Polk High JVs Dominate With 15-1 Record
Polk junior varsity and freshmen teams post a combined 15 wins and 1 loss through February. JVs beat Marquette 69-43 and Stromsburg 63-59, Hardville 44-40, Palmer 68-55, with three games left including Nebr. Christian. Freshmen swept St Ed and Harvard opponents 38-22 and 92-43, while juniors beat Hamp ton, York High Sophs, Silver Creek, Genoa, St. Edward, Shelby, Benedict, Clarks, and others as they push toward a future of strong Polk High basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Jr
Cubs
Hampton
Bradshaw
York
York High Sophs
Silver Creek
Genoa
St. Edward
Shelby
Benedict
Clarks
St. Ed
Harvard
Stromsburg
Hardville
Palmer
Marquette
Nebr. Christian
Jv’s
Polk High
Jr Hi Basketball Tournament Schedule Placed
School calendar lists junior high basketball tournament at Gresham on Feb 19 21 23 and district tournament at Central City High School gym on Feb 23 24 26 28. Polk plays Stromsburg Feb 19 and Bradshaw Feb 24 with 8 30 p.m. games and Christian’s last home game Feb 20 at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Polk
Stromsburg
Christian
Central City High School
Bradshaw
FBLA Raffle At Polk Nebr Christian Game For Convention
FBLA raffling a $25 gift certificate at the Polk versus Nebraska Christian basketball game to raise funds for the FBLA State Convention in Omaha. Denise Sterns notes support is appreciated. JV Basketball Tournament set for March 12 with games at 7:00 and 8:30 in Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBLA
Omaha
Denise Sterns
Bradshaw
School Lunch Menu February 23-27, 1976
The menu lists daily meals for February 23 to 27 1976 including Sloppy Joes soup pizza and loaves and fishes with milk. A Ladies Day program is offered in March with no charge through the Nebraska Dietetic Association as part of National Nutrition Week. Dennis Johnson from Polk Citizens State Bank spoke to the family living class about loans and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Tallman
Nebraska Dietetic Association
Dennis Johnson
Polk Citizens State Bank
Notable Exit Sparks Quest for Gold Medal
A quirky scene unfolds as a bell signals contestants to seek fame and a gold medal. One person pursues a cook and his lemon pie recipe, while another lines up a humorous remark about wiping a nose on an undershirt.
Don Stewart Promoted to Used Car Sales Manager
Don Stewart is promoted to Used Car Sales Manager at Venice Pontiac in Lincoln and elected to Cadillac Press Club by the Cadillac Motor Division. He is the son of Kenneth Stewart of Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stewart
Venice
Pontiac
Lincoln
Cadillac Motor Division
Cadillac Press Club
Don
Kenneth Stewart
Polk
Local Social News Highlights From Grand Island Area
Mr and Mrs Alvin Dahlin were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Lynn Johnson in Grand Island. Alden Holty left Tuesday for Mabel Minnesota after a month with Bertha Naslund and visiting Elmer in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Arlette Johnson hosted Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson for a Sunday noon dinner honoring their 40th wedding anniversary in Henderson. Vern Jones visited Friday evening in the Leonard Beetem home in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Dahlin
Lynn Johnson
Grand Island
Alden Holty
Mabel
Minn
Bertha Naslund
Elmer
Arlette Johnson
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Henderson
Vern Jones
Leonard Beetem
Central City
Wheel of fortune flags futures in family living class
In a family living course twelve students pair up and spin wheels to choose reports. Fortunes include wedding planning a $10000 prize a promotion a Hawaii trip and adopting a baby. Misfortune wheel will spin soon for cautionary outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Polk High Seniors Await Graduation and Prom Prep
The 21 Polk High seniors await freedom as caps gowns and invitations are ordered. They plan a sneak trip and monitor the juniors prom while tackling trig chemistry bookkeeping and political behavior. The Cubs begin district tourney in Central City en route to state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk’ High
Lana Bills
Cubs
Central City
Polk County Social Roundup At Various Homes
Mrs Lola Naslund and Dennis Hanson were supper guests of Mrs Elmer Naslund Monday. Kristi and Lori Rahrs of Lincoln visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Willits. Bruce Cramer and wife and parents hosted Monday evening. The Park Avenue Birthday Club met at Mrs Henry Blase’s Friday. Dean Myers and Mary Bock visited Eldon Bock family in Pleasanton during Sunday dinner. Mary Bock joined Dean Myers for a return visit. Kenneth Strong of Stromsburg visited Winnie Whitacre and sisters Sunday afternoon. Larry Johnson Carrie Superior and Daryl Fossberg Ben Lincoln were weekend guests of Noel Kealiher. Hilmer Anderson of Omaha stayed with Murray Nelson Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Naslund
Dennis Hanson
Elmer Naslund
Kristi
Lori Rahrs
Lincoln
Robert Willits
Bruce Cramer
Uoowlayge
Mary Bock
Ravenna
Eldon Bock
Pleasanton
Dean Myers
Kenneth Strong
Stromsburg
Winnie Whitacre
Larry Johnson
Carrie
Superior
Daryl Fossberg
Ben
Noel Kealiher
Hilmer Anderson
Omaha
Murray Nelson
Polk County Mental Health Board Plans Workshop
Polk County Mental Health Association held a February 5 meeting at the Osceola Methodist Church. A three session Communications Skills workshop, led by Pioneer Mental Health Center staff, costs $10 and will run April evenings at Stromsburg Shelby and Polk. New folders and coloring books are being distributed. Dr. Robert Roy is leaving Pioneer and a new clinical psychologist will be hired. The next board meeting is April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Mental Health Association
Methodist Church
Osceola
Linda Branting
Polk
Wilma Headrick
Pioneer Mental Health Center
Viking Center
Stromsburg
Shelby and Polk
Jackie Bussert
Headrick
Pioneer Mental Health
Robert Roy
Pcmh Assoc
Methodist Women to Host Church World Service Work Day
United Methodist Women will meet for a Church World Service Work Day on Thursday at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork United Methodist
Gae Calhoon Dies in San Diego February 7
Gae Calhoon died February 7 in San Diego California. She is the twin sister of Mae Felton of Polk. Survivors include son Leo daughter Eva Agsten and granddaughter Mrs Don Hudson of Polk.
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Gae Calhoon
San Diego
Calif
Mae Felton
Polk
Leo
Eva Agsten
Don Hudson
Hoffman Housewarming Held In Hampton
A week ago Saturday a house warming was given for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoffman who recently moved into their new home in Hampton. Guests bringing a carry in lunch included Mr and Mrs Delyle Meyers Mr and Mrs Leonard Hoffman Mr and Mrs Larry Hoffman Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey Sr. Mr and Mrs James Brazda Sr. and Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hoffman
Hampton
Delyle Meyers
Leonard Hoffman
Larry Hoffman
Rolland Stromberg
Richard Sealey
James Brazda
Paul Stevens
Local club meetings and sports recap in Hordville area
Hordville News notes the Home Service Extension Club meets February 24 at Mrs Le Roy Nelson’s home with co-hostess Mrs Dwayne Hahn. Fridhem LCW program led by Mrs Signe Hanquist and Mrs Hahn at the church. Osceola visitors Mr and Mrs Eldon Johnson call on Lennart and Floyd Johnson homes. Girls basketball: HFHS wins 63-21 over Silver Creek. Bulldogs win 73-63 at home. Hampton loses 64-63 in overtime at Hardville. Final season games Friday at Benedict and first tournament follow. Kenneth Leach anniversary open house at Ord Elk’s Club hosted by the Gustafsons, Claytons, and Flodmans. buffet dinner after program. Mrs Horace Stevens visits Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Extension Club
LeRoy Nelson
Dwayne Hahn
Signe Hanquist
Fridhem Lcw
Herbert Bankson
Eldon Johnson
Osceola
Lennart Johnson
Floyd Johnson
Silver Creek
Bulldogs
Hampton
Hardville
Benedict
Roger Gustafson
Beverley Gustafson
Rudolph Gustafson
Roger Clayton
Ralph Flodman
Marie Clayton
Kenneth Leach
Ord
Elk’s Club
Progress News Review November 1975 Polk area
A 1975 Progress News recap notes events in Polk and area from November including dedication of a new elementary school, 90th birthday celebrations, a funeral home sale to Solt and Dolce, a public farm auction, 50th and 25th wedding anniversaries, a Community Day fundraiser, a severe early winter blizzard, and several marriages births and obituaries with names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Harless
United Methodist Church
Polk
Sam and Vi Wall
Wall
Les Solt
John Dolce
Solt
Clarks
Polk High School
R. A. van Housen
Scottsbluff
Lavern Schulze
Janis
Murray Fowler
Gene Fowler
Hordville
Dave Ring
Rebecca Miller
Mark Anderson
Polk United Methodist Church
Jim Nelson
Brooklings
Dre
Bruce David
Pete Samusevich
Plainfield
Ill
Peter John
Jim Morris
Benedict
Jermey James
Gary Stromberg
Tara Lynn
Leo Jj Tunks
Lanny Edward
Allan Urkoski
Keith Andrew
Svante Stenbeck
Ivan Cramer
Denver
York United Methodist Church
Noyal G. . Nielsen
First United Methodist Church
York
Ray Robertson
Sun City
Ariz
Visitors drop by Glen Stevens and Paul Strand homes
Thursday evening guests included Floyd aeons and the Gilberts Lampshire. Last week Monday, Paul Strand hosted Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lampshire. Lincoln’s Mrs Virginia Hittmer visited Martin Hoffman Sr. on Monday. Iverle Norene of Scottsbluff dined with Mrs Elmer Naslund on Monday. Walter Nelson visited Orlie Miller Friday night. Larry Bengtson hosted Saturday evening. Grand Island guests included War ry Anderson Harold Anderson and families Stromsburg. Doniphan guests Galen Sterner and Kyle Ras mus en. Harry and Dorothy Rasmussen and Kyle Sterner celebrated anniversaries and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Stevens
Floyd Aeons
Robert
Gilbert Lampshire
Paul Strand
Virginia Hittmer
Lincoln
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Grand Island
Warry Anderson
Harold Anderson
Stromsburg
Galen Sterner
Kyle
Doniphan
Gary Rassmussen
Hastings
Harry Anderson
Harold
Dorothy Rasmussen
Kyle Sterner
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Paik
Poik
Lola ‘Wagner
Polk Jr. Varsity
Fbla News
Faye
Senior News
Polk Meeting
Church World Service
Hordville News
Horace Stevens
Vernon Peterson
Call
Polk Farm Supply
Berkley
John C. Clark & Co
Leslie Solt
Glenn Palensky
Ednac
Kassik Milling Co. Inc
Milligan
Nebr
Progress News
Gibson’s Discount
E 7Th
Lindsay
Don Lampshire Irrigation
Farmers Mutual OF Nebr
Leland Harless
E. T. Parminter
Alfalfa Kay
John Kassik
Milligan Farming Service
South Polk
Call Dean Samuelson
Polk County
Nebraska
Nellie A. Aker
State of
Myrl D. Edstrox
Mary E. Rempe
Lance
Chicago
John Boyle
Harry Dahlin
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