Polk High Falls In County Tourney After Late Osceola Rally
Polk seconds lose 25-23 to Stromsburg in first round while Polk varsity suffers overtime defeat to Osceola after a 39 35 lead collapse. Dennis Light and Kenny Werner each score nine for Polk. Ostrander strong on defense. Osceola later wins final to defend title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High
Polk Seconds
Stromsburg
Polk Boys
Burg
Dennis Light
Kenny Werner
Polk
Frankie Ostrander
Osceola
Shelby
D. Ny
Waldon McNaught
McNaught
Myers
John Holmes
Gaylen
John
Schinzel
Huskie
J. Holmes
D. Nyberg
G. Holmes
Werner
Col
Snodgrass
Reguar
Larry Eeedraas
Walgreen Eoi
Snodvery
Gabriel
Whittle
Portis T
Randstand
Art Phillips
Polk March of Dimes Campaign Reaches Over 300
Polk area residents and organizations raised more than 300 for the March of Dimes led by Mrs. N E McNaught. The American Legion Post 160 led contributions, with a house to house drive raising 103.16 and other gifts from Basketball game Coin collectors at School II 40.00 Iron lung collectors 29.68 Show collection 9.85 Region Auxiliary 10.00 Country Womans Club 5.00 Polk Womans Club 5.00 Faithful Workers Club 5.00 Athletic Fund 0.50. Total 305.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
N. E. McNaught
American Legion
Country Womans Club
Polk Womans Club
Faithful Workers Club
Polk Keglers Triumph In Week Of Mixed Wins
Polk “milk-spillers” go 2-1 this week with Johnnie’s Ramblers beating Hank’s Five and Kroger’s Store topping Barber’s Service. Lloyd Kroger led scoring with 203, while Eldon “Newt” Johnson added 201 as Lavonne Adelson sparked Johnnie’s Ramblers with 182 and Roger Hanquist 141.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Johnnie’s Ramblers
Hank's
Kroger's
Barber
Lloyd Kroger
Eldon
Newt” Johnson
Kroger
Lavonne Adelson
Johnnie's Ram
Eldon Johnson
Grant Johnson
Ralph Fisher
Floyd Lyle
Wurtz Return From West Coast Vacation
Mr and Mrs Leo Wurtz and Danny concluded a three week west coast trip with a California visit. They panned real gold nuggets at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park and explored Ghost Town. An elderly prospector aided the attempt and joined a tour of a Boom Town replica and Silver Dollar Saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtz
Initiation of Four Candiates at Rebekah Lodge
The Rebekah Lodge initiated four candidates Cleo Cramer Harold Miller Mildred Teegerstrom and Lyle Dornburgh at their regular meeting Thursday evening The Degree Staff appeared in white formats and hostesses were Mrs Ivan Cramer and Mrs Clifford Cramer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Cleo Cramer
Harold Miller
Mildred Teegerstrom
Lyle Dornburgh
Ivan Cramer
Clifford Cramer
Golden Wedding for Ernest and Julia Flodman At Swede Plain
Mr and Mrs Ernest Flodman celebrated their Golden Wedding with a Sunday service at Swede Plain Church and a reception at home for 120 relatives and friends. Festivities featured a church program with music by Virgil Flodman and others, a long guest list, and a cake display honoring eight children. Details recount their 1901 marriage near Polk and 34 years on the Polk farm, eight children, 26 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, with continued church ties and community friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Flodman
Swede Plain
Virgil Flodman
Carlyn Strand
Deland Flodman
Walter Rost
Paul Walker
Swede Plain Church
Lord
Walter Stohl
C. M. Fredrickson
Joe Kralik
Omaha
Lawrence Lind
Curtis Flodman
Vergil Flodman
Carrol Flodman
Julia Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Polk
Curtis
Carrol
Stromsbureé
High Prairie
Robernee
C. Stohl
Near Po
M. Fredrickson
Flodman
Laurence Lind
Einer Swanson
Herbert Flodman
Chauncey Arnold
7. M. Williams
Sherry and
Stromsburg
Leroy Johnson
W. W. Norton
Phil Nyberg
Osceola
Art Swedenburg
Roy Nelson
Alfred Youngdahl
Gilbert Gertsch
Clarks
Ralph Flodman
Axel Flodman
Barry
Axtell
A. N. Warner
Lincoln
K. J. Ostberg
Wood River
Farmers Produce Station Gets New Floor Upgrade
The Farmers Produce Station is undergoing improvements with the installation of a new floor to enhance facility usability and safety. The project reflects ongoing efforts to modernize local markets and support day to day operations.
Sondra Hill Wins District 4 H Timely Topic Contest
Sondra Hill of Pleasant Homemakers Club Polk won the District 4 H Timely Topic Contest at Fremont City Auditorium on February 8, beating girls from seven counties and earning a trip to 4 H club week in May. Judge Harlan Adams of the University of Nebraska chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondra Hill
Pleasant Homemakers Club
Polk
Stromsburg
Fremont
Fremont City Auditorium
Sondra
Butler
Colfax
Douglas
Platte
Sarpy
Washington and
Saunders
Don Beck
Saunders County
Harlan Adams
University of Nebraska
Limésby
Six Polk County Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Six young Polk county men left February 8 for induction into the Armed Forces. They reported to Omaha. The draftees were Wilbert E. Hohndorf Shelby Donald H. Jones Gresham Stanley C. Pedraza Columbus Jerome R. Korger Harold R. Grossnicklaus Robert Gulbrandson all from Stromsburg, Osceola, and Gresham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Omaha
Wilbert E. Hohndorf
Shelby
Donald H. Jones
Gresham
Stanley C. Pedraza
Columbus
Jerome R. Korger
Harold R. Grossnicklaus
Osceola
Robert Gulbrandson
Stromsburg
Ben Peterson Chosen President at Farmers Co op Grains Board
At the monthly meeting last Saturday night the Board of Directors chose Ben Peterson as President for the ensuing year, continuing in the role from the past year. Waker named Secretary and Bolton as Vice President. Myers to remain manager with Upton as assistant manager. Crosby Home Agent of Osceola and several others attended the 4-H District Contest in Fremont. Verna Stark moved to York buying a home on York Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-op. Grain Association
Ben Peterson
PL. Waker
Frank Bolton
Dean Myers
Maneer
Kenneth Upton
Manger
Miss Crosby
Osceola
Sondra Hill
Mildred ”Anderson
Grayce Hahn
Glen Hill
Fremont Thureday
Verna Stark
York
York Ave
This Week's Bouquet honors Elmer Hanquist at Polk
A Polk community milestone salute profiles Elmer Hanquist born near Hordville who spent over 50 years in Polk. The article notes his woodwork hobby, long service to Baptist Church boards, leadership in farmers organizations, 23 months Army service including a year in Europe, and a family including wife Otelia daughter Imogene son Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville
Central City
Polk
Elmer Hanquist
The
Baptist Church
Polk County
Farmers Elevator Board
Farmers Union
Polk Board of Education
American Legion
Germany
Uncle Sam
Army of Occupation
Otelia
Imogene
Donald
Hanquist
Leamons Re-elected Polk School Superintendent 1951 52
The Polk Public Schools District 72 School Board announced the re election of H A Leamons as Superintendent for 1951 52. Leamons and his family moved from Rising City last fall and have earned local support for maintaining high school standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Leamons
Polk Public Schools
Leamons
Polk
Legion Auxiliary reports membership boost and March party
The American Legion Auxiliary met February 11 at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Frank Davis presiding and Mrs. Ivan Cramer as secretary. Membership topped the quota and a March party for the Legion’s birthday was planned. They reported on carpetage sewn for the Soldiers and Sailors Home and thanked contributors for rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Frank Davis
Ivan Cramer
Legion
Soldiers and Sailors
Grand Island
Arnold Neuhaus
Osceola
Ardis Wilhelms
Anita Eisler
Garnet Miller
Jo Ostbere
Nona Ostberg
Giene Hanquist
Doris
Jo Ostberg
Central City Stops Polk in Snooker Clash
Central City crushed Polk 439 to 240 as Stanford Ang scored 62 and Pete Johnson 47 for Polk in a February 6 match played on the visitors tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Ang
Pete Johnson
Polk
Central City
Football Entertainment at Polk Theatre
Arnold Neuhaus presents Football Highlights of 1950 this Friday and Saturday February 16 and 17 at Polk Theatre. The short subject features Nebraska-Oklahoma and Army-Navy games plus Bobby Reynolds famous touchdown spree against Oklahoma. Palomino is the feature. Fans will see other famous games and plays in this thrill packed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk and Vicinity
Bobby Reynolds
Nebraska
Arnold Neuhaus
Nebraska-Oklahoma
Army-Navy
Mighty
Oklahoma
Polk Theatre
Polk Community Chorus Rehearsal Schedule Set
The Polk Community Chorus will hold a weekly rehearsal at the Methodist Church next Sunday. The male voice section meets at two o'clock for rehearsal and the full chorus at three o'clock, plan to attend.
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Polk
Womens Club Meeting Reports Health Program and March of Dimes Drive
The Womens Club met February 6 at the Paul Strand home with hostesses Eleanor Stromberg Fern Myers and Jo Strand. President Selah McNaught led the meeting as plans were laid for a house-to-house March of Dimes collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Woman’s Club
Eleanor Stromberg
Fern Myers
Jo Strand
Paul Strand
Selah McNaught
Lucille Johnson
Gwennie Lindburg
Our Town
Margaret Jones
Ella Dahlin
Jocelyn Stromberg
Polk
Faithful Workers Club Hosts Husbands Night In Polk
The Faithful Workers Club entertained their husbands at a February party at the Masonic Hall in Polk. Twenty five attendees enjoyed cards with Mrs. Jean Brinley and Lawrence Larson winning high scores for the ladies and men respectively. Conso lation prizes went to Mrs Lyle Dornburgh and Emory Cramer. The event was organized by Mrs Clifford Carlson and Mrs Ester Lackey with pot luck treats later served in honor of Mr and Mrs Seth Piper celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Masonic Hall
Polk
Jean Brinley
Lawrence Larson
Lyle Dornburgh
Emory Cramer
Clifford Carlson
Ester Lackey
Charles Norquest
Earl Stevens
Seth Piper
Surprise 43rd Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adelson were surprised Sunday evening by guests marking their 49th wedding anniversary. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Willard Adelson and Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. Max Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wyman, and Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hill who provided and served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adelson
Willard Adelson
Jimmie
Max Nelson
Roy Nelson
Jean
Ted Wyman
G. M. Hill
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society meets for World Day observance
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society substituted Friday for the regular Wednesday meeting. The group observed the World Wide Day of Prayer using the United Council of Church Women service. Mrs Herold Bedient chaired, with Mrs Harvey Wochner assisting in candle lighting and Mrs John Wochner as accompanist. The business hour was led by Mrs Charles Burgess and a devotional lesson given. Funds raised support Navajo work. Sunshiners Project Club hosted by Mrs Helen Friesen on February 9 with singing by Ardell Otte and business by Francis Reading. Roll call cited a famous quotation. Helen Hoffman elected corresponding secretary, replacing Merna Skaden who withdrew. Inez Schrader and Martha Dietrick demonstrated the One Dish Meal. Friesen provided other menu items for the social hour. Prenuptial shower for Elaine Klingsporn hosted Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Missionary and Aid
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society
United Council of Church Women
Herold Bedient
Harvey Wochner
John Wochner
Charles Burgess
Sunshiners Project Club
Helen Friesen
Arborville Sunshiners Project Club
Ardell Otte
Francis Reading
Helen Hoffman
Merna Skaden
Inez Schrader
Martha Dietrick
Friesen
Ed Klingsporn
Hordville
Larry Klingsporn
Lonny Waak
Ernest Nierman
Linda Nierman
Earl Waak
Roy Heiden
York
Lewis Heiden
Stromsburg
Walter Hoffman
Verlin Johnson
Osceola
Sheila Sue
Glen Pickerel
Omaha
John Wessel
Central City
D. C. Morris
Morris
Polk Assigned to Silver Creek for District Tourney
Polk cagers are assigned to the District Class D tournament in Silver Creek for the last week of February, escaping the York meet. With 33 students, Polk dropped from Class C to D, one of its best chances to win a district title. Eight teams are listed for the Silver Creek meet: Chapman Duncan Hardville Marquette Holy Family Lindsay Silver Creek Humphrey Polk. Pairings to be set this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Cagers
Nebraska High School Activity Association
Silver Creek
York
Polk
Chapman
Duncan
Hardville
Marquette
Holy Family of
Polk Schools Music Department Concert At High School Auditorium
A Polk School music programTuesday evening featured a cornet duet by Sheralee Hill and Maribelle Lyle with Marlyce Shostrom at piano. a French horn solo by Alan Ziegelbein with Carlyn Strand on piano. a solo by Marlene Stroup on clarinet. and band numbers conducted by Miss Sneed. A Grand Island instrument exhibit was shown by a music firm representative. Football highlights of 1950 at Polk Theatre February 16-17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheralee Hill
Maribelle Lyle
Marlyce Shostrom
Alan Ziegelbein
Carlyn Strand
Marlene Stroup
Miss ‘Sneed
Wweee Ggas
Grand Island
Hymn Board and Registry Dedicated at Arborville
A new hymn board and Sunday School register board were presented to the Arborville Congregation as a Roy Blender memorial during morning worship. The event featured a prenuptial shower for the bride to be with white decor and gifts from Larry Klingsporn and Lonny Waak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville
Arborville Congregation
Roy Blender
William Blender
E. Earle Eaton
Mrs H B Johnson and Shirley Gordon Visit Sunday
Mrs H B Johnson and Shirley Gordon were visitors Sunday at the Ted Gordon home, joining family members for a daytime gathering.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Varsity
Polk Keglers Triumph
Mrs
Leo Wurtz
West Coast
Jead
Don Gabriel
Bulldogs
Gleim
Sonora Hill
Selective Service
Ya Technicolor
Jerome Courtland
Roy Roberts
Beverly Tyler
Joseph Calleia
Football News
Stella
Ann Sheridan
Victor Mature
David Wayne Cartoon
Legion Auxiliary
Polk Community Chorus
Womans Club
Arborville Way
Elaine Klingsporn
Music Department OF the Polk Schools
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