Methodist UMW Meeting Highlights Brotherhood Program
The February meeting of the DMW at Polk United Methodist Church featured scripture by Emma Jean Peterson and prayer led by Erma Adelson. First and second graders under Mrs Hill, Mrs Good, and Mrs Sweet sang, with Janice Saylor on piano. Program leaders Erma Adelson, Erma Jean Peterson, Lela McNaught, and Virginia Flodman presented the Brotherhood program and pledge service before the group joined in a front-row chain. Hosts were Myrtle Bush, Ku Kim, and Carol Stevens.
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DMW
Polk United Methodist Church
Emma Jean Peterson
Erma Adelson
Mrs Hill
Mrs Good
Mrs Sweet
Janice Saylor
Erma Jean Peterson
Lela McNaught
Virginia Flodman
Myrtle Bush
Ku Kim
Carol Stevens
Polk Elementary Fire Destroys Local School
In Polk, the Polk Elementary School building, a key community structure, was destroyed by a fire the morning of December 22. The loss follows a year of town events including Christmas program success and social announcements for local families.
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Polk
Grumpy
Hardville
First State
Gordon Fredrickson
Osceola
Lynelle Ann
Jack J. Huck
Lincoln
Robert W. Stevens
Sheryl Ann
Michael Sloup
Rising City
Progress News
Polk Elementary
Parks Commission questioned over pheasant slaughter during heavy snows
Norris writes to the Mail Box urging Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to protect wildlife habitat as winters’ snows blanket the region. He notes roadside nesting sites decline with farming expansion and questions hunting season decisions and license revenue, sending comments to Director Willard Barbee and supporting a healthy environment for all life.
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Parks Commission
Polk
Game and Parks Commission
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Mackey
Willard Barbee
Norris
Osceola Bulldogs edge Polk Cubs 47-46 in final seconds
The Osceola Bulldogs upset the undefeated Polk Cubs 47-46 as Barry Schmoker hit a long shot at the buzzer. Several local families including Herschel Shenk and Warren Abel were noted among attendees.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Polk Cubs
Osceola
Barry Schmoker
Joan Sandell
Elwood Sandell
Betty Crocker
Polk High School
Edick Anderson
First Baptist Church
Hastings
Harry Cowles
Laclede
Robert Parker
Kearney
Penny‘ Lou
Carl W. Salchow
Mary Salchow
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Methodist Umw
Patronize Progress
Carl Mundt
Olie Johnson
Stanford Ang
Ollie Johnson
Leslie Adelson
Nancy Kealiher
Thomas Mundt
Irving Stauffer
Santa Claus
Benedict
GMC
Lister
Ford
IHC
Dalton
John Deere
Whitmore Grinder
Mayrath
Allis Chalmers Ensilage
Redix
Little Rhino
Hiller
John Deere Springtooth
Bill Kaeding
Verland Widga
Dick Mundt
Citizens State Bank
Gon
Herschel Shenk
Warren Abel
Don Shoup
Lyman Pierce
Clyde Travis
Dennis Widga
Boys State
Polk American Legion
Sherman Wilshusen
Donald Ostberg
Walter Binford
American Legion Auxiliary
Anita Kisler
R. N
Ann O’shea
Ann Otte
Ted Otte
Becky Stevens
Sheila O’shea
Valli Killion
Mark Albin
Des Moines
John Horn
Plainview
Duane Eaton
Central City
Melvin Bender
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