Being Little or Big Has No Bearing On What A Boy Might Wonder
A reflective piece recounts schooldays nicknames like Ole and Big Ole from Polk High School in the early 1920s. The author recalls a family lunchroom joke about a hoarse voice and a lifelong memory of his father's rare use of the word darned. He describes his childhood habit of procrastinating chores such as carrying ashes and filling the coal scuttle, hinting at deeper personal memory.
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Norris
Shakespeare
Harvey Alfred
Harvey
Polk High School
Polk
Sterling Nelson
M Harvey
P.H.S
Ole
Dr. Slusser
Old
Donald
Doc
Dad Alfred
Nebraska News Clippings Chronicle 1967 Agency Mentions
A collage of releases from the American Medical Association Nebraska Centennial Commission and the State Game Commission. Topics include Washington teeth lore and dentures, the Centenial Medal for 11 dollars, a law article on dying and property, pheasant season notes, Congressman Denney on trade with communist nations, and fishing guidance plus walleye feeding behavior.
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The
American Medical Association
George Washington
Delaware
Potomac
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Game Commission
Polk Local News Social Visits Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs Willard Bush and sons visited the Kermit Lindgren home Saturday evening. Mrs and Mrs John Nyberg attended the 50th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Cox at Grant on Feb 1. Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson visited and had coffee with her mother Mrs Julia Flodman Sunday evening.
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Willard Bush and
Kermit Lindgren
John Nyberg
Elmer Cox
Grant
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Julia Flodman
Visit Notes From Hardville And Nearby
Mrs Nettie Carlson Mrs Bob Clamer and daughter Kim visited Friday morning in the Elmer Garner home in Hardville where they visited Mrs Charles Cramer and son of Kearney. Mr and Mrs Vic Doremus were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Kermit Lindgren and family. Mr and Mrs Lester Rystrom of Stromsburg and Mrs Alvena Lind were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Lind and family in honor of Mrs W Lind and daughter Leanne s birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Carlson
Bob Clamer
Kim
Elmer Garner
Hardville
Charles Cramer
Kearney
Vic Doremus
Kermit Lindgren
Lester Rystrom
Stromsburg
Alvena Lind
Wallace Lind
W. Lind
Daugther Leanne
Question to Mother Spurs a Silent Recall
A narrator reflects on hard work and laziness, admitting much wondering. Returning with an empty coal pail, he asks his mother a probing question about seeing through everything and whether anything remains visible. The memory lingers as a personal, philosophical musing.
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Mother
Orrin
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G. Washington
Nebraska Centennial Commission
Nebraska
Robert V
Bob” Denney
weekHes
United States
Rep. Denney
Bob
Nebraska Game Commission
State Game Commission
Custom Farm Services
Martson Ag
Polk, Nebr
Dale
Donnette
Donald Doremus
Bradshaw
America
U.S
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