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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
1
In observance of the Fourth of July we printed six pages and paused work to shout BANGs. We mailed pictures to the engraver last Friday hoping for a Monday return and were glad to limit pages after delayed mail. Weather this year remains a constant topic, as Dave Meline notes.
Wednesday evening guests for dinner honoring Grant Willits included Mrs Eldon Lawson and Melody of Glendale Arizona. Additional attendees were Clair Willits Stromsburg Robert Willits family Rodney Johnson plus late arrivals Francis Johnson Rojean and Roger Central City Archie Johnson Clarks.
Record lists the mailing address of Pvt Lanny L Ang US 56543514 Co A 3rd BN 1st Training Bde Fort Polk LA 71459. The entry provides unit designation and the Fort Polk location as part of a military address listing.
The East Side Birthday Club met Friday with Mrs Joe Ehn. Ten members attended and shared a social hour and lunch. A gift was presented to Mrs Ehn by the members. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Virgil Bayne of North Platte on Saturday and Mr and Mrs Dodge Clardy of Clarks on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meerkatz of Stromsburg announce the birth of a daughter named Luana Sue born June 29. The baby weighed 5 pounds 6.4 ounces.
Mr and Mrs Ed Saylor hosted a Fourth of July picnic supper with guests including Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg and other Sutton area couples. Fireworks marked the holiday as Sundberg and Saylor families joined Gene Bauer in Sutton for Leanne’s birthday.
Polk Bean Days will be held Friday and Saturday September 8 and 9 to align with Nebraska's Centennial Year. The Commercial Club plans a larger parade, invites business houses to enter, and the American Legion will run the children's parade. Events include a tractor pull, style show, Centennial costumes, and noon beans with barbecued beef for all.
The Swede Plain WSCS met in the church basement June 21 with devotion by Mrs Elmer Garner. President Mrs Lester Widga opened the meeting. Corsages for Missions were given to nine attendees with perfect attendance. one officer retired. Program leaders were Mrs Lester Widge and Mrs Patten.
For the first time since May there was no rain in a seven day period though Clarks and Grand Island saw showers. Most corn and milo fields are weeded and look healthy aside from drowned patches. Wheat fields face second growth green heads and harvest has not begun yet as Lloyd Van Housen plans July 4 elevator opening.
The Polk High School Class of 1957 held a reunion and steak dinner at Grand Island Saturday evening. Attendees included Roger and Margaret Clough of Ord Janice and Merlyn Lampshire of Holdrege Joe and Rosalie Robert of Valley Roy and Joan Mathes of Central City Gwynuel and Kathy Johnson of Hampton Glen and Kathy Brazda of Polk Robert and Bridget Gerber of Renton Washington Several couples gathered in Polk Park Sunday afternoon for ice cream and cake.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bayer hosted a barbecue Saturday at their Springfield home for relatives from Oregon. Attending were Harold Cramer, Tom, Lonnie and Lea, Mrs Keith Brown, Jimmy and Judy of Springfield. Roger Morrison and children of Grand Island. Bessie Green. Ella Smith. Henry Johnson. and Norris Alfred.
Hordville society notes multiple visits from California guests, extended houseguests, and local social gatherings. DeVon Veburg baptized at Fridhem Lutheran church. sponsors were Conrad Veburg. Several families from Osceola, Marquette, Racine, and Escon were noted as visitors or hosts. Progress Advertisers.
Polk boys age 10 and under won a 2 to 1 game over Gresham at the local field to capture the Little League tournament title. Shelby beat Benedict 2 to 1 for third place, trophies awarded for top three. A girls softball tourney follows with eight teams and evening games starting at 7:00 and 8:30 from Thursday to Sunday.
Fifty five members of the Flodman Johnson families gathered for a Sunday picnic in Polk Park on July 2. Dinner attendees included many Flodman relatives from Osceola Stromsburg York and nearby towns. plans were made to meet the first Sunday in July next year.
Mr. and Mrs. MacLemmon of 1148 East 6th York celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday July 9 at the 4-H building in York from 2 to 5 p.m. Friends and relatives invited call without further invitation. They request no gifts. They have five daughters Brileen Bickford of Lincoln June Ditloff of Bradshaw Janice Anderson ofromsburg Margaret Wiemer and Betty Jean Wiemer of York. Sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Floyd M. Oberg 71 lifelong Polk area resident died unexpectedly Sunday evening June 25 at Central City hospital. Born February 23 1896 near Stromsburg he farmed and for 33 years was active as a Jehovahs Witness. Survived by wife Ruth son Mervin and Kathleen, three brothers Arthur Edward Albert, one sister Vernie Lundberg. Funeral June 28 Salt & Byer Funeral Home with A R Martinelli Jehovahs Witnesses minister officiating burial Polk Cemetery pallbearers Vernon Morris Richard Heale Floyd Baker Alvin Schneider Leonard Anderson James Gerrard.
The Polk Garden Club met on Tuesday June 18 with Mrs Sophia Klingsporn as hostess. Fourteen members and six visitors attended. President Mrs Irene Widga led the creed and club song. Care of flowers and gardens was discussed. Verna Fredrickson and Edna Neeman led the program. The lesson on freezing produce was noted as interesting. Sophia Klingsporn and Grace Harless served a refreshing lunch.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Tyler entertained about fifty relatives and friends Sunday to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Mrs Don Lock of Marquette baked the three tiered cake. Mrs Harold Beck and Mrs Paul Tyler poured punch and coffee. A short program was given by Brian and Dan Tyler and Kathy and Dick Trotter. Guests came from Polk Hardsville Marquette Central City Clarks Utica St Paul and Stillwater Oklahoma.
In County Court Philip L. Thomas of York and Dick L. Dittmer of Clarks face night speed violations with fines noted. Michael Anderson of Osceola is charged with reckless driving, resisting an officer, and related penalties.
A Wednesday afternoon party at the Horace Stevens home honored Mrs Edith Heilman. Attendees included Mrs Heilman, Mrs Paul Walgreen, Mrs Bert Gissler, Mrs Harold Nelson, Jayne and Mrs Levert Oquist, Melanie and Danny of Osceola, Mrs Byron Torell, Mrs Wilmer Johnson, Mrs C Gordon Carlson, Mrs Vernon Peterson of Stromsburg, Mrs Delane Anderson of Kearney, and Mrs Raymond Sagehorn.
Gary L. Peterson age 22 of Gresham and Susan Kay Baker age 22 of Stromsburg obtain a marriage license. The couple plans to wed soon in Nebraska filing their records with local authorities.
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