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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1953

Page

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Co-ops Plan Pancake Feed at Osceola High School

Polk County cooperatives announce a March 12 pancake feed for the public at Osceola High School Auditorium from 5 to 7 30 PM with free pancakes and sausages. Entertainment includes ERVN Radio personnel and local acts Esther and Dee En bree, Green Lesser as main cook, and assistance from cooperative leaders. pancake flour from David Harum of Lexington and syrup via Farmers Union Exchange. Door prizes promised.

Polk County Cooperaives Osceola High School ERVN Etalian Lexington Dick Ehl Esther Dee Enbree Green Lesser Hampton Polk County David Harum Farmers Union Exchange Farmers Coop Oil Companys Farmers Union Farmers Bureau Coop Elevators Shelby Osceolz Stromsburg Polk Fel County Whamm Loan Association Farmers Produce of

Sondra Hill Wins District 4-H Speech Contest

Sondra Hill won the District 4-H Timely Topic Speech contest held at Fremont with speakers from seven counties. Her talk titled Wanted Statesmanship advances her to the state contest in Lincoln the last week in May for a $150 editorship. Hill has eight years of 4-H club work.

Sondra Hill Fremont Sondra Lincoln

Shirley Hahn and Bob Renquist Crowned Queen and King

District Class C basketball tourney pairings were announced for the Elmwood district in Onto Peb inary 24 27. Brainard Clarks Leitch and Polk are seeded with Polk facing Beaver Crossing at 2 pm Wednesday. The Pep Club girls formed a W for the Wildcats and a C for Polk Cubs before senior players were announced.

Shirley Hahn Bob Renquist Brainard Clarks Leitch Polk Beaver Crossing Poll Cubs St. Paul Wildcats Wildcats Polk Cubs Mnior Frank Ostrander Othre Lois Miller Harriet Bush Janice Jones Carlyn Strand Marilyn Hahn Virginia Harding Ervin Schulze Ron Nyberg Dean Lindburg Gayten Holmes Don Nyberg Dale Peterson

Heart Fund Drive Supports Heart Association Campaign

The Heart Fund Drive in Nebraska marks its seventh year with the slogan Help Your Heart and Help Your Heart. Proceeds fund research education and community service in cardiovascular disease with 76 percent staying in state. The drive, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, seeks donations to combat rheumatic fever coronary heart disease and high blood pressure.

American Hert Association American Heart Associaton Nebraska Todsy American Legion Auxiliary

Local Families Share Sunday Dinner in York and Lincoln

Mrs. Edd Coover and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coover and families joined Roy Miller in York. Lennis Linden hosted a dinner in honor of her mother Mrs. W. C. Steele with Steele and JoAnn Lind of Hastings present. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Willoughby and Walden MaNaught of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wurtz of Clarks spending the evening with Will Wurtz.

Wayland Frodman Henry Shostrom Wil Mariel Shostrom Lillian Ferrand Messrs Mmes Robert Shostrom Karen Lawrence Lind Dana Shostrom Dufford Carlson Bonnie Edd Coover Paul Coover Arlo Stevens Orvel Miller Lewis Klingman and Son Roy Miller York Lennis Lind W. C. Steele Steele JoAnn Lind Hastings Mrs Herbert Wurtz Clarks Will Wurtz Gordon Bush Richard Johnson

Swede Plain M Y F Holds Meeting at Garner Home

The Swede Plain M Y F met at Mrs. Elmer Garner's home Monday night. Plans were made during the business meeting and signs for the church lawn and two roads were ordered. James Adelson led the lesson, followed by a lunch served by Mrs. Garner. The next gathering is set for February 23 at Verland and Donald Widga's home.

Elmer Garner James Adelson Garner Verland Donald Widga

Birth Announcements From Stromsburg and Lincoln Hospitals

David Rolland weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces was born Wednesday at Stromsburg Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Stromberg. Susan Louise Sundberg of Lincoln was born Friday February 13 at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Patricia Ross Ostberg weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces was born Tuesday February 17 at Stromsburg Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ostberg.

David Rolland Rolland Stromberg Stromsburg Hospital Susan Louise Doyle Sundberg Lincoln St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Dean Ostberg Patricia Ross Stromshburg Hospital

Nomination Open for Soil Conservation District Officers

Petitions circulate to place Raymond D. Johnson Stroms burg Walter B. Jones Osceola Harold Carlson Polk Byron Tor ell and Stanley J Harless of Gresham on the ballot for two seats. Others may be added with 26 signatures by Friday February 20 at the Soil Conservation District Office.

Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors Raymond D. Johnson Stromsburg Walter B. Jones Osceola Harold Carlson Polk Byron Torell Stanley J. Harless Gresham Soil Conservation District Office Elmer Tooker Bob Tooker Pat Buehta Glenn Kresgha Myron Jones Norman Carter John Howe Harold Klingman U.S. Soil Conservation Service

Mr and Mrs Edd Coover Visit Mervin Samuels Home

Mr and Mrs Edd Coover spent Thursday evening in the home of Mervin Samuels.

Mrs. Edd Coover Mervin Samuels

Open House for 50th Wedding Anniversary

An open house will be held at the Catholic Church basement in Clarks to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Ruzicka. The event is set for Sunday February 22 from 2 to 5 PM.

Clarks Alois Ruzicka

Fredrickson Imp Co to Exhibit New Baler Model

Fredrickson Imp Co will showcase the Hol land Model 66 baler February 21 in the dealer showroom. The low-cost, lightweight baler targets small hay operations, is compact and easily maneuverable, and can bale up to seven tons per hour.

Fredrickson Imp. Co

Local Dramatists to Compete February 20

The Declamatory Contest will be held Friday evening February 20 at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium with no admission charge and a free will offering to defray expenses. Winners may represent Polk in the Goldenrod Conference Clinic in Polk on March 3. Contest divisions include Dramatic Reading, Humorous Reading, Interpretative Oratory, Poetry Reading, News Broadcasting, and Extemporaneous Speaking with listed participants.

Lucado Polk Goldenrod Sondra Seis Aries Tanker Judy Cramer Jerry King Bill McNaught Bill Harrington Leon Stankel Marilyn Hohn Kathie Holmes Lois Light Bevarly Peetzke Maury Henline Mary Guidinger Deland Flociman Robert Carlson Leon Stunkel

Cagers End Season With Three Wins One Loss

Polk basketeers close regular schedule with three victories and one defeat. Varsity 62 33 over St Paul, seconds 57 6, second team 40 24 vs Hampton, Ken Werner with 20 leads scoring, Beavers Crossing next in district tourney.

Polk Basketeers St. Paul Harvard Shelby Hampton Polk Varsity Louis Light Gayren Jerry ‘King Poins Beaver Crossing Ae Oe

Rural Area Exceeds Goal In Dimes Drive

The Polk County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis thanks rural school district leaders and all contributors for surpassing the fundraising goal. District reports show gifts from $3.00 to $151.00.

Polk County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Missionary to Speak at Evangelical Free Church

A missionary service is set for next Wednesday evening February 25 at the Evangelical Free Church. Rev. Richard B. Anderson, missionary to the Belgian Congo in Africa, will bring a challenging message with pictures from the field. Anderson is supported by the Evangelical Free Church of America. Public invited.

Evangelical Free Church Richard B. Anderson Africa Belgian Congo Anderson Evangelical Free Church of America

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W.S.C.S Methodist Church Samuels McCoy Swede Plain Soil Conservation Officers Jeannelle Kroger Lloyd Kroger H. M. Benson W. J. Kroger Ed Larson Henry Horstman Theo Larson Marquette Pate Denver G. M. Hill Luscheon Robert Richardson Evan Free Church
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