Christmas Calendar of Services and Cantatas List
December schedule lists church events including Baptist Sunday School on the 15th and 28th, Methodist Church School and Choir Cantata on the 19th and 21st, Swede Plain S S and Choir Cantata on the 22nd, Immanuel Lutheran Program on Christmas Eve, and Evangelical Free Program on Christmas Day. December 25th event at 7:30 P. M. and December 24th at 7 P. M. Details specify times and venues for each program.
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Baptist Sunday
Methodist Church
Methodist
Immanuel Lutheran
York County Agent Suffers Stroke at Conference
Alvah Hecht, York County agent, suffered a slight stroke Monday last week while attending the National County Agents Conference in Chicago. The stroke occurred at the Sheridan Plaza where he and Mrs Hecht were staying. Hecht will perform only limited duty during his convalescence, with an assistant possibly aiding him.
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Alvah “Hecht
York County
National County Agents Conference
Chicago
Sheridan Plaza
Sirs. Hecht
Polk Christmas Plans Highlight Santa Visit and Contests
Santa Claus comes December 20 as Polk Commercial Club closes a guessing contest with $5 prizes. Two Saturdays host holiday events including Christmas lights at 7 15 and caroling around the tree. A Polk Theatre show at 2 pm features Santa handing out treats to kids. Winners must be present.
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Polk Commercial Club
Polk
Polk Theatre
Santa Claus
Square Dance Club Formation Planned
Community readers are invited to join a new square dance club with a business meeting and officer elections on Thursday December 1. The club will establish rules and welcome both new learners and experienced dancers. Mr Lyman Lampshire entered the Veterans Hospital at Grand Island last Wednesday.
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Lyman Lampshire
Veterans Hospital
Grand Island
Who Wants Improved Highways in Nebraska
Nebraskans across the state press for better roads as the Legislature weighs funding. State Engineer Haron Aitken notes requests cover 2624 miles at an estimated 76 million dollars, far beyond current or near term available funds.
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Nebraska
Aitken
Polk Rolls Silver Creek In 73 42 Victory
Polk defeated Silver Creek 73 42 on Tuesday night as Ken Werner scored 24 points and led the scoring for Polk while Brand topped Silver Creek with 14. The prelim concluded 42 23 and the exhibition top score game featured a high scoring but miscued play. The report notes travel and family updates following the game.
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Ken Werner
Polk
Silver Creek
Carol Shenk
Bill McNaught
Buck” Hahn
Henderson
Ken
Brand
D. Nyberg
Widga
Werner
R. Nyberg
Holmes
Peterson
Renquist
King
Kramer
McNaught
Gary Skaden
Bruce Johnson
Hello World Diane Kay Birth in Minneapolis
Diane Kay Swanson weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce was born December 3 to Mr and Mrs George Swanson of Minneapolis Minnesota The mother is the former Arlens Hahn
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Diane Kay
George Swanson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Polk Wins Second Drop Henderson in Tight Victory
Polk defeats Henderson 57 to 44 as a late 5 minute surge churns 17 points for the Cubs. Ken Werner scores 17, Gaylen Holmes 16, Bob Renquist 14 as Polk overturns a 7-6 first quarter deficit and leads 25-19 at halftime. Reserve guards and strong defense seal the win with a 6 point cushion late.
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Cubs
Polk
Henderson
Don Nyberg
Bob Renquist
Ron Nybere
Ron
Ken Werner
Gaylen Holmes
Ken Bowers
Jerry King
Bill McNaught
Louis Light
Ken
Resuscitator Fund Near Goal After Record Benefit
A benefit dance at Polk’s new community hall drew 192 attendees and boosted the resuscitator fund to about 490 dollars. With 100 dollars and 30 cents left to reach the goal, donations are still welcome via Charles Peterson, Dean Myers, or the Progress Office.
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Polk
Charles Peterson
Dean Myers
Miller Family Visits Ship Parade Returns to California
Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller bring their son Don back to his ship the U S S Diachenko in California they meet Roger Long upon the docked vessel Bay 5 Roger expresses surprise at the reunion as the sailors await further news or orders
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Ralph Appleton
Raymond Poland
New York City
Orlie Miller
Ing
Don
California
Roger Long
Diachenko
States
Bay
Roger
Bouquet honors Rev OConnor directing Polk choir
This week’s Bouquet features Rev Milton O Connor and his wife as newcomers who have become assets to Polk. He directs the Methodist church Christmas cantata and has a rich history in music and ministry from Nebraska Wesleyan to Dallas summers.
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Methodist ‘Church
Milton O'Connor
Polk
Nebraska Wesleyan
Southern Methodist University of Dallas
Texas
Harrison
Jeanette
Herbie
Evening World Herald
Sandhills
Mrs. O'Connor
Isaiah Lutz
Highway 66
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Don Schaepler
Crawsford
Doe Sea
Square Dance Club
Mrs. O’connor
Huron, South Dakota
Arca
Dia
O’connor
Arcadia
Doane College
Nebr Wesleyan
Lyman
Lincoln
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