Polk Girls Softball Clinch Triple-Trophy Season
The Polk girls softball team coached by Sue Shaw earned three trophies this season, including the District Tournament, League Tournament, and Best Record awards. They finished 9-1, beat Benedict 22-3 in the final regular game, and won the Waco League Championship 9-8 after a seven-inning final. The squad, listed with players Larson Lynette and Jeannette, Harrington Terri, Green Julie, Bankson Jan, and coach Susan Shaw, thanked players, parents, and the town for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Sue Shaw
Fromeft
Gresham
Benedict
Waco
Lynette
Jeanette Larson
Jan Bankson
Terri Harrington
Julie Green
Jeanette
Lynette Larson
Janice Bankson
Roxanne Werner
Jeanelle Carlson
Janis Schulze
Cheryl Samuelson
Luann Bills
Marla Branting
Peg Lindburg
Susan Shaw
Retirement Picnic Honors Jake Harding of Lincoln
August 12 a retirement picnic celebrated Jake Harding of Lincoln after 44 years with Union Pacific RB. About 65 guests attended from Lincoln North Platte Stromsburg Burn Beatrice Fremont and other towns with families and friends sharing cake gifts and well wishes.
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Jake Harding
Lincoln
Jake
Union Pacific RB
Petersen
Robert Petersen
Homer Cross
Norman Miers
Bob Graff
Dean Miers
Dennishoff
Notice to Young Midgets Baseball Players
All 12 to 14 year old boys of the Young Midgets Baseball team must return their uniforms and socks to Dudley Baack’s home.
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Dudley Baack
Local visits mark weekend in community
Mr and Mrs Roy Flinn and family visited Mrs Gary Webb of Switz City and others at the Park View Home Sunday. Saturday guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitacre Mrs Emma Anderson and Lillie Lind at the Lloyd Lind home. Little Christopher Johnson of Minden spent the day with his grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Flinn
Gary Webb
Switz City
Indiana
Reuben Swanson
Clifford Branting
Park View
Wilbur Whitacre
Emma Anderson
Lillie Lind
Lloyd Lind
Tais
Christopher Johnson
Minden
Hospital Notes on Patients in Nebraska Hospitals
Mrs Beulah Gustafson is a patient at Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings. Mrs Richard Sealey is seriously ill at Osceola hospital. Mrs Conrad Lindholm had major surgery last Thursday at Rt. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln. Mrs Minnie Wrights returned home Wednesday a week ago from Lincoln General hospital after major surgery.
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Beulah Gustafson
Mary Lanning Hospital
Hastings
Richard Sealey
Osceola Hospital
Conrad Lindholm
Rt. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Minnie Wrights
Lincoln General Hospital
Interest credit loans revived for rural housing program
K L Bowen state director announces immediate availability of interest credit loans for low income families in towns under 10 000. Applicants with adjusted income 7000 or less may qualify. Rural rental and cooperative housing loans also offered. contact Raymond M Hauser Jr county supervisor in David City Nebraska for details.
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K. L. Bowen
Farmer's Home Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Raymond M. Hauser, Jr
David City
Nebraska
Manning Building
4Th
E Streets
Local Society Notes From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Paul Coover and Randy Flodman visited her mother Mrs Alice Best a patient in Aurora hospital Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Don Hanquist Rod and Lori spent the weekend in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist visited North Platte from Friday to Sunday with Stanley Hanquist family. Mrs Reuben Hanquist visited Gustafson in Hastings hospital Friday. She entered the hospital Monday night. Dwight Burney Dawn and Dianne Pierpont were visitors in the Gustafson home Sunday evening. Roger Gustafson and girls visited Dr. and Mrs Peterson Osceola Monday. Ray Guilford and Mrs Isaac were guests of Oscar Johnson Central City Thursday.
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Paul Coover
Randy Flodman
Alice Best
Aurora Hospital
Don Hanquist
Rod
Lori
Omaha
Reuben Hanquist
North Platte
Stanley Hanquist
Nora Gustafson
Dick Gustafson
Arlo Stevens
Beulah Gustafson
Mary Lanning
Hastings
Dwight Burney
Dawn
Dianne Pierpont
Roger Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Ray Guilford
Central City
Oscar Johnson
Dennis Baack
Robert Baack
Lloyd Stromberg
Arlan Stromberg
Sonya
Lincoln
Pauli Strand
Matt
Joey Bruening
Roger Sundberg
Stromsburg
Ray Stevens
Dallas
Texas
Horace Stevens
Glen Stevens
Nick McNaught
Rolland Stromberg
B. G. Kroger
Grand Island
Richard Sealey
Dick Cramer
Richard Cramer
Ricki Cramer
June Sealey
Allan Urkoski
Jill
Clarks
Dennis Bruns
Buffy
Todd
Paul Stevens
Lisa Benson
Rolland Stromberg David
JoElis
Charles Hopkins
Susan
Denver
Colo
Robert Willits
Ted Dittmer
Otto Dittmer
Russell Fiell
Fiell
Merle LaVelle
Clarence Rahrs
Nettie Carlson
Ellsworth
Wallace Lind
Irvin Anderson
Nell Aker
Don Iglehart
Stanford
Calif
Glenn Hill
Dianne
Dawn Pierpont
Wesley Chapel Church History Highlighted by Polk County Group
At the August Polk County Historical Society meeting at Shelby United Methodist Church, members heard the history of Wesley Chapel and Shelby churches and the early Methodist movement in England. Presenters were Rev. Kenneth Edmonds and Mrs Grace Sprangel. The two congregations began in 1871 and merged in 1942, with Wesley Chapel’s stained glass reused in the present church and a Wesley Chapel bell installed on site. The event included readings and songs, a tour of church records, and announcements for the September museum openings and dinner meeting at Stromsburg Cafe on September 20. About three members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Historical Society
Shelby United Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Shelby Church
England
Kenneth Edmonds
Grace Sprangel
Shelby
Methodist
Dorothy McMeekin
Dale Smith
Jane Andreasen
Mildred Flodman
Martin Jones
Allegra Johnson
Doris Grosnicklaus
Stromsburg
Nina R. Burke
Dwight Newcomer
Branting Family Reunion Set for August 26 at Cody Park
Ralph Branting of Sheridan Oregon visits his brother Cliff Branting and Ruth Branting in Central City Park View Home. His niece and husband Richard and (surname unclear) Olson frequent the area to buy antiques. Family reunion planned in North Platte at Cody Park on Sunday afternoon August 26.
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Ralph Branting
Sheridan
Oregon
Porks
Ciff
Ruth
Park View
Central City
Richard Olson
Branting
North Platte
Cody Park
Local Social Roundup Hits Marquette and Nearby Towns
Mrs Dennis Jacobsen returns to California after visiting her mother Mrs Clarence Guthrie and family in Marquette. Becky Carlstrom spends days in Henderson with the Wall family. Larry Coover hosts Friday supper with Angs and Robbie Alfred of Lincoln plus Mrs Dave Ekdahl. Coovers visit Bern Kansas with Max Kroger family. Osceola’s Wm Wright calls on Minnie Wright. Celebration for Wesley Swedenburg’s birthday includes Joe Ehn Arthur Swedenburg and others from Clarks. Gordon Glad family visit Oscar Elge in Aurora. Leanne prepares for college. Ira Glasser hosts Arvid Carlson of Clarks and Warren Wegner of Central City at Sunday supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Jacobsen
California
Clarence Guthrie
Guthrie
David Jacobsens
Marquette
Becky Carlstrom
Henderson
Jerry Wall
Larry Coover
Stanford Ang
Robbie Alfred
Lincoln
Dave Ekdahl
Bern
Kansas
Max Kroger
Wm. Wright
Osceola
Minnie Wright
Wesley Swedenburg
Stromsburg
Joe Ehn
Arthur Swedenburg
Dodge Claredy
Clarks
Floyd Larson
Candy
Travis Hanson
York
Carroll Flodman
Gordon Glad
Oscar
Occultism topic slated for summer union service
The summer union service on Sunday August 26 at 7 30 pm will discuss occultism and Satanism in light of the Bible. Rev Leslie Frank of Back To The Bible Broadcast Lincoln will speak. A free will offering will cover speaker expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Evangelical Free Church of
Union: Gospel Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
School Bus Routes Return to Regular Paths
Polk announces buses will run the same routes starting Monday August 27 as at term end in May 1973. Pickups begin to get pupils to class at 8 30. On opening day students return home by noon. kindergarteners follow established routes, then after that first day will be delivered home by a special bus each noon.
Baby Girl Born to Recknor Family in St Paul
Mr and Mrs John Recknor of St Paul announce the birth of a daughter on August 20 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Donald Hanquist and Mr and Mrs Edward Recknor of Polk.
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John Recknor
St. Paul
Donald Hanquist
Edward Recknor
Polk
Polk Local Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings
Dennis Baack spent the weekend visiting his parents in Lincoln. Numerous locals hosted and attended gatherings across Stromsburg Grand Island Clarks and nearby towns including birthday suppers and picnics. Guests included Baack’s relatives, the Sundbergs, Stevens families, Cramer kin, Hopkins of Denver, and visitors from California and Texas.
Polk High School 1973 Annuals Arrive for Pickup
The Polk High School announces the 1973 annuals are available for pickup at the high school. Students may retrieve their copies during school hours.
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Polk High School
Lunch program price stays 40 and 50 cents this term
The program will offer lunches at last year’s price to begin this term with a risk of future changes. Purchases should be limited to one month in advance to avoid price adjustments. Current rates are 40 cents per student and 50 cents per adult.
Letter from AlaskaReader requests address update for Polk Progress
A reader in Elmendorf Air Force Base Alaska asks to update mailing address for the Polk Progress. She notes enjoyment of the column Have You Noticed Ladies by Marsha Redman and mentions neighbors share the interest.
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Polk
Joseph Rush
PSCI
Elmendorf Afb
Alaska
Marsha Redman
United Methodist Church Sunday Promotion at Polk
A church notice invites all Sunday School pupils, students, and parents to attend the 9:30 a.m. worship service at the Polk United Methodist Church on October 26, a Sunday promotion event encouraging church attendance.
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United Methodist Church
Polk
Polk County Weed Control Office Vacation Closure
Polk County Weed Control Office will be closed the week of August 27 1973 for vacation. Carl J Carlstrom Superintendent.
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Polk County
Social Visit List From Swanson Home Hosts Many
Ginger Albin and Tim Benson stay as guests in Nebraska towns. Mr and Mrs Roy Flynn return home after eleven days with Mrs Flynns parents Reuben Swanson. Visitors include Mervin Branting, Marvin Branting, Adelson family, Sherwood relatives, Branting and Stromberg households from Hastings Stromsburg Clarks Osceola Grand Island Central City.
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Ginger Albin
Lisa Benson
Paul Btevens
Tim Benson
Randy Branting
Roy Flynn Ari
Gary Webb
Switz City
Indiana
LaVaughn Adelson
Polk
Wallace Sherwood
Wren Sherwood
Stromsburg
Lorrel Branting
Claude Stromberg
Clarks
LaVina Swanson
Osceola
Merle Stromberg
Grand Island
Dale Stromberg
Central City
Polk High grads to wed in September ceremony
Mrs Nona Ostberg announces the engagement of her daughter Pamela to William Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Martin Hoffman Jr Pamela is a Polk High School graduate who attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln William Hoffman is a Polk High School graduate serving with the U S Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri A September 30 wedding at Polk United Methodist Church is planned
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Nona Ostberg
Pamela
William Hoffman
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Miss Ostberg
Polk High School
The
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Hoffman
U.S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Polk United Methodist Church
Ice Cream Social Planned by Arborville Church Youth
A church Youth Fellowship hosts an ice cream social on August 25 at 4 00 PM at Arborville Hall located one mile east of Polk and three blocks south. Proceeds support fixing up the church entrance.
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Arborville Hall
Polk
Church Youth Fellowship
Home Society Meets at Jo Strand Residence
The Home Society gathered at Jo Strand's home on a Wednesday afternoon, August 15, with ten members present. Guests included Mrs Lewis Berggren, Mrs Forrest Berggren, Mrs Carroll Rystrom of Stromsburg, Lori Peterson, Rea Johnson led the meeting, and Myrtle Werner received the hostess gift. Kings Korners prizes were awarded to Mrs Lewis Berggren and Mrs Forrest Berggren. a pot luck lunch followed. The club plans to meet in September with Myrtle Werner.
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Home Society
Jo Strand
Lewis Berggren
Forrest Berggren
Carroll Rystrom
Stromsburg
Lori Peterson
Rea Joanson
Matt
Jo Breuning
Rea Johnson
Myrtle Werner
Kings Korners
State Building Commission Sets Public Meeting
The next meeting of the State Building Commission is scheduled for August 28 at 2 30 pm in the Governor s Hearing Room at the State Capitol Building. The meeting is open to the public.
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State Building Commission
Governor's
State Capitol
State Department sets school lunch policy for Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Education announces a free and reduced price meal policy for schools in NSLP and NSBP. Eligibility is based on family income and unusual expenses across a per family scale. Applications are confidential and available from principals. reviews, appeals, and nondiscrimination provisions are outlined by the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Neraska
Board of Education
Have You Noticed Ladies Do You Remember The Black Thingy
A mother recalls weeks of hunting a small black holey object in her home. It reappears in a philodendron, recipe drawer, laundry hamper, and car, finally found and destroyed after a dramatic chase. Her family’s antics and the humorous frustration spill into a confession about missing motorcycle manifold.
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Ralph
Calif trio guests at Gordon Fossberg home
Mark Wood George Bedison and Dave Lemery of Van Nuys California were Friday overnight and Saturday guests in Gordon Fossberg home en route to Bethel College St Paul Minnesota to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wood
George Bedison
Dave Lemery
van Nuys
Calif
Gordon Fossberg
St. Paul, Minn
Bethel College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Stromberg
IGA
Polk County Historical Society Met
Union Services
Progress
Carl J. Carlstrom
Home Society Meets
State Department
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