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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
1
A citizen muses on memory and forgetting, recalling embarrassing childhood moments, the brain’s wiring, and how reality blurs with fantasy. The piece notes senility, the Vietnam war as destructive fantasy, and calls for renewed faith in human worth beyond violence.
Polk Cubs coached by Dan Gilson beat Benedict Eagles 89 55 and Shelby Huskies 76 51 over the weekend. Mark Anderson led with 27 points against Benedict and 16 versus Shelby. Carlstrom added 18 against Shelby and 15 rebounds overall. Cubs host Clarks Bombers Friday and open Goldenrod conference tournament next week with Polk and Stromsburg at 5 30 p m.
A men's prayer breakfast is scheduled at the First Baptist Church on Monday January 15 at 7:00 AM. Interested attendees should contact Pastor Stauffer for plans and details.
Mr and Mrs Dale Carlson of Nebraska City are proud to announce the birth of a daughter Heather Ellen on December 25 weighing 7 pounds 6 1/4 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Glen Carlson of Hordville and Mr and Mrs Floyd Benson of Davenport Iowa.
The Polk Community Club pot luck supper and meeting for election of officers will be held Monday January 29 instead of January 15 due to the basketball tournament.
Mr and Mrs Martin Hoffman observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday January 16 at home in a quiet family observance.
Walter Meerkatz marked his birthday with a York gathering Tuesday evening. Attendees from York included Mr and Mrs Jewell Matlock and several others. cards provided entertainment. Hilmer Smith and Mrs Brunt posted the high score while Mrs Darold Richards and Morris Nelson had the low. A lunch was served by Mrs Walter Meerkatz as guests wished many more birthdays.
Mr Parker Aker is back home Saturday after recuperating at the Good Samaritan Center in Osceola following discharge from Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola.
Beginning Monday January 15 the school bus routes will be reversed. This has been the accepted practice each year. Students must keep in mind the new time for expecting the school bus.
The Polk Methodist congregation plans a church social with a pot-luck supper at the church on Sunday January 14 at 6 30 p m. Mr and Mrs Robert Merchant will present slides from their trip to Japan. Members and friends are invited.
The notice invites all ladies to a volleyball session at the High School Gym at 7 30 PM on Thursday January 11. No additional details are provided.
Mr and Mrs Ross Tarr of Central City relocate to Polk and take over the former Doremus home, marking a new residency in the community.
A group of Gail Widga’s college friends hosted a mixed bridal shower at Smith Hall in Lincoln. Hosts Carolyn Banacci Sheryl Lundgren JoAnn Stevens and Mrs Horace Stevens served cake punch dessert and refreshments as Gail opened home gifts and classmates played games. Pink and white decor set a festive tone.
A woman catalogs her closet to find what is in this year and discovers many items are out. She tests hip-huggers, elephant-leg pants, and a body suit before rejecting them for a long Victorian style skirt and blouse, realizing true style lies in classic elegance.
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