Sports Snippets From The Nation And Beyond
The column surveys college basketball scandals involving Bradley and Toledo, notes Pitt coach Casanova’s exit, and discusses talk of a fifth football official a sideline judge. It also flags Clyde Vollmer’s hitting in Boston, Cubs managerial guess Stan Hack, and a sunlit game called off in Kansas due to harvest.
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New York
Midwest
Bradley
Toledo
Army
Navy
Len Casanova
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Casanova
Bill Veeck
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Clyde Vollmer
Vollmer
Williams
Stephens
Doerr
Goodman
Bosox
Chicago Cubs
Stan Hack
Hack
Cubs
Los Angeles
Cub
Fort Scott
Garland
Kansas
Gwendolyn Kralek to wed Albert Menard Jr in Omaha
Miss Gwendolyn Kralek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kralek of Omaha married Albert Menard Jr son of Mr and Mrs Albert Menard Sr also of Omaha on Saturday July 28 at St Johns Church. The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E A Flodman. Attendants from Polk included Mr and Mrs EB A Flodman Marvie Fredrickson Walter Stohl Carroll Flodman Virgil Flodman Curtis Fiedman and family Mrs Robert Stohl Mrs Lawrence Lind of Stromsburg and Miss Ariene Van Ostrand attended reception at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gwendolyn Kralek
Joe Kralek
Omaha
Albert Menard Jr
Albert Menard Sr
St. Johns Church
Gwendolyn
E. A. Flodman
Polk
EB. A. Flodman
Marvie Fredrickson
Walter Stohl
Carrol Flodman
Virgil Flodman
Curtis Fiedman
Robert Stohl
Lawrence Lind
Stromsburg
Ariene van Ostrand
Picnic Supper Honors Visiting Sister-In-Law Family
Mr and Mrs Eldon Johnson hosted a Sunday picnic on their land honoring Mr Johnsons sister and family the Stone Christiansons from Milan Illinois. Other guests included Mrs Jennie Johnson Floyd Johnson Leonard Johnson and H M Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Stone Christianson
Milan
Illinois
Jennie Johnson
Messrs
Cornhuskers Win First League Game
In Polk Softball League action the Cornhuskers upset Johnsons to claim their first league win as Upsets spread through the week. Wes Johnston held the Oilers to six hits while Marlowe Johnson Don Forgs and Roy Hanquist led the offense for the Cornhuskers in a 17 to 12 slugfest.
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Polk
Cornhusker
Johnsons
Fredricksons
Oilers
Knotholers
North Blue
Legion
Marlowe Johnson
Don Forgs
Roy Hanquist
Cornhuskers
Cornhuskers AB
Bowence
Calhoun
Nyberg Sf
Creech
Dean Myers
Bills Sfters
Carlson Dornburgh
L. Blase
Lavaughn Adelson
Ramsey
Ramsey 2B 0 Commercal Long -88 1 Club Downed the L. Schulzerf
Wank If
Carlson
C. Blaserf i Adelson
M. Schulzerf
Sagehorn
Ziegelbein Cf
Rahrs
D. Widga
Lloyd Lind
Zlomke
M. Jones
Perc Miller
Willoughby
Widga If
Myers
H. Green
Don Ostberg
Wilhelms
Benson
McNaught
Adelson
Bolton
Peterson
Anderson
Uevene Rf
Light If
Hahn
Orman S. Jeffery Dies at 83 in York County
Orman S. Jeffery 83 longtime York County resident died Sunday at Hastings after staying with his sister Mrs. C G Wallace. He leaves a brother Elmer Jeffery of Stromsburg. Funeral services set for Thursday Aug 2 at 2 pm at U B Church York with burial in Greenwood Cemetery York.
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Orman S. Jeffery
York County
Hastings
C. G. Wallace
Elmer Jeffery
Stromsburg
Jeffery
Polk
U. B
York
Greenwood Cemetery
Ladies Host Tea Describes Afternoon Gatherings
Mrs Karl Detloff entertained Tuesday afternoon with guests including Mrs Myra Cox Mrs Irvin Anderson Mrs Glenn Hill Mrs Lloyd Hahn and Mrs Paul Walker in a social gathering described for the local society page.
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Karl Detloff
Myra ,Cox
Irvin Anderson
Glenn Hill
Lloyd Hahn
Paul Walker
Rena Mae Willits Featured in Thos Week's Bouquet at Polk
Christian youth are praised for service as Rena Mae Willits, daughter of Grant and Mrs. Willits, is highlighted for Sunday School leadership organist role and district Baptist Young People office. The Polk community commends her devotion to church activities, teaching, and hobbies.
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Rena Mae Willits
Grant Willits
High Prairie School
Bethel College
St. Paul
Minnesota
Baptist Church
Rena Mae
Polk
Service Members Address Notice
Pvt Kenneth W Wilshusen U S 55113053 Co C 321st Signal Bn Corps Exercise Southern Pines Fort Bragg North Carolina
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Kenneth W. Wilshusen
U. S
321St Signal Bat
Southern Pines
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Esther J Main obituary highlights Iowa birth and Polk ties
Esther Jane Main born May 11 1879 in Jefferson County Iowa daughter of Alfred A Peterson and Matilda settled Polk 1886 married Rev AdNam K Main May 11 1898. She died July 20 1951 in California after returning to Polk for burial in Polk Cemetery. She leaves husband two sons Bertha Binford sister Miriam Janice Main granddaughter fifteen nieces and nephews. Services at Brauer Funeral Home Central City with Pastor L M Dixon. Interment Polk Cemetery.
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Esther Jane Main
Jefferson County
Iowa
Alfred A
Matilda Peterson
Polk
Ad- Nam K. Main
Belgrade
Nebraska
Esther
Free Methodist Church
Church
Alfred A. Peterson
Arthur Mahlon
Arcadia
California
Raymond Kenneth
Berkeley
Adrian K. Main
Arthur M
Raymond K. Main
Bertha Binford
Miriam Janice Main
San Francisco
Brauer
L. M. Dixon
Central City
James Lindburg
Lloyd Kroger
Nathan Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Paul Stevens
Arlo Stevens
Gerald Stevens
Roger Gustafson
Flood Relief Drive Continues With Donation Request
The Odd Fellows sponsor a flood relief drive accepting clothes canned goods and money. Donations accepted at the Odd Fellows Hall or Cramer Oil Co with the drive ending Saturday night.
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The
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Cramer Oil Co
Arborville Congregational Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Arborville Congregational Church marked its 75th anniversary with a July 22 ceremony near the actual founding date in 1876. Rev. E Baton led a morning service, special music by the Clarks and Arborville choirs, and sermons by Rev. A W Taylor and Rev. F W Mann. A basket lunch followed at the Town Hall, then an afternoon program included Rev. C F Wantz, a vocal solo, historical greetings, and a dedication service led by Rev. J Chris Nyrop. Guests came from Iowa Missouri and Kansas with well wishers from several states and Mexico.
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Arborville Congregational Church
E Baton
Clarks
Arborville
R. J. Strickland
A. W. Taylor
Lincoln
F. W
Harold Bedient
T. D. Otte
John Wochner
Duane Emken
Hillis Sterner
Mary Jean Grmidinger
J. Chris Nyrop
Elgin
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
Washington
California
Mexico
York
Polk
Swede Plain
Oak Park Congregational Church
Chicago
Harry Guidinger
Maurice Flick
Ester Lackey
Harvey Wochner
Leand Bowers
Fred Bedient
Harvest Yields Mixed as 1951 Wheat Season Closes
Local harvest ends with wheat yields down from recent years while oats outperform expectations. Notable reports include Hans Moline farm at 35 bushels per acre and Elmer Berger at 33 on Viola Benson fields. Elevator reports show average wheat at about 15 bushels, with oats averaging 37 to 41 and a promising corn outlook aided by recent showers.
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Hans Moline
Elmer Berger
Viola Benson
Dean Myers
Polk
Emily Wilshusen
John Bills Severely Burned While Fueling Tractor
John Bills suffered severe burns to his right arm when tractor fuel ignited while filling the tractor in a field on Wednesday afternoon. His nephew quickly transported him for medical care and his outer clothing billfold and watch were burned. Quick action to close the gas tank likely saved the tractor.
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John Bills
Hill
Mr. Bills
Werth Baby Buried Monday
Graveside services for the two day old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Werth of Aurora were held at Polk Cemetery Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Raymond Werth
Aurora
Polk Cemetery
Polk High bids farewell to Leota Sneed
Polk High School hosted a picnic supper in Polk Park Sunday to honor Leota Sneed retired music teacher. About 50 students and friends gathered to wish her success and happiness in her new position.
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Polk High School
Polk Park
Leota Sneed
Miss Sneed
Relatives Honor Visit at Polk Park Gathering
Twenty relatives met Sunday at Polk Park to honor the visit of Mr and Mrs Lewis Glad and son of Omaha and Miss Betty Glad of Chicago. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Eugene Jones and daughter of Columbus. On the Henry Sandell lawn, Mr and Mrs LdVvar Sandell Mr and Mrs Albert Sundberg and Doyle Sundberg of Lincoln joined the event. Dean Myers and family hosted a Myers picnic at Cole Park in Aurora.
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Polk Park
Lewis Glad
Omaha
Betty Glad
Chicago
Eugene Jones
Columbus
Henry Sandell
LdVvar Sandell
Albert Sundberg
Doyle Sundberg
Lincoln
Dean Myers
Myers
Cole Park
Aurora
Sunda
Blocked Sidewalks Hinder Town Walkers
Muddy sidewalks covered with clay from an organization dumping material hindered Sunday morning foot traffic to church. Residents urge better cleanup and forethought to prevent repeat conditions after rain.
Social Calendar Listing For August Week
Community events include the Board of Education on Monday August 6 at 7 30 P M the Lutheran Layman's League at 8 P M the Village Board meeting on Tuesday August 7 at 8 P M Swede Plain W C meets Wednesday August 8 at 2 30 P M Baptist Missionary gathers Thursday August 9 at 2 39 P M and the Rebekah Lodge at 8 P M each event showcases local civic and religious group activities
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Board of Education
Lutheran Layman's League
Village Board
Swede Plain
Baptist Missionary
Rebekah Lodge
Minstrel Parade Band Concert Listed For August 8 1951
A concert program shows bands and marches including Granada Overture McCaughey Butler Field March Hall Sabbath Day in Georgia Zimmerman Bennett Slidin Some Let Me Call You Sweetheart March of the Marines and The National Anthem announced for August 8 1951 with performances by Krieffman Bennett Friedman Holmes Gibson Hollingsworth Stevens and others.
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Krieffman
McCaughey Butler Field
Hall
Georgia
Zimmeran
Chenette
Friedman
Holmes
Gibson
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Richard Sealey Jr
Mrs Richard Sealey Sr and Mrs Richard Cramer hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Richard Sealey Jr at the former's home. Lovely gifts were given and refreshments were served after a pleasant afternoon. Mr and Mrs Leand Bowers spent Sunday evening in the Mer vin Shenk home.
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Richard Sealey Sr
Richard Cramer
Richard Sealey Jr
Mrs. Leand Bowers
Mervin Shenk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyell Bremler
I Sports
Sspiel
Kralek—Menard
Commercial Club
M. Larson
M. Johnson
R. Hanquiste Swanson
Cramer
K. Larson
W. Johnston
Torss
L Johnston
Toline
J. Holmes
R. Anderson
L. Larson
Munn
Sealey
Ld. Anderson
Ly. Anderson
Dean Ostberg Hoffman
Werner
W. Lind
Lind
Dy. Dahlin
J. Widga
Rf Carlson iLd
Don Dahlin
Ib Stranberg
Tae
OL K
Robert Taylor Louis Calhern
Paula Raymond
SUN. & Wed
Marjorie Main
J. Whittmore
Esther J. Main
Ardorville Church
Werth
Bennett
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