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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Lyle Widga and Mrs Virgil Bush entertained their birthday club at the home of Mrs Bush on Monday afternoon. Guests enjoyed games followed by a lovely lunch served by the hostesses.
Tuesday afternoon coffee guests at Mrs. C. O. Bodine included Miss Helen Nyberg of Cody Ky and several Nybergs and Trennepohl from Rapid City. The Bennett Community Church wedding of Eldon Lindquist and Donna Ringland drew Mr and Mrs Virgil Bush and other local couples. Ernie Lotts visited Thelma Hoffman in Rising City and Martin Hoffman Jr. joined Sunday events at his father’s home.
Polk schools start Monday August 29 at 8 30 with a general meeting for grades 7 12 and staff in the high school auditorium. First day ends at noon after shortened periods. Labor Day off September 5. Pre registration August 24 25 with freshman 10 am sophomores 2 pm juniors 10 am seniors 2 pm. Bus schedules to be listed next week.
A bridal shower for Miss Avis Elvers of Grand Island was held in Immanuel Lutheran parlors with turquoise and white decorations and a luncheon. Bride-to-be unwrapped gifts after games. lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Duane DeMers and Mrs. Duane Blase, with co-hostesses Mrs. Emalyne Blase and Mrs. Wilton Forsman.
Corner Cafe owner Margaret Johnson will close the cafe for a four day vacation starting August 18. The cafe will reopen on August 22.
Column recalls Shrine Bowl prep in Lincoln with player profiles missing from sheets. Nebraska floods in Fullerton Genoa Columbus area dominate talk as Loup river flood damages canal and sewage concerns surface.
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