Bremler's Sports Spiel Predicts Red Sox 1951 Champion
Lyell Bremler weighs in on major league outcomes with bold picks. He favors the Boston Red Sox to win the American League title with strong team spirit from Lou Boudreau, plus Yankees, Cleveland and Detroit in the playoff mix. In the National League he backs the New York Giants, plus Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston in the first division. Nebraska track notes, Nebraska football drills, and alumni game details follow, with mentions of Ed Weir and players Cole Jones Jacobs and Schnackel. Gene Conley sick with tonsillitis ends with a quip from Bucky Walters about feet getting wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Red Sox
Bosox
Lou Boudreau
Steve O'Neill
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Detroit
Red Sox
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Leo Durocher
Giants
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Nebraska
Ed Weir
Wendell Cole
Weeping Water
Hobe Jones
Lincoln
Ken Jacobs
Minden
Wayne Whitaker
Red Cloud
Weir
Cole
Jones
Jacobs
N. U
Dale Schnackel
Omaha
Gene Yelken
Franklin
Bill Glassford
Glassford
Clayton Curtis
Laurel
Tony Winey
Shelton
James Franssen
Greeley
Joe Ponseigo
Chicago
Tom Novak
Grads
Tom
Phillips Oilers
Bus Whitehead
Kurland and Company
Boston Braves
Gene Conley
Bucky Walters
Conley
Bucky
Former Polk Teacher Becomes Marine Instructor
Jesse D. Bradley has been placed on Permanent Personnel as 81 M Mortar Instructor. His new address is 486477 USMCR Hdq. Co. 6th Inf. Trng. Bn. Trng. and Aplint. Command Tent Camp 3 Camp Pendelton Oceanside California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bradley
Jesse
Jesse D. Bradley
Usmcr Hdq
Inf
Aplint
Camp Pendelton
Oceanside
California
Pioneer Resident Mrs Lind Dies At Home
Pioneer resident Mrs. John Lind died Saturday morning at her daughter’s home. She is survived by another daughter Edith Larson and sister Ames Lind. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Swede Plain Church with Hey Nela Pearson officiating. Burial followed at Swede Plain Cemetery.
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John Lind
Walter Nyberg
Edith Larson
Ames Lind
Swede Plain Church
Hey
Nela Pearson
Swede Plain Cemetery
This Week's Bouquet at Polk
Nebraska is touted as the healthiest state and Polk hosts many residents aged 80 and older. Twenty centenarians live within Polk's borders, many still active in daily life and spring plans. A bouquet is given to both the respected ladies and gentlemen, totaling about four percent of Polk's population, with wishes to reach a century milestone.
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Nebraska
Union
Polk
Amos Shafer
Nellie Peterson
Ellen Tinker
Will Lindburg
Marie Peterson
Hannan Lindahl
Augusta Johnson
Lillie King
Chas. Dahlgren
Arel Lind
Sherman Hilligas
Woman's Club Meets at Country Home for April Session
The Pork Woman's Club gathered April 3 at Mrs James Lindburg's country home with Faithful Workers Club as honored guests. Ardis Wilthelms spoke on the Lincoln State Convention while Ruth Kroger Helen Issaccon and Marie Lyle led the music programming. Mrs Cc F Moore sang a solo once sung at the Baptist church dedication as two town band uniforms and pictures were shared. Hostesses Gwen Lindburg Jocelyn Stromberg Laverne Stevens Billie Cramer Deloris Flodman and Shirley Phillips served a spring themed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Woman's Club
James Lindburg
Faithful Workers Club
Ardis Wilthelms
Lincoln
Ruth Kroger
Helen Issaccon
Marie Lyle
Cc. F. Moore
Gwen Lindburg
Jocelyn Stromberg
Laverne Stevens
Billie Cramer
Deloris Flodman
Shirley Phillips
Dedication of Swede Plain church draws large crowd
The Swede Plain church dedication Sunday followed cool weather. Arthur G Bates of Lincoln a Wesleyan senior led the ceremony with Rev A G Bates of Table Rock presiding in place of Rev Walker. A quartet Leota Sneed Phyllis Bereng Kenneth Bedient Bernard Land sang two numbers. Social hour and visiting with Rev and Mrs A C Bates Mr and Mrs Karl Bates Mrs Jean Doremus Lincoln. Buffet lunch served with Mrs Art Samuelson pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Plain
Arthur G Bates
Lincoln
Wesleyan University
A. G. Bates
Table Rock
Walker
Leota Sneed
Phyllis Behreng
Kenneth Bedient
Bernard Land
A. C. Bates
Arthur Bates
Karl Bates
Jean Doremus
Art Samuelson
Seniors Enjoy Sneak Day From Polk High School
Eleven Polk High seniors and sponsors Mr and Mrs Arthur Phillips toured Boys Town Swift Packing Co World Herald Brandeis Store Offutt Air Field and Tea Capades on a 6 AM chartered bus trip to Omaha. The group reported a pleasant and profitable day.
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Omaha
Polk High
Arthur Phillips
Boys Town
Swift
Packing Co
Brandeis
World Herald
Offutt Air Field
American Legion Auxiliary April Meeting Highlights
The April meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary opened with reports from the president Mrs Frank Davis and treasurer. Easter boxes to service boys drew thanks, Poppy Day plans for May 5 were set, a poppy window committee formed, and songs by Don Nyberg Gaylen Holmes Virginia Harding and Dean Lindburg were performed. A lunch for 22 members followed hosted by Mesdames Steenbock Warnick Billy Bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Davis
Plang
Voensolus
Don Nyberg
Gaylen Holmes
Virginia Harding
Dean Lindburg
Well Known Polk Resident Dies After Illness
Mrs Hattie Lindquist 67 dies Tuesday at Central City Hospital after a period of illness. Widow of Edward Lindquist, she leaves three children Morris of Central City, Mrs Virgil Bush and Mervin of Polk, a sister Mrs Will Kroger and a brother Carl Steelquist of Lincoln.
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Mra
Hattie Lindquist
Central City Hospital
Lindquist
Edward Lindquist
Morris
Central City
Virgil Bush
Mervin
Polk
Will Kroger
Carl Steelquist
Lincoln
Shower Honoring Mrs Leroy Anderson At Home
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Leroy Anderson, a recent bride, was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Reuben Anderson. Mrs Oscar Anderson and Mrs Donald Schaepler assisted as hostesses. Thirty guests attended and presented gifts while refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Anderson
Reuben Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Donald Schaepler
Verlene Darnell to wed Pfc Harold W Anderson
Mrs R B Darnell announces the engagement of her daughter Verlene of Lincoln to Pfc Harold W Anderson of Camp Atterbury Indiana son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson The couple plan a spring 1951 marriage at Clarks Methodist Church at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Darnell
Verlene
Lincoln
Harold W. Anderson
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Oscar Anderson
Clarks Methodist Church
Kroger and Benson Many Attend Ice Capades in Omaha
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kroger of 80n Max and Mr and Mrs Will Kroger accompanied by Mr and Mrs J M Benson attended the Ice Capades in Omaha on Sunday and visited the Lloyd Benson home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Kroger
Max
Will Kroger
J. M Benson
Lloyd Benson
Quiet Election Day Sees Village and School Board Reruns
In Polk, all incumbents were reelected to the Village Board of Trustees and the School Board. Leo Wurtz and Charles L. Peterson won village seats with 94 and 43 votes respectively, while Harold Nelson and Elwood Sandall secured school board spots with 87 and 54 votes. Turnout was light with 131 village and 141 school ballots cast.
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Leo Wurtz
John Deere Dealer
Charles L. Peterson
Harold Nelson
Elwood
Sandall
Harold Nelgon
Charles ‘Chuck” Peterson
Elwood Sandall
Nelson
Albin Nelson Home Destroyed by Fire
The farm home of Albin Nelson, located six miles south and four west of Polk, was destroyed by a fire of unknown cause on Thursday. Fire departments from Hampton and Marquette could not stop the blaze.
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Albin Nelson
Polk
Hampton
Marquette
State Inspector Visits Polk Schools and Aurora Visitors
State Inspector from the Board of Education spent Thursday in Polk schools. Mr and Mrs Henry Reeb and Mr and Mrs Lester Rehrs were Aurora visitors Friday afternoon. The Reebs called at the hospital to see Mrs Henry Blase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortglesen
Board of Education
Polk
Henry Reeb
Lester Rehrs
Aurora
Reeb
Henry Blase
Jeanelle Kroger Selected for Girl's State
Jeanelle Kroger daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kroger has been accepted by the State Department as Polk s representative to Girl s State. She was chosen by the local American Legion Auxiliary for leadership citizenship and scholarship. Girl s State is held with Boy s State at the University of Nebraska Lincoln during the week of June 3.
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Jeanelle Kroger
Lloyd Kroger
State Department
Polk
American Legion Auxiliary
Jeanelle
Polk High School
The
Agricultural College of the Univerasty of Nebraska
Lincoln
Immanuel Lutheran Church News and Social Happenings
Immanuel Lutheran church reports services April 15 with Sunday School and Bible Study at 10 AM and divine worship at 11:30 AM Pastor C W Long. Several members welcomed into communicant membership last Thursday. Community visits, birthdays, and hospitality noted with local families and friends.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
C W. Long
H C. Blase
Aurora Hospital
Robert Steenbock
Duane Newton
Wayne Person
Little James
Emil Wilshusen
Annette
Hugo Person
Kenneth Person
Kenneth Bjorckman
Carl Blase
Gilbert Roehrs
Rudolph Anderson
Otto Wilshusen
Erwin Blase
David
Gilbert Driever
Will Blase
Rudolph Gustafson
Lyle Ostberg
Virgil Farrell
Rock Island
Illinois
Doyle Gustafson
Lincoln
Doyle
Elwyn Johnson
Joe Johnson
Elmer Wilshusen
Germeroth
Loren
Sherman
York
Raymond Stunkel
Elmer Peterson
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid
Krogers and Ramblers Do Not Fare Well in Bowling League
Krogers Store loses two games to Hank's Five on the Burg as Lloyd Kroger posts 211 and 208 in two games. Johnnie's Ramblers take one win from Manore Lumber Co while Roger Hanquist scores 186 for high Ramblers. Team rosters and partial scores tag the Wednesday night action with Lloyd Kroger leading in individual frames.
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Lloyd Kroger
Floyd Lyle
Kroger
Hank's
Burg
Johnnie’s Ramblers
Manore Lumber Co
Roger Hanquist
Ramblers
Crant Johnson
Ralph Fisher
En Tee
Mrs Whitacre Involved In Lincoln Auto Collision
Mrs Wilbur Whitacre traveling with her daughter and son in law Dr Strong and family from Stromsburg to Lincoln was in a crash when their car collided with a stock truck at the east Benedict corner. Mrs Whitacre had bruises and muscular aches and stayed under observation. Dr Strong suffered broken ribs. John Whitacre Jr. got a bloody nose. Mrs Strong was shaken. Whitacre’s car was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Whitacre
Strong
Stromsburg
Lincoln
Benedict
Whitacre
Local church meeting notes and village social visits
About 32 members and two visitors attended a gathering led by Pastor Long with Mrs. Erwin Light presiding. A very fine lunch was served. The report lists numerous wedding anniversaries and visits among residents including the Blase, Wilshusen, Driewer, Waak, Uriewer, and Smith families plus guests from nearby towns.
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Long
Erwin Light
Carl Blase
Wm. Blase
Emil Wilshusen
Annette
Gilbert Driewer
Gilbert Rotehrs
Wayne Person
James
Erwin Blase
David
Ed Klingsporn
Carl Waak
Otto Wilshusen
Maynard Jensen
Wayne Ferson
Alton Uriewer
Carl Wilshusen
Clarence Driewer
John Driewer
Henry Schulze
Erwin
M. L. Johnson
Alvin Smith
Martin Smith
C. W. Long
Ed Nelson
Marquette
Wm. Collett Sr
Hampton
John Bush
Andrew
LeMoyne Waak
Osmond
Vera Lovercamp
Yorktown
Town
Clarence Roehrs
Martin Baack
Ray Werner
Wm. Meyer
Art Dose
Elmer Berger
Richard Widga
Jerry Bengston
Dick Sagehorn
Alton
Two Newborns Reported in Nebraska Hospitals
Irene, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Hanson, born March 28 at St Francis Hospital Grand Island. Kenneth David Jr, weight 7 pounds 1 ounce, born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Upton at Stromsburg Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Edwin Hanson
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Kenneth David, Jr
Kenneth Upton
Stromsburg Hospital
Brother of Polk Ladies Passes Away
Rutherford D. Putman aged 74 died suddenly at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on Saturday. He leaves four sisters and one brother. two sisters Mrs. T. A. Stevens and Mrs. August Nelson of Polk were at his bedside. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Polk Methodist Church.
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Rutherford D. Putman
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Putman
T. A. Stevens
August Nelson
Polk
Methodist Church
Monthly Meeting of W S C S at Polk Methodist Church
The W S C S of the Polk Methodist Church held its monthly meeting in the church parlors. Mrs Paul Strand and others led the program Changing Patterns for Women with a playlet and solo by Mrs James Lindburg. Ella Dahlin reported on the Lincoln State Convention. A life membership pin was presented to Mrs Oscar Sundberg, the first president. Inclement weather kept attendance low and lunch was served by Mesdames Oliver Johnson Virgil Eisler Richard Widga and Chas Lytle.
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W.S.C S
Polk Methodist Church
Paul Strand
A. @. Sundberg
Marvin Fredrickson
James Lindburg
Ella Dahlin
Lincoln
Oscar Sundberg
Polk Teachers Entertain at School Auditorium
Polk High Schools teachers hosted a Monday evening event at the Polk school auditorium. A dinner prepared by Miss Lucado's Home Making Department preceded the program. Supt. Leamons of Polk served as toastmaster and introduced Supt. Wally Isbell of Farwell who spoke on Juvenile Delinquency. A quartet including Leota Sneed Phyllis Behrens Kenneth Bedient and Bernard Land performed. About forty teachers from four Polk towns attended along with the Board of Education and guests Mr. and Mrs. Alton Wilhelms.
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Polk
Polk. Co
Ss' “Association
Miss Lucado
Leamons
Wally Isbell
Farwell
Leota Sneed
Phyllis Behrens
Kenneth Bedient
Bernard Land
Evangelical Free church hosts conference rally for youth fellowship
The Evangelical Free church will host a conference rally of the Free Church Youth Fellowship beginning Saturday April 14. Three services are planned Saturday eight P.M. Sunday three P.M. and closing eight P.M with Rev. Lynn Sanford as special speaker and Rev. Herb Kyrk guiding songs from radio. Special music will be provided throughout the conference. Mrs Pearl Jack visited Hastings relatives last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Free Church
Free Church Youth Fellowship
Lynn Sanford
South America
Herb Kyrk
KJSK
Pearl Jack
Hastings
Driewer Anniversary and Birthday Gatherings Mentioned
A social spread honors Alton Driewer and Ervin Light with family members attending. Neighbors and relatives visit homes in Seward area, including Gustafson and Johnson households, and Lyle Ostberg group from Rock Island. Jimmy Wasserman funeral noted. Germeroth family connected through kinship to Pastor Butske. Jerry Klute birthday event also described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driewer
Erwin Light
Elmer Wilshusen
Gilbert Blase
Harvey
C. E. Germeroth
Loren
Bill Lavelle
Alton Driewer
Ervin Light
Will Blase
Milfred Johnson
Rudolph Gustafson
Grandma Johnson
Lyle Ostberg
Virgil Farrell
Rock Island
Jimmy Wasserman
Seward
Wasserman
Germeroth
Wm. Butske
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Jerry Klute
Emma Zierott
Jerry
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Woman's Club
Howard Keel
Louis Calhern
SUN, & Wed
Joel McCreananda
Hendrix Russel
North Blue News
Krogers
Polk Ladies
W.S.C.S
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