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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1975

Page

2

Polk Girls Track Opens Dramatics Contest Schedule

Conference Dramatics Contest at Polk begins with the Kearney Invitational Indoor meet set for March 21. Polk Varsity beat Giltner Monday at Central City and will host Gresham Thursday at 8:30 PM. calendar notes list district basketball at Central City Feb 27 28 junior varsity tourney March 3 4 and conference dramatics at Polk March 4. No high school limits further detail.

Kearney Polk Varsity Giltner Central City Gresham Bradshaw Polk

Goldenrod Conference Dramatics Contest at Polk High

The Goldenrod Conference Dramatics Contest will be held at Polk High School on Tuesday March 4 with participants from Genoa Cedar Rapids Osceola Clarks Silver Creek Palmer Fullerton and Polk. Judges are from Kearney State College to rate individual and group events. Polk entrants include Vernon Tallman Lynette Flodman Gail Samuelson Sue Erickson Patti Bender Wendy Radman Peggy Neeman Judi Sayfer Josie Kennel Janet Kennel in various categories.

Polk Polk High School Genoa Cedar Rapids Osceola Clarks Silver Creek Palmer Fullerton Kearney State College Vernon Tallman Lynette Flodman Gail Samuelson Sue Erickson Patti Bender Wendy Redman

35th Wedding Anniversary Honored in Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a party on Friday February 14 at the home of their son Harold Anderson and family. Co hosted by their daughters and families including Larry Bengtson and Earl of Grand Island, Yen Sterner and Kyle of Doniphan, Gary Rasmussen of Hastings. Guests included Lawrence Larson Virgil Ifenniges and Brian, Harry Kennel, Freda Shockey, Francis Tewel and family, Ed Hanson and Eilene. The event featured a Valentine themed anniversary cake baked by Mrs Francis Tewel and February birthdays were celebrated.

Harry Anderson Harold Anderson Larry Bengtson Earl Grand Island Ga- Yen Sterner Kyle Doniphan Gary Rasmussen Hastings Lawence Larson Virgil Ifenniges Brian Harry Kennel Fred

Fragments of Meal Talk and a Trip to Burger Barn

Familial chatter includes requests for fried fish macaroni and cheese ham and sweet potatoes and goulash with garlic bread. Narrator feeds peanut butter French toast to the dog then joins the family at the Burger Barn where the dog awaits.

Polk girls edge Monroe with late rally

Polk outscored Monroe 9 to 4 in the final period to secure the win. Becky Flodman led Polk with 6 points, followed by Jeanelle Carlson and Roxane Werner with 6 each. Peg Lindburg scored four points and Werri Harrington grabbed rebounds as Polk fans cheered.

Page 1 Polk Monroe Becky Flodman Jeanelle Carlson Roxane Werner Peg Lindburg Werri Harrington

Bridal Shower for Nancy Dassing in February Event

Nancy Dassing bride to be of Vernon Crow was honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday evening February 23 at Mrs Glen Stevens home with co host Mrs Lloyd Van Housen. Thirty attended and a dessert luncheon followed after a short program of games. Sunday afternoon coffee guests included Rev Pauls Mrs Reuben Hanquist and Merlin Nyberg and family. Mrs Reuben Hanquist visited Mrs Lee Harless Wednesday afternoon and Mrs Roger Hanquist was a Monday morning coffee guest in the Hanquist home.

Nancy Dassing Vernon Crow Glen Stevens Elvera Nyberg Pauls Reuben Hanquist Merlin Nyberg Lee Harless Roger Hanquist

Polk High welcomes two new students this semester

Polk High School adds two new students this semester. David Pauls joins the eighth grade and Tony Amen enters the Freshman class. The school welcomes both to Polk.

Polk High School David Pauls Tony Amen Polk

Fifth Grade Birthday Party for Miss Andreason

Fifth grade students celebrated Miss Andreason’s birthday on February twentieth during recess. They decorated the room and greeted her with Happy Birthday. A classroom birthday party continued for the rest of the day.

Diane Andreason Diane Miss Andreason Ben Redman

Parkview Hosts Weekend Visits Among Local Families

Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist visited Parkview Saturday afternoon with Mrs Emma Johnson and Mr and Mrs Clifford Branting and other friends. Esther Peterson visited Sunday with Mrs Ruth Bills and Mrs Reu fee Hanquist was a Thursday visitor.

Reuben Hanquist Parkview Emma Johnson Clifford Branting Esther Peterson Ruth Bills Reufee Hanquist

Notice of Final Report in Polk County Neb Estate

Final account and petition for final settlement in the estate of Lawrence S. Ackerman filed by Executor Alex M. Mills Jr. hearing March 11, 1975 at 10:30 A.M. in Polk County Court. Also notice of administration for Robert E. Shostrom with final account and discharge hearing set March 11, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. in the same court.

Polk County Nebraska Lawrence S. Ackerman Alex M. Mills, Jr Myrl D. Edstrom Eldon R. Johnson

Probate notice in Polk County Nebraska for Nyberg estate

Notice to interested persons that a petition to appoint W John Nyberg as Administrator of the Donald G Nyberg estate in Polk County Nebraska has been filed. Hearing set for March 18 1975 at 1 30 PM in Osceola County Court Room.DATED February 21 1975. (Seal) MYRL D EDSTROM Publish Feb 27 March 6 13.

Polk County Nebraska Whel E. Shostrom Deccas Robert E. Shostrom Myrl D. Edstrom Eldon R. Johnson Donald G. Nyberg W. John Nyberg Osceola

Card of Thanks from Sagehorn Family

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Gary Carol and Ginger Lee Sagehorn for cards flowers visits and gifts during hospital stay and after returning home with appreciation and lasting memory.

Gary Carol and Ginger Lee Sagehorn

Thankful note from hospital stay with thanks

I thank my relatives and friends for cards and visits during my hospital stay. Special thanks to Pastor Stohlmann for visits and prayers and to Mrs. Viola Ziegelbein.

Pastor Stohlmann Viola Ziegelbein

Community thanks from Frances Widga for support

Frances Widga expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers gifts and visits during a hospital stay at York General Hospital and for those who brought food to her home.

York General Hospital Frances Widga Osceola Hospital Polk Rescue Unit Irvin Gestrine Weld County General Hospital Greeley, Co Dorrel D. Shostrom

Mr and Mrs Shenk and Angela Visit Sundbergs

Friday evening visitors, Mr and Mrs Charles Shenk and Angela, called on Mr and Mrs Brad Sundberg and their baby.

Charles Shenk Angela Brad Sundberg Baby

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Don Don Nyberg Waiter J. Nelson Lanny Ang Clarkson Hospital Clarence M. Austin Carl Mundt State of The American Legion Post the Legion Club Rooms Polk County Mental Health Clinic E. T. Parminter Stromsburg Nebr Louis Parker Lincoln Ave. York Victor Anderson CO Lowe Paints Armstrong Barwick Moore Lumber Co Gibson’s Discount E 7Th York Feed and Livestock Equipment Sales Larry E. David Stromsburg RCA Electric Tammy Fisher M&w John Deere Call Gay Jord Stevens Polk Farm Suppey Dale Buchta Gary Anderson Farmers Mutual OF Nebr Leland Harless Appleton Amsey Williams, Wells, & Bonus Leonard Anderson Seward Midland Ee Products Farmers Co-op Grain Ass'n. Polk White Rocks Garth Hatchery Schuyler Chalet Beauty Shop Dempster Clarence Harrod Burwell Marie Clymer Bev Burney Behlen Hamernnk Construction CO Columbus
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