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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a tight knit village, its families, farms, and a 1918 tornado that reshaped Main St. The narrator tracks generations, noting F with Jate, C- and H- children, and a restaurant after the storm, while neighbors drift between Lincoln and Omaha, returning to small town roots.
Polk High School hosted a convocation on January 5 with three recent graduates Jo Ann Stevens Ann Otte and Ken Gus Bills sharing insights on college life. They discussed costs studies social life courses and the pros and cons of attending college.
Harold Anderson was named president of the Polk Community Club at the regular Monday meeting. Members elected Glen Babcock as vice president Lauretta Neuhaus as secretary and Fern Myers as treasurer. Thirty members attended. Outgoing president Verland Widga was commended for 1971 Bean Day and the Summer Recreation program.
Social Security offers Medicare and monthly benefit guidance. Call 475-3581 for telephone applications or mailback forms. A Lincoln representative will visit the Osceola Courthouse on Wednesday January 26, 1972 from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. in the second floor.
Polk Library reports new titles including A Handful of Stars by Ray House and Rafe by Weldon Hill plus nine Charlie Brown books for children. Mildred Anderson donated Bird Ambulance by Axline Thomas.
The Bizzy Bees 4-H Club gathered January 13 at Jodie Saylor's home with all members present. After lunch they discussed projects and set February 7 as the next meeting date. Peggy Neeman reported news.
Irvin Fossberg 71 died Monday night at St. Francis hospital Grand Island after a short illness. Survived by wife Aleta two sons and three daughters. Daughter Mrs Philip Meline Polk and sister Mrs Wallace Sandell with brother Gordon Fossberg of Polk. Funeral Thursday Jan 20 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Polk.
Funeral services for Martin Larson 86 were held January 13 at Salt-Byers Funeral Home Central City with Rev Robert Carlson officiating Burial followed at Hordville Cemetery Mrs Wal ter Raecke organist sang Tryg gare Kan Ingen Vara and The Old Rugged Cross Pallbearers included Bill Wurtz Joe Stanislav Wendell Faeh Elsemer Kus kie Arnold King Heber Wagner Honorary pallbearers were Herbert Wurtz Eric Wright Bill Brewer Cecil Tooley Ernest Kuenzel John Weburg Charles Osterman Reuben Gustafson Larson born March 10 1885 at Stark now Hordville son of John and Fredricka Larson came to Central City in 1912 founded Nebraska Realty Auction Co first in Nebraska to sell real estate at auction operated until 1957 active in civic work charter member of Nebraska Mid-State Association later Mid-State Reclamation District and a director He was a past president of Nebraska Realtors Association 1925 survived by brother Arthur Central City sister in law Mrs Freeman Larson and several nieces and nephews predeceased by parents and five brothers and four sisters.
Pvt Bradley D Samuelson of the 3rd Platoon B-1 2 at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri submits his mailing address as 506-66-787 and 65473 in the 3rd Platoon. Listed unit appears to be B-1 2 at Fort Leonard Wood.
School will dismiss at 12 04 on January 25 to accommodate self evaluation committee meetings.
Pastor Hollis Bishop of Messiah Lutheran Newton Falls Ohio will be guest Missioner at Zion Benedict and Trinity Polk during January 31 to February 6 1972. A Youth Celebrate Rally is planned for Sunday February 6 at 3 00 PM for area youth.
The Polk Woman's Club met in January at Karen Merchant's home with Erma Adelson as assistant hostess. Marie Clymer led the business session. Members distributed fruit and Christmas cookies to thirty attendees. The club's January project supports the March of Dimes Fund Drive in Polk. Program leaders Ku Kim and Helen Samuels presented Korea themed content with Dr. Kim assisting. February plans include a Valentine Party hosted by Bertha Brazda.
Herman Melville, missionary for the Films of Christ, presented evidence that may counter the theory of evolution. He spoke at a convocation and later visited classes to explain his theory.
Mr and Mrs Rolland Swanson of Stromsburg visited Mrs Alma Swanson and family Sunday. Sydney Widga Patty Dunbar traveled from Lincoln for the weekend in the Donavia Widga home. Gail Widga and others joined trips to Lincoln for University studies and a day with the Schreder home. Mrs Leonard Warnick returned from a holiday visit with family. Mr and Mrs Richard Randall of Grand Island spent Sunday afternoon with Irvin Beckstrom home.
The Cubs defeated the Bomber squad 76 to 54 at Clarks Gym. Lawson Reckner led with 21 points before fouling out, while Roger Fossberg opened with a fast 2 and Randy Neuhaus added 12 points. Dave Schultz led the Bombers with 24. The Cubs improved to 5-4 and host Silver Greek in the Goldenrod tournament opener on Tuesday January 18.
Mrs Anna Kisler visited Saturday evening with Mrs Hulda Sage horn. Sunday after church guests at the Roland Ro dine home included Mr and Mrs Dean Samuelson and Brian with Mrs Elvera Nyberg. Kevin Geertzen stayed overnight Friday with Duane Rodine. Mr and Mrs Jake Whiteworth of Grand Island dined with Mr and Mrs Rich ard Sealey Sr Tuesday. Sunday dinner at Mrs Hannah Rodine’s included Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg Mae Felton and Emma Johnson.
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