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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1974
Page
1
A reflective column advocates avoiding constant work and praise for ambition. It contrasts a printer’s late shifts with a boy observing Progress Printing and ridicules relentless effort. The piece laments overvaluing productivity and critiques politics while urging cautious, thoughtful action.
The first County wide Bi-Centennial meeting was held at the Polk County courthouse on March 12. Mrs Eleanore Crosier explained the NARSBC aims beyond a simple birthday observance, highlighting Heritage, Festival and Horizons. Attendees included Nick McNaught, Glen Babcock, and Mr and Mrs Wayhe Tyler.
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Johnson of Greeley, Colorado were Sunday supper guests in the Wallace Sandell home. Mr and Mrs Alfred Ekohtz of Central City were Sunday dinner guests in the Glen Stevens home, and Mr and Mrs Verlin Johnson were guests in the Ted Dittmer home on Sunday two weeks ago.
Voters will decide April 16 on a 375000 bond issue to replace the elementary school building destroyed last December. The district reports assessed value and debt service details, with a proposed five year mill levy rise of 2.89 mills and total debt service at 4.63 mills, affecting various tax amounts.
Dr. Carl Lundquist president of Bethel College and Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota will speak at First Baptist Church of Polk during the 10 30 a m worship hour on Sunday April 7. The public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Klaasmeyer of Clarinda announce the birth of a son Aaron Michael born March 27 weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bernard Andreasen of Hardville.
Mrs Wm Hokenson of Lincoln enters Bryan Memorial hospital for hip surgery on Wednesday. Mr Enoch Peterson is a patient at Annie Jeffrey hospital in Osceola. Mr Ralph LaVelle transferred from Bryan Memorial in Lincoln to York hospital on Tuesday. Mr Paul Strand a patient at York General hospital. Mrs Martin Baack was a patient at St Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln from Wednesday to Saturday.
In County Court for March 1974 several docket entries list defendants such as Walter R. Hanisch Kenneth Ziegelbein Patty Bock Dale Johnston Kelly Moody John Schroeder Gaylen Ahlquist Arthur Augustin with charges including day time speed improper use of school permit no proof of ownership disturbing the peace no driver's license and expired inspection sticker each with fines cited. The Small Claims Court includes a list of plaintiff defendant pairs such as Edward Rice vs Ron Johnson Donald Burg vs James Bowman Gerald Engel vs R O Jacobson Seward Dry Goods vs Sherry Green First Nat Bank York vs Harry Reed Lloyds Sinclair Service vs Steven Sterup Chris Zimmerman and others.
The Polk United Methodist Men will hold a church breakfast on April 7 inviting members and friends to attend. The event marks Palm Sunday with a community gathering at the church.
Rod Swanson son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Swanson of Polk has been accepted as a Bodys State candidate for next June. Named by Polk Legion Post 160 he is a Polk High junior who transferred from Fox Senior High Arnold Mo in March 1972. He has two years of football basketball and track. Alternate is Ed Ostberg son of Mrs Nona Ostberg and Dean Ostberg Polk.
Two boxes of books from Mill Valley California were brought to Polk Public Library. The donation includes children's science and sports books with stories for all ages and animals. Mrs. O. E. Sundberg, Librarian invites Polk's young readers to check them out.
Polk Community Chorus presents the twenty fourth annual concert at 7 30 Sunday evening April 7 in the High School Auditorium. Directed by Holly Bailey with narrations by Pastor Irving Stauffer and Mrs Stauffer at the piano. Public invited to share in Palm Sunday worship.
Correction to a birth announcement adds great-grandparents to Angela Dawn Shenk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shenk. Also includes Mr and Mrs Fred Laessle in the immediate family details.
The Great Plains Baptist Conference based in Omaha will hold its 102nd Annual Meeting at the Stromsburg Baptist Church on April 5 and 6, 1974. Delegates from 27 Nebraska churches are expected with speakers Dr. Carl Lundquist and Rev. Herbert Skoglund.
Mrs Minnie Wright and Mrs Henry Blase were callers recently of Mrs Grace Harless. Mrs Clarence Meerkatz visited Mrs Carroll Flodman Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson were Monday afternoon visitors in the Dan Johnson home in Stromsburg.
A mother recalls negotiating with her daughter over a room transformation from pink decor to a bold makeover. Plans span months with mood boards, wallpaper decisions, and budget limits, ending in a full repaint and antique furniture refresh.
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