Polking Around Memories and Misquotes in Postwar Notes
A reader compiles reflections on pivotal moments from Pearl Harbor to the moon landing, praising offhand quips like Goose of Japan is overheated and critiquing public rhetoric. The piece weaves personal memory with historical phrases, recounting where and when people heard history unfold and urging humble honesty in public life.
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Norris
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tulane Medical School
Japan
China
Consul
U. S
Charlie
National Observer
Ron Ziegler
White House
United States
Ziegler
Nathan Hale
Earth
O.k
Polk Community Club Maps 1975 Activities
Polk Community Club outlines plans for remodeling the first floor of the Community Hall and sponsors for 1975. The group, 35 to 40 members, discussed Summer Recreation Program Swim Bus Fourth of July bicentennial plans and a March pancake feed contingent on obtaining a grill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Bills
Larry Jones
Verland Widga
Glen Babcock
LeRoy Shaw
Nick McNaught
Polk
Arizona
Robert Clymer
Dick Harless
Max Jones
Bud Albin
Tony Warnick
Frank Ostrander
Insurance Co. Reports Continuing Growth at 88th Meeting
The Scandinavian Mutual Insurance Co. of Polk County held its 88th annual meeting at the Bit of Sweden Cafe in Stromsburg on Tuesday February 11. President Myron Jones noted six years of steady growth with only two major fire losses and many wind damage claims. Treasurer K D Branting presented the year’s stable statistics and investment plans were shared with the board. Harold W Anderson was re elected to a new three year term as director. A policy update proposal was introduced and will be finalized with the Department of Insurance. The lunch featured Adam Stempk on accordion Charles Prososki on drums and Joe Tomasevicz on violin.
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Scandinavian Mutual Insurance Co
Polk County
Bit of Sweden
Stromsburg
Myron Jones
Carleton Anderson
Jones
K. D. Branting
Department of Insurance
Harold W. Anderson
Polk
Martin Jones
Harold Anderson
Adam Stempek
Duncan
Charles Prososki
Silver Creek
Joe Tomasevicz
Osceola
No matter how thin you slice it it’s still halon ey
The speaker muses on imperfect progress and stubborn certainty, noting a stubborn truth about effort and outcome. Immortal quips pop up as the narrator reflects on rereading his own writing and concludes with a witty, self-deprecating line about halon ey.
Palm Sunday Concert Practice Schedule
Community Chorus meets at 8:25 each Wednesday in the high school auditorium for the annual Palm Sunday concert rehearsals.
Births Announce Two New Babies in Local Homes
Laura Ann arrives at Dennis Stevens home with grandparents Earl Stevens Polk and Orville Miller No Platte and great grandmother Ida Frederick. John Elton Flodman born January 28 to Elton and as Ralph Flodman Hordville attend, weighing 8 pounds. Sheri Kay Sundberg born Saturday February 15 to Bradley Sundberg, weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces.
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Laura Ann
Dennis Stevens
Earl Stevens
Polk
Orville Miller
No. Platte
Ida Frederick
Elton Flodman
John Elton
Ralph Flodman
Hordville
Bradley Sundberg
Little Miss
Sheri Kay
Hospital Notices From Regional Hospitals
Leslie Adelson is a patient at St Francis Hospital Grand Island. Marvin Fredrickson returned home from Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola on Saturday. Mr Enoch Peterson returned home from Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola on Thursday. Mrs Frances Widge was discharged from York Hospital on Saturday.
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Leslie Adelson
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Marvin Fredrickson
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola
Enoch Peterson
Frances Widge
York Hospital
Polk Market Prices Report February 18 1975
Market listings show prices for various commodities issued February 18 1975. Notable quotes include AG se 6s at 3.60 per unit, COMM 1.2 at 2.65, and SOYDEANS at 5.30 with AUS at 1.80.
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Polk
East Side Birthday Club Meets on Valentine’s Day
Mrs Joe Ehn entertained the East Side Birthday Club at her home on Valentine’s Day. Nine ladies attended as a delicious lunch was served.
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East Side Birthday Club
Joe Ehn
Polk High Cubs extend win streak with victories over Palmer and Marquette
Mike Fleming's Polk High Cubs beat Palmer 30-22 in a low scoring Friday game on Polk home floor. The Cubs then routed Marquette 66-46 on Saturday as Roger Carlstrom led with 30 points and Dana Anderson added 8. Polk sits 10-5 on the season and 34 in the conference. The team closes the regular season at Nebraska Christian and then faces Gilmer in the state district opener in Central City.
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Mike Fleming
Polk High Cubs
Palmer
Marquette Cubs
Polk
Palmer Tigers
Roger Carlstrom
Dana Anderson
Cub
Jim Simonson
Tigers
Cubs
Marquette
Fleming
Rick Hoffman
Kevin Goertzén
Mike Branting
Tom Carlstrom
Benedict
Nebraska Christian
Gilmer
Central City
Park Avenue Birthday Club Meeting at Doris Stewart Home
The Park Avenue Birthday Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs Doris Stewart's home. Attendees included Bertha Brazda, Violet Sundberg, Mae Felton, Verna Frederickson, Ruth Aker, Lavina Hanquist, Garnet Miller and Vera Blase. A delicious lunch was served.
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Park Avenue Birthday Club
Doris Stewart
Bertha Brazda
Violet Sundberg
Mae Felton
Verna Fredrickson
Ruth Aker
Lavina Hanquist
Garnet Miller
Vera Blase
Kindergarten Field Trip to Progress Office and Post Office
Kindergarten students visited the Progress office to see printing and received copies with their names. They then toured the post office to learn mail flow. They also thanked Norris Alfred Barb Kennel and Don Hanquist for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Progress Office
Norris Alfred
Barb Kennel
Don Hanquist
Remodeling the House A Family Tale of Trials and Triumphs
A narrator reflects on finishing a home remodeling project after six months of chaos. She compares the project to pregnancy, recalls ego bruising and clutter, and notes relief at completion. She jokes about future touch ups and hints at starting a new room renovation plan.
Dean's List Honor for Marilyn Rosno at Kearney State
Marilyn Rosno earns Dean's List honors at Kearney State College for the last term, recognizing academic achievement among students.
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Marilyn Rosno
Kearney State College
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New Orleans
Polk Community Club
Jason Norquest
Chuck Johnson
Robert Brazda
Shawn Bedient
Kelly Adams
Bradley Jones
Corey Sundberg
Alan Anderson
Twyla Carlson
Sue Sweet
By Marsha Redman
Dean’s
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