Polk and Plains: a small town portrait in the era
The piece contrasts Polk Georgia with Plains in population and land area, noting Plains four square miles for about 600 residents and Polk 410 people over just over a quarter section. It laments growth, cites territory as a social theme, and ends by musing on privacy and presidential talk in small towns.
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Polk
Plains
Georgia
Plains Depot
Holland
Holand
Progress Office
Main Street
Abbie Green
Green
Jim Brazda
Progress
Jimmy Carter
Hordville
East Hordville
Polk Nordville
West Polk
Howard Cox
Fast Hordville
U. S
United States
Obituary for Clifford R Branting 85 in Central City
Clifford R. Branting aged 85 died December 2 at a Central City hospital. Born July 24 1891 in Stromsburg he farmed in Polk and York counties, married Iva Beck in 1911 and Ruth Green in 1955. Survived by wife Ruth four sons three daughters stepchildren and many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Services December 6 at Salt funeral home Central City with burial in Polk Cemetery.
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Clifford R. Branting
Central City
Cliff
Stromsburg
Nels Peter
Anna Wallin Branting
Polk
Lincoln
Iva Beck
Fullerton
Ruth Green
Topeka
Kans
Odd Fellows
Lorren
Clarks
Marvin
Mervin
York
Gerald
Hastings
Claude
Frances) Stromburg
Reuben
Anna Belle) Swanson
Rex
Geraldine) Hancock
Omaha
Homer Green
Geneva Cantrell
Clarence
Violet) Munn
Virginia Rumery
Mankato
Vern
Arlene) Eklund
Bradshaw
Ralph
Sheridan
Ore
Arthur
North Platte
Florence Scott
Denver
Salt Funeral Home
Henry C. Beatty
Polk Cemetery
Bob Clymer
Elmer Garner
Hospital Notes and Social Visit Report
Mrs Willard Henderson was admitted to York General hospital Monday and underwent surgery Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Charles Lukas and Nathan of Clarks were Sunday supper guests of Larry Lukas.
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Willard Henderson
York General Hospital
Charles Lukas and
Nathan of
Clarks
Larry Lukas
Brad Sundberg
Sheri
Edna Sundberg
Carter Caption Sparks Public Attention
A columnist warns readers to stay vigilant against notoriety while referencing Jimmy Carter with a light sardonic tone. The note suggests caution about sensational attention surrounding the former president.
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Jimmy Carter
Cubs Start Season With 66 47 Win At Bradshaw
Polk High basketball opened the season with a 66 47 victory over Bradshaw at Bradshaw High. Dave Shhenk scored 23, Tom Carlstrom 12, Vernon Tallman 8, Mark Clymer 8, Bill Carlstrom 8, Scott Hudson 4, and Clymer and Carlstrom each led in rebounds with 10. The Cubs shot 38 percent from the field and 9 of 19 at the line while Bradshaw went 5 of 12. Reserves won 41 38.
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Mike Fleming
Polk High Basketeers
Bradshaw
Fleming
Dave Shhenk
Cub
Tom Carlstrom
Vernon Tallman
Mark Clymer
Bill Carlstrom
Scott Hudson
Clymer
Tom Carleen
Cubs
Polk
Kent Adelson
Darryl Tallman
Dave Pauls
Keith Tallman
Kevin Sandell
Ronnie Baack
Silver Creek
Hampton
Winnie Whitacre Dies After Fall in York
Winnie Whitacre, 76, died at York hospital Tuesday morning after a fall at her home led to hospitalization in the Polk Emergency Unit. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Winnie Whitacre
York Hospital
York
Polk
Local Birth Announcements From Polk and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Dave Bankson of Polk announce the birth of daughter Tina Noelle born December 1 weighing 9 pounds 2 1/2 ounces. Grandparents Don Bankson Hordville Walter B. Jones Osceola and Everett Bankson Hordville. great grandmother Eva Willits Stromsburg. Mr and Mrs Jim Simborn of Polk announce daughter Hillary born Saturday December 4 weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Mike Bartek Lincoln announce son Michael born December 1 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Great grandparents Willard Henderson listed.
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Dave Bankson
Polk
Tina Noelle
Don Bankson
Hordville
Walter B. Jones
Osceola
Everett Bankson
Eva Willits
Stromsburg
Jim Simborn
Hillary
Mike Bartek
Lincoln
Michael
Willard Henderson
Kent Adelson Mislisted on Polk High Basketball Squad
A local correction notes Kent Adelson was the Polk High School basketball team member instead of Kent Ander son. Also, Mrs Ollie Johnson of Stromsburg was a Thursday dinner guest of Mrs Frances Widga.
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Kent
Kent Anderson
Kent Adelson
Polk
Ollie Johnson
Stromsburg
Frances Widga
Demo: Mary Jean Maleszewski and Gary Stevens wed in Omaha
Mary Jean Maleszewski and Gary Stevens were married November 13 at Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha Nebraska. The Rev Father Agnellus Sobolewski officiated the 2 PM ceremony. The couple will reside in Mamaroneck New York after a wedding trip to the Boston area.
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Mary Jean Maleszewski
Gary Stevens
Omaha
Immaculate Conception Church
Nebraska
Agnellus Sobolewski
John Maliszewski
Arlo Stevens
Hordville
Jane Maliszewski
Gaylord Stevens
Polk
Karen Stevens
Denver, Co
Joan Maliszewski
Clayburn Kennard III
Oklahoma City
John Maliskowski
Glenn Jones
Gale Stevens
Hardville
Mary Stevens
Regina Jamrozy
Boston
Mass
Richbell Road
Apt
C-4
Mamaroneck
N.Y
Univ. of Nebr
Lincoln
Companion Life Insurance Co
New York City
Have You Noticed Ladies Doll Trends This Christmas
The author reflects on baby and lady dolls, noting dolls' limited functionality and evolving realism. Recent trends include highly stylized Barbie like figures and a Cher doll, while baby dolls now simulate real infant behavior and even the Baby Brother doll prompts sex-education jokes.
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Barbie
Tippy
Cher
Sonny
Widga and Adelson Hosts Share Sunday Coffee
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Widga visited and enjoyed coffee with Mr and Mrs Willard Adelson on Sunday.
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Lloyd Widga
Willard Adelson
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