21 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1965
Page
1
The note discusses Fran Howe's birthday near Easter and the quirks of Easter dates, noting it won't fall on April 19 again until 1981 and mapping future occurrences to 2071. It also mentions Nebraska centennial show plans by Jim Wilson, adding social notices of Easter gatherings and visits among families in Nebraska towns.
Natalie Hahn served on a state 4-H readers conference panel with Lt. Gov Phil Sorensen Mrs Jorgenson and Father Cooper of Fremont. She then led a discussion group for 20 4-H junior leaders. Community and social notes recount Easter gatherings and visits across Central City York Osceola Cope areas with numerous names and places.
Nebraska farmer Jim Wilson returns with a 17 song musical Hey Where's Nebraska set in rural Nebraska and New York City. The lead is a young graduate who leaves home for Madison Avenue then returns to farm life with a hopeful ending. The show aims for a big centennial event with private support and possible Lincoln venues.
Berdessa Huddleston Kahler died Sunday in Hastings at age 87. Born Nov 20 1877 to Burl and unknown Huddleston, she married Louie Kahler in 1898 and lived near Shelby before moving to Polk. Survived by 5 children 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren 1 sister and many relatives. Funeral held April 20 at Wall Funeral Home Polk with Rev Harold Jensen. interment Polk Cemetery.
Exchangee was speaker at a Legion Hall event with Junior members and guests Mr and Mrs Alex Mills and daughter from Osceola and Miss Audrey Ranwell from near Johannesburg South Africa. She spoke on her country people customs and industries and showed views. The meeting covered bloodmobile and flag purchases for the Nebraska Centennial.
Polk Commercial Club members voted to sponsor a May Day event this year. Chairman Albert Sundberg will announce details next week in The Progress. The group, led by Lloyd Stromberg, also discussed a low cost housing project, tennis courts and other topics.
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