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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
1
The piece critiques Labor Secretary Hodge on unemployment figures and uses a doughnut analogy. It recalls personal memories of work and self-imposed unemployment, then notes the 92 year old Coral Rodgers death in Denver and her long Polk Progress subscription. The column opposes Union Pacific closing Polk station, arguing loss of local connection and community impact.
Rev Cory Grotheim a missionary to Mexico will address First Baptist Church of Polk on Thursday February 17 at 7 30 p m He serves in the Home Missions department of the Baptist General Conference The public is invited to attend this service.
A chain of daily forecasts notes temperatures ranging from 10 above to 31 degrees, with north winds and cloudy skies. Snow is mentioned on February 8 and 9, followed by light snow on February 9 and 10, then clearing and sunshine later in the period. a brief warm spell occurs February 12 to 13, culminating in a 50s warm afternoon before a high around 40 on February 14.
Mrs. Coral Rodgers, 92, a Polk pioneer, died Sunday in Denver Colorado. She lived independently until two weeks ago and was among Polk’s first residents. She was sister of Ray Sealey of Denver and aunt to Richard Sealey Sr. of Polk. Funeral services were set for Wednesday in Denver. Cards may be sent to Mr and Mrs Miles Gillies at 1589 W Nevada Pl Denver CO 80223.
The Polk Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday February 21 at 8 p.m. in the Polk Community Hall. President Harold Anderson urges every member to attend. After the business session bingo will be played and refreshments served.
Arvilla Reed Rehrs born Polk September 25 1915 died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in Aurora after several years ill. She married Lester Rehrs March 9 1938 at Seward and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Polk. Survived by husband father Henry Reed sister Leila Ramsey and nieces and nephews. Services Friday February 18 at 2:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church Wall Funeral Home in charge.
Union Pacific Railroad plans to consolidate stations from Polk to Loma Nebraska and will set up two mobile agencies at Shelby to cover Rising City Mavnd City Brainard and Loma and Osceola Stromsburg Polk and Durant. The move aims to offer door to door service and reflect modern communications.
The Polk Cubs lost 80-72 at Marquette as Kent Anderson led Polk with 21 points and Layne Hanquist added 20. Marquette, led by Jeff Jacobsen with 27 and Hoegh 26, built a 12 point third quarter edge and with 25 of 30 at the line, prevailed. Polk reserves also beat their foes 58-50, remaining undefeated.
Mr and Mrs William Hokenson of Lincoln Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter Christi ne on February 12 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Mrs Hokenson is the former Jolene Myers. Mr and Mrs Robert Gerber of Gardena California announce the birth of Bret Alan on February 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Hargens of Plattsmouth Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Jerold Ruzicka of Torrance California. Mrs Gerber is the former Bridget Ruzicka.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Forss are honored by their children with an Open House at Swede Home Lutheran Church on Sunday February 27 from 2 to 4 30 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited. no gifts please.
Elmer Swanson aged 75 died Sunday morning in a Grand Island hospital. Funeral services are pending. He was the father of Mrs Dolan Hahn.
Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold weekly Lenten services on Thursdays at 6 30 pm starting February 17. The services center on the theme The Word From The Cross with a weekly filmstrip based on the theme. Everyone welcome.
A playful column describes recent fine weather as a tease from Mother Nature and references kids refusing jackets, upcoming spring plans, family activities, and the perennial tax questions that follow a year of work. It notes adults and children alike crave outdoor time while humorously venting over income tax and receipts.
The Polk Community Chorus will meet on Sunday February 20 at 2 30 pm at the high school. All singers are urged to attend.
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