17 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1967
Page
1
Three weeks remain before Bean Days on September 8 and 9. Readers are asked for low effort float ideas and parade entries while noting a car nival and food plans. Football opener is Stromsburg at Polk on September 8.
The Swede Plain WSCS met in the church basement August 9 at 8 p.m. with devotional leader Mrs Willard Adelson. President Mrs Lester Widga opened the business session as program leaders led readings and songs. Guests the Shermans and Henry Reed with Delton Wegner joined for weekend visits.
The Polk schools finalize their faculty with Mrs. John Nyberg for the fourth grade after Mrs. Glen Hill opts out. New teachers include Miss Imogene Hanquist, Gary Warden, Miss Ellen Spray, Mrs. Arthur Nilson, and more, joining a staff led by Mr. John Heywood.
The annual Polk County Picnic occurs Sunday August 27 at Elitch's Garden Denver. Festivities start at 12 noon with coffee provided. Former Polk County residents and travelers are invited. bring a basket dinner and table service. For details contact Mrs Roy Elliston.
Warren Albert general manager of the Columbus Races announces the post time for Saturday cards is 2 PM. Previously advertised 3 PM weekday times and 4 PM Friday Special Twilight time are not in effect for weekend events.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Klingsporn welcomed a baby boy named Tyler Lee on August 10 at York hospital weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces. Mrs June Hewitt of York visited Mr and Mrs Charles Norquest. Mr and Mrs Ted Dittmer and family were guests of Mrs Carl Ferguson in Lincoln.
Mrs Pauline Mautz Sth Mrs Jane Nyberg 4th Mrs Mildred Sterner 3rd Mrs Karlay Heywood 2nd Mrs Bonnie Jantzen 1st Mrs Lucille Tyler Kindergarten Mrs Alvina Lind Kindergarten assistant honored for service.
The Polk girls softball team captured the State Class B championship at Hooper, defeating the Lincoln Hawkers 7 to 5 after a tournament run that saw wins over Hooper, Oakland, Uehling, and finally Lincoln. Pitcher Carol Rasmussen earned honorary All-State honors as Polk went undefeated in double elimination.
The WSCS met on Thursday August 3 at the church. President Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson led the session with program directors Mrs Anna Kisler and Mrs Richard Sealey Jr in charge. Debra and Virginia Mil len presented accordion sales and a trio performed. Hostesses were Mrs James Lindburg Mrs Ollie Johnson and Mrs Arlo Stevens.
A group of ladies were entertained Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs Oscar Anderson honoring her two sisters from Sweden. Mr and Mrs Wendall Shaw and family attended the Shaw family picnic Sunday at Sherman dam. Relatives from Polk, Benedict, York, and Lincoln were present.
The Pork Bean Days committee requests dresses bathing suits gym outfits and other dated apparel for a centennial fashion show. Call Kathy Brazda or Verlene Anderson at 765 3021 by next Wednesday August 23 to donate or obtain details.
Burdette Flodman, a first year golfer, received the Riverside Golf Club special trophy after making a remarkable shot on No. 8 that drove the ball through a window into the clubhouse. He aims to improve next season and hopes to drive out through the opposite window. His trophy is on display at Citizens State Bank in Polk.
Gerald C Holm born March 9 1917 on his Osceola area farm died August 6 1967 in Lincoln at age 50. Survived by wife Mary Marjorie three children Douglas Vanita Levert Peterson Jr Shirley two grandchildren and siblings. Funeral August 9 at Calvary Lutheran Swede Home with Rev. Floth. interment Swede Home Cemetery.
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