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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
1
Fisher brothers Joe and Morris Polking show two catfish caught at the canal overnight weighing 23 lb and 11 lb with a 1 lb minnow totaling 35 lbs. The Progress notes a 27 degree freeze, a move by Irving W. Polk Welding and new station wagon purchase, and track meet coverage at Doane Relays with Polk Cubs placing third.
Nine Polk faculty members will depart as the new school year begins. Principal Jerry Martin leaves for Cook Nebraska to become superintendent there. Several others move to Class B schools or accept coaching and teaching roles in nearby towns.
Mr Don Best Ricky and Rex of Sterling Colorado Mrs Carl Best of Central City and Mr and Mrs Paul Coover visited the Burdette Flodman household for a Sunday dinner event in a local notice style.
The Polk merchants plan Maybasket Days the weekend of May 4 with special bargains and a Maybasket prize. A Polk Progress program features a Maypole and related events, and about 1500 extra copies will be printed next week. Advertisers urged to submit ads early.
Kindergarten pre registration will be Friday May 3 from 1 00 to 345 PM in the Elementary School auditorium. Parents registering a child for kindergarten next fall should attend at the stated time and location. If you did not receive a letter notify the superintendent so required information can be forwarded.
The All-Sports banquet will be held Tuesday May 7 at 7 00 p m in the high school auditorium with football coach Bob Devaney of the University of Nebraska as main speaker Tickets go on sale through pep club members and end May 2 Only a limited number of tickets are available Charles Cramer is master of ceremonies The Methodist Church ladies will serve dinner A program includes music readings letters medals and special recognitions plus a crowning of king and queen Don Stewart will oversee ceremonies
The article urges no visitors during the final three weeks as students and teachers finish activities and undergo evaluations. It notes visiting is not prohibited but cooperation is requested to allow natural testing conditions.
A. F. E. Bodine, savings bond chairman for Polk County, reports E and H bond sales totaled 43 725 in March. Purchases bring the year's first three months to 187 550, or 31.9 percent of the 1963 quota.
First District Assembly of the Central Lutheran Church Women met in Hastings on Tuesday April 16. Guest speaker was Pastor Robert Cocher a missionary from Malaya. Attendees from Trinity LOW included Mrs Ray Werner Mrs Edna Crow Mrs Henry Reed Mrs Will Garling and Mrs Dean Myers.
Cecil Lindburg aged 72 formerly of Polk Idaho died last Thursday in Mackay at his daughter Edith Saylor’s home after about a year of illness. He was born in Polk and later lived in Darlington Idaho where he ran trucking and farming. Survivors include five Idaho based children, two brothers, and three sisters. his wife preceded him in death. Funeral attendance listed for relatives including Aker and Wurtz families.
The Polk Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Orlie Miller's home on Tuesday April 16 with Mrs. 8. J. Harless assisting. Twelve members and one visitor viewed pictures by Mrs. Orlie Baker from Texas and Mexico. Mrs. Don Lindholm led a tulips and daffodils questionnaire. Mrs. Martin Hoffman Sr conducted the business session and lunch was served by the hostess.
A supper was hosted at the M. O. Johnson home Friday after the wedding rehearsal for Marcia Johnson and Douglas Dapper. Attendees included Gaylen Holmes of Sioux Falls S D Mr and Mrs Wm Dapper Mrs H W Dapper of Greenville S C Rev Geo Edgar of Lincoln Darrell Scherer and family of Gibbon Minn Ted Pfeifer and Peggy Gnau of Houston Texas and Mrs Leon Cort of Houston. Supper served by Mrs Nelson King and Mrs Tlof Ostberg.
The Baptist GMG met Friday April 19 in the church parlors with Barbara Logan calling the meeting to order. Officers elected for the year were President Glee Killion Vice president Connie Lavelle Secretary Mary Lou Kealiher and News reporter Jolene Myers. Mrs Wayne Creech and Mrs Don Hanquist led devotions and Beverly Willits led singing with Barbara Logan at the piano. Mrs Wayne Creech served lunch. Jolene Myers Reporter.
Wilbur Whitacre was submitted to surgery at Litzenberg Memorial Hospital in Central City on Tuesday of this week according to local hospital reports.
The Trinity Lutheran choir will present a cantata titled Memories of Easter Morn on Sunday evening April 28 at 8 00 o'clock. The public is invited.
The Hordville High School honor roll for the fifth six weeks lists seniors Kathy Tyler Sharon Benson Dale Carlson and Marcene Garner with grades varying by student. Juniors Patty Stranberg Donna Shoup, sophomores Dorothy Stranberg and Craig Erickson, freshmen Linda Andreasen and Danny Tyler with corresponding letter grades. Eighth grader Carolyn Kortum also listed.
The Polk County Home Extension Council sponsors a Tulip Festival tour to Pella Iowa on Friday May 10. Depart Osceola 4 30 A M arrive about 10 30 A M. Trip cost 8 35 with 5 00 deposit. Noon meal reservations for 25 at Pella Coffee Shop priced 1 50. Contact County Extension Office by May 1 for details.
The piece describes San Juan Island and nearby routes via Hood Canal bridging to Port Townsend and Whidbey Island. It highlights hunting rabbits, camping options, and the Pig War dispute with English and American troops, ending with the German Emperor settling the matter.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crown of Central City were Sunday dinner guests in the Walter Binford home Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Leon Meerkatz were Dennis Van Housen and Cheryl Bush. Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg visited in the Albert Bryant home Sunday in Grand Island.
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