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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1974
Page
1
A humorous extended riff critiques price fixing by toilet seat makers and the public and political response. It playfully argues comfort, the living room shift, and the partisan lens on Republicans and Democrats, ending with a teaser that continues on Page 8.
Engagement announced by Leanne Sundberg and Kent Anderson. Leanne, Polk High School graduate, attends University of Nebraska. Kent, son of Harvey and Harold Anderson, also Polk High School graduate, attends Nebraska Technical College and will graduate in September. Wedding set for September 22.
Polk earns bicentennial status after endorsement by Nebraska Bicentennial Commission for local projects and plans. Wayne and Mrs Tyler received a letter noting unanimous June 14 approval and national recognition consideration.
Mrs Robert Baack and Ronny returned home after a week at the Salvation Army Gene Eppley Camp near Omaha. They describe a meaningful stay with handicraft swimming flag raising vesper services and baseball and other group activities funded by the Polke Salvation Army fund.
The 8-9 year olds fell to Benedict 0-3 with Bill Lindburg pitching and Todd Tyler collecting Polk’s only hit. The 10-11 year olds continued their winning streak by defeating Benedict 11-1 in three innings, with Russ Wilshusen and Steve Swanson sharing pitching duties and Doug Shenk catching.
The Pork Community Club hosts a Fourth of July program at the ball field starting with a $1.50 chicken barbecue at 6 serving until sold out. Two softball games begin at 7, featuring older girls and a Lincoln girls team, followed by a fireworks display supervised by the Polk Volunteer Fire Department. Admission at the gate is 25 cents for under 12, and $1 for 12 and up. barbecue extra $1.50. Popcorn shack offers candy and drinks.
Henry Reeb marked his 85th birthday Sunday and is thought to be Polk County's third oldest resident. Wayne Ramsey and son Lynn, plus a friend from Kar ney, joined the celebration. Mrs Ramsey prepared a Sunday dinner with cake and dessert for the gathering of nine friends.
The United Methodist Women's Society will gather on Thursday July 11 replacing the regular date of July 4. The meeting details remain to be announced by organizers.
Polk Public Schools added two teachers to the staff leaving the high school principal position open after F. W. Richey resigned to join Rapid City school system. The board contracted Mike Fleming as basketball coach and industrial arts teacher and Mike Cotter as elementary teacher.
Lynn Bills, son of Mr and Mrs Leland Bills, earned a place on the Hastings College spring semester Dean's list for achieving at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Clarence Guthrie entered Central City hospital Friday and was transferred to Methodist Hospital in Omaha Tuesday. Eva Perkins remains admitted at York hospital. Mrs Mary Salchow entered St. Josephs Hospital in Omaha Monday.
Mrs Hillis Sterner spent a couple days last week with Mr and Mrs Galen Sterner at Doniphan.
Jim Benson, a ninth grader from Karney Junior High, captured the 190 pound class freestyle title at the AAU nationals in Long Beach California. He won four matches including two pins and a forfeit to take the national crown among 13 and 14 year olds. He is the son of Lynn and Sharon Benson of Kearney and grandson of Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens of Polk. Tim will spend the summer with grandparents helping on the farm.
A nostalgic first-person reminiscence traces Jason’s rise from a wormless bobber to a serious young fisherman. The narrator recalls early missteps and Dad’s patient teaching as Jason outfishes him in a moment, sealing their shared passion for riverbank days and camping trips.
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