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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
1
A lighthearted Lake Polk Chronicle item recalls a windy Sunday with hats blown toward a car wheel and into Kisler Sundries. The piece notes local humor, a quiz about Dick's ad wording, and Ralph Kahler's steady recovery as Christmas decor begins downtown and school preparations for holiday programs unfold.
Mayor Marvin Fredrickson appoints Hilding Strand as chairman and four others to the local housing authority to oversee elderly housing unit duties in Polk. The board includes O P Baker Vern Jones Roy Glasser Sr and C O Bodine with terms from 1 to 5 years. An election on village residents approval is set for Tuesday December 17.
The Polk County Education Association met at Stromsburg High School to discuss recruiting new teachers. Elmer Corbit outlined scholarship selection changes, and members prepared to vote on NSEA resolutions. Upcoming meetings will cover remunerative education methods and student involvement in teaching careers.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Driewer of Hordville celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday December 15 from 2 to 4 30 p m at Immanuel Lutheran Church basement near Polk. Friends and relatives invited.
The Faithful Workers gathered at Mrs. Irene Carlson's home on November 19 to stuff toy animals for the Nebraska Children's Home under the direction of Mrs. Myron Norquest and Mrs. Noel Kealiher. Mrs. Ruth Miller helped serve lunch.
The laundry and coin operated cleaning service in Polk has received part of its equipment this week. Lauretta Neuhaus expects the remaining gear to arrive soon to allow the business to start later this month.
Letters from Mrs. Alfred in Calcutta India and Mrs. Lampshire in Cucuta Colombia describe local mourning and respect for Kennedy. Calcutta residents mourn at the consulate and praise his help in crisis while noting limited news. Cucuta holds memorial services and a mass with officials, comparing Kennedy’s stature to a pope and asking how President Johnson will lead the nation.
The Polk Progress will increase its subscription price by $1 starting January 1 1964. Subscribers may renew in December with a limit of three years in advance. Renewals offer a half price subscription for a new subscriber defined as someone not on the list for three months or more. An advertisement on the back page explains the offer.
Community groups including Polk Woman's Club and American Legion contributed to a drive totaling 135.64 dollars. Organizations listed include American Legion Auxiliary 10.00 and Country Women's Club 2.50 with smaller gifts from Faithful Workers 3.00 and Happy Hour Club but the lead sponsor is Mrs. Lowell Bills, president.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moeller Jr. of Grand Island Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Shoup welcome a baby boy of 8 pounds 5 ounces born at Osceola hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schnackenberg of Pierce announce Paul David, a 5 months old boy. The twins Cathy and Chris have gained a brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Newton returned to their Chicago home Saturday morning after a week with his mother Mrs. Lott and Mr. Lott, and other relatives and friends.
A list of new library acquisitions includes The Hands of Esau by Hiram Haydn We Seven The Seven Astronauts The Hills of Hebron Sylvia Winter Little Brother is Watching Walter Dillon Fannie Hurst The Boy and His Friend the Blizzard Greg Marton The Evening of the Good Samaritan Dorothy Davis God's High Table Leland Cooley The Judas Tree A J Cronin I Take This Land Richard Powell The Shortest Gladest Years Scott Sullivan Wyoming Summer Mary O Hara Dearly Beloved Anne Morrow Lindberg Pomp and Circumstance Noel Coward plus several youth books.
The Polk girls trio Karen Stevens Dee Willits and Gail Giles were set to perform on the Joe Martin Show but their appearance was postponed from December 1 to December 8. The program airs on KOLN TV at 10 30 Sunday evening.
Mrs George Larson a lifetime Polk County resident died Tuesday at Beebe Rest Home Aurora at age 83 Her husband George Larson and several nieces and nephews survive Funeral services led by Rev Foley will be at Hordville Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Will Kroger is back at Osceola Hospital after a Saturday admission.
The Polk Commercial Club sponsors a Christmas program beginning next Saturday December 7 with lights turning on and younger grade school children singing around the Christmas tree in the intersection. The notes mention December 14 drawing for twenty turkeys and December 21 Santa with his train offering treats and free rides for children.
Thanksgiving time in kindergarten includes reading readiness, family unit projects, self portraits drawn by Mrs. Brazda, and a sense of shared duties as dads do dishes. Students learn five senses and time concepts with new magnetic science charts while awaiting six after vacation.
Anne Maring of Aurora and Ivar Johnson of Polk united in marriage at the bride's relatives home in Aurora on Wednesday November 27 at 4 pm. Rev. William Osick officiated. Attendants were Mrs Wayne Creech and Floyd Bagby. Wedding dinner followed at Inez restaurant. They will reside in Polk.
The record notes serviceman F N Elmer D Gnauden with service number 5952532 of Division 1 aboard USS Wright CC2 assigns a new address at FPO New York City NY 09501 for mail and official correspondence.
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