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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1974

Page

10

Birthday celebration guests visit local homes

Mr and Mrs Harry Obdristof and Mrs Martin Hoffman were Tuesday evening guests at Darold Hoffman's home for a birthday. Lawrence Shenk and family of New Brighton Minnesota stayed Sunday night with Carroll Flodman. Mrs Ghen Brazda and her girls from Fullerton joined Friday evening at James Brazda Sr's home.

Harry Obdristof Sind Martin, Hoffman Darold New Brighton Carroll Flodman

Obituary of Trevor Neal Anderson

Trevor Neal Anderson born March 23 1974 died March 26 1974. Graveside services were held March 29 at Clarks Cemetery officiated by Fr Joseph Kaup. Survivors include his parents Dennis and {unreadable} Anderson of Lincoln one brother Jon grandparents Walter Nielsen of Walthill Neb Reuben Anderson Polk great grandparents Oscar Anderson Polk Dena McBroom Uehling Neb Merton Flodman Osceola visited his parents Carroll Flodman Sunday

Trevor Neal Anderson Clarks Cemetery Joseph Kaup Dennis Anderson Walker Ave Lincoln Jon Walter Nielsen Walthill Nebr Reuben Anderson Polk Oscar Anderson Dena McBroom Uehling

March Weather Delights Record Warmth Across Plains

A March weather summary notes dramatic swings from below freezing on March 26 to highs in the 70s by March 31. Calms gave way to winds and blue skies, with a windy, violent Friday and a bucolic Saturday as geese honked and farmers laughed.

Lone Prairie Progress Office Bradshaw

Pioneer Farm Award Seeks Nebraska Families for 1974 Fair

Polk County Fair seeks local pioneer families owning land for 100 years or more to receive the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award at the 1974 County Fair. The awards, a joint Ak-Sar-Ben and Nebraska Association of Fair Managers program, include walnut plaques and framed certificates. Contact Ray Conrad, secretary, by June 1 1974 to submit nominations.

Roy Conrad Mgr Polk County Fair Board Nebraska Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Ray Conrad

Local Folks Visit and Club Meeting Across Polk

Sunday visitors included Mrs Max Lott and Kirk of Stroms burg to Mrs Margaret Lott. Route 66 Riders Saddle Club met at Dennis Richards home with Mr and Mrs Horace Stevens and others attending. Arlette Johnson of Hampton returned from Europe with Mobil Home Co sponsor.

St. Paul LaVaughn Adelson Elwyn Johnson Greeley Colo Rudolph Gustafson Lyle Ostberg Rock Island Doyle Gustafson Omaha Leslie Adelson Dick Alderson Grand Island

Weather snapshot with warm up and wind shift

The report notes a strong north wind and a temperature rise from 40 degrees at 6 am to 62 degrees by 3 pm. The sky shifted from clear to cloudy and back to clear with the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. The official forecaster predicts a repeat on Tuesday.

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Mason Mason Nurseries York, Nebraska Merton Flodman Osceola Mrs Carroll Flodman Ralph Redman Redman Well Service Polk Lumber Co Citizens State Bank Polk County Fair News Roy Glasser Leland Harless
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