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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
1
In Polk the humor of the day centers on a blindfolded Gran doon groundhog on Ground Hog Day as residents note its shadow and weather forecasts. The piece hops through stamps, politics, family memories, marble games, and neighbors visiting Paul after hospital return, capturing small town chatter and seasonal mood.
Eldon R Knute Johnson files for re election as County Judge. Johnson, a long time local official, seeks to continue leadership in county government.
Polk Cubs dropped a 78 70 decision to Osceola Bulldogs as both teams hit 50 percent from the floor. Loren Wilshagen and Joel Stevens led Polk with 16 and 14 points respectively while Don Augustine poured in 32 for Osceola. Quarter scores favored Osceola 25 18, 40 39, 59 50 as Stromsburg prepares for district tournaments February 19 21 22.
About 4:00 a.m. Saturday a carload of youths vandalized a park destroying the outdoor brick fireplace, breaking restroom glass bricks, tearing down benches, and scattering debris. They spilled diesel fuel at Dick's Standard Service and damaged a plate glass window. Aluminum gates were left in Polk Lumber Co street, and other sites including a hotel switch and rural stations suffered breakages. Local residents condemn the act as senseless destruction and a loss of respect.
Arthur and Virginia Werth were feted at Arborville Town Hall on February 3 honoring 25 years of marriage. About 50 relatives and neighbors attended with cards and prizes for high and consolation scores. Their son Roger, then a Polk High student, helped plan the event.
Steve Adelson son of Mr and Mrs LaVaughn Adelson was named as the Polk American Legion Post 160 representative for Boys State at Lincoln next June. Sydney Widga son of Mr and Mrs Donavin Widga was chosen as alternate. both are Polk High School juniors.
Mrs Elmer Anderson died on Monday February 5 at the Kenwood View Rest Home in Salina Kansas. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Jolly Westside Birthday Club gathered at Don Miller home February 5 with 12 members and one visitor. Honored birthdays included Vi Babcock Ella Cramer Jo Ostberg Ella Rudy and Florence Hoffman. Selah McNaught and Ruth Shenk led the program with Florence Hoffman elected president Helen Samuels vice president and Wilma Miller secretary treasurer.
The January WC T U meeting was hosted by Mrs Louise Doremus on Thursday January 25. Devotions and prayer were led by Mrs Willits with Mrs Aker and Mrs Willits guiding the program. A delicious lunch followed during the social hour.
Lillian Chindgren has not missed a Sunday playing the organ at Calvary Lutheran Church in Swede Home for 41 years. She has served as church organist for 44 years and directed the choir for 30 years. Her four unit choir and lifelong study at Luther College and Augustana shaped a long musical career.
Gustav Kreft was installed as the new minister of Immanuel Lutheran Church on a Sunday evening. Rev Karl Finnigsmier officiated with assisting pastors Rev Louis Witte Rev Walter Landgraf and Rev Enno Echuelke. A reception and grocery shower followed the installation.
New titles listed include Blue Jay Yarn by Mark Twain Enemy in the House by Mignon Eberhart So You Want To Be An Airline Stewardess by Keith Saunders Rim of the Prairie by Bess Streeter Aldrich Salute To Sandy by Dale Evans Rogers Leafy Rivers by Jessamyn West No Laughing Matter by Angus Wilson Oops in Life's Awful Moments by Art Linkletter Ten New Teenage Books Ten new Children's Books Christy by Katherine Marshall donated by Mrs Irvin Anderson
Dennis Widga a Polk High 1965 graduate and 21 year old quarter master serves on the Navy ship Enterprise off the North Korea coast. He was assigned January 3 as the vessel refits for Hawaii and Japan areas after Navy enlistment in September 1966 with training in Omaha San Francisco and San Diego.
Mrs Bessie Green remains a patient at Osceola hospital. Mrs Vi Babcock departed Central City hospital on January 31 followed by Donald Widga on February 2. Elmer Hanquist was admitted to Central City on February 3. Verland Widga and his wife visited Mrs Romsdal in Omaha on January 21. Mrs Romsdal returned home to Bradshaw on Saturday.
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