Polking Around the 1920s World and Modern TV Food
A reflective column contrasts 1920s car design with modern television fueled by nostalgia. The author recalls childhood in Polk Nebraska, critiques how food is framed as more than sustenance, and cites critics like Marilyn McNabb and Nixon as examples of public discourse. It ends on a plea for wisdom amid cultural twists.
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Polk
Nebraska
CIA
U.S
Marilyn McNabb
Richard M. Nixon
White House
New Orleans
Seniors Lead Honor Roll In School News
Thirteen seniors Gail Samuelson Terri Warrington Becky Floodman Lu ann Bills Kathie Bender Mike Branting Wendy Redman Duane Bodine Josie Kennel Jeanelle Carlson Roger Carlstrom Peg Lindburg Kevin Goertzen appear on the honor roll alongside juniors Patti Bender Brian Bedient Tammy Fisher Monte Hudson Jane Kealiher Brenda Banks on, Brian Samuelson Rick Flodman Doug Norquest Lana Bills Max Clymer and sophomores Sue Erickson Peg Neeman Vernon Tallman Lynette Fodman Cheryl Fisher Lori Hanquist Janet Kennel Dave Wolfe Tom Caristrom Avvn Harrington Judie Saylor freshman Darryl Tallman Roge Brockevelt Mark Clymer Paul Lindgren eight grade Scott Hudson Mike Cerny Ronnie Baack Kevin Sandell David Shhenk Keith Tallman Monica Werner seventh grade Lynelle Meer katz Jim Wurst.
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Gail Samuelson
Terri Warrington
Becky Floodman
Luann Bills
Kathie Bender
Mike Branting
Wendy Redman
Duane Bodine
Josie Kennel
Jeanelle Carlson
Roger Carlstrom
Peg Lindburg
Kevin Goertzen
Patti Bender
Brian Bedient
Tammy Fisher
Monte Hudson
Jane Kealiher
Brenda Bankson
Brian Samuelson
Rick Flodman
Doug Norquest
Lana Bills
Max Clymer
Sue Erickson
Peg Neeman
Wendy Redman Advances From Doane Speech Contest
Wendy Redman earned a Superior on her informative speech Guitar-Anyone's Instrument at Doane on March 22 and qualifies for the State Contest in Kearney in April. Peg Neeman Judie Saylor and Sue Erickson also received high ratings in Duet Acting and Oral Interpretation of Prose.
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Wendy Redman
Doane
Wendy
Kearney
Peg Neeman
Judie Saylor
Sue Erickson
Cliff's Studio Finishes Annual Photo Session
Cliff's Studio completed a Wednesday photo shoot for the annual edition. The pep club girls and boys track teams dramatics and the A team cheerleaders had their portraits taken.
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Cliff
Seniors Receive Announcements as Graduation Nears
Seniors received their announcements Wednesday afternoon with seven weeks of school left, making graduation feel more possible.
Polk High annuals go on sale early April
Polk High announces 75 Annuals go on sale April 1 through April 11 priced at 4.50 and rising to 5.00 after April 11. Contact annual staff members Lana Bills Patti Bender Monte Hudson Brian Bedient Luann Bills Gail Samuelson and Wendy Redman for purchases.
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Polk
Lana Bills
Patti Bender
Monte Hudson
Brian Bedient
Luann Bills
Gail Samuelson
Wendy Redman
Kealin er Named Girls State Delegate by Polk Legion
Polk Legion Auxiliary accepts Jane Kealin er as delegate to the 34th annual Girls State session in June in Lincoln. Alternate is Jonita Baack.
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Polk Legion Auxiliary
Jane Kealiher
Girls’ State
Lincoln
Jonita Baack
Widga Couple to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Donavin Widga invite relatives and friends to an open house at their home Sunday April 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. Host family coordinates the event.
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Donavin Widga
Hall Project Receives Funds and Volunteer Help
Stormy weather boosts support for Community Hall remodeling as drywall and wiring advance. list of volunteers includes Duane Burney and Nick McNaught among many others. weekly contributions total 1179.50 from multiple donors including Farmers Co op Grain and M G Lindburg.
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Duane Burney
Bill Munn
Linsay Darnell
Nick McNaught
Vern Jones
Lloyd Widga
Don Widga
Verland Widga
Dave Meline
Dick Mundt
Bob Clyme
M. G. Lindburg
Philip Johnson
Don
Doris Ostberg
Emil Larson
Csceeee
Willard
Dorothy Adelson
M. O. Johnson
Doyle Hahn
Highway Cafe
Birth Announcements for Two Grand Island and Las Vegas Babies
Here I Am Mr and Mrs David Reimers of Grand Island announce birth of son Jeremy Lee on April 6 at St. Francis Hospital. Grand Island relatives include Julie Green and Mrs David Ring as maternal grandparents. Tech Sergeant and Mrs Marvin Dittmer announce birth of daughter Melissa Ann on March 3 in Las Vegas Nevada. weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces with Minnie Mier of Polk listed as paternal grandmother.
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David Reimers
Julie Green
Grand Island
St. Francis Hospital
Jeremy ‘Lee
Dfr
Ant
David Ring
Tech
Marvin Dittmer
Las Vegas
Summer Ball Meeting Scheduled At Fire Hall
A meeting to plan the summer ball program will be held in the fire hall on Thursday April 10 at 7 30 p m. All interested persons including coaches ball committee and parents are urged to attend directed by Tony Warnick Summer Ball Program Director.
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Thurs
Tony Warnick
Polk County Farmers Union Spring Banquet Set April 21
The Polk County Farmers Union will hold a spring banquet on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Stromsburg hotel. President Eugene Gable of Shelby presides, Allegra Johnson of Stromsburg will present travel photos, and Louis Wiebe and Hans Jensen of Aurora are invited to discuss pending state agriculture bills.
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Polk County Farmers Union
Stromsburg
Eugene Gable
Shelby
Allegra Johnson
Louis Wiebe
Hans Jensen
Aurora
Hospital admissions and discharges in Omaha area
Mrs Ruth Bills entered the Aen hospital in Omaha Sun ny. Mrs Martin Hofman, Sr. entered the Emmanuel Lutheran Hospital in Omaha on Tuesday of last week and had surgery on Monday. Mrs Merle LaVelle is a patient in the York General Hospital. Carol Green was dismissed Fri day from the Aurora hospital after a two-week stay.
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Ruth Bills
Aen
Omaha
Martin Hofman, Sr
Emmanuel Lutheran
Methodist Fellowship to screen Guatemala slides in Stroms burg
Homer Cuddleford of Stroms burg will present slide show on Guatemala at Polk United Methodist Fellowship Sunday April 13 at 7 p.m.
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Methodist Fellowship
Homer Cuddleford
Stromsburg
Guatemala
Polk United Methodist Fellowship
Have You Noticed Ladies and Easter Eggs in the Home
A lighthearted domesticmemoir describes finding an Easter egg and children mischief, then shifts to home life. It details carpet choices for a busy family, spill accidents, and how chores and laundry have intensified with kids and pets. The narrator muses on practical motherhood and summer wear.
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Mari
Rebecca District Meeting Held in Rising City
The Rebecca District met in Rising City on Saturday April 5. Polk attendees included Vivian Byers and Dorothy Dahlin while Stromsburg delegates Eleanor Hatfield Irene Kinberg Mildred Teegrstrom and Vida Steever joined. Rainbow Lodge of Polk hosted the district officers. Mr and Mrs Leroy Nelson visited Sunday evening in the Orlie Miller home.
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Rebecca
Rising City
Polk
Vivian Byers
Dorothy Dahlin
Stromsburg
Eleanor Hatfield
Irene Kinberg
Mildred Teegrstrom
Vida Steever
Rainbow Lodge
Leroy Nelson
Orlie Miller
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Legion Junior Auxiliary
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Jane Kealiner
Kenneth Stewart
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Citizens State Bank
Watford Insurance Co
Ken
Howard N. Fletcher
Farmers Union
By Marsha Redman
Rebecca District Meeting
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