Local School Basketball and Schedule Highlights
School calendar lists January games including Bene dict at home on the 7th and Wol bach at home on the 28th. Junior High visits Silver Creek on the 11th at 1 30 p m. Albion Choral Clinic on the 14th and 15th. Goldenrod Tournament at Bury from January 17 to 21. Burg on the 29th. End of term on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Silver Creek
Albion Choral Clinic
Goldenrod
Bury
Wolbach
Burg
Local social notes from Polk County gatherings and visits
Mr and Mrs Lennis Lind visited in the Nick McNaught home. Gordon A Carlson, the Dahlin, Doremus and Carlson households hosted several visitors. New Year's Day dinners and New Year's Eve entertainments occurred at multiple homes including Osceola and Central City. A first baby of the year arrived for the Kohtz family in York. Patricia Ramsey spent holidays with the Ramseys and Henry Reed's hospital transfers were noted. Several other visits and hospital calls mark a busy week of local social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennis Lind
Nick McNaught
Gordon A. Carlson
Don Dahlin
Victor Doremus
Kermit Lindgren
Eldon W. Peterson
Barbara
Merwin Carter
Carson City
Colo
Warold Bergland
Stromsburg
Kermit
Merlin Nyberg
Rudolph Nyberg
Arvid Stranberg
Central City
Alvin Stranberg
Dorothy
Judy
Shelly
Hordville
Ardean Kohtz
York
Hulda Sagehorn
Kohtz
Patricia Ramsey
Omaha
Wayne Ramsey
Lyn
Lincoln
Henry Reed
Lincoln Hospital
Aurora Hospital
Patricia
Arlo Finlayson
Robert Willits
Tom Hetzer
Dallas
Texas
Martin Lundstrom
Harvey Sundberg
Robert Lindahl
Clarks
Trof Ostberg
Olga Graves
Ron Champoux
Henry
Beatrice
Ethel Ostrander
Parade article on waterproof overalls and prints
The reader recalls Lloyd Shearer’s Parade piece describing waterproof overalls for girls with bell bottoms and various prints and colors. The quote notes items buttoned high under the armpits and contrasts belle with belle humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Shearer
Belle
Polk News Items Show Local Visits Over Holidays
Local residents exchanged holiday visits and weekend guests across multiple homes in Polk. Notes include Mr and Mrs Alvin Dahlin visiting the Llof Ostberg home, trips to Hastings and Grand Island, Bethel College return for Mark Sandell, and numerous family gatherings involving the Sandell, Stevens, Werner, Felton, Widga, and Warnick households plus travel to North Platte Arvada and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Dahlin
Llof Ostberg
Final Report and Heirship Hearing in Bodine Estate
Notice in Pole County Nebraska states a petition for final settlement, determination of heirship, inheritance taxes, fees, commissions, and distribution of the Anna E. Bodine estate. Hearing set for January 24, 1972 at 10 A.M. in county court. Dated January 3, 1972. (SEAL) Eldon R. Johnson County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole County
Nebraska
Anna E. Bodine
State of
Swede Home News Social Roundup From Swede Minnesota
Swede Home News records a string of social visits and gatherings. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs Tom Hetzer and family spent Thursday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Martin Lundstrom and kin. Local couples and relatives hosted and attended New Year and Christmas get togethers at several homes including the Gestrine and Johnson families and Calvary Lutheran connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hetzer
Ana
Dallas
Tex
Martin Lundstrom
Alfred Yungdahl
Ben Berger
Lester Gestrine
Nancy McKay
Loren Oberg
Columbus
Robert Oberg
Anderson-Clar
Calvary Lutheran Church
Swede
Raymond D. Johnson
Clair Willits
Linnie Hoffer
Reynold Peterson
Walter Jones
Louis Willits
Bill Williams
Ralph Willits
Milan Swasko
Jane
Carl G. Johnson
Ronald Sarow
Oscar Jones
Osceola
DeVere Larson
Longmont
Colo
William Larson
Willard Adelson
Adolph Forss
Harold W. Johnson and
Wayne
Harvey Sundberg
Roger Hanquist
Dennis Johnson
Lynn Sundberg
Corey
Martin Gestrine
Karen
Ray Gestrine
Harold W. Johnson
Raymond Lindblade
Duane Jones
Myron Larson
Christmas Day and Holiday Visitor Notices
Gordon Peterson visited the Enoch Peterson home Saturday night. Grace Leach Covenant Home and Rudolph Gustafson guests Thursday. Floyd Miller Glen Babcock and Bob Lindburg dinner guests of James Lindburg and Mary on Christmas Day. Dr John Kim family supper guests in James Lindburg home Christmas night. Raymond Stevens Denver and Cole Was 2 stayed overnight with the James Lindburg. Martin Hoffman visited the Ostberg home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Horace Stevens
Joann Stevens
Julie Lenz
Chappell
Raymond Stevens
Denver
Tom
Glen Stevens
Dorothy Felton Burdie
Jeff
Omaha
Mae Felton
Louis Butt
Central City
Emma Johnson
Mee Felton
Rolland Stromberg
Joewa
E G. Kroger
Grand Island
Wayne Tyler
Brian
Arvada
Colorado
Roger Werner
Ola Mae Wedsted
Ray Werner
Ila May
Ray Werners
Don Herbig
Crystal
Tom Olson
Byron Herbig
Jackie
Aurora
Mary Monson
Neal Sandell
Kevin Werth
Jackie Herbig
Elwood Sandell
Frances Widga
Don Widga
Bill Ferrand
Gail
Betty Vogt
Leonard Warnick
Kenosha
Wisc
Lenny Warnick
Alicia
James Lindburg
Martin Hoffman
Iof Ostberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polk
Connie
Scott
Lloyd Widea
Mabel Widea
Park View
Polkinge
Maurice Lindburg, Jr
Maurice Lindburg
Mark Sandell
Bethel College
St. Paul
Levar Sandell
Wallace Sandell
Rudolph Gustafson
Dennis Stevens
Beverly
Kentucky
Orville Millers
North Platte
Earl Stevens
Douglas Smith
Orville Miller
Swede Home News
William H. Norton
Milligan Farming Service
Milligan
Nebr
Griffith’s
Columbus, Nebraska
Barber’s
Custom Farm Services
INO Martson Ag
Leonard Anderson Polk
Veterinary Clinic
Barnett Co
Johnson Dial
Central TV
St. Central City
Motorola and
Admiral Sales & Service
Oman
Town & Country
Dodds Home Furnishings
Farmers Mutual OF Nebr Insurance
Leland Harless
E. T. Parminter
West Polk
Larson-Watson Realty Co
Mert’s
Hiome Sales & Service
Verlie G. Johnston Marquette
Victor Anderson CO. Funeral Chapel
Moore Lumber Co
Pork Lodge
A.M
Stromsbur
George Wochner
Mrs
Martha Larson
Swasko
LCW
Friendly Families Club
Norris Anderson
Richard, Paul
Rodney
John Anderson
Alvin Hunts
Linsay’s Barber Shop
Progress Office
Delbert
Elmer Galusha & Sons Auctioneers
Mason
Bob Baack
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