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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
2
Telegraph operator Marjorie Warnick and other residents are profiled as visits unfold. Ensign Bert Bowens of Omaha plans to join Everett Green in Tucson, while Cpl Wayne Wittgren enjoys furlough with family. Weddings, birthdays, receptions, and community events mark the week.
A partial OCR shows names Dennis L. Johnson Doris M. Stewart Harold L. Carlson and EK L Stewart among director attestations. The fragment lists several financial figures and the phrase Correct-Attest with no clear event details or dates.
The notice lists newspaper charges including obituary poetry per line, card of thanks, and subscription rates. It notes second class matter status, advertising per column inch, and annual/Nebraska vs elsewhere pricing with minimums and single copy price.
Herbert Olson of Stromsburg visited Gil bert Blase. Polk High, 29 players with seven returning lettermen Calvin Crow Orlan Stromsburg Marshall Anderson Max Kroger John Reckner Dick Mundt, aim for a successful season. Engagement announced Donna Teen to Alc Edward Hafer Minerva Ohio. Various local visits and birthdays noted including 50th anniversary Open House at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
A list of county court fines includes multiple defendants from North Dakota and Nebraska for speeding in day or night, speeding in a zone, failing to stop at a stop sign, and driving under the influence. Fines range from 3 to 100 dollars with court costs of 8 dollars. several defendants receive six months probation through the 3rd District Probation Officer.
Kindergarten round-up will be held at Polk Public School on Tuesday April 17 at 9 00 a m Visitation of the kindergarten room will be given at this time Pupils will be registered in the elementary school gym from 9 45 10 30 Parents of children entering kindergarten this fall will also receive letters If you don t receive a letter this week call the elementary school office for information tests speech competitions and job interviews during the two days The banquet at Peony Park capped the event and 1973 74 state officers were installed with contest winners announced Trophies were awarded for first three places Honorable Mention certificates were given Leanne Sundberg placed third in Bookkeeping and Honorable Mention in General Office Procedures Charles Otte received Honorable Mention in Ex temporaneous Speaking The FBLAers look forward to next year under reporter Charles Otte.
Danny Reed and Lori Hanquist took first and second in county spelling and joined the district spell-off at Fairbury on April 5. Fifty spellers from 13 counties competed as Polk attendees included Mrs Deryl Reed Miss Catherine Marino and Mrs Nielsen.
The schedule lists events from April 14 to May 19 at Central City Polk Fullerton and Columbus venues. It covers girls and boys meets including junior high and district level events with Clarks Hardville Bradshaw participating. Continuous dates include April 19 Polk meet and May state track meets for boys and girls.
Five FBLA members and advisor Mrs Hilligas attended the state leadership conference in Omaha on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. Participants Bill Miller Leanne Sundberg Charles Otte Randy Widga and Becky Carlstrom competed in events across the program.
The Village Board of Trustees met in special session on March 26 1973 to review Project M-499 5 Pine Street curb and gutter plans and specifications. Trustee McNaught moved approval. Trustee Jones seconded. All members voted affirmative.
Mrs James Brazda Sr accompanied Mrs Orville Wittler to Lincoln on Thursday. Wittler visited her father Roy Flower at Lincoln General Hospital. Brazda visited nieces Ellen Bauer and Dennis Havranek families in Lincoln. Glen Brazda and family from Fullerton joined for supper with James Brazda Sr and family. Robert Brazda and family joined for a dessert luncheon. Roscoe Hopkins of Alliance visited the Paul Coover home last week.
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