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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
1
In a cafe chat the group mused on underground water, rainfall, and the rising number of wells on farmland. They discussed well depths and costs, pondered how long supply may last, and heard a casual tale of water witching using pliers with uncertain explanations. The Thursday rain totals varied by gauge, while gossip about weather and water continued.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Mogenson announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lynn Mogenson to Lauren Glasser son of Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser Jr of Polk. The bride elect is taking a radiology course at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha. The fiancé is employed by New Holland Co in Grand Island. They plan to wed August 19.
The annual planning meeting for Arborville Memorial Day Service is set for Monday May 1 at 8:00 PM in the Arborville Town Hall. City officials and local organizations will discuss ceremony details and volunteer roles.
Polk girls finish fifth in the Golden Rod Conference Track Meet at Polk on April 18 with 51 percent of points. Osceola leads with 41 percent, Silver Creek 37, Genoa 24, Polk 18, Palmer 16, St. Edward 4, Clarks 0. The squad placed in seven of twelve events, with the 880 relay and 440 relay both earning high finishes. Coach Evelyn May’s first-year program shows progress as Marla Branting and Peggy Lindburg post notable times and distances.
Glen Babcock, a wandering Polk golf member, scored a hole-in-one on the 8th hole at Rolling Hills municipal in Tempe Arizona on Friday March 24. He used a six iron into a 129 yard par three with a 4 over par 34 for the nine hole round, witnessed by Earl Berg Fred Huffman and Herb Whittemore.
Mr and Mrs Neil McNaught visited Mrs Charles Norquest on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Mundt visited in the Ol He Johnson home on Tuesday evening.
The Nebraska State Railway Commission will hold a public hearing at Polk Community Hall on Friday May 5 at 9 30 am on Union Pacific's plan to establish two mobile agencies and a base at Shelby and discontinue resident service at Rising City David City Brainard Osceola Stromsburg and Polk A similar hearing follows in David City on May 3 Protests were mailed by Polk residents and fifty were on file The railroad argues mobile units will provide access equal to station agents Shippers dispute this citing decline in freight service and highway trucking pressures The hearings aim to protect public interest and consider human impact of job removal after agents had settled locally.
The Women's Society of Christian Service honors all mothers at the monthly meeting Thursday afternoon May 14 at 2 00 p m at the church. All ladies over 80 are invited as special guests and asked to wear old fashioned dresses if available.
A school issues a directive restricting visitations starting after this week, effective immediately. Parents and community members are advised to contact the administration for details and approved access times.
Kindergarten Round-up will be held at Polk Public School Friday May 5 at 9 00. Registration of pupils will be at 9 45 in the Elementary gym. Parents of 5 year olds eligible to enroll will receive letters this week. If you do not receive a letter and your child is eligible please come to the Round-up and enrollment time or call the Elementary office and a letter will be mailed.
In This Issue Water weather warblers and war are subjects for comment in this issue. Photos show local girl athletes and a tree planting program in the park taken by Marsha Redman. Legal notes cover 16 state constitutional amendments to appear next week. Political ads show Erwin Matulka state senator bid and Wallace Peterson US Senate candidacy.
Two young red oak trees were planted in the elementary yard during Arbor Day events last Friday. The $7 per tree cost was funded by student art exhibit earnings. 1st to 3rd graders performed, poems were read, and a whistling preview signaled birds visiting the trees.
A family on the Platte River corners a soft shelled turtle dubbed Old Leatherback. The reptile escapes repeatedly causing a humorous chase through homes and yards before being captured and eaten, prompting playful regret about its fate.
Mr and Mrs Ron Adams announce the birth of Chad Justin a 10 lb 9 oz baby boy at York Hospital on Tuesday April 18 Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser Jr
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