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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
1
A rambling Polk county reminiscence ponders worms with teeth, rain and mud, lice on flies, and the changing world. It fondly recalls past comforts, asks how much knowledge we can grasp, and muses on farmers, wood ticks, and old times. The piece blends humor with wanderings through memory and place.
Richard C Sealey chairman of the Polk County ASC Committee received the outstanding county committeeman in the state award on April 6 at the Nebraska Association of the County Office Employees state convention held in Grand Island. Sealey has served Polk County farmers for nearly 40 years as a community and county committeeman and field employee. His term expires December 31 and a 1965 election rule change limits him to three terms.
Polk district music festival results show Swing Choir Pam Harless and Jeanelle Carlson receiving superior ratings. Concert Band Stage Band Mixed Chorus Jule Green Marilyn Rosno Linda Swanson and Clarinet Quartet Marla Branting Rita Fossberg Josie Kennel Jeanelle Carlson earned excellent ratings. Swing Choir members include Randy Flodman Allen Willits Jeanelle Carlson Rita Fossberg Ed Ostberg Charles Otte Mike Flodman Murray Ostberg Mike Branting Linda Swanson Marla Branting Melody Albin Becky Miller Gregg Hanquist Pam Harless Duane Rodine Marilyn Rosno and Kevin Goertzen.
Mrs Willard Black of Central City was guest speaker at the Polk United Methodist Church April Fellowship gathering. Dennis Stevens performed two guitar numbers, and group singing was led by Mrs James Lindbury with Mrs Leslie Adesson. Out of town guests Mr and Mrs Tom Kess from Lincoln attended, and forty shared a pot luck lunch.
Seventy relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Ruth Aker on April 2 for a birthday party hosted by her sisters Mrs Herbert Wurtz of Clarks and Mrs Don Haggart of Grand Island with assistance from Mrs Bill Kohl Mrs Ruth Mouglas and Mrs Bill Wurtz of Clarks.
The passage reflects on older times when writers valued truth over profit and newspapers prioritized news over ads. It contrasts past standards with modern persistent TV advertising and recalls a belief that justice prevailed and even sects had six legs.
Robert Lloyd Perkins of Sutton Nebraska died April 20 1974 in a motorcycle crash at Valentine Nebraska. He worked for Missouri Valley Construction Co. in Valentine. Survived by son David Lloyd mother Mrs Roy Perkins Sutton Virginia siblings and extended family. Services April 25 1974 Metz Mortuary York with Rev Walter Bailey officiating. Interment Plainfield Cemetery Bradshaw.
A Roller Skating Party for children of American Legion and Auxiliary members in grades 1 through 8 is set for Sunday April 28. Gather at the Legion Hall at 1 00 P M to travel to Skate Island in Grand Island.
The 93rd Congress declares April 30, 1974 a National Day of Humiliation, fasting and prayer. It calls upon all Americans to humble themselves before the Creator, acknowledge dependence, and repent of national sins.
The Grade School asks that no visitors come to the campus for the rest of the year due to end of year reports and testing. This advisory urges adherence to the instruction to minimize interruptions during critical testing and reporting periods.
The 3 day open house at Citizens State Bank drew 510 visitors as the expanded facilities were shown. Door prizes went to Mrs Raymond Burke Sam Cook and Mrs Murray Nelson Gilbert Lampshire and Sue Ellen Rhodes won a $50 savings bond. The event included a reception and dinner for 90 bankers and spouses.
Playschool starts Monday April 25 with twenty children listed including Jason Norquest Robbie Baack Alan Anderson Shawn He cient Corey Sundberg Paul Van Housen Scott Nyberg Jill Albin Terry Carsstrom Lindsay Darnell Cary Sandell Heidi Wischmeier Billy Ziegelbein Donald Graff Chuck Johnson Kelly Adams Twy la Carlson Robert Brazda Dianne Eastman Julie Johnson. Families are asked to provide small tables and chairs. Contact Mrs Tom Stevens at 65-3331 or 765-3917.
Pork High School students will present a fine arts program in the auditorium on Tuesday, April 30. The event features a one act play and art displays, paired with the annual spring music concert. It begins at 8 pm and is free to the public.
Mrs Mary Salchow remains a patient at Central City Hospital. Mrs Lyle Dornburgh was discharged from York hospital on Saturday. Mr Lawrence Ackerman is a patient at Central City hospital.
A male announc es his support for the President but laments the 55 mph limit. He channels Driving Mothers arguing the rule harms families and kids, proposing tiered speed allowances by number of children and age groups. He signals continuation on page 8.
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