Odd Times and Oddities Shape a Nation in Review
A column surveys unusual events from a partial solar eclipse to a TV ad and political shifts. It chews over Ford’s new ideas, changing U S Attorneys General, and a Nebraska Public Service Commission ruling granting a zone of reasonableness. The piece links faith, leadership, and consumer culture in a wry, critical tone.
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Ford
U. S
Saxbee
India
University of Chicago
Winston Churchill
Nebraska
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Polk
Union Pacific
Public Service Commission
Lincoln Tel, & Tel. Co
Commission
Virginia
USA
Polk Cubs Clinch Win Over Silver Creek 51-37
Polk Cubs defeat Silver Creek 51-37 in Goldenrod conference opener. Roger Carlistrom leads with 18 points. Dana Anderson 12. team shot 36 percent from the floor and 55 percent at the line. Dale Jones tops Silver Creek with 15 points as Creeketeers struggle from the field. The Cubs host Genoa Orioles next.
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Cubs
Silver Creek
Goldenrod
Mike Fleming
Polk Basketeers
Silver Creek Tigers
Cub
Roger Carlistrom
Dana Anderson
Mike Branting
Rick Hoffman
Tom Carlstrom
Duane Bo
Obituary for Henry Schulze of Hamilton County
Henry Schulze 80 lifelong Hamilton County resident died December 11 1974 at Central City Hospital after three months of ill health. Funeral December 14 Immanuel Lutheran Polk with Rev Stephen Stohlmann officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by daughter Dolores Des Moines Iona three sons Lavern Marvin Hordville Ervin Hampton twelve grandchildren and three sisters Bertha Rhode Seward Martha Suhr Utica Malinde Joseph Fremont. Preceded by wife 1953 and granddaughter 1956.
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Henry Schulze
Hamilton County
Central City Hospital
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Polk
Stephen Stohlmann
Immanuel
Church
Doyle Klingsporn
Mathilda Stach
Hordville
Schulze
Dolores
Des Moines
Iona
Lavern
Marvin
Ervin
Hampton
Bertha Rhode
Seward
Martha Suhr
Utica
Malinde Joseph
Fremont
Polk Market Visit At Covenant Home In Stromsburg
Mrs Robert Willits visited her mother Mrs Lena Johnson at the Covenant Home in Stromsburg on Thursday afternoon.
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Robert Willits
Lena Johnson
Covenant Home
Stromsburg
Odd claim shocks readers over living standard rhetoric
A bemused reader notes an absurd assertion about the nation’s living standard as the week’s oddity. The remark is labeled as nonsense, highlighting its lack of credibility and prompting attention to the broader public discourse.
Christmas Program At Arborville Congregational Church
The Arborville Congregational Sunday School will stage its annual Christmas program on Saturday December 21 at 7 30 p m at the church. The public is welcome.
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Arborville Congregational Sunday School
Noth Birthday Observed for 90th Birthday
Mr Oscar Johnson observed his 90th birthday at home with the immediate family present. He received many cards and long distance telephone calls from friends and relatives.
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Oscar Johnson
Sixth Graders Track Food and Nutritious Meals Projects
In December the sixth graders study nutrition and create weekly family menus with a twenty one meal plan and a fifteen dollar per person budget. They shop with bargain ads, calculate costs per serving, and a student slightly overspent by 13 cents.
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Miss Calder
Holiday Basketball at Hampton Invitational
The Cubs will play in the Hampton Invitational Tournament on January 2 and 3 at Hampton, occupying both nights regardless of results. Christmas vacation begins Friday at 2 00 with classroom parties and exchanges. high school plans a party or gift exchange and doors reopen January 6 at 8 30.
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Cubs
Hampton
Mundt Farm Auction Postponed To December 28
A heavy snowstorm halted activities last Saturday leading to the postponement of the Herbert Mundt farm auction. Most residents were dug out by Tuesday as a deep white Christmas looms. Progress issue will mail Tuesday December 24.
Methodist Sunday School Rescheduled for Wednesday Night
The United Methodist Church Sunday School program is moved to this Wednesday night December 18 at 7 15 p m. Mr and Mrs Ansel Lindquist were Friday evening visitors in the Harry Anderson home.
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Harold Bedient
York City Auditorium
Nebraska Ave
York
Nebr
Supt. Nielsen
Blanche
United Methodist Church
Ansel Lindquist
Harry Anderson
Have You Noticed Ladies Cut Christmas Prep This Year
A quick diary style piece describes a busy mother trimming holiday duties at home. She cites minimal decorating, sending donations instead of cards, reduced baking, and careful shopping after Thanksgiving. Her kids’ activities and wrapping duties are shared with a helper, again highlighting pared down preparations.
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Jason
Beau Brummel
Salvation Army
Wendy
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Polk Cubs
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St. Ed
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