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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
2
School notes announce FBLA December meeting on the 12th with Christmas games and treats. The Hampton Holiday Tournament will be held December 29 and 30 in Hampton with hopes for first place trophies.
Cyndi Mann reports on seventh graders baking Christmas cookies and angel dairy treats while shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping students work on time management and business forms. Sixth graders with Mr Lind create wire sculptures as the class extends holiday wishes.
Sunday and Monday mornings saw numerous visitors and callers in area homes including Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens and Sharon Benson in the Richard Sealey scheme and the Monero Church cantata with Syd Wingas directing. Related gatherings featured Christmas parties, dinners, and overnight stays through Central City, Marquette, York, Lincoln, and Osceola with extended family and church group attendances.
The Faithful Workers met at a York cafe on December 13 for their annual Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. A cookie and candy swap preceded a short program.
A narrator recalls holiday chaos as Ralph brings home gifts for children including a live Baby doll, a Little Miss Candy Kitchen, a movable monster, a Dr Jykle set, and a John Deere pedal tractor. The scene ends with a tender note that Christmas only comes once a year and kids are little for short time.
GMG girls and their moms held a Christmas party after completing a contest with Sheila Carlson scoring first, Janiece Thomas second, and Connie Nyberg third. Awards honored girl achievements and Janiece Thomas and Carlene Brown received membership honors. Special guests Doris Burke and friend attended. lunch served by Maxine Hanquist, Lois Lindburg, Vicki Reckner, and Sylvia Sandell. Next GMG meeting set for January 3.
A 7:00 dinner on Wednesday December 14 at a York cafe featured Mr and Mrs Russell Fjell and a list of couples including Marvin Fredrickson David Jones Harlan S Johnson Ansel Fredrickson Kenneth Pierson Carl Johnson Ronald Sarow Rudolph Sanden Edwin Lewis Gust Peterson. The group concluded with Christmas bingo.
The Rev W T Bud Israel district superintendant of the United Methodist church hosted a district Christmas dinner at Faith United Methodist Church Grand Island on December 14 Attendees included Rev and Mrs John Gregg and various local families. Several guests visited relatives in Lincoln and Aurora and attended a cantata and a Christmas dinner at local venues.
Harlan Johnson expresses gratitude for the cards received during his hospital stay and after returning home. He thanks friends and neighbors for the support and well wishes.
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