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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
1
Edith Nelson reports a missing basket of plastic poinsettia flowers hung on Main St. poles. Gene Jones notes rifle shots shattered camp windows and a new sign at Polk Bible Camp, marking a rare act of vandalism in five years.
The Hordville Bulldogs sprint to seven consecutive victories in the pre Christmas schedule. Coach Darrell Montgomery’s squad averages 64.8 points per game while holding opponents to 39.7. Scorers Larry Johnson and Bernard Cox lead with 95 points each, seniors Joe Tyler and Ron Jensen also in double digits. Reserves post a 6-1 mark. sophomores Erickson and Gustafson add 66 and 59 points respectively. Hardville played Phillips Central City next.
Polk County ASC urges producers of 1962 wheat oats barley rye grain sorghums and soybeans to file farm stored loan or purchase agreement documents by January 31 1963. Apply by January 21 1963 at the local ASC office to allow sampling testing and processing. Loans must be approved by the county office by the final date and disbursed within fifteen days after the end of the availability period.
Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson were supper guests of Mrs Mary Salchow, sister of Mrs Nel, on Friday evening.
Science editor John Lear recounts Mariner II’s voyage to Venus through eight sunstorms with a constant solar wind between them. The article uses a Nebraskan weather analogy to describe solar wind gusts and magnetic nets guiding the craft. The piece closes with a reader note from W S Melton of Childress Texas offering a subscription and recalling ties to Polk Progress readers.
A large Arborville Congregational Church crowd attended a Christmas program on December 23 led by Rev. Lindley J. Cook. Floyd Merchant directed a 22 member choir from Arborville and Central City Friends Church as the Youth dramatized the Christmas story with costumes. Gifts for World Ministries were collected and treats distributed after the service while a lighted tree outside stood as a community beacon of shared goodwill.
Mr and Mrs James Brazda Jr and their boys visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Krasnicka in Crete for Christmas. They also called on Mrs RA Homolka and Mr and Mrs HL Rochelle at Wilber.
Alvin Milton Ehn born June 21 1909 Polk Nebraska died December 20 1962 at Methodist Hospital Omaha after a short illness. He was one of 13 children son of Emil and Christina Ehn and veteran of World War I. He lived in Omaha employed by Nebraska Motor Transport Co. for years. Survived by brothers and sisters Roy Clarks Reuben Polk Evelyn Ekdahl Scottsbluff Rudolph Minneapolis Rose Kuck St Libory Dorothy Johnson Anaheim Mildred Ehn Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Funeral December 23 Evangelical Free Church with Rev William H Pinkernell officiating. Graveside services by Polk American Legion Post 160 interment Polk Cemetery.
Jim Brazda Sr. will continue as Volunteer Placement Representative for the Nebraska Division of Employment Security in the Polk area, per Columbus office manager Dallas Berney. His years of experience benefit the community, though he receives no pay from the state and cannot charge others for this service.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bedient were lunch guests in the Bessie Green home Sunday evening.
Nebraska Game Commission warns winter feeding of pheasants and quail is impractical on a large scale with estimates of 17 000 dollars daily to feed five million pheasants. Blizzards kill more than starvation, and habitat improvement is urged to reduce losses.
The Game Commission notes continued good pheasant shooting as the season runs to January 20. Most areas report light hunting pressure and activity tends to peak in the early weeks, though hunting generally improves as the season ages.
The Country Woman's Club held its Christmas meeting at Francis Widga's home with President Jo Ostberg opening and carols. Edna Sundberg and Irma Adelson led a Christmas program, Marjorie Lindholm read The Twelfth Night, and Irma Adelson read December Night Long Long Ago. A Christmas game was played as Secret Pals were revealed and new names drawn. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Widga with Elaine Miller assisting.
Mr and Mrs Bob Ostrander were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Dolan Hahn. Sunday lunch guests in Walter Greens home were Mr and Mrs Floyd Lyle of Utica and Mrs Bessie Green. New Year dinner guests in the Walter Green home were Gary Green and Mrs Bessie Green.
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