Polking Around and Local Happenings in Polk County
The column covers the launch of direct distance dialing with new three digit additions, coffee shop chatter about long distance, a joke about bugs and DDT, Ang Manufacturing’s Building No 1 foundation, plans for Building No 2 halted by sewer issues, a joke on illegal vs unlawful, local political discussions, candidates for the 25th Legislative District, and a Commercial Club event featuring Killer Carl Cox and Rocky Hamilton at Polk High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahler
United States
Ang Manufacturing Co
Don Ostberg
Polk
Ken Stewart
Ken
Stanford Ang
Wilbur Whitacre
Wilbur
Balzer
Lincoln
P. W. Aker
Walter Berck
Polk Co
Maurice Kremer
Clayde Mankin
Hamilton Co
Albert Boom
Clay County
Mankin
Track Squad Chooses 33 Hopefuls for Season
Coach Schnackenberg reports 33 candidates for the Polk Cubs track team with eight returning lettermen. The squad includes Lanny Ang Calvin Crow Merton Flodman Regy Green Darwin Hahn Larry Klingsporn Max Kroger Arlan Stromberg and others. Polk seeks to defend county and Goldenrod Conference titles, aiming for a track grand slam after football and basketball crowns. Meets run April 4 through May 19 at Polk Columbus Ord Lincoln and nearby sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnackenberg
Lanny Ang
Calvin Crow
Merton Flodman
Regy Green
Darwin Hahn
Larry Klingsporn
Max Kroger
Arlan Stromberg
Bruce Bedient
Richard Brockevelt
Dennis Carlstrom
Charles Cramer
Dave Fjell
Eddie Johnson
Gary Johnson
Larry Johnson
Ronald Johnson
Alvin Eisler
Kenny Meerkat
Dennis Morris
Roger Morris
Dick Mundt
Bill Nelson
Bob Rahrs
John Reckner
Galen Sterner
Gary Stevens
Don Stewart
Vance Stohl
Leon Stromberg
Dennis Wi
Hordville Students Earn Medals at Inter-scholastic Meet
Twelve Hordville students attended the Inter-scholastic contests in Kearney two weeks ago. Kathy Tyler took 2nd in Biology and Linda Gustafson 3rd in Journalism. Linda also earned a superior in an original public address. Eight others placed in the upper quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville
Kearney
Kathy Tyler
Linda Gustafson
Linda
Odd Fellows Cook Ham Celebrate Mortgage Payoff
The Rainbow Rebekahs enjoyed a ham dinner hosted by the local Odd Fellows to mark the final payment on their building. Guests came from Central City York and the Odd Fellows Home at York. Floyd Edgar Virgil Simmons Elvin Reeves Freda Reeves and Tom Hall attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Central City
York
Floyd Edgar
Virgil Simmons
Beatrice
Elvin Reeves
Freda Reeves
Tom Hall
Oscar Johnson
Funeral attendance noted in Osceola service
Mrs. Martha Larson Mrs. Alfred and Norris Alfred attended the funeral for Mrs. I. D. Huston in Osceola on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Larson
Alfred
Norris Alfred
I. D. Huston
Osceola
Local Elections Show Voter Turnout and New Trustees
In the school board race 179 ballots were cast with Don Hanquist and Harvey Sundberg elected for three years. Ed Reckner and Robert Merchant also appeared. Village trustees election saw 130 ballots with C Marvin Fredrickson Norris Alfred and L E Killion winning two year terms and close vote totals among four candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hanquist
Harvey Sundberg
Ed Reckner
Beatin
Ote
Robert Merchant
Board of Trustees
C. Marvin Fredrickson
L. E. Killion
Norris Alfred
Polk High Students Shine at District Music Contest
Musicians and directors spent a day critiquing performances for the District Contest, with Polk entries praised for vocal solos and instrumental work. Judges John Sibaaes and others provided guidance as Polk prepares for the April 27 contest at Millard and the April 18 Spring Music Concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siabaes
Jack Snider
Dick Grace
Polk
Millard
Dennis Widga
Sherman Wilshusen
John Reckner
Doug Sundberg
Bruce
Carol Litty
Daughter Rebecca Sue born to Logan family in Grand Island
Here I Am reports the birth of Rebecca Sue to Rev. Elmer Logan and his wife at Lutheran Hospital in Grand Island on Tuesday April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Logan
Rebecca Sue
Lutheran
Nebraska tax workshop seeks public attendance at Polk Hall
The University Extension Service hosts a tax workshop tonight at Polk Community Hall at 7 30 P M. The meeting invites anyone interested in taxes and possible changes to the state tax structure to attend and participate in discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University Extension Service
Polk Community Hall
Heavy wrestling card set for Polk High Auditorium
Polk High School hosts a wrestling show sponsored by the Polk Commercial Club next Wednesday April 11 at 8 30 p m Adult admission 1 25 general or reserved 50c for children Tickets available at Dons Tavern or Len's Place Main event features Rocky Hamilton versus Jack Pesek 2 falls from 3 with 60 minute limit Semi final Killer Karl Cox versus Thor Hagen 2 falls from 3 with 45 minute limit Special 1 fall match Tony Borne versus Bob Managoff 30 minute limit Expected action packed evening in Polk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dusek
Polk High School
Polk Commercial Club
Dons Tavern
Len
Rocky Hamilton
Jack Pesek
Killer Karl Cox
Thor Hagen
Tony Borne
Bob Managoff
Polk
Hordville Banquet crowns Gustafson and Ortegren
About 140 people attended the Hordville High School athletic banquet on Friday March 30. Linda Gustafson and Harold Ortegren were crowned queen and king as Kent Erickson from last year crowned them. The evening featured a Shooting Stars decorations theme, centerpieces with photos of the basketball team and a humorous student skit. Loren Bengtson received special recognition for basketball honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville High School
Bertha Holtorf
Dale Carlson
Linda Gustafson
Montgomery
King
Nasal
Larry Bengtson
Harold Ortegren
King Kent Erickson
Rev. Foley
Miss Jeanelle Smith Performs In Lincoln Organ Recital
Jeanelle Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith among 17 students presented at an organ recital at the Lone Oak in Lincoln Monday evening March 26. Instructor Mrs Freda Ziegenbein organist for the local TV station. A buffet dinner followed, with her parents and sister Janice Smith and Janice Anderson attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanelle Smith
Alvin Smith
Lone Oak
Lincoln
Freda Ziegenbein
Janice Smith
Janice Anderson
PTA Meeting Postponed To April 25
York exchange student Mr. Richard Barr spoke on Holland during the PTA meeting. The nominating committee was named with Mrs. Ted Otte as chairman and Mrs. Wayland Flodman and Mrs. Harry Kennel as members. An eighth grade quartet performed. The April 11 meeting was moved to April 25. Sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Barr
York
Holland
PTA
Lowell Bills
Ted Otte
Wayland Flodman
Harry Kennel
Arlyce Lind
Myrna Merchant
Beverly Glasser
Linda Myers
Trinity Lutheran hosts pre nuptial shower for Genoa Stohl and Doyle Kjingsporn
More than sixty church members attended a Sunday evening shower at Trinity Lutheran Church in Genoa. Rev Barnell offered a mixed humorous and serious address as gifts were presented to the engaged couple. A girls quartet and several readings and musical numbers complemented the program. Guests included the groom’s parents, sister and husband, and other special attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Genoa Stohl
Doyle Kjingsporn
Barnell
Genoa
Doyle
Marlene Coover
Delores Willits
Linda Eisler
Linda Stromberg
Jim Karloffs
Wayne Ramsey
Genan and Doyle
Natalie Hahn
Joyce Stewart
Sally Norquest
Darrel Shostrom
Rough Riders 4 H Club Meets at Bedient Home
The Rough Riders met March 28 with 14 members. They studied the first chapter of the horse manual and shared lunch. Officers are President George Wochner Vice President Bruce Bedient Secretary Connie Jones Reporter Allan Neuhaus. Next meeting April 25 at Dennis and Dick Sealey's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Riders
Bruce Bedient
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Polking
Barber and
Hussle
Carl Cox
Ord
Polk County
Columbus
State
Thes
L. B. Killion
Dean Myers
BO N. E. McNaught
Charles Norquest
By Jerry Martin
Trinity Lutheran
Rough Riders 4-H
CLUB
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