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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1970

Page

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The Damn Flu And Census Stories In One Reading

A column derides the vague “damn flu” label while noting a Census Bureau release detailing this year’s procedure. It explains forms mailed to households and enumerators visiting on April 1 or later, with 69 questions for some and 23 for most. It also comments on media reviews of a generation gap book and quotes FBI director Hoover on justice and law.

United States Hong Kong Dervish Spiral Agnew NET FBI J. Edgar Hoover White House

Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Harry Anderson Home

Guests gathered Saturday evening to honor the 30th wedding anniversary of Harry and Dorothy Anderson of Lincoln. Attendees included Harold and Dorothy Anderson family, Larry Bengston of Kearney, Galen Sterner of Trumbull, Lawrence Larson and Emil Larson, Virgil Tenniges, Harry Kennel family, Fred and Freda Shockey, Willard Larson, Bill, Rudolph Nyberg hostesses, Harold Koelling, Paula Jean Baltsperger, and Paula Jean of Nebraska City. Bessie Green returned home from Osceola hospital. Swede Plain Bible Study met Sunday night with lunch served by Mrs Don Dahlin.

Harry Anderson Harold Anderson Oak Larry Bengston Kearney Galen Sterner Trumbull Dorothy Anderson Lincoln Lawrence Larson Emil Larson Virgil Tenniges Harry Kennel Fred Freda Shockey Willard Larson Bill Rudolph Nyberg Harold Koelling Paul Baltensperger Paula Jean Nebraska City Bessie Green Osceola Hospital Swede Plain Church Don Dahlin

NHCA honors riders at York event and announces 1970 show

NHCA annual dinner at York Legion Club awarded high point trophies to Robin Flodman for junior barrel racing and junior key hole with second place in pole bending and horsemanship. Miss Rikki Brockman and Miss Jane Cromwell named queen and princess respectively. Officiating leaders elected: Jim Marak president, Ron Tubbe vice president, Ron Price director. 1970 NHCA Horse Show set for Lincoln September 12-13.

York Legion Club Rikki Brockman Juniata Jane Cromwell Genoa Joann Stevens Robin Flodman Duane Watts Khas TV Robin Pat Abby NHCA Jim Marak Osceola Ron Tubbe Lincoln Ron Price Hastings Route 66 Ron Johnson Carroll Flodman Horace Stevens Tom Joann

Pancake Supper Boosts Warren Bedient Fund Support

The Jr. and Sr. MYF of Polk United Methodist Church will host a pancake supper this Saturday at Polk Community Hall from 5 to 8 PM to raise funds for the Warren Bedient Fund. Donations from Arborville Church brought the fund to $1,223.50, with progress at the Progress office and Stromberg's IGA and Bank totaling $2,695.50 this week.

Sr. Myf Polk United Methodist Church Polk Community Hall Warren Bedient Arborville

Cubs Win Two Games Friday And Saturday

Cubs led by Mike Lindburg 17 and 26 points defeated Palmer 64 41 at Palmer and Marquette 68 46 on consecutive nights to improve to 11 16. Lindburg also grabbed 17 and 22 rebounds with Wylli Foote adding 11 and 17 as Polk posted 56 percent free throw shooting in the Palmer win. The Marquette game saw Polk fall behind early but pull away after halftime entering district tournament play next week with multiple teams listed in Class D bracket.

Richard Hoops Polk Cubs Palmer Marquette Mike Lindburg Wylli Foote Polk Nebraska Christian H. S Central City Maples Stromsburg Young Bruins McCool Junction Hordville Exeter Bradshaw Benedict Malcolm Gresham Dorchester Fairmont

Morris announce birth of son Dana Allen

Mr and Mrs Roger Morris of Curtis Nebraska announce the birth of a son Dana Allen born Saturday February 14 1970 at North Platte Memorial Hospital at 830 AM He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Sagehorn Polk paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Adolph Morris Central City

Roger Morris Curtis, Nebr Dana Allen North Platte Memorial Hospital Raymond Sagehorn Polk Adolph Morris Central City

Palm Sunday Community Chorus Practice

The Community Chorus will rehearse for the Palm Sunday Concert on Sunday at 2 30 PM in the high school. Everyone is welcome. Mr. Ron Foote serves as director.

Community Chorus Ron Foote

Scholzes Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E Scholz of San Diego celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the United Methodist Church on March 1. Mrs Scholz is the former Lillian Adelson and their address is 4705 Lenore Dr San Diego Calif 92115.

Arthur E. Scholz San Diego California United Methodist Church Scholz Lillian Adelson Lenore Dr Calif

Second Nine Weeks School Honor Roll List

The notice lists students named to the second nine weeks honor roll across grades seven to twelve with multiple names per grade. Denotes and average of 95 or better.

Luann Bills Gail Samuelson Melody Albin Kevin Graves Pam Harless Marilyn Rosno Paula Bills Layne Hanquist Nancy Kealiher Cheryl Samuelson Leanne Sundburg Pam Ostberg Janette Samuelson Mary Jo Widga Wylli Foote Valli Killion Carla Myers Ann Otte Donna Bodine Mark Sandell Michael Branting

Have You Noticed Ladies Nap Dilemma Echoes Household Chaos

A humorous monologue about a mother overwhelmed by chores and interruptions as she tries to nap. She battles phones, kids, a gossipy neighbor, and a tired husband while seeking a rare, peaceful rest. The piece highlights domestic juggling and the universal fatigue of caregiving.

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