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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
1
A cafe discussion blends moon folklore with weather hints as a sausage eater and skeptical patrons debate lunar power. The column recalls moonlight, poetry, and a train conversation, then shifts to a birding outing near Lincoln with notes on horned larks and Lapland longspurs along the Platte.
The Polk Cubs lost 68 63 after a high scoring start, trailing 26 15 and 45 29 at halftime. Mark Anderson and Layne Hanquist sparked a comeback with 2 and 3 point plays, but a 3 pointer by Baker sealed the win for St Edward as the Cubs convert just 13 of 39 free throws and finish the game in Hampton tournament play.
The Polk Progress will be mailed Thursday December 28 instead of Wednesday due to the Christmas holiday.
The Saturday event offered 25 turkeys in a free drawing with about 350 people entering. Children enjoyed a free movie and Santa Claus, who spoke with attendees while the Wechner twins drew tears from Santa. Winners include Ly nell e Meerkatz, Mrs Paul Anderson, Jodi Johnson, Lauretta Neuhaus, Richard Owens, Jeanine Hoffman, and many others. The Christmas home lighting contest results will be announced next Saturday in the Progress.
Baptismal and Dedication services for Christopher Edward, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson, were held during morning services at the United Methodist Church in Min den on Sunday December 17 by Pastor John Minert. Polk County attendees included Harlan and Mrs Johnson, Lloyd and Mrs Lind, Wilbur Whitacre and family, Lillie Lind, Emma Anderson, Lyle Widga and family, Sherman Wilshusen and Alisha, Ron Heiden and Hampton relatives, Galyn Lind and girls of Axtell. All were dinner and afternoon guests at the Johnson home.
Benjamin Glover, son of Pastor Philip Thengvall and Mrs Thengvall, born December 15 at Aurora Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.
A critic voices dismay at renewed bombing in Vietnam during Christmas, arguing it contradicts peace on earth. The piece mocks festive sentiment raised to justify war and suggests faith is misplaced in military escalation amid a near cease fire.
The annual early service Jul Otto will be held at the Polk Evangelical Free Church on December 25 at 6:00 AM. Pastor Thengvall will give a meditation from Isa. 9:6 and attendees are encouraged to join.
Mrs Louella A Baker a former Polk and York County resident died Monday at York General Manor where she had lived for eight years. Born September 9 1900 in Seward County she was a United Methodist. Survived by son Daniel C Baker of Oak Harbor WA daughters Charlotte Moomey of Omaha and Clydella Merklinger of Rocky Ford CO nine grandchildren and brother Donald H Beach of Seattle WA. Preceded in death by husband Francis Clyde Baker on August 12 1962. Funeral services Thursday Dec 21 at Metz Chapel Rev Robert Holbrook officiating burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Benedict.
The Trinity Lutheran Church school presents a Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 6 30 PM. The event showcases students and music in a year end celebration at the church.
The children of Mr and Mrs Clif ford Johnston host an open house for their parents 50th wedding anniversary at Viking Hall Stromsburg from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Dec 31. Friends invited. no gifts requested.
Bev Coover won the craft shop door prize at Willits Craft Shop. Thanks to all attendees. T Sgt Arthur Trennepohl arrived Friday from Topeka Kansas for a three week furlough with his family before an assignment in Iceland in January.
A reflective piece on how busy the holiday season crowds out time for family and memory. It urges letting go of last minute chores to create shared stories, songs, and quiet moments with children, valuing memory over gifts and decorations.
The First Baptist Church of Polk hosts a Sunday School Christmas program on Wednesday December 20 at 7 30 P M. Children present the Christmas message with carols recitation and a short play. The public is invited to attend.
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