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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
5
A Muscovy duck buried in a two day snow drift at Green's Acres was found alive by Gary Green while shoveling chicken pens. The announcer warned a farmer's meeting would cover taxes women and hogs. Snow and mud remain. bids for district basketball venues are discussed.
Barbara Walker of Milford daughter of Rev and Mrs Paul Walker now a sophomore at Nebraska Wesleyan University tied for second high on the Dean's Honor Roll among 30 top students with 1.20. Ed Ostberg of Wood River visited Polk area. later slewed to Columbus and a flight to Alabama to visit his son Ward. Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnson and family spent Sunday afternoon with her mother in Central City and visited the Ekdahl home. Mrs Sundberg Bodine Alfred and Horstman were Lincoln visitors Tuesday.
The Arborville Sunshiners Project Club reconvened Friday afternoon February 19 at Mrs. Floyd Merchant's home. Mrs. Ted Otte and Mrs. Bill Reading led the lesson Easy as Pie while Mrs. Leonard Hoffman chaired the business meeting and refreshments rounded out the gathering.
Mrs Harry Guidinger welcomed members and one guest Mrs Alvin Smith to a February 18 gathering devoted to handwork. Refreshments followed while birthdays and honors were noted for Lena Green Anna Eho and the Hoffman family with card games and gifts.
Arborville town club met Wednesday evening February 17 for its regular gathering. The session featured a birthday month card game with prizes for high and low scorers and an enjoyable evening for members.
The entertainment committee included Le and Bowes Harvey Wochner and Bill Reading with refreshments by Carl Williams and John Wochner. Numerous local visits occurred: Marius and Terp dined in York. Otte and Larson families met at Bradshaw. Hoffman and Shaw hosted in York. Pickerel, Red Oak, Iowa, returned home after visiting locals. Riley family joined Sargent relatives in Osceola. Peetzke family visited Ernest Salchow. other callers included Wilcox York Little Clarks Hermansey Kronberg.
Leo Wurtz leaves Tuesday for new work in Colorado. When suitable housing is found in Boulder Mi Wurtz and Danny will join him.
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