Polking Around: Cold Weather, Mona Lisa, and a Smoking Club
A lighthearted column notes the lingering cold and jokes about remedies, Mona Lisa day in D C and New York, and fashion critique. Local color mentions Bob Baack recovering with crutches, sauger fishing at Gavins Point, and plans for a SHE smoking habit exter mination club proposed by John Nyberg, with a kickoff Feb 22 in the Progress office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nyberg
Ord
John
George
Geo
G. W
P. Progress Office
Hospitals Report Admission of Several Local Patients
Mrs Ella Rudy is a patient at Litzenberg Memorial Hospital central City entering February 13. Mrs John Smith entered University Hospital in Omaha on Monday for treatments. Mrs Owen Bedient entered York hospital Monday.
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Ella Rudy
Litzenberg Memorial Hospital
Central City
John Smith
University Hospital
Omaha
Owen Bedient
York Hospital
Engagement Told For Kay Heiden And Gerald Martin
Mr and Mrs Louis Heiden announce the engagement of daughter Kay to Gerald Martin son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Martin both of Salem Nebraska The couple plan a June 30 wedding Kay Heiden is a Polk High School teacher and Doane College graduate Gerald Martin is Polk High School principal and Peru State Masters graduate
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Louis Heiden
Stromsburg
Kay
Gerald Martin
Glenn Martin
Salem
Nebraska
Miss Heiden
Kearney State Teachers College
Polk High School
Martin
Doane College
Peru State Teachers College
Engagement of Karen Shostrom to Pfc Roger Merchant
Mr and Mrs Robert Shostrom of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Grace Shostrom to Pfc Roger L Merchant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Merchant of Polk The bride to be Miss Shostrom works for Dr Kenneth E Holland in Lincoln while the groom to be is studying electronic communication at the Marine Corps Depot in San Diego California.
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Robert Shostrom
Polk
Karen
Grace
Roger L. Merchant
Robert Merchant
Miss Shostrom
Kenneth E. Holland
Lincoln
Pfc
Merchant
Marine Corps Depot
San Diego
Calif
Recknor to Boys State nominee with Marshall Anderson as alternate
The American Legion Post No. 160 of Polk selected John Recknor as their Boys State candidate for Lincoln next June. Marshall Anderson was named as alternate. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Recknor, while Marshall is the son of Mrs. Axel Anderson and the late Axel Anderson.
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The
American Legion Post
No. 160
Polk
John Recknor
Lincoln
Marshall Anderson
John
Ed Recknor
Marshall
Axel Anderson
Wilcoxes announce birth of son William Elroy
Mr and Mrs Milton Wilcox of Silver Creek announce the birth of a son William Elroy 9 lbs 15 oz on Friday February 15 at St Mary Hospital Columbus The mother Nadine Ostrander Wilcox.
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Milton Wilcox
Silver Creek
William eLroy
St. Mary Hospital
Columbus
Wilines
Nadine Ostrander
Polk Cubs Capture Fourth Goldenrod Conference Crown
Polk won its fourth consecutive Goldenrod Conference title with a 58-29 victory over Palmer on the local court. The Cubs finished league play 7-0, led by Max Kroger with 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Dave Fjell with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The reserves added a 55-32 win, while juniors Bob Rahrs and Gary Sagehorn scored 16 and 13. Sagehorn pulled down 11 rebounds.
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Polk
Goldenrod
Palmer
Stromsburg
Osceola
St. Edward
Max Kroger
Dave Fjell
Doug Sundberg
Don Sealey
Bob Rahrs
Gary Sagehorn
Cubs
Sagehorn
Allan Neuhaus
Don Carlstrom
Polk Oe Sundrels
I Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Genoa Peek
Clarks
Corner Cafe Opens Under Mrs Harlan Johnson
The Corner Cafe re opens with Mrs Harlan Johnson as manager serving Sunday dinners and urging reservations for Sundays. The cafe offers daily home baked pies and rolls and observes a Monday closed day.
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Harlan
Margaret) Johnson
Sabin Sundays Scheduled Across Polk and Nearby Counties
Sabin Sunday events planned in Polk and neighboring counties on March 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. at high schools and auditoriums. Vaccine Type I II III distributed. Osceola hosts Sabin Oral Vaccine 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
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Sabin
Polk
Central City and
Clarks
Osceola
H. S. Auditorium
Community Chorus to Begin Practice at Polk High
The Community Chorus starts practice at Polk High School on Sunday February 2 at 2 30 PM for a concert on Palm Sunday. Interested singers are urged to attend.
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Polk High School
Cubs Rally Behind Carlsonstrom and Widga In Late Comeback
Dennis Carlstrom and Don Widga sparked a second half comeback with eight field goals. Carlstrom led scoring with 18 points, Bob Rahrs added 10 and Widga 8. Friday the Cubs travel to Henderson for their final scheduled game. Huskies are ranked 5th in Class C.
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Dennis Carlstrom
Don Widga
Carlstrom
Bob Rahrs
Widga
Cubs
Henderson
eHuskies
Farm Sale Calendar and Auctions Near Polk
The Progress lists multiple farm sales near Polk with dates in March and February. Auctions by Lloyd Hanquist Dale Auction Realty Co and others cover stock 80 head, dairy equipment, irrigation motors, farm machinery, and household goods at various farms including Carl Carlstrom Orville Miller Willie Shostrom and the Horace J. Wright Estate.
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Polk
Carl Carlstrom
Lloyd Hanquist
Henry Rasmussen
Willie Shostrom
Dick Merrick
Dale Auction Realty Co
Orville Miller
Benedict
Horace J. Wright
Linda Gustafson Makes Hastings Dean's List
Linda Gustafson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson is among four Mary Lanning Nursing students named to Hastings College Dean's List. A Hastings freshman in nursing, she graduated Hardville High School in 1962 and belongs to Theta Psi Beta sorority. The freshman nurses cap ceremony will be Friday March 29.
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Linda Gustafson
Roger Gustafson
Mary Lanning
Hastings College
Linda
Hastings
Hardville High School
Theta Psi Beta Sorority
Plan Food Sale For Aroberville Missionary Aid Society
The Aroberville Missionary and Aid Society tentatively schedules a food sale on Saturday April 13 in Polk to raise funds. Organizers aim to attract local residents and church groups.
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Aroberville Missionary and Aid Society
Polk
Community Chorus Committee Meets With Adelsons
The Community Chorus Committee met Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Willard Adelson to discuss plans and support for upcoming performances.
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Willard Adelson
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Polking
Ol’ Ma
Mona Lisa
United States
Washington D. C
New York
Mona
Bob Baack
Polk “Cane Gang
Cane Gang
Gavins Point
Gavins Point Dam
Karloff
Waco
Galen Sterner
Dennis Sealey
Kenneth Tyner
Roy Ehn
Lioyd Hanquist
March of Dimes
Posie
H. S
Legion Auxiliary
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Polk Womans’ Club
Country Womans’ Club
Happy Hour Club
Faithful Workers Club
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