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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
1
A reflective note on newspaper editing errors and reader-style humor. The writer mentions typographical glitches, odd phrasings, and a mistaken image of a student on an easel. They survey political chatter about Clair Callan’s Nebraska race and critique media military language.
Mrs. Pearl Jack aged 81 died in Ames Iowa after moving there 15 years ago to be near daughter Mrs. Margaret Taylor. She was raised in the David City area and married C G Jack a longtime Polk druggist. Graveside rites were held January 18 at Polk Cemetery with Rev Harold Jensen officiating.
Help fight birth defects by joining the March of Dimes. Contributions can be given to any Polk Woman's Club member or to Mrs. Evria nd Widga, president.
A school paper piece reflects teen anxiety about accidents death and failing English. It urges careful behavior and study to avoid some perils while noting death remains unavoidable.
Clarks Bombers edged Polka 72-70 on January 14 and won 68-65 in a January 19 Goldenrod conference opening round at Palmer. Matt Shonsey led Clark’s scoring with 24 by halftime and 14 in regulation, while Den Sealey and teammates paced Polka before Clark’s late overtime burst led to the victory.
Miss Kathleen Tyler daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Tyler of Hordville will wed Richard Trotter son of Mrs Ethel Trotter of Fullerton. Kathleen is a University of Nebraska junior and Trotter is a student minister and university student. A spring wedding is planned.
The 37th annual meeting of the Farmers Coop Grain Association of Polk is set for Wednesday at Polk Community Hall. Dinner at noon, business meeting at 1 pm, with Dean Myers in charge and guest speakers on the program. Interest and dividend checks to be distributed after the meeting.
The Progress pages show Farmers Coop Grain offerings and hog and pig Growing ads. Polk Grain Co announces a new farrowing bow for sows. Brazda Impl Co promotes John Deere tractors for spring work. Farmhand Feedmaster discount and Corner Cafe ham menu noted. Farmers Coop Grain Ass'n annual meeting next Wednesday with dividend checks and meal.
Former Lt. Governor and Mrs. Dwight Burney of Polk and Hartford depart on January 23 for a two month study tour of Pakistan as part of a group of eight farm leaders under Farm and World Affairs. They will observe agricultural life in Pakistan, tour Rome, visit the Holy Lands, and meet U.S. officials in Washington, D. C. before departure.
Glen Leverington, local weather recorder at the bank, refuses to predict but will answer questions about yesterday's weather. A rumor says a little old lady forecasts 70 inches of snow this winter. The Progress editor, 67 inches tall, plans to keep moving outdoors until spring. January records show cold in Polk with temps near zero and 8.2 inches of snow total through Jan 25, mostly dry and meltable. He will report any future precipitation but refuses to forecast.
In local sports notes the Cubs are set to play Bradshaw next Tuesday. Farmers Coon Oil Polk Progress Polk Industries and Polk Lumber are inviting attendance as they promote upcoming activities.
Harold Peterson known as Slim, son of Julius Peterson, left industry to pursue art in Denton. Since 1942 he moved into painting landscapes, selling 18 to 75 dollar works from 40 to 60 hour efforts. A Denton buyer bought eight paintings and arranged more for her mother.
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