Polk's rear view mirror and the counter culture
A San Francisco reader praises the Polk Progress and its local coverage from Polk Nebraska. The letter reflects on Marshall McLuhan and the idea that small towns look back at the past as society rushes forward, noting Polk's vivid Local Items and Crowded Out features.
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Mr. Alfred
Polk
Nebr
Nebraska
Clyde
Cubs
Japan
Attica
San Francisco State
University of Massachusetts
Howard Ziff
Chicago Daily News
Rear View Mirror
Marshall McLuhan
Sinclair Lewis
McLuhan
San Francisco
Christmas Program Lights Up Main Street With Festive Fun
A large crowd enjoyed Community Club Christmas activities on Main Street. Santa handed out candy and nuts while children posed for photos. 25 turkeys were awarded in a free drawing to local residents. In a separate game, the Polk Cubs defeated St. Edward 63-45 as Glasser and Hanquist led with 12 points each, Carlstrom 11, and Glasser pulling down 14 rebounds.
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Cubs
St. Edward
Main St
Progress
Santa Claus
Santa
Clarence Rahrs
Karen Ziegelbein
Ann Widga
Michelle Sandell
Darwin Neuhaus
Duane Burney
Rolland Bodine
Sara, Lindburg
Pam Harness
Jane Johnson
Elwood Sandell
St. Edward Beavers
Maples
Genoa
Oriole
Polk Partisans
Polk Hoopsters
Beavers
Roger Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Roger Fossberg
Robbie Glasser
Kent Anderson
Glasser
Layne Hanquist
Junior
Layne
Bruce Hudson
Polkite Graduates With Distinction From Nebraska College
Mrs. Darwin Neuhaus nee Kay Marie Nielsen graduated with distinction from the Teachers College at the University of Nebraska. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with English major and physical education minor. Attending were her parents and several Nielsen and Neuhaus relatives and friends.
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Darwin Neuhaus
Kay Marie Nielsen
Teachers College
University of Nebraska
Kay
Polk High
Lincoln
Walter Nielsen
Arnold Neuhaus
Roger Nielsen
Central City
H. G Ericksen
Marquette
Jerry Gondringer
Swede Plain Crusaders Hold Christmas Party in Grand Island
The Swede Plain Crusaders held a Christmas party with supper and gift exchange at a Grand Island cafe. The event honored Rev. and Mrs Trucano, with Rev. Trucano scheduled to leave December 29 for a month of study in Europe.
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Grand Island
Trucano
Europe
Births Announced in Aurora and Henderson Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Gary Eberhardt of Aurora announce the birth of a daughter Heidi Jean on Saturday December 18 at Aurora Memorial Hospital weighing 17 pounds 10 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bernard Litty. Mr and Mrs Richard Owens announce the birth of Richard G Owens Jr on Saturday December 18 at Henderson Hospital weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces.
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Gary Eberhardt
Aurora
Heidi Jean
Aurora Memorial Hospital
Bernard Litty
Richard Owens
Richard G. Owens, Jr
Henderson Hospital
Richard
Trinity Luther League Christmas party at Werner home
The Trinity Luther League held its Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mr and Mrs Roger Werner with co hosts Mr and Mrs Darold Hoffman. Lunch was served.
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Trinity Luther League
Roger Werner
Darold Hoffman
Low Calorie Club Meets for Christmas Lunch
The Low Calorie Club met Monday afternoon at Marie Carlson's home. After a gift exchange, members enjoyed a Christmas lunch together.
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Marie Carlson
Mr and Mrs Stevens Visit Russell Fiell Home Saturday
Mr and Mrs Glen Stevens visited the Russell Fiell home Saturday evening in a social visit noted by local observers.
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Glen Stevens
Russell Fiell
Willard Adelson
Emil Person
York
Ollie Johnson
Earl Stevens
Christmas Morning Service at Evangelical Free Church
A Christmas Morning Juletta service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church at 6:00 A M on December 25 1971 featuring Christmas songs in Swedish and a devotional by Pastor Phil Thengvall. The community is cordially invited to attend.
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Evangelical Free Church
Phil Thengvall
Norris and wife celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Norris Anderson are honored by their children on their 50th anniversary with an open house at Swede Home Lutheran Church Sunday December 26 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Friends and relatives are invited.
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Norris Anderson
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Christmas Recipe of Joy Peace Faith and Hope
Mae Johnson writes a festive urge for equal parts of joy and peace spread worldwide with faith and hope and a prayer for generosity. Mrs Carroll contributes this seasonal note as Flodman and Julia Flodman share a Wednesday visit.
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Carroll .Flodman
Julia Flodman
Holiday Overkill Gets Replaced by Practical Cheer
A homemaker confesses annual holiday overdoing and shares a simpler plan. She swapped elaborate cooking and mass shopping for a pool table, far fewer cards, and relaxed cleaning, hoping to ease stress and save time for family. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Willard Adelson and others are noted visiting local homes.
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Alvin Smith
Roy Glasser, Sr
Charles Norquest
Vern Jones Gordon Fossberg
Don Hanquist
Jim Lindburg
Don Miller
Maurice Lindburg
Lowell Bills
Polkite
Mae Johnson
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