Letter exchange on medicine and traffic ethics
A New Orleans exchange discusses the auto editor's safety logic and its call to reduce highway time. Charlie Dunlap argues doctors prolong life for patients, while the editor contends that shorter highway time could save lives. the dialogue shifts to medical care costs and a hospital tale about a doctor’s billing practices.
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Norris
Automobile Magazine
Charlie
C. E. Dunlap
Automobile
Edside
O.K
Clean Sidewalks Urge Safe School Beginnings
Community call urges keeping sidewalks and boulevard crosswalks clean to protect school children who otherwise may be forced to walk in the streets.
Cubs Rally and Fall in Hampton Holiday Tourney
The Polk Cubs beat Hordville 55 43 in the opening round then fell to Hampton 72 50 in the finals. Roger Carlstrom led Polk with 24 points in the opener and 17 in the final, with Bruce Hudson and Tim Tyler also in double figures. Dean Troester led Hampton with 20 points and Mark Olsen added 18.
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Polk Cubs
Hordville
Hampton
Cubs
Hordville Bulldogs
Roger Carlstrom
Bruce Hudson
Tim Tyler
Tom Lindburg
Bulldogs
Gale Stevens
Randy Flodman
Cub
Hawks
Polk
Mark Anderson
Dean Troester
Mark Olsen
Hardville
Marquette
Dudley Baack Graduates From Peru State College
Dudley Baack earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with teaching endorsements in Geography and Driver’s Education from Peru State College on December 21. Graduation ceremonies are planned for May 1974 at Peru.
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Dudley Baack
Peru State College
Peru
School board approves new elementary building plan
At a Monday night public meeting the Board of Education unanimously approves replacing the burned elementary with a new structure. Harold Carlson leads a large turnout, discussing location, materials, and funding with plans for 8 classrooms and a small gym while estimating costs. The district values the property around 9 to 10 million dollars and plans a 3 mill levy for six years aided by insurance. Occupancy next fall is unlikely. a year hence remains a possibility.
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Board of Education
Harold Carlson
Harold
Nielsen
Red Cross First Aid Class Meeting Set
A Red Cross First Aid class organizers call for a meeting on Monday January 14 at 7 30 p m to organize the course. Residents interested are urged to attend.
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Red Cross
UMW Fellowship to Meet With Pot-Luck Supper
The Polk UMW fellowship invites members and guests to a pot-luck supper on Sunday January 13 in the church parlors. The Senior MYF choir directed by Becky Miller and Becky Flodman will be featured in the program.
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Polk Umw Fellowship
MYF
Becky Miller
Becky Flodman
Immanuel Ladies Aid Soup Supper Planned
The Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon January 2 with Mrs Raymond Sagehorn presiding. They planned a public soup supper for Sunday evening January 13 in the church parlors from 5 to 8 pm. Chili and turkey noodle soup will be served all you can eat for 1.25 dollars, children under 12 pay 0.75.
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Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Raymond Sagehorn
Nebraska
Netherlands
Tomcat
Final moves for grade school classes announced
The final moves for elementary pupils will be made Thursday for Friday effect. Third and fourth grades move to the Lutheran Church. First and second grades housed in the United Methodist Church with the second grade. Fifth and sixth grades in the Baptist. Kindergarten pupils study at the Evangelical Free Church.
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Lutheran Church
United Methodist Church
Baptist
Evangelical Free Church
Hospital Notes Prompt New Surgeries At Two Nebraska Hospitals
Carl Carlstrom entered St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island for surgery on Monday. Lee Harless had surgery at York General Hospital on Friday.
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Carl Carlstrom
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Lee Harless
York General Hospital
County Court Docket Summary of Local Offenses
Beatrice Stienwart Ord day time speed fined 10 and costs 8. Donald Baede Stromsburg no inspection sticker 10 and 8. Melvin Kauk Omaha day time speed 10 and 8. Ronald Herman Clarks day time speed 35 and 8. Daryl Nelson Osceola hunting with artificial light 25 and 8. Doyle Nelson Osceola hunting with Rue Johnson Osceola hunting with artificial light 25 and 8. Alvin Avery Omaha insufficient fund check restitution and costs 38.50. Michael Proski Duncan intoxication and disturbing the peace 25 and 15 with 8. Joseph Slusarski Columbus disturbing the peace 15 and 8. Jim Gabel Osceola hunting with Ron Fujan Osceola hunting with James Plates North Loop day time speed 20 and 8. Randy C. Kelly Shelby failure to display valid driver’s license 10 and 8.
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Beatrice Stienwart
Ord
Donald Baede
Stromsburg
Melvin Kauk
Omaha
Ronald Herman
Clarks
Daryl Nelson
Osceola
Doyle Nelson
Rue Johnson
Alvin Avery
Michael Proski
Duncan
Joseph Slusarski
Columbus
Jim Gabel
Ron Fujan
James Plates
North Loop
Randy C. Kelly
Shelby
Small Claims Court Notices From Polk County
Ralph Rose of Clarks sues Lloyd Achel of Stromsburg on a civil account. Polk Oil Co sues John Neal of Polk on an account. Jack and Jill of Osceola sue Bonnie Sterup of Stromsburg on an account.
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Ralph Rose
Clarks
Lloyd Achelson
Stromsburg
Polk Oil Co
John Neal
Polk
Jack & Jill
Osceola
Bonnie Sterup
Notice to Members on Installations and Social Guests
Mason and CBS announce open installation on January 14 at 8 pm. Leanne Sundberg attended a Sunday supper at the Harold Anderson home. Kim Hoffman visited Joel Anderson during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations.
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Mason & Cbs
Leanne Sundberg
Harold Anderson
Kim Hoffman
Joel Anderson
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New Orleans
Hampton Tourney
UMW Fellowsiop
Mrs
Thomas Stevens
Small Claims Court
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