Arbuckle Molotov Case Cited in 1973 Unrest Conviction
The article notes John T. Arbuckle an Indian was convicted in Scotts Bluff County District Court for possessing parts to make a Molotov cocktail during civil unrest and sentenced to four years. It questions the meaning of plastic in the description and discusses broader commentary on the case and local reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Arbuckle
Scotts Bluff
Polk
Jim Brazda
Progress Printery
Polk 12-14 Girls Win League Tourney at Benedict
The Polk girls captured the 12-14 league trophy at Benedict with Gresham second, Shelby third, and Rising City fourth. They beat Ulysses 10-0 in three innings with Denise Schulze throwing a no hitter, then defeated Rising City 7-0 with Sheila Flodman hitting the only home run. Sunday Polk edged Gresham 9-10 in a high scoring final capped by strong Polk defense. Season record 3-4 plus 3 tournament wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Polk
Gresham
Shelby
Rising City
Polk Girls
Ulysses
Denise Schulze
Polk Gals
Sheila Flodman
Polk G High School Girls Tie For Fifth In State Softball
Polk High School girls softball tied for fifth in the state double elimination tournament at Grand Island. They won three games Thursday and Friday, beating Page Orchard 17 to 10 and Holiday Inn North Platte 7 to 6, but lost to Lindsay Bukklers Scottsbluff 13 to 3 and O Neil 19 to 13. Team leaders included Harrington Schulze Branting Green Bills Bankson Carlson Miller Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Grand Island
Lincoln Gerry
T. Harrington
J. Schulze
M. Branting
J. Green
Lindsay Bukklers
Scottsbluff
B. Miller
R. Werner
Page - Orchard
Luann Bills
Terri Harrington
J. Bankson
J. Carlson
Holiday Inn of
North Platte
Janni Bankson
Janni
O'Neil
Becky Miller
O’neil
L. Bills
Bukklers
Lincoln Swingers
Salvation Army Fund Nets $320 in Polk drive
The Polk Salvation Army unit reports a successful fund drive totaling 320 with contributions from Polk businesses residences and organizations including Am Legion Legion Auxiliary Country Women’s Club and Polk Woman’s Club. Special thanks go to sponsor Polk Woman’s Club and committee members Marie Clymer Janice Widga Lyla Meerkatz Erma Adelson Carl Stevens Mary Wischmeier Ha Nelson and Helen Samuels. Mr Burdette Cox of Omaha visited relatives in Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Am. Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Country Woman’s Club
Polk Woman's Club
Polk Salvation Army Unit
The
Polk Woman’s Club
Marie Clymer
Janice Widga
Lyla Meerkatz
Erma Adelson
Carl
Dennis) Stevens
Mary Wischmeier
Ha Nelson
Helen Samuels
Senior Citizens Bingo at Legion Hall Highlight
Senior citizens meet for a Wednesday bingo session on August 7 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
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the Legion Hall
Dr M A Breiner Leaves Polk Medical Clinic
Dr M A Breiner announces plans to leave York after September 1 1974 to pursue specialty training. Dr Steven Thomas will join Polk Medical Clinic mid August focusing on obstetrics and gynecology while remaining family practice.
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M. A. Breiner
Polk Medical Clinic
York
Steven Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Polk
Piano Recital by Lola Wagner At Home
Lola Jean Wagner presented a piano recital directed by instructor Linda Swanson at her home on Wednesday July 17. Invited guests included Mrs Norbert Janssen, Brenda and Roberta, Golden Cole, and Nina Lofinier from Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Jean Wagner
Linda Swanson
Norbert Janssen
Brenda
Roberta
Golden Cole
Nina Lofinier
Phoenix
Ariz
Hospital Notes Share Messages For Local Clergy
Arnold Neuhaus returned home from Central City hospital on Saturday. The former Polk Methodist Minister Rev Harold Jensen recently had hip surgery and will be hospitalized for some time. He would enjoy messages from Polk friends. Address in care of Virginia V A hospital Otieun North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Neuhaus
Central City Hospital
Polk Methodist
Harold Jensen
Polk Friends
Virginia V. A. Hospital
Otieun
North Carolina
Garden Club Hosts Osceola and Stromsburg Visitors
The Polk Garden Club entertained Osceola and Stromsburg Garden Clubs to supper on July 16 at the community hall. Nine guests from Osceola and Stromsburg each attended, plus one from Polk. Marshal Redman shared camping stories and Maude Magnusson won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Garden Club
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Marsha Redman
Maude Magnusson
Have You Noticed Ladies and Their Clothing Crises
A mother vents about endless battles over kids clothes from school jeans to summer shorts. She recalls patched jeans becoming fashion, siblings sharing outfits, sleeves being gnawed or torn, and kids wearing inappropriate outfits for the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save the Children Foundation
Wendy
Youuhould
Dani
Ben
Mari
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Polking
House
Judiciary Committee
Richard Nixon
William Cohen
Maine
Joseph J. Marazati
New Jersey
Elks
Clinton
N. J
Ralph Kahler
Platte River
Ted
Hord Lake
Carla Sterns
Michel Sandell
Kim Clymer
Debbie Bankson
Monica Werner
Jean Ziegelbein
Pat Ziegelbein
Barb Gnauden
Alice Hopkins
Pam Green
Lynette Meerkatz
Lynette Flodman
Leslie Jones
Lori Hanquist
Becky Brazda
Jan Lindburg
Bobbi Brazda
Curt Burney
By Terri Harrington
Salvation Army Fund
Burdette Cox
Omaha
John Nyberg
Joe Clarke
Central City
Walter Stohl
Oscar Johrson
Harlan Johnson
Good Samaritan
Victor Johnson
Julia Fiodman
Bessie Green
Russell Fjell
Lloyd Fjell
By Marsha Redman
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