Clippings Explore Rural America and Postal Debate
A retrospective roundup reviews the First National Conference on Rural America held April 14 17 1975 with notes on legislation needs. It cites Rep John Y McCollister opposing a chemical reporting bill and argues mail should remain a public service under postal control rather than private delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
John Y. McCollister
Environmental Protection Agency
Bil
Nebraska
McCollister
Senate
Tom Braden
Richard Nixon
John Mitchell
Lincoln Journal
Congress
U. S. Postal Service
Postmaster General
Post Office Department
Polk High Names Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Polk High School announces the third nine weeks honor roll. Seniors listed include Dana Anderson and Brenda Bankson among others. juniors Tom Carlstrom and Sue Erickson. sophomores Roger Brokevelt and Mark Clymer. freshmen Ronnie Baack and Deb Bankson. eighth grade students Kim Clymer and Randy Harless. additional names appear across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High School
Dana Anderson
Brenda Bankson
Brian Bedient
Patti Bender
Lana Bills
Tammy Fisher
Rick,Flodman
Monte Hudson
Jane Kealiher
Brian Samuelson
Tom Carlstrom
Sue Erickson
Cheryl Fisher
Lynette Flodman
Lori Hanquist
Abbi Harrington
James Kennel
Peg Neeman
Judie Saylor
Denise Sterns
Vernon Tallman
David Wolfe
Roger Brockevelt
Mark Clymer
Paul Lindgren
Darryl Tallman
Ronnie Baack
Deb Bankson
Mike Cerny
Becky Erickson
Scott Hudson
Kevin Sandell
David Shenk
Ruth Tallman
Lisa Wurst
Jean Ziegelbein
Kim Clymer
Randy Harless
Lynelle Meerkatz
Michel Sandell
James Wurst
Michael Hahn
Jenni Harrington
Myron Tallman
Bulldog Royalty Crowned At Hordville Athletic Banquet
Ann Blase and Calvin Gress were named Athletic Queen and King at the Hordville Banquet held Saturday April 10 1976 in the school gym. Outgoing royalty were Janis Schulze Fowler and Dale Timmons with George Nicodemus the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Blase
Clarence Blase
Calvin Gress
Stanley Gress
Hordville
Janis Schulze Fowler
Dale Timmons
George Nicodemus
University of Nebraska
Pat Lindburg
Scott Anderson
Peg Schulze
Calvin Gross
Varsity
Sandra Chader
Marla Fowler
Denise Schulze
Linda Larson
Tina Gustafson
Jodi Shoup
Tena Chader
Cindy Bankson
Paul W. Bender Dies at 74 in Clarks
Paul W. Bender 74 of Clarks died Friday at his home. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Central City. Survived by wife, one son Melvin, daughters Mrs Duane Eaton Central City and Mrs Dale Bade Hooper, three brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Bender
Clarks
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Central City
Melvin
Duane Eaton
Dale Bade
Hooper
Polk Market Delegates Attend Great Plains Convention
Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell spent Thursday to Saturday at Hays Center as delegates to the Great Plains Convention. Mr and Mrs Arthur Samuelson visited Monday evening with Mrs Nettie Carlson and Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Sandell
Hays Center
Great Plains
Arthur Samuelson
Nettie Carlson
Ellsworth
Mail Woes Spark Vague Rhetoric From Angry Citizen
A scrambled venting note condemns the U S administration for failure to deliver mail in a mail free world urging removal of "the rascals" and praising the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Easter Egg Hunt for School Children
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Easter egg hunt for 1st through 6th graders on Friday April 16. Children meet at the Legion Hall at 1 30 p.m. and return for a lunch after the hunt. bring a container to carry eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Good Friday Service At Evangelical Free Church
Good Friday services to be held at the Evangelical Free Church this Friday at 8 p.m. The Baptist Lutheran and Methodist Churches join with special musical numbers and Rev Lindgren of the Lutheran Church will bring the message. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
Baptist
Lindgren
Lutheran Church
Easter Breakfast at Polk Methodists Church
Polk Methodists invite families to Easter breakfast at the church on April 18 at 7 30 a.m. Bring your family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Methodists
Senior Citizens Card Party Announced for April 20
Senior citizens are invited to a card party on Tuesday April 20 at 2 PM at the Legion Hall. Arrangements mention a social event with games and refreshments for local seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Hall
Norfolk Hospital Notes Involving Mrs Herbert Feidler
Mrs Herbert Feidler of Norfolk remains at Lutheran Hospital after a parked car was struck by a passing motorist, suffering severe injuries. Mrs Glenn Hill cares for the Feidler children at their Norfolk home. Mrs E M Erickson left Bryan Memorial Hospital and will enter Clarkson Hospital for tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Feidler
Norfolk
Lutheran
Glenn Hill
Feidler
E. M. Erickson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Clarkson
All Sports Banquet Celebrates Brenda Bankson Dana Anderson
The All Sports Banquet themed Yesterday Once More featured a 7:00 PM buffet in the grade school gym and awards by Mr Owens Mr Fleming Mr Green and Mrs Stevens. Brenda Bankson and Dana Anderson were crowned royalty with Heidi Harrington and Monte Hudson as attendants. A 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM dance followed in the high school gym with band Next from Lincoln providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Mr Fleming
Mr Green
Stevens
Brenda Bankson
Dana Anderson
Heidi Harrington
Ad Monte Hudson
Holly Bedient
Adam Brutto
Stephanie Graft
Jason Sim
Polk Community Club Meeting Scheduled
The Polk Community Club will hold its regular meeting on Monday April 19 in the community hall. All members are urged to attend.
Have You Noticed Ladies We Cut His Hair At Home
Newlyweds discuss trimming expenses and decide to try home haircuts. A bungled attempt leaves the husband with an uneven, combative crew cut and the couple at odds, ending with a sleeping on the couch and tears. The piece ends with a note that the story continues on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Ann
POLK
Anderson
Bankson
King and Queen of
Polk County
Heidi Warrington
Roberta Brazda
Heidi Farrington
Lynette Meerkatz
Stromsburg
By Marsha Redman
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