Eagles on the Platte and a wandering worry column
The piece notes sighting a possible eagle along the Platte River and muses on human and eagle similarities. It shifts to concerns about fires after recent blazes, then critiques bureaucratic fire inspectors and a new federal program, closing with a cautious, skeptical quote about administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan Peterson
Stanley Peterson
Platte River
Platte
Dolan
Washington, D. C
Constitution
President
Congress
Postal Service
Fremont
Central City
Polk Public School
Polk
Progress
Ralph Kahler
Kahler
Yelynteee
Woman's Club fund raiser at Polk Community Hall
Polk Woman's Club hosts a Monday evening fund raising event at the community hall starting 7 pm. Activities include bingo cards bake sale and raffle with a $1 ticket. Prizes include a $30 wardrobe display and a door prize. Donation supports kitchen upgrades and entry renovations. Bonnie Meerkatz funds $500 for entry updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
Polk
Queens Way
Kansas-Nebraska Gas Co
Kenneth Meerkatz
Bonnie Meerkatz
York
Paul Wagner
Janis Schulze Honored at Hampton Shower
Miss Janis Schulze was honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon February 8 at the home of Mrs Ervin Schulze in Hampton. Several games followed by opening her many gifts. Pink and white decorations and lunch carried out the bride to be's chosen colors. Hostesses were the bride’s aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Schulze
Ervin Schulze
Hampton
Janis
Funeral Services Held for Walter Brestel
Funeral services for Walter Brestel age 75 were held at Dalton Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon. He died Saturday February 7 at Scotts Bluff Hospital. He managed the Dalton Elevator for many years. Survivors include his wife Gertrude Stevens of Polk and two sons Stanley of Dalton and Glenn of Columbus. Another son Walter Jr was killed in a plane crash in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brestel
Dalton
Nebr
Scottsbluff Hospital
Gertrude Stevens
Polk
Stanley
Glenn
Columbus
Walter Jr
Hospital Patients and Recent Surgeries Listed
Mr R. B. Darnall of Grand Island is a patient at St. Francis Hospital. Mrs Sadie Clark is a patient in Central City hospital. Mr Claude Shenk underwent surgery at Aurora hospital on Monday morning February 9. Enoch Peterson returned home Saturday from Osceola hospital.
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R. B. Darnall
Grand Island
St. Francis Hospital
Sadie Clark
Central City Hospital
Claude Shenk
Aurora Hospital
Enoch Peterson
Osceola Hospital
Local Visitors Call on Area Families
Mr and Mrs George Burke of Central City visited the Walter Nelson home on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Irvin Beckstrom joined Mr and Mrs Rodney Beckstrom in Grand Island for supper Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Tom Faber of Lincoln were weekend guests of her parents, Mr and Mrs Donavin Widga, with Mrs Frances Widga joining for dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Syd Widga were afternoon visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burke
Central City
Walter Nelson
Irvin Beckstrom
Rodney Beckstrom
Grand Island
Tom Faber
Lincoln
Donavin Widga
Frances Widga
Syd Widga
Confident of Perfection: A Self Assured Fellow
A description of a man who exudes certainty in his flawless abilities and aims. The portrait notes his self belief, demeanor, and the impression he leaves on others, framed in concise observational tone.
Valentine Cake Sale for March of Dimes at Community Hall
Polk High School girls decorate about 20 Valentine cakes and sell them at the Community Hall at 1:00 on Saturday February 14 to raise money for the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High School
Co-op Elevator Reports $139,820 Savings at Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting in Polk Community Hall on January 28 Dean Myers of Farmers Co-op Grain Association announced savings of 139,820. The group voted to seek estimates for a new elevator and to present them at a future stockholders meeting. Richard Wurst replaced Noel Kealiher on the board. officers for the year were Donald Widga president Neal Sandell vice president Larry Coover secretary and Richard Wurst director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Dean Myers
Farmers Co-op Grain Association of Polk
Swede Plain United Methodist Church
Val Foster
Far-Mar-Co
Richard Wurst
Noel Kealiher
Donald Widga
Neal Sandell
Larry Coover
Clarence Meerkatz
Community Chorus Plans Palm Sunday Concert Practice
Community chorus will meet Wednesday evening February 25 at 8 45 in the grade school music room under director Miss Lynn Fletcher and pianist Mrs Vern Samuels for the annual Palm Sunday concert. Everyone who enjoys singing is urged to join and help make the event a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Fletcher
Vern Samuels
Polk County plans bridge on Big Blue River near Shelby
Polk County reports draft Planning Study on a new bridge over the Big Blue River about two miles east and five miles south of Shelby. The project includes a bridge and minor grading with inspection copies available at the Polk County Highway Superintendent’s office in Osceola Nebraska 68651. Comments are due by March 15 1976 and will be included in the record.
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Polk County
Big Blue River
Shelby
Osceola
Nebraska
Birth of Darin Michael Person in Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Jim Person of Lincoln announce the birth of a son Darin Michael on February 1 at Bryan Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wayne Person of Hordville.
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Jim Person
Lincoln
Darin Michael
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Wayne Person
Hordville
Virginia Smith to Speak at Stromsburg Event
Virginia Smith will speak at the Stromsburg Viking Center on Saturday February 21 at 9 30 a m. The Polk County Republican Women's Club invites all to attend and will serve coffee and donuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg Viking Center
Virginia Smith
Polk County
Republican Women’s Club
Cubs Basketeers Win Two Games In Week
Coach Mike Fleming's Cubs returned to form with a 47-43 win over Osceola and a 55-48 victory at Hardville. Key performers include Tom Carlstrom with 13 rebounds and 15 points, Monte Hudson 14, Dana Anderson 15, and bench contributors Mark Clymer and Brian Samuelson. The team shot 42 percent and face Palmer and Marquette next, ending the regular season at home against Netraeka Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Fleming
Cubs
Osceola
Tom Carlstrom
Monte Hudson
Dana Anderson
Randy Branting
Brian Bedient
Hardville
Bulldogs
Bill Anderson
Brian Samuelson
Mark Clymer
B Samuelson
Calvin Gress
Rodney Blase
Kim Shoup
Brian Blase
Palmer
Marquette
Netraeka Christians
School Board Candidates must file by March 15
Filing deadlines announced for school board races. Nominees may file by 5:00 p.m. March 15 at the superintendent's office or County Clerk in Osceola Nebraska. No filing fee required. Primary on May 11 and general election November 2, 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Clymer
Osceola
Nebraska
Rebekanhs Install Officers In Polk Area Lodges
Polk Rainbow Rebekah lodge completes officer installation led by District Deputy President Wilda Holmes. Visits made to Central City and Osceola lodges with new Polk lodge officers named Berniece Austine Nina Burke Dorothy Dahlin and Eleanor Hatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Rainbow Rebekah Lodge
Wilda Holmes
Central City
Osceola
Polk Lodge
Berniece Austine
Noble Grand
Nina Burke
Dorothy Dahlin
Eleanor Hatfield
Treas
Sundbergs and guests visit Emerson and Branting kin
Mr and Mrs Lynn Sundberg and family were weekend guests in Iowa at the home of Mr and Mrs Darry Jenkins and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Vistal at Emerson. Norman Branting of Lincoln was a weekend guest in the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Marvin Branting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Sundberg
Iowa
Darry Jenkins
Charles Vistal
Emerson, Ia
Norman Branting
Lincoln
Marvin Branting
Have You Noticed Ladies Spring Fashion Shifts
A reader laments spring catalogs show tight waists and belts replacing old comfy A line styles. She tries an at home rope exerciser, endures first day pain, and shares faint progress while juggling kids and writing the column.
Stromsburg Hosts Dinner for Visiting Guests
Mrs Lola Naslund of Stromsburg entertained Mrs Elmer Naslund and her house guests Mr and Mrs Eldon Holty of Minnesota at a cafe in Stromsburg on Sunday for a dinner gathering with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Naslund
Stromsburg
Elmer Naslund
Eldon Holty
Minnesota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Woman’s Club
Cub Basketeer
School Board
Rebekanhs
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