Doc Westfall and the egg sandwich tale from Polk history
In Polk era reminiscence, Doc Westfall buys a penny egg in Farmers Produce, pays ten cents for an egg sandwich at Johnson's Cafe, and learns a dime price rule. The piece blends local memories, summer weather, fishing on Havens bridge, and plans for a two week Polk Progress vacation with a larger format edition aided by Mook Wilhelms.
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Doc Westfall
Progress Office
Polk
Doc
Farmers Produce
Lloyd Kroger
Hoc
Johnson's Cafe
Walt
Havens Bridge
Lucille
Knute Johnson
Knute
Mook Wilhelms
Stromsburg
Corres
Progress
Mook
Nebraska
Reception Honors Rev and Mrs Barnell at Trinity Church
A June 28 reception at Trinity Lutheran church parlors honored Rev and Mrs Barnell on their 25th wedding anniversary. Lucille Johnson led the "This is your Life" program with music by local performers and a wedding poem. Council chairman Ray Werner presented a gift as silver and white decorations framed a luncheon served by USCW members with Edna Crow and Laura Green among the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Barnell
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lucille Johnson
Linda Myers
Patty Ramsey
Connie Jones
Jeanine Hoffman
Parma Werner
Helen Karloff
Sally Norquest
Linda Johnson
Ray Werner
USCW
Edna Crow
Laura Green
Union service at Polk Bible Camp this Sunday
The Polk Union iService is held at Polk Bible Camp with Rev Earl Schwenk of Chambers as speaker. A missionary film will be shown. The service begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Polk Union
Polk Bible Camp
Earl Schwenk
Chambers
Weber Birthday Picnic Honored at Rex Weber Home
Mrs Tene Watts and family of Waco join Mr Charles Gray of York and Mr and Mrs Chris Weber with Natalie at the Rex Weber home in McCool for a Sunday evening birthday picnic honoring Mr Chris Weber.
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Tene Watts
Waco
Charles Gray
York
Chris Weber
Natalie
Leland Bills
Rex Weber
McCool
Willits Reunion Brings 71 Relatives Together at Buckley Park
Willits families gathered June 18 at Buckley Park Stromsburg for the annual reunion with 71 relatives present including married adults and 39 children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Grant Willits and others. several Johnston, Williams, Willits, and Peterson families joined the event. Two babies were born in the past year Lisa Ann Nov 1960 and Traci Lee born and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willits
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Grant Willits
Bob Willits
Sharon
Delores
Beverly
Alien
Dale Willis Billy
Deborah
Bryan
Glenn Willits
Clair Willits
Raymond Peterson
Duane
Linda
Raymond
Johnson
Carole
Dennis Johnson
Krystal
Walter Jones
Joyce
Donald Bankson
Randy
David
Janet
Daniel
Bill Williams
Judy
Billy
Gaylord Williams
Terri
Ralph Willits
Vickki Nancy
Julie
Dan, Vincent
Gary Peterson
Jim Williams
SBS Aly
Sherry Davis
Silver Creek
Sharon Shodgrass
Osceola
Jeanine Beckstrom
Lisa Ann
Skip
Ann Marie Pederson
Traci Lee
Irrigation Advice Warns Against Over and Underwatering Crops
Researchers warn irrigation depth matters for corn and sorghum during early growth. Harold Klingman notes misapplied water can cut yields by up to 30 bushels per acre. Farmers are urged to water only the top 2 3 feet of soil when plants are 2 3 feet tall and to check root zones with probes or spades for precise moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Klingman
SCS
Idécak Soil Conservation Service
Growly Myers
Farmers Coop
Village Club Names Officers for 1962
The text lists officers for 1962 including President Rena May Willits, Vice President Betty Swanson, and Secretary-Treasurer Thelma Johnson. Serving committee members are Virginia Willits, Katherine Willits, and Phyllis Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
Karen ‘Williams
Rena May Willits
Betty Swanson
Thelma Johnson
Virginia Willits
Katherine Willits
Phyllis Johnston
Bedient Families Picnic and Dinner Guests in York Area
Arborville guests joined a fish fry at the Jr. Hoffman home Sunday. Friday night meals in the Lowell Bills home included Melvin Bender and family, with Duane staying overnight. In Utica, A. J. Petersen hosted Chas Burgess and M. D. Anderson of Bradshaw for Sunday dinner. Gerald Stevens wedding anniversary picnic at the park drew Carl Bedient, Eldon Anderson, Harold Bedient, Fred Bedient, Owen Bedient, and Stevens family from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Bills
Jr. Hoffman
Melvin Bender
Duane
Daryl Tenniges
Kenny Bills
M. D. Anderson
Bradshaw
Chas. Burgess
A. J. Petersen
Utica
Gerald Stevens
Cthe Ork . Park
Carl Bedient
Grand Island
Eldon Anderson
York
Harold Bedient
Fred Bedient
Owen Bedient
Polk County Polk Around Contains Fourth of July Notes and Harvest
Local column blends Fourth of July events with farming notes from Polk County. Mentions Bruce Johnson band practice shifts, wheat harvest results, drought impact on grasshoppers, and community fund progress for Summer Recreation. Includes anecdotes from residents Gail Kealiher and Oscar Anderson, plus a humorous car anthem at the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Johnson
Bruce
Bonnie Hanquist
Gittar
Progress
Oscar Anderson
Boy Beach
Harold
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Silver Creek Boys
Barnell
Trinity’ Church
Union Service
Arborville
Bedient
Jack Stanton
North Dakota
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Platte
Gail Kealiher
Denve
Gail
Willard Adelson
Richard Sealey
Richard Sealey, Jr
Lea
Bill Lavelle
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