Eccentrics and changes in mobile homes and fish blends
A reader notes a late fall turtle dove and links it to change in nature and society. The column discusses mobile homes altering community life, tribal tendencies, and how adaptation may reshape norms, warning readers to seek what isn’t written and to start skepticism early.
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Edwin Way Teale
America
Polk
U. S
Ted
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dan Coughlin
Bureau of Fisheries
Lake Erie
Martins Hoffman Jr announce Susan Hoffman Sundberg engagement
Mrs Martin Hoffman Jr announces engagement of daughter Susan to Bradley Sundberg son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Sundberg. Susan, Polk High School 1969 Grand Island Business College 1970 secretary at American Legion Lincoln. Bradley also Polk High School 1969. After two years Army service he farms. Wedding planned January 22.
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Martin Hoffman, Jr
Susan
Bradley Sundberg
Harvey Sundberg
Hoffman
Polk High School
Grand Island Business College
American Legion
Lincoln
Army
First Baptist Church Christmas Program Slated
The First Baptist Church of Polk will host a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 19 at 7 30. Sunday School children will perform music and recitations while junior high youth present a short skit Christmas at Home. Candy treats will follow for the children and the public is invited.
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First Baptist Church of
Special Christmas Services at Evangelical Free Church
The Evangelical Free Church announces two Christmas services. On Sunday December 19 at 7 30 p m the Sunday School children present their annual program for parents and friends. On Christmas morning at 6 00 a m a Yuleta Service will be held with the community invited to attend.
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The
Evangelical Free Church
Gideon Auxiliary Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Gideon Auxiliary met with Mrs Rudolph Nyberg Sunday evening for their regular monthly gathering.
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Gideon
Rudolph Nyberg
Silver Creek Tops Cubs 51 48 in tight Friday clash
Silver Creek beat the Cubs 51 to 48 on its home floor as the Tigers overcame an early 11-4 Cubs lead. Neal Van Winkle tipped in the decisive basket with 53 seconds left after Bruce Hudson put the Cubs ahead 47 46. Robbie Glasser led Silver Creek with 14 points. Kevin Hegers topped the Cubs with 21. Game at 6 30 p m.
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Tigercats
Cubs
Silver Boys
Polk
Bruce Hudson
Neal van Winkle
S. C
Silver Creek
Robbie Glasser
Lawson Reckner
Kent Anderson
Layne Hanquist
Randy Neuhaus
Anderson
Neuhaus
Kevin Hegers
Scott van Winkle
Genoa
St. Edward
Aurora councilman dies in traffic mishap with wife
Mr and Mrs Ralph Willis of Aurora were killed in a traffic accident Saturday evening. Willis was an Aurora city councilman and his wife Dorthea was president of Rebecca Kensington. The Rings, including Mrs Russell, are relatives visiting Polk, and the Willises left other relatives in Polk.
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Ralph Willis
Aurora
Willis
Dorthea
Rebecca Kensington
David Ring
Polk
Robert Russell
Russell
Willises
Hilma) Willis
Mr Willis
Coffee guests visit Mrs Martin Hoffman Sr
Mrs Virgil Tenniges, Mrs Robert Brazda and Mrs Jim Brazda Sr. were Friday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs Martin Hoffman Sr. in an afternoon social gathering.
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Virgil Tenniges
Robert Brazda
Jim Brazda
Martin Hoffman
Polk Public Schools Dismissal Set for December 22
Polk Public Schools dismiss for Christmas vacation at 2 00 p m on December 22.
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Polk Public Schools
Christmas Greetings From The Progress Mail Readers
Alice and Jerry Ruzicka in California say they will be televised on December 20 and hope not to waste time on Let’s Make A Deal. Fern Myers in Gothenburg Nebraska reports late delivery but Merry Christmas and shares Mrs Redman’s articles with two young mothers. Jeannette Kohlhoff from Boelus wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and notes icy roads while visiting Humboldt Iowa for Christmas. E A Buchholz, former teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Day School, lists busy activities and trips, and misses timely editorials from Mrs Redman.
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Alice
Jerry Ruzicka
California
Gothenburg
Nebr
Fern Myers
E. A. Buchholz
Immanuel Lutheran Day School
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Zoo
Sea World
Redman
Santa Arrives in Polk This Saturday for Treats and Drawings
Santa Claus visits Polk this Saturday December 18 offering treats for children. Free movie cartoons at Community Hall at 1 30 PM, followed by a turkey drawing with one turkey per family. Registration in the hotel lobby from 10 AM. winners must be present. Home lighting contest winners announced after the drawing. Sponsored by the Community Club.
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Santa Claus
Polk
Community Club
Norris Andersons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Norris Anderson are honored by their children on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Swede Home Lutheran Church on Sunday December 26 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Friends and relatives are invited.
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Norris Anderson
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Augusta couple announce birth of Sonya Anne
Mr and Mrs Arlan Stromberg of Augusta announce the birth of a daughter weighing 7 lbs 10 oz on December 12. She is named Sonya Anne. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg. Deland Flodman of San Diego is father of a baby boy born December 8 at 6 16 PM weighing 8 lbs 3 oz named Joseph Carroll. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman. Mrs Margaret Lott visited Friday evening in the Richard Johnson home.
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Arlan Stromberg
Augusta
Georgia
Sonya Anne
Lloyd Stromberg
Deland Flodman
San Diego
California
Joseph Carroll
Carroll Flodman
Margaret Lott
Richard Johnson
Loyal Laundry Pair Finally Replaced After Years of Service
In a humorous reminiscence a writer recalls eleven years with a washer and dryer bonded through daily wash days. Age and quirks challenge the duo as the dryer door sags and the washer stalls and leaks, prompting a plan to replace them after moving and repairing issues.
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Ralph
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