Curtis Flodman Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Osceola

Home Society Meets With Mrs Emory Cramer

The Home Society met Wednesday of last week with Mrs Emory Cramer. Nine members and one visitor attended. A potluck lunch was served.

The Home Society Emory Cramer

Max Kroger Sets New One Season Points and Rebounds Records

Max Kroger established new single season marks with 347 points and 319 rebounds, surpassing Regy Green who had 344 points and 279 rebounds in prior seasons. Green remains a freshman at Nebraska Wesleyan. Sundberg neared the point record with 331, ranking fourth behind Darwin Hahn. Team rebounding slipped to 37 per game from 43.2.

Max Kroger Max Regy Green Nebraska Wesleyan Green Polk Doug Sundberg Doug Darwin Hahn Cubs Kroger Sundberg Regg J. Green Sea Ee Kroger Sc Hahn Vee Dos Eisler Hahn Cis Dose Eeee Peeves Ang

A-Team Cheerleaders Elected For Next Year

The Pep Club elected A-Team cheerleaders Pat Ramsey Lynda Van Ostrand Connie Jones and Barbara Glasser for next year Barbara will serve as rally captain. The 1963 Cub Annual can be purchased from Charles Cramer or Kenny Meerkatz for $2 first come first served while supplies last.

Pat Ramsey Lynda van Ostrand Connie Jones Barbara Glasser Barbara Charles Cramer Kenny Meerkatz

What To Do With Dead Wheat Fields

The ASCS office reports several dead wheat fields and suggests options for replacement crops. Farmers can plant oats or soybeans for grain, or Sudan or Sudan crosses for silage. Feed grains may be planted without losing wheat price support if signed up, but must stay within allotted feed grain acreage.

ASCS Bis Sudan Polk County

Election results for village and school boards

Dean Myers and Nick McNaught elected to the village board for two-year terms. Edward Reckner and Robert Willitt win three-year terms on the school board.

Dean Myers Nick McNaught Edward Reckner Robert Willitt

Rebekah Lodge Holds District Meeting

The 36th Annual Session of Rebekah District 14 convened Saturday March 30 in Osceola with 86 registered. Fifteen Rainbow Rebekah sisters from Polk attended along with visitors from Columbus York and Gresham lodges. Officers include Viola Stack President Josephine Ostberg Deputy Warden Ruby Barlean Secretary Opal Benedict Treasurer Loretta Mulford and planning for 1964 at Bellwood.

Rebekah District 14 Osceola Rainbow Rebekah Lodge Polk Columbus York Gresham Assembly Asceneth Hughes Sutherland Rhoda Cook Bellwood Polklodge Josephine Ostberg Ruth Miller Pearl Lea Viola Stack Ruby Barlean David City Opal Benedict Loretta Mulford

Polk churches plan Good Friday service at Evangelical Free Church

A collective Good Friday service is planned at the Evangelical Free Church from 12 45 to 3 00 P M. Local ministers will meditate on the seven last words of Jesus Christ and invite the public to attend.

Polk Evangelical Free Church Jesus Christ

Man tags mountain lion with bow and arrow in canyon hunt

A hunter and rancher treed and killed a male mountain lion in a canyon. After a misfire, a second arrow hit the cat in the lungs and a third through the neck ended the ordeal. The 6 ft 6 in, about 100 lb lion was young, in good condition, and skinned for a rug.

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Hordville J. B. Williams California Palm Sunday Rough Riders 4-H Club Ascs News Rebekah Lodge By Keene Huestle
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