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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
1
A string of local vignettes features sock jokes about early gifts, an old bachelor’s two of everything mindset, questions about a forthcoming marriage, Ivan Johnson’s carp fishing tips, a Polk zip code anecdote, and a Christmas greeting ad quip, all in light community tone.
Mr and Mrs Walter Binford invite friends and relatives to an Open House at the Methodist Church in Polk on Tuesday December 27 from 2 00 to 4 30 PM A short program will be held at 3 00 PM The couple requests no gifts.
Mr and Mrs Willard Lindburg were Monday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs R C Gustafson and Beverly at Hordville.
The Polk High Cubs moved to 4-0 after a 74-56 win over Genoa on December 13 and a 65-48 victory against St. Edward on December 17 in Goldenrod Conference games. Joel Stevens led with 20 points in the Genoa game, while Norm Reckner and Steve Carlstrom added double figures in both contests. Reckner also led rebounds, and Sealey directed assists as Polk improved its season start.
Lt Douglas Stevens graduates from Baylor Medical Center of Physical Therapy in Dallas on December 16 and receives a commission as Second Lieutenant in the Army Medical Specialist Corps. He will report to Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
The Calvary Lutheran Church choir of Swede Home presents The Light of the World, an advent and Christmas program, on Wednesday evening December 28 at 7 30. Director Mrs Everett Anderson organist Miss Lillie Chindgren reader Mr Vernon Thelander. Special parts by Mesdames Genevieve Anderson Roger Hanquist Carl Johnson Miss Darlene Hinkle Gordon Fredrickson Kent Heckman Wayne Johnson. Public invited. coffee hour after in church parlors.
A list of patients admitted and discharged across Nebraska hospitals during mid December. Names include Mabel Widga in Central City and Marie Stankel in Grand Island, with numerous others in Lincoln Osceola Stromsburg Polk and Shelby.
The Cubs schedule their next appearance at Shelby on Tuesday January 3, with a 48-40 score referenced for context.
Wayne Heiden and Dan Tyler received Letters of Commendation for high scores on the 1966 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test announced by Polk High principal John Heywood. They are among 38,000 U.S. students in the upper two percent of future 1967 graduates, ranking just behind the 14,000 semifinalists named earlier this month by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Polk business houses will close for Christmas on Monday December 26 and for New Year on Monday January 2 1967. Christmas Eve closing time is 4 30 PM.
Mr. and Mrs. C Elmer Nelson celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday December 26 from 2 to 4 at Bethany Baptist Church Omaha. The couple married January 10 1917 in Valley Nebraska and lived in Stromsburg Wahoo and Omaha before moving to Wheat Ridge Colorado in 1963. They have four children LaVonna Colton Ronald West Covina California Laur ie Robertson Annandale Virginia and Mardell Peterson Bellevue.
The Clair Willits family held a Christmas dinner Sunday at the Polk Community Hall. Guests included Clair Willits and family, Reynold Peterson and Linda, Raymond Johnson and Joyce, Duane Peterson and daughters, Joe Sinsel, Gaylord Williams and daughters, Louis Willits and Susan, Ralph Willits and daughters, Don Bankson and family, Grant Willits, and Mrs. Sarah Williams. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Axel Rudeen of Salt Lake City Utah.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall on December 12. President Lauretta Neuhaus led the meeting welcoming guests, mothers, wives, and Junior Auxiliary members. Five new Jr. Auxiliary members joined, bringing total membership to 73.
Michele Diana was born December 15 in Salina Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. Elton Flodman weighing 8 pounds.
The Faithful Workers Club gathered for a 1 o'clock dinner at the Corner Cafe on Monday December 12. They then met at Mrs. Gary Tranmer's home where a Christmas program was presented and Secret Pals were revealed. Mrs. Tranmer served coffee and cookies.
Santa handed out treats and popcorn after a free movie as children and adults enjoyed the Commercial Club Christmas program. A home decorating contest sponsored prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars to Clarence Johnson Vern Jones and M G Lindburg. Turkeys were awarded to 25 winners. President Dick Harless led activities and Arnold Neuhaus restored the movie projector.
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