Running Water and Toilet Training During Power Outages
A father with many children explains that without electricity the farmhouse pump won’t run and water must be fetched outdoors. The two youngest refuse to use the yard toilet, so the father brings water inside for flushing, noting running water has many meanings. The column then covers humorous headlines, a cow chip throwing invitational, and muses on a talking machine for the blind with a Swedish accent.
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Joseph A. Zinno
Bicentennial Wagon Train to Camp at Polk County Fairgrounds
The National Bicentennial Pilgrimage Wagon Train arrives in Polk County Friday April 23 with a 4 PM stop near Osceola. Officials invite locals to join as riders for varying durations, with a Chuck Wagon Dinner at the fairgrounds and a 7:30 PM show followed by local talent.
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Polk County Fairgrounds
Polk County
ARBA
Valley Forge
Central City
Osceola
Route 66 Saddle Club of
Polk
Izaak Walton
Columbus
Columbus Cabin
Chamber of Commerce
Fairgrounds
Rising City
Silver Creek
York
Nebraska City
Hospital Notes From Hastings Area Update
Herschel Shenk is a patient at Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings. Gilbert Lampshire and wife returned home last Monday after Gilbert’s surgery in Rochester Mn. He entered the hospital April 4 and had surgery April 5 and was hospitalized seven days. Roger Carlstrom was admitted to York hospital on Tuesday.
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Herschel Shenk
Mary Lanning
Hastings
Gilbert Lampshire
Rochester
Gilbert
Roger Carlstrom
York Hospital
Hall Fund Donation by C E Van Ostrand
C E Van Ostrand contributed 25 dollars to the Community Hall Fund, adding to local fundraising efforts.
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Hall
C. E. van Ostrand
Card party date corrected for Legion Hall event
An error in last week's Progress announced an incorrect date for the Legion Hall card party. The event now takes place Tuesday April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall, replacing the previous April 20 listing.
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the Legion Hall
Easter Egg Hunt Held Indoors At Legion Hall
Twenty seven youngsters from first through sixth grades enjoyed an Easter party at the American Legion hall last Friday April 16. Windy conditions moved the egg hunt indoors with games and colored eggs marking prizes. Lunch of sandwiches cupcakes and orange kool aid was served by the youth and children department committee.
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American Legion Élall
Youth and Children Department
Lyle Widga
Richard Mundt
Robbie Glasser
Lynn Sundberg
Marvin Branting
Ray Werner
Kevin Dennis Carlson Baptized on Easter
Infant Kevin Dennis Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Carlson of Shelby was baptized at St Peters Lutheran Church in Gresham on Easter morning. Sponsors were Mrs Ron Junge and Tim Bolton of Kearney. Dinner followed at the Carlson home with Wendell Carlson John Markison and families from Wood River Arenzville and Arenzville area present.
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Kevin Dennis Carlson
Dennis Carlson
Shelby
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Gresham
Ron Junge
Tim Bolton
Kearney
Wendell Carlson
John Markison
Wood River
Bradley
Arenzville, Ill
First Child Born to Denver Parents Jason Paul Greene
Mr and Mrs James Greene of Denver Colorado welcomed their baby boy Jason Paul on March 2 weighing 4 pounds but with unclear ounces Gretchen Greene is the mother daughter of Lee and Verbena Wurtz of the Denver area. Mr and Mrs Paul Jasa of Elmwood announce the birth of a 7 pound 4 ounce girl Caryn Ann on Wednesday April 14 at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Ostrand of Polk.
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Hardville
Polk
East Hardville
West Polk
Pardon
Lincoln Star
Missouri
Senate
Albert M. Spalding, Jr
Qno
James Greene
Denver
Colo
Jason Paul
Gretchen Greene
Lee
Verbena Wurtz
Paul Jasa
Elmwood
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Caryn Ann
Clarence van Ostrand
Dorla L Heureux Honored at Bridal Shower
Miss Dorla L Heureux was honored at a bridal shower held Sunday afternoon April 11 at the home of Mrs Marcia Carlstrom. Former classmates attended and Dorla opened her gifts after a social afternoon. Mint green decorations and lunch were prepared by hosts Marcia Carlstrom and Donna Rodine.
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Dorla L’heureux
Dorla L'Heureux
Marcia Carlstrom
Dorla
Donna Rodine
Stankels Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary at Grand Island
Mr and Mrs Raymond Stankel were honored for 20 years of marriage at a Sunday family dinner April 11 at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island. Attendees included Gil bert Reher and son, Willis Reher of Golden Colorado, Ronald Reher of Tacoma Washington, Ralph Peters and family, Bill Reher, and Dan Reher. A second gathering of 36 relatives joined them for lunch at Platz-Duetsche in Grand Island.
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Raymond Stankel
Holiday Inn
Grand Island
Gilbert Reher
Willis Reher
Golden, Colo
Ronald Reher
Tacoma
Wash
Ralph Peters
Bill Reher
Dan Reher
Platz-Duetsche
Have You Noticed Ladies Birthday Memories and Gaffes
A wife laments her husband forgets birthdays and dates. She recalls failed hints leading to gifts like a tackle box a Volkswagen a riding lawn mower and a self cleaning oven. She jokes his memory lapses and hints end with fear of a self cleaning oven or Easy Off.
Kindergarten Round Up Friday At Elementary School
Kindergarten registration for Polk district opens Friday April 23 with 9 to 10 a.m. hours at the elementary school. All children turning five by October 15 1976 may register for the 1976 1977 year. If unavailable call 765-2271. Birth certificates encouraged.
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Polk
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Gale W. McGee
Wyo
Senate Post Office Committee
Post Office Department
U. S. Postal Service
Grand Island Independent
Havens
Nebraska
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