Sterling Nelson and Violet Gustafson wed at Rockport Mo
The couple bonded in a January 8 ceremony with Justice of the Peace C. E. Riggs. The report notes other local events including births, illnesses, a car crash, a dislocated hip, a skating party, and a 25th wedding anniversary for N. E. McNeely as part of a busy week in the Polk area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Nelson
Violet Gustafson
Pvt
Fredrick
Allison
Rockport
C. E. Riggs
Arthur Kohtz
Willard Tenney
Taxton
Col
Clarence Bryant
Bob Myers
James McClure
Nettie Johnson
Dr. Slusser
Trof Ostberg
Polk
Denver
Osceola
Hardville
N. E. McNeely
Village Board
Marshall Wright
Ruth Nelson
Lincoln
T. J. Nelson
Hazel T. Nelson
Charleston
D.C
Rosemary Kahler
Glenn Ferguson
Ralph Kahler
Rosemont
Central City
Marjorie Rutting
Raymond Stevens
Post
Larado
Funden
Blaine Miller
Hood River
Ore
War Department
Tech
James W._ Mills
Mills
Polk County News Briefs and Marriages Amid War News
Obituaries, military notices, and wedding announcements fill Polk County pages. Elders recall sergeants overseas, a son in the 9th Armored Division writes from France, and local couples wed in quiet ceremonies. Community ads list groceries, auctions, and farm sales, with birthday celebrations and travel notes sprinkled through.
State of the Union critique urges limits and shared burden
A reader opinion argues President Ford offered no clear remedy beyond a tax rebate. The piece urges a collective, non I centered approach, calls for rationing, energy conservation, and a shift to less consumption to avert national decline. It condemns Nixon era distrust and warns of growing U S ugliness if citizens do not adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Polk
Washington, D. C
State of the Union
Nixon
United States
J. F. Balzer
Polk Woman's Club Meets for Charity and Walk-a-thon
Eighteen members met Mia Nelson on January 7 with Bertha Brazda assisting. The club plans March of Dimes collection and will serve a noon meal for Walk-a-thon participants on Saturday April 5. It approved sponsoring Bingo for Senior Citizens on the first Wednesday in February. The afternoon program covered Presidents with Lyla Meerkatz and Marie Clymer outlining qualifications and privileges. Jo Strand won a presidential quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman’s Club
Mia Nelson
Bertha Brazda
Lyla Meerkatz
Marie Clymer
Jo Strand
Community Visitors Share Sunday at Parkview
Polk locals recount a Sunday gathering at Parkview with Sadie Clark Emma Johnson and numerous friends. The Dwight Burney home welcomed visitors including Glenn Hill Paul Stevens Gilbert Lampshire Edolf Erickson Irvin Anderson Hulda Sagehorn and Guy Blanchard of Grand Island. Donald Hanquist Lori and Rodney joined Mrs Laura Boliton for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Babcock
Oscar Sundberg
Parkview
Sadie Clark
Emma Johnson
Dwight ‘Burney
Clarkson Hospital
Glenn Hill
Paul Stevens
Gilbert Lampshire
Edolf Erickson
Irvin Anderson
Hulda Sagehorn
Guy Blanchard
Grand Island
Donald Hanquist
Lori
Rodney
Sunda
Laura Boliton
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Johnson Brothers Chevrolet
Carl Wilshusen
Fred Bills
Lisco
John Bills
Adolph Dose
Ben Peterson
Henry Cramer
Arnold Isaacson
Harvey Hahn
Herbert Wurtz
Donald Hahn
Denver, Co
Donald
H. H. Hahn
Mare Island
C. BE. Penrose
C. E. Penrose
Stromsburg
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
J. Williams, M. D
Allen
H. Anderson
Norris W. Alfred
Nebraska
9Th Armored Division
France
Mike Myers
Seattle
Wash
Paul White
Polk Baptist Church
Emil Ehn
Ehn Ehn
Ee Gordon Glad
Clarkson
Geddes
Clarence Peterson
Arborville
Mary Jane Guidinger
York ‘County
Julia Fli
Veterans Hospital
Stromberg
Spring Valley
Ida W. Bush
John Peterson
Clarks
Goldenrod
Will Kroger
Los Angeles
Calif
Frank Nelsons
Loveland
Colo
Jim Wilson
Nigeria
West Africa
David
Duane Bodine
Elmer Wallin
Wallins
Raymond Shockey
York General Hospital
First Methodist Church
York
Frank Kirtley
Evangelical Free Church
Eli Johnson
Charles, Burgess
Dale’ Perkins
Fred. Bedient
Se, Md
Polk Woman's Club
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