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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1964

Page

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Sunday School Presents Characters of Christmas Speak

The Evangelical Free Church Sunday School Department staged a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 20 titled The Characters of Christmas Speak. Narrators were Donna Bodine David Flodman and Steve Flodman. Children sang and spoke dialogue under the direction of Mrs Roland Bodine with a program committee help. Sunday visitors in the Edward Saylor home included the Bill Magnuson family of Central City.

The Evangelical Free Church Donna Bodine David Flodman Steve Flodman Roland Bodine POLK Edward Saylor Bill Magnuson Central City Carroll Flodman Donald Moore Grand Island Lawrence Shenk Lonna Jones Osceola Jimmy Peters Reuben Andersons House Rita Dawn Shenk Elks Lodge Hannah Hahn George Swanson Minneapolis Harold Hanquists Mrs Dale Hanquist and Hordville

Modeler Bob Nordberg among car show champions

Bob Nordberg of Stromsburg is pictured in American Modeler’s January issue as co champion in Revell’s national customs car modeling contest. He built a Candy Apple Red scratch built truck tractor using AMT 1962 Ford pickup parts with open doors tilt cab and both suspensions.

Bob Nordberg Stromsburg American Modeler Nordberg Soft Water Service Revell Company Revell Fey Terry Carpenter Johnson

Fine Polk High School concert charms large audience

A strong program was held Tuesday evening in the Polk high school auditorium featuring performances by all 13 grades. Hans Willadsen directed the Junior high chorus Girls Glee Boys Glee and Mixed Chorus with Arlyce Lind and Linda Meyers accompanying the groups.

Polk High School Hans Willadsen Arlyce Lind Linda Meyers

Bowling party at Terry Lanes ends with hospital visits

Patti Sealey and Jon Saylor led the Wide Awake Sunday School Class bowling at Terry Lanes Stromsburg. After lunch in Stromsburg the group visited Good Samaritan and Midwest Covenant Homes in Osceola and Stromsburg, delivering treats. Mrs Richard Sealey Jr. provided transport. members named include Sydney Widga Jon Saylor Tonya Anderson Patti Sealey and Donnette Ostberg.

Patti Sealey Jon Saylor Terry Lanes Stromsburg Louis Mack Arthur Bloomquist Social Center Osceola Good Samaritan Midwest Covenant Richard Sealey Jr Sydney Widga Tonya Anderson Donnette Ostberg Irvin Anderson Michael Swanson Minneapolis, Minn

1965 Motor Vehicle Plates Go On Sale Jan 4

County Treasurer announces 1965 license plates go on sale Monday January 4 at the treasurer’s office. Fees remain 8.50 for cars with a truck rate on a sliding scale. Tax statements and registration certificates must be presented to purchase. Mail orders require a tax statement, registration certificate and payment plus 35 cents postage. New residents receiving 1965 statements will report to the assessor with 1964 certificates. A 1965 tax statement will be prepared for new pirates.

Polk County

Loans Open Under Meder Act For Nebraskans

Raymond M Hauser county supervisor and FSA staff met in Norfolk to discuss Economic Opportunity Act authorizations. Loans up to 2500 are available for low income farm families and small town nonfarm residents. Cooperative loans average 25000 with 30 year terms. Applications at Manning Building David City for Butler Polk and Seward counties.

Raymond M. Hauser Farmers Home Administration David City Nebr Norfolk Orville Freeman H. W. Reesman Manning Building Butler, Polk Seward Counties

Bedients celebrated 50th wedding anniversary with open house

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bedient marked their 50th anniversary Sunday at the Methodist Church with an open house in gold and white decor. Children hosted, granddaughters managed gifts, a short program featured readings and music, and relatives from across the region attended. An evening dinner at the Corner Cafe followed for 53 guests.

Harold Bedient Mervin Samuels Alfretta Bedient Carolyn Bedient Teresa Bedient Becky Stevens Carl Bedient Dale McNeil York Cindy Rockwell Rev. Cook Arborville Church Peter Marshall Courtle Owen Bedient Fred Bedient Gerald Stevens Eldon Anderson Marlin Bedient Margaret Cooper Earl Stevens Neil McNaught James Lindburg Paul Strand Arthur Adelson Leslie Adelson Wilfred Stephens Arlo Stevens California Arizona Colorad Kansas Iowa Minnesota New York Connecticut Nebraska Bedients Fred Carl Marlin Owen Ken Bedient

Circle Meeting At Central City Methodist Church

The Esther Circle held its December 16 gathering at Mrs. Edward Saylor’s home with eight members and three guests attending. Mrs. Bob Kyes led the program reading the Christmas story and playing carols, while Mrs. Eugene Pohl read a Christmas poem. Delegate Mrs. Dean Donelson conducted the business session. hostesses were Mrs. Larry Spidle and Mrs. Lloyd Pierce, who served lunch.

Esther Central City Methodist Church Edward Saylor Bob Kyes Eugene Pohl Dean Donelson Larry Spidle Lloyd Pierce

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