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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1975

Page

8

Grade School Bands Set After Gol denrod Win and Genoa Tilt

Polk advances in the Gol denrod Conference by a two point win over Osceola and will face Genoa Thursday at 7 00 p m The elementary and intermediate bands host a program in the high school gym Thursday January 30 at 730 p m for parents and the public Students will perform short pieces demonstrate rhythm reading and play rounds The public is invited to enjoy a memory jog of early instrument gaming

Polk Goldenrod Osceola Genoa

Concert Band Grows With Two New Members

Two students join the high school concert band in the second semester Cheryl Fisher on bells and Max Clymer on tenor saxophone.

Cheryl Fisher Max Clymer

Judge Urbom questions national policy on Wounded Knee cases

The article quotes Judge Urbom arguing that judges cannot dictate national policy or correct past wrongs alone. It notes his reluctance to dismiss remaining Wounded Knee cases and discusses the burden on defendants to finance appeals against government actions.

Judge Urbamn Urbamn U. S Putin Urbom United States

Calendar of Junior High Basketball Dates

Jan 22 junior high basketball at Silver Creek 1 30 pm. Jan 23 24 Goldenrod Conference Tournament Genoa. Jan 28 junior high basketball Hordville 1 30 pm.

Jr. High Silver Creek Goldenrod Genoa dJr. Hi Hordville

Weather Halted Polk Vocal Choir Concert at Albion

Due to threatening weather Polk vocal choir did not perform at Albion last Saturday evening. The Swing Choir was to sing but both groups canceled as personnel from Polk and several other schools left before the concert amid the storm threat.

Polk Vocal Choir Albion Polk

Local Housewarming Courtyards and Visits Highlight Week

Polk news notes several social gatherings. Carroll Flodman and family visited Merton Flodman to meet a new granddaughter. Ted Dittmer and family attended Bob Dittmer’s housewarming. Steve Johnson and Chris of Columbus visited Wilmer Johnson. Wilfred Stephens hosted a house warming. Glen Stevens visited Russell Fjell. Michael Fjell and Scott joined Russell Fell’s family for a weekend meal. Swede Plain Church held a family fellowship night and supper.

Carroll Flodman Merton Flodman Ted Dittmer Bob Dittmer Steve Johnson Chris Columbus Wilmer Johnson Wilfred Stephens Glen Stevens Russell Fjell Michael Fjell Scott Millard Russell Fell

Judge's View on Conscience and Legal Duty Cited

A judge argues that while cannot create conscience, he believes he has authority to define it within legal duty and standards. The remark frames the balance between moral guidance and judicial limits in adjudication.

Night misadventure with missing registration and a sobriety test

The narrator recalls retrieving a missing registration under the steering post slipping from a torn cover. After a messy scene with trash and a pink paper, a police officer attends an apparent injury, then a sobriety test follows. The narrator insists on innocence and eventual release.

Youth United Methodist meeting elects officers

Junior United Methodist Youth group met January 14. Condon Shostrom was elected president, Ken Anderson vice president, Bill Hopkins secretary, Alice Hopkins treasurer, and Mike Hahn news reporter. They voted to meet each Wednesday after school with Mrs Robert Hopkins as counselor.

United Methodist Condon Shostrom Ken Anderson Bill Hopkins Alice Hopkins Mike Hahn Robert Hopkins

Social Notes From Genoa Lincoln Osceola And Kearney

Mr and Mrs Wallace Lind and family plus Mrs Alvena Lind and Mr and Mrs Roland Rodine were lunch guests of Dianne Rodine in Genoa after a tournament game Monday. Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl visited their son Vance in Lincoln and moved daughter Leilani Stohl to Kearney for her second college semester residence at College Heights. The United Methodist Church Fellowship social included a program and lunch. Mr and Mrs Willard Adelson dined with Mrs Noma Wright in Osceola. Marie Henderson, Marjorie Lindholm and Erma Adelson joined Dorothy Adelson for Thursday coffee.

Wallace Lind Alvena Lind Roland Rodine Dianne Rodine Genoa Walter Stohl Vance Lincoln Leilani Stohl Kearney College Heights Fellowship The United Methodist Church Willard Adelson Noma Wright Osceola Marie Henderson Marjorie Lindholm Erma Adelson Dorothy Adelson

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

We express gratitude for acts of kindness during our recent loss. Thanks for cards, memorials, flowers, and meals. Appreciation to the Polk and Stromsburg United Methodist Women for lunch. Signed by Forrest Anderson, Dale Anderson, Lara, Wallace Larson Scott, Steve and Shelli, Tom Kess and families.

Polk and Stromsburg United Methodist Forrest Anderson Dale ,Anderson Lara Wallace, Larson “Scott Steve Shelli Tom Kess

Bereavement notice for John Niebuhr family

Gratitude extends from Mrs John Niebuhr Syracuse and Mr and Mrs Alton Wilhelms Stromsburg for cards notes and sympathy after the loss of husband and father John Niebuhr. The family appreciates the kindness and thoughts from friends.

John Niebuhr Syracuse Alton Wilhelms Stromsburg

Polk Nebraska Village Hearing on Street Improvement Plans

The Village of Polk Nebraska will hold a public hearing at the Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. February 4 1975 to discuss the proposed one and six year street improvement programs and to receive testimony for or against the plans. The plans and a village map are on file at the Village Clerk for public review. The notice lists residents and interested parties and invites participation.

Polk Nebraska

Notice to Creditors in Lillie F. Lytle Estate Polk County

The County Court of Polk Nebraska requires all claims against the estate of Lillie F Lytle deceased to be filed by May 16 1975 or be barred. A hearing on claims will be held May 27 1975 at 10 00 AM. Myrl D Edstrom County Judge. Eldon R Johnson Associate Judge. Publish January 16 23 30 ne.

Will County Polk County Nebraska Carl Mundt Irene Mundt Julia Flodman State of Myrl D. Edstrom Eldon R. Johnson Lillie F. Lytle

Beulah Gustafson thanks friends after York hospital stay

Mrs Beulah Gustafson expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards gifts and calls while she was in York hospital and says the thoughtfulness will be remembered. The message notes appreciation from a patient.

York Hospital Beulah Gustafson

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