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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1974

Page

8

Albion Music Clinic Draws School Leaders and Honors Roll Students

The Albion school notes show ten seniors and nine juniors on the semester honor roll across seventh through senior grades. Calendar items list Goldenrod Conference events and junior high basketball games with Polk ties. Principal remarks praise the clinic and reveal plans for auditor preparations and payroll record recovery.

Albion Music Clinic Goldenrod St. Edward Polk Osceola Jr. High Silver Creek

Albion Schools Urge Enrollment Sheets and Old Report Cards

The superintendent asks parents of kindergartners to eighth graders to return enrollment sheets and any old report cards to Albion Music Clinic. The 17th annual Albion Invitational Vocal Clinic occurred January 18–19 with guest conductor Dr Edward G Camedy of Peru State College. nearly 350 attended a mass choir of 741 students and four swing choirs performed. The final number featured a stirring Battle Hymn of the Republic with all choral directors joining.

Albion Polk Edward G. Camedy Peru State College

Lunch Box tips and family visit roundup

A repeat lunch guidance item advises filling a thermos with boiling water for several minutes then pouring it out and placing one or two cooked weiners inside to stay warm at lunch. Also suggested are two toothpicks in cake frosting to prevent sticking and emphasis on nourishing meals. Nearby social visits note Sundbergs in Rockford and Nelsons in Broken Bow with local relatives and friends. A closing sale at Kisler Sundries concludes the excerpt.

Lawrence Sundberg Rockford Ill Ray Sundberg Raymond Sundberg Calmer Johnson Jeanette Jacklyn Brian Michael Joe Nelson Broken Bow Walter Nelson Hannah Bodine Mae Felton Emma Johnson Parkview Central City Kisler Sundries Mr. Alfred

Walter Bush 85 buried in Polk Cemetery

Funeral services were held January 20 for Walter Bush 85 who died Saturday at a nursing home. Mervin Oberg officiated at Anderson Funeral Chapel Stromsburg burial was in Polk cemetery. Born April 6 1880s in Polk County to John and Mary Bush he farmed in Polk area. Survivors include widow Helga two sons Virgil Willard a daughter Bernise Fitch six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Walter Bush Aurora Nursing Home Mervin Oberg Polk Anderson Stromsburg Polk County John Mary Bush Helga Virgil Willard Osceola Ted Bernise) Fitch North Platte

Funeral Services Held for Russel Johnson 62

Funeral services were held Wednesday in the United Methodist Church in Stromsburg for Russel J. Johnson 62. Rev. Robert Holbrook conducted the services. Interment followed in Stromsburg cemetery. Pallbearers named were Rodney, Larry, Kenneth, Marlowe, Lynn Johnson and Barry Hudson. Surviving brother Lyle Johnson of Polk."

Russel Johnson United Methodist Church Stromsburg Russel J. Johnson Robert Holbrook Rodney Johnson Larry Johnson Kenneth Johnson Marlowe Johnson Lynn Johnson Barry Hudson Lyle Johnson Polk

Sunday Mail Service to End at Local Office

The United States Postal Service plans to discontinue Sunday mail service at this office effective February 3, 1974. Postmaster Don Hanquist invites questions and offers to discuss the adjustment at the post office.

United States Postal Service Don Hanquist

Letter argues shorter quail and pheasant season to curb hunting abuses

A 1974 Bradshaw Nebraska letter urges the Game and Parks Commission to set a shorter winter hunting season. The writer criticizes roadside hunting, large parties, and non-sporting behavior, advocating on foot hunting and enforcement to preserve bird populations.

Game and Parks Commission Bradshaw Nebr Mark

County Clerk Filings for Local Races Listed

The county clerk’s filings list candidates for local offices including County Assessor Richard N. Anderson Democrat and County Clerk Dale Frizzell Democrat. County Treasurer Louise 8. Timm Republican and Sheriff Reynold Peterson Republican are named. First Commissioner District candidates Rexford H. Peterson Democrat and David L. Jegemihldt Democrat. Second Commissioner District Carl R. H. Johnson Republican and County Surveyor Le Roy Gerrard Republican.

Richard N. Anderson Dale Frizzell Louise 8. Timm Reynold Peterson Rexford H.peterson David L ‘Gehmildt Carl R.H. Johnson LeRoy Gerrard

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