Progress Hysterical Museum features Independence Day relics
The Progress Hysterical Museum adds to last week’s grocery supplement with a Spirit of 76 radio and a replica George Washington set of false teeth. Auction items include farm gear, a 4-bottom plow description, and novelty cattle and pig heaters.
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Progress Hysterical Museum
Valley Forge
George Washington
New Orleans
West Virginia
Democratic
Republican Party
Polk Progress
Nebraska
West
Breaking and Entering Is a Crime and Respect for Privacy
A Polk opinion emphasizes that law and order protect privacy of property and the home. It notes that break ins, vandalism, and shooting out windows violate rights and law, demanding consequences to maintain peace. The writer recalls childhood pranks and the hard lesson of paying for watermelons, contrasting with serious criminal acts.
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United States
Polk
Main St
Cubs Topple Clarks 58 51 Friday Night
The Polk High Cubs led 20-10 and 32-22 by halftime and finished 58-51 over Clarks. Dana Anderson scored 25 and grabbed 19 rebounds to pace Polk, with Bedient 9 and Branting 8 contributing. Huston 19 and Engel 16 led Clarks.
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Polk High Cubs
Clarks
Bombers
Cub
Dana Anderson
Brian Bedient
Randy Branting
Tom Carlstrom
Monte Hudson
Mark Clymer
Huston
Engel
Dana
Bedient
Cubs
Osceola
Shostroms Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Polk
The children of Mr and Mrs Robert Shostrom host a Sunday open house at the Community Hall in Polk Nebraska from 2 to 4 30 p m in honor of their parents 50th anniversary. The couple requests no gifts.
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Robert Shostrom
Polk
Nebr
March of Dimes Appeal Enlists Local Help
The Pork Woman's Club distributes envelopes in the neighborhood urging donations to the March of Dimes. The appeal notes one in ten families knows the anguish of a child with a birth defect and asks readers to read enclosed materials for each family.
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Pork Woman’s Club
Polk Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Prices
Tuesday January 20 1976 wheat price 2.37 per bushel soybeans 6 per bushel oats 1.00 per 100 pounds. Market notes indicate fluctuations in corn and other grains with spot values listed for local buyers.
Obituary of Vera N. Shockey of York County
Vera N. Shockey born January 26 1889 in Morton Township York County daughter of David and Frances Bittinger. Married Albert A. Shockey June 25 1919 in York. Lived in York County most of life operating Arborville General Store and serving as postmistress. Died January 13 1976 at York General Hospital aged 86 years 11 months 18 days. Survived by husband Alf two brothers Harold Floyd Bittinger of Bradshaw and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents two sisters and two infant brothers.
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Vera N. (Bittinger) Shockey
Morton Township
York County
David and
Frances Bittinger
Benedict High School
York College
Albert A. Shockey
York
Arborville
Shockey
York General Hospital
Alf
Harold
Floyd Bittinger
Bradshaw
Hospital Notes Report on Local Patient Discharges
Elmer Naslund was taken to Central City hospital Sunday afternoon by the rescue unit. Mrs Elmer Wilshusen had foot surgery on Thursday January 15 at Aurora hospital and returned home Saturday afternoon. Floyd Bittinger returned home Monday afternoon after surgery at Lincoln General hospital on January 9.
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Elmer Naslund
Central City Hospital
Elmer Wilshusen
Aurora Hospital
Floyd Bittinger
Lincoln General Hospital
How Much is a Billion Dollars
An amusing historical quip contrasts time scales with large numbers. It notes milestones like Pearl Harbor, Christ, and human arrival on Earth, framing them against rapid government spending. The line attributes the joke to Milton Mayes at a convention in Montauk, Long Island.
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Pearl Harbor
Milton Mayes
I-Banks
Gurney’s Inn
Montauk
Fellas
Ben
Jason
Jay
Paul Wagner Heads Polk Community Club
Paul Wagner was named to head the Polk Community Club at the annual potluck and election meeting held Monday night January 19. The club elected officers and heard a piano and choir program. a $500 memorial offer and $294 from a raffle boosted community funds. Plans were outlined for a February meeting and events in March.
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Paul Wagner
Polk Community Club
Wagner
Janice Saylor
Lyla Meeree
Norris Alfred
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Choir
Jeanine Hoffman
Jonita Baack
Marcia Carlstrom
Donette Shenk
Connie Ang
Shirley Wagner
Wendy Hudson
Lynda Sundberg
Peggy Neeman
Anita Norquest
Becky Brazda
Don Miller
Verland Widga
Roger Hanquist
Junior Sealey
Community Hall Fund
Polk
Community Improvement Program
CIP
Bonnie Meerkatz
York
Kenneth Meerkatz
Wilma Miller
Community Hall
Community Club
Verlene Anderson
Anne Alfred dies after cancer battle in San Francisco
Anne Yvonne Alfred wife of Orrin F. Alfred of 1625 Polk St San Francisco died Friday January 16 after a lengthy cancer illness. Cremation followed no services and ashes were scattered at sea. She is survived by sister Ruth Wheaton and many nieces and nephews.
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Anne Yvonne Alfred
Orrin F. Alfred
Polk St
San Francisco
Ann Wheaton
Wheaton
Ill
Orrin Alfred
Polk
Ruth Wheaton
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Polking
March OF Dimes
TNE Polk
Vera N. Shockey
Anne Alfred
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Orlie
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