Husking Bee Delivers 2750 Bushels Of Corn On Pat Newton Farm
A community husking bee at Mrs Ernest Lott's home and Pat Newton's farm gathered Saturday to harvest Pat Newton 115 bushels of corn. Volunteers with pickers, shelter, and trailers worked from early morning until 4:30 PM, delivering produce to market. Local helpers included Virgil Bush Don Schaepler and others. shelter by Sid Crow. meals provided by several ladies from Rising City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Newton
Ernest Lott
Pat
Virgil Bush
Don Schaepler
Ray Werner
Gust Stuhr
Ewald Klingsporn
Gordon Glad
Dale Lindburg
Harold and Everett Cramer
Max Jones
Willard Linaourg
Lloyd van House
Sid Crow
Mervin Shenk
Dean Ostberg
Jim Windburg
Fred Stellars
R. E Shostrom
Oscar Person
Roland Redine
Harvey Lundberg
Don Lindholm
van Bush
Reuben Anderson
Ivan Cramer
Dr. Jones
Elwyn Johnson
G. G. Stuhr
Rolland Stromberg
Ollie Johnson
Verne Williams
Art Adelson
Mas Lott
Ed Hoffman
Merylip Hoffman
Rising City
Births and medical updates from Lincoln area
Marlin S iaul weighed nine pounds two ounces at birth to Mr and Mrs Walter Scheele of Lincoln on Friday December 14 at Lincoln General Hospital. Mrs Scheele formerly Elaine Gailing. Hartwig Flodman ill last Friday taken to Stroms burge Hospital and remains a patient.
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Marlin S’aul
Walter Scheele
Lincoln
Lincoln General Hospital
Scheele
Elaine Gailing
Hartwig Flodman
Stromsburge Hospital
Polk Snooker Team Defeats Marquette With Wide Margin
Polk's snooker team did not lose to Marquette as earlier reported. Polk won the match and then defeated Marquette again last week by a large margin 603 to 651, with Fred Stellar leading scoring at 173 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Marquette
Fred Stellar
Christmas Cantatas and Programs This December
A schedule of church events lists cantatas and Christmas programs through December 28. Highlights include Methodist Christmas Cantata December 20, Avan Free S S Christmas Program December 23, Swede Plain and Imm Lutheran programs December 24, Eastern Star December 24, American Legion December 27, and Evan Free Ladies Aid December 27 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Avan
S. S
Imm
Luth
Eastern Star Chapter
American Legion
Evan
Free Ladies Aid
Farmers Union Elects Edick Anderson President
The Polk local of the Farmers Union met at the home of Mr and Mrs Edick A Anderson Tuesday evening and elected Edick Anderson as president Charles Dahlgren as vice president Mrs Lloyd Hahn as secretary and treasurer A membership drive and an oyster supper in March were approved Mrs Anderson served a two course lunch with a Christmas themed table.
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Polk
Farmers Union
Edick A. Anderson
Edick Anderson
Charles Dahlgren
Lloyd Hahn
Anderson
Christmas Party for School Faculty at Horstman Home
A merry Christmas gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs Henry Horstman for the High School faculty and their spouses. Supt Leamons and the grade teachers led games carols and Santa Claus delivered gifts to all except Iris Richards. The home decorations and refreshments reflected the festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horstman
Supt. Leamons
Iris Richards
Santa Claus
Young Allen Cramer Battles Series of Illnesses
Allen Cramer, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Cramer in second grade, battles illnesses including chicken pox measles scarlet fever mumps and whooping cough in sequence.
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Allen
Ivan Cramer
Holmes Cafe Opens Under New Management in Town
Last Saturday December 15 the Holmes family opened Holmes Cafe after purchasing the former Chas L Peterson business. The cafe closed three days for redecorating with new paint varnish and a thorough cleaning. A Christmas party at the Walther League home featured carols gift exchange and prizes. Guests at Sunday dinner included Mr and Mrs Robert Steenbock Dr R L Peterson and Ollie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Holmes
Chas. L. Peterson
Holmes
Holmes Cafe
Palk
Mrs. Holmes
Ray Werner
Walther League
Janice Wilshusen
Frank Davis
Robert Steenbock
R. L. Peterson
Ollie Johnson
Polk School News Covers Busy December Activities
Kindergarten and first graders enjoy new library books and Santa letters. Sixth graders report Old Man Flu visit while several students miss Friday due to drifted roads. Basketball schedule set from January to March with a Silver Creek tournament in March. Seniors raise funds for pheasant tail feathers contest and Christmas program planned for December 21. Faculty holiday travel lists announced.
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Santa Claus
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Osceola
Bagwell Boys
Polk
Guessing Contest Winners Named Saturday
Up to 150 in prizes will be awarded Saturday for a community guessing contest sponsored by local businesses. Entries appeared earlier, with rules restricting employees and their families from entry and requiring the winner to be present by four o clock for prize receipt.
Mrs. Nettie Jones Celebrates 80th Birthday in Family Gathering
About ninety relatives and friends gathered December 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Jones to honor Nettie Jones on her 80th birthday. Children attended except Carl Jones of Lexington. various musical numbers and tributes were offered, with out-of-town guests from Fairbury and Filley Nebraska. A birthday cake, gifts, guest book, and cards framed the celebration, followed by a birthday luncheon.
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O. E. Jones
Nettie Jones
Carl Jones
Lexington
Kentucky
Calmar Jones
Carolyn Yoke
Lois Meerkat
Beverly Bilis
John Yoke
Leon
Kenny Meerkatz
Martin Jones
Alvertus Jones
Beverly Bills
John Yohe
Elwood Anderson
Martha Yohe
Clara Anderson
Alice Jones
Mary Jones
Carolyn Yohe
Joyce
Long Beach and Jolden Women Visit Sister in Paul Coover Home
Mrs Edna Melton of Long Beach California and Mrs Hattie Rudeen of Jolden Cole spent Sunday to Friday with their sister Mrs Grant Willits and Mr Willits. The group spent Thursday evening in the Paul Coover home.
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Edna Melton
Long Beach
Calif
Hattie Rudeen
Jolden
Cole
Grant Willits
Mr. Willits
Paul Coover
Bouquet at Polk spotlight on Donald Staples choir director
The Polk community honors Donald Staples Polk music teacher for giving free music lessons to about 25 students each week and directing both the high school band and the Methodist choir He was raised in Blair Nebraska graduated 1947 from Blair and 1951 from Nebraska Wesleyan University He toured with Arthur Bates a Wesleyan classmate and Phi Kappa Tau member recalling Polk after a 1200 mile tour The piece notes his generous stance and his impact on school and community life. his balance of teaching and devotion to music is highlighted.
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Polk
Donald Staples
Blair
Polk School
Donald
Neb Wesleyan Univ
Arthur Bates
Raternitie
Phi Kappa Tau
Wesleyan
Methodist
Baptist Church Cantata The Christmas Adoration Presented Sunday
The Baptist choir presented The Christmas Adoration Sunday evening before a grateful audience. Director Leota Sneer of Omaha led the program with Rev Anderson reading scripture and soloists including Lavonne Lyle and Willard Lindburg. A later showing at Hordville Baptist Church Monday echoed the same performance with local Tordville residents assisting.
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Baptist Choir
Leota Sneer
Omaha
Ralph Johnson
Stromaburg
Phyllis Behrens
M. G. Lindburg, Jr
Anderson
Tordville
Hordville Baptist Church
Basketball Game Snowed Out Rescheduled to Monday
The planned game at Brainard Lash was postponed due to snow and cold and moved to Monday February 4. Burg defeated Osceola 38 to 36, drawing many Polk fans to Osceola.
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Brainard Lash
Polk
Osceola
Burg
Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser Honored On Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser Sr were guests of their daughter and husband at dinner in Central City on Sunday for Mrs Glasser's upcoming birthday and for their 30th wedding anniversary. A surprise program at Arborville Hall included a mock wedding and a slide show while relatives from McCook Osceola Silver Creek Stromsburg Monroe and Elba sent greetings.
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Roy Glasser
Lloyd van Housen
Central City
Ira Glasser
McCook
Eugene Glasser
Elba
Wayne Glasser
Monroe
Glen Ferguson
Silver Creek
Arthur Twarling
Merlin
Osceola
Morris Baker
Donald Baker
Stromsburg
Santa Claus draws crowd despite freezing weather at Polk Theatre
A large crowd braved subzero temps to see Santa at Polk Theatre. Arnold Neuhaus performed a 45 minute elephant show while the nearly packed theatre saw many youngsters receive candy from Santa after the show.
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Santa Clause
Team Burg Beats Polk 53 to 40 in Midweek Battle
In a Wesleyan Univ game on December 19, Team Burg defeated Polk 53 to 40 with Polk trailing 29 to 24 at halftime. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs N E McNaught and numerous area residents attended social afters.
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Burg
Polk
Ten Inch Snowfall Drifting Hits Polk Hard
A heavy storm dropped 10 inches of snow on Polk and surrounding areas causing drifting and blocked streets. By Friday night the temperature hit 13 below zero while main arteries were cleared by six p.m. Saturday. Trains ran late and power/telecommunications held steady as crews worked to restore normal conditions.
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Polk
Polk City
Cantata Is Given By Evan Free Choir Cantata
The Evan Free Church presented the Christmas story cantata The Great Light on Sunday afternoon. Vincent Strasberg read the story as the choir performed with soloists Mrs Arlyn Hanquist Ardis Donald Dale Nyberg and Rev and Mrs Smith. A trio and several duets offered additional numbers to an attentive audience.
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The
Evan. Free Church
Vincent Stranberg
Arlyn Hanquist
Ardis
Donald
Dale Nyberg
Smith
Harold Carlson
Dorothy Hanquist
Clifford Smith
Dean Samuelson
Vincent Strasberg
Gilbert Glad
Addresses of Our Service Men Ag Pvt Roger Werner
Pvt Roger Werner R A 17348732 Co BE 85th Inf Regt 10th Div Fort Riley Kansas listed in service notices.
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Roger Werner
R.A
Riley, Kansas
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Nielsen Cleaners
Aurora, Nebraska
Purina
U. S
Purina Farm
Polk, Nebraska
PHS
Donald Nyberg
Avery
Zabel
Elms Creek
Keith Doosa
Belden
Win
Sapp
Diller
Mabel Lucado
Clay Center
Kearney
Lucille Johnson
Chappell
Phillips
Davenport
Doris Day
Moonlight Bay
Gordon MacRae
Jack Smith
Baptist Church
N. E. McNaught
Wesleyan Univ
Harold Yohe
Walter Jensen
Filley
Charles Payne
Fairbury
Messrs
Mesdames Martin Jones
Clarence Meerkatz
Lowell Bills
Horsman Dolls
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