Smaller Is Better Theme Runs Through Polk Progress
A reflective column argues smaller is better across life domains from cars to gardens and bank accounts. It cites Bruce Jenner, zucchini harvests, and an article on 160 acre irrigation limits to question the value of bigness versus smallness.
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Gtr
Polk
Bruce Jenner
MacDonald
IGA
Ourself
Alice Wilson
Nebraska
New Land Review
Center For Rural Affairs
Walthills
Jess
Keith Bailey Dies in Colorado Flood
Keith Bailey, 52, died in a flash flood in the Big Thompson River Canyon area of Colorado. He lived with his mother in the canyon and was the son of Rev. and Mrs Roscoe Bailey formerly of Polk. The Rev. Bailey was a Baptist minister in Hordville Polk and Mead. Mrs Bailey, in her late 70s, was hospitalized with bruises.
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Lincoln Star
Star Rt
Box
Big Thompson Road
Loveland
Colo
Bicentennial Day Observed at Polk County Fair
The Polk County Bicentennial Day event highlighted year two of the era with displays demonstrations and an evening program at the county fair. Participants included Lucile Tyler county co chairwoman Lena Mae Blase and Cheryl Johnson. The Gingham Girls 4 H Club demonstrated hair cleaning and macrame after the 4 H Dress Revue.
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Polk County
Polk
Lucile Tyler
Lena Mae Blase
Cheryl Johnson
Girls Volleyball Practice Schedule Announced
Volleyball practice begins August 16 at 7 00 p m daily until school starts. Physicals on August 10 at 10 00 a m in the elementary gym with cards available. Bring large specimens and pick up physical cards at the gym or from Mr Groen if unable to attend.
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Uarge
Groen
Football Practice Starts August Sixteenth
Football practice begins August 16. Physicals for boys set for August 9 at 10 a.m. in the elementary gym. Bring urine sample. A salesman for football shoes will attend. If buying shoes, bring shoe money. Disregard last week's notice due to progress error.
Benefit Ball Game Friday Evening
A local field hosts a Friday night benefit ball game to support the Summer Recreation Fund and restore robust health for community youth. Community groups urge attendance and generous contributions to fund activities and facilities.
Lampshire Golden Wedding Celebrated in Polk
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lampshire marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Polk Community Hall celebration on August 1. The event, hosted by their children and grandchildren, featured a buffet for 100, organ music, tributes, a four tier cake, and a program by family members. Over 200 guests attended, continuing a Polk golden anniversary tradition.
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Mrs
Gilbert Lampshire
Polk
Polk Community Hall
Marvin
Stella McKenzie
Wayne
Dorothy Lampshire
the Order of the Astern
Edward Saylor
Cecil Landis
New Plymouth
Fred Myers
Albuquerque
N. M
Elmer Spann
Atkinson, Nebr
Cardell Puckett
Emery Pedersen
Longmont,Co
Isabelle Lamp
Shire
Lincoln
Nebr
Alma Jane McKenzie
Kansas City
Jim Hageman
Say- Meer EF Sagrams
LeAnn Lampshire
New Orleans
John Lampshire
Anne McKenzie
Columbia
Bryan McKenzie
Overland Park
Kans
Gilbert
Aquilla Cohagan
Edoff Erickson’s
Union Services Schedule August Nights At Two Churches
Baptist and Evangelical Free Churches plan union Sunday programs in August. August 8 features laymen night in the Baptist Church with talks on lay ministry plus special numbers. August 15 shows a film In God We Trust in the Free Church. August 22 and 29 include Rev Ken Burke speaking in the Baptist Church and a film Where the Waters Run in the Free Church. All services start at 7 30 p m and the public is invited.
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The
Baptist
Evangelical ‘Free Churches
Baptist Church
God We Trust
Free Church
Ken Burke
Hordville School Year Begins August 25
Hordville Public Schools open Wednesday August 25 with classes 8 20 to 1 30 through August 27 and full day starts August 30. Lunch served at noon. Labor Day off September 6. Bus service provided. About 118 students K 12 with kindergarten half day mornings 8 20 11 30 all year. New staff Anne Armbruster English drama Larry Hiatt Don Walford Michele Downs Gwen Wikstrom.
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Hordville
Anne Armbruster
University of Nebr
Sandra Anderson
University of Neb
Lincoln
John Fouke
Richard Grandgenett
P. E
Nancy Quinn
Larry
Esther van Pelt
Evelyn Carlson
Lola Fowler
Have You Noticed Ladies
A reflective piece on maternal confidence and the pressures of modern family life. The author compares herself to idealized TV mothers, recalls a parenting mishap, and hopes her children will someday recognize her value. Mary Lou Sandell of Lincoln visits her parents in Elwood Sandell's home.
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Olivia Walton
Mr. Fix
T.v
Mary Lou Sandell
Lincoln
Elwood Sandell
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Polking
Keith Bailey
Mark Glad
Polk High School
Bill Danenhauer
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Danenhauer
Mark
Marshal Redman
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