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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1974
Page
8
The piece humorously argues that past heroic acts pale beside practical plumbing feats. It envisions future commemorations featuring a plumber sculpture, wielding a wrench amid pipes to symbolize reliable flushing and a leak free pursuit of happiness.
A classroom moment shows a student urging a rival to “snatch” him next time while the teacher contemplates the punil sense of the exchange, reflecting on discipline and resolve.
Mrs Julia Flodman and JMarland Adelson joined Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson for Tuesday dinner. Hannah Bodine visited Emma Johnson at Parkview Home Central City Sunday. Capt Douglas Stevens and family along with Dennis and Earl Stevens visited Eldon Johnson in Osceola Saturday. Russell Fjell and C Marvin Fredrickson attended TCW club at Ronald Sarow’s Osceola home Thursday. Arlette Johnson of Hampton and Marland Adelson had Sunday dinner with the Fredricksons. Willits and Robinson wedding in Hastings Saturday afternoon drew Mrs Grant Willits Bob Willits Pam. Wr Reuben Swanson were lunch guests in Marvin Branting’s home after a ball game on Wednesday. Tuesday coffee at Roger Gustafson’s featured Dr and Mrs C R Peterson Osceola, Mrs Marvin Schulze, Mrs Duane Blase, Mrs Bud Person and Mrs Dick Gustafson. Lynn Sundberg hosted Saturday supper for Brad Sundberg, Ken Caristrom and Terry.
Mrs Paul Strand and Mrs Forrest Berggren hosted Stromsburg visitors including Mr and Mrs Lewis Berggren. Earl Stevens home hosted Dennis Stevens and Eldon Johnson of Osceola. Rolland Stromberg hosted Ray Werner Reuben Anderson with Denver visitor Ivan Cramer.
The July 1 regular meeting with full board interviews Ron Hemphill for principal. Dwayne Miller motions to pay bills. motion passes. Minutes approved. Milk contract with Fairacres Co for next year. Consider running 3 bus routes next term. Polk School remains accredited for 1974–75. List of bills submitted includes textbooks from Scott Foresman, South-Western, and other suppliers. various utilities and services. driver exams. and several staff-related payments.
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