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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
1
The column notes Norris Alfred Norris as publisher editor of the Progress and jokes about his absence. A Polk comment suggests Republicans now outnumber Democrats since he left town, implying readers fear less from him. The piece praises Norris for his hard work and vacation.
Hospital notes list patients from multiple towns including Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Gresham Rising City Waco and others. Names include Miss Della Hanshew Mrs Anna Ballard Mrs Patricia Cline and baby boy Mr Milo Chapman Mrs Albert Anderson and many more with multiple Osceola entries.
The National League for Nursing granted full accreditation to the College of Nursing two year program at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dean Dr. Rena Boyle noted the self study report impressed evaluators. The program leads to an associate degree and RN licensure after two years, with its first class graduating May 28. Bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs at the Medical Center are also accredited.
Mrs. Margaret Shaw Ray Stevens and Mrs Margaret Shaw and Ray mond Stevens were united in marriage on Friday June 30 in Dallas Texas at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church with Rev Cook officiating. They will reside at Apt 291 10594 High Hollow Dr Dallas Texas 75230.
Natalie Henry of Rome Italy will be guest speaker at Polk and Marquette Methodist Churches on Sunday morning July 7. She will discuss working with other nationalities for peace and understanding.
Delwyn Conrad Lindholm born March 4 1928 in Polk County Nebraska died June 30 after an apparent heart attack while returning from a Cedar Rapids professional meeting. He served as Director of the Center for Social and Rehabilitation Studies at North Texas State University Denton and held many national roles in rehabilitation. He married Lois June Miller August 21 1949 and left behind wife Lois and three children Connie Del Craig Alan and Clark Arlan of Denton along with his Nebraska and Iowa connections.
A Lincoln Social Security representative will visit the Osceola Courthouse second floor on Wednesday July 12 1972 from 9 30 to 11 30 AM. The office number 475 3581 and remote service options are highlighted to ease retirement preparations.
Carla Myers was honored at a Sunday bridal shower in the Zion Lutheran School basement at Hampton hosted by the groom’s aunts. A game and refreshments followed with Mrs George Wochner pouring coffee and Mrs Ken Castrom serving punch. Miss Myers and Dick Mundt are to marry on Saturday July 23.
Polk County Judge Eldon R. Johnson and wife Lucille attend Chadron State College for the second annual Nebraska Juvenile Training Institute. About sixty judges and probation officers are registered. Topics include The Judicial Function and Image and The Psychology of the Delinquent with speakers Carl E. Guernsey Jesse James and Dr. Nicholas Kittrie among others.
Ilene Foote daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Foote Sr formerly of Polk graduates June 2 1972 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English music and secondary education. Commencement held in Larson Gymnasium on the Trinity campus Deerfield Illinois.
Public recreation map and guide compile Northwest Nebraska outdoor sites. It highlights state parks wildlife areas historic landmarks trails national forests grasslands monuments and campgrounds with sunrise sunset charts and facility lists. The reverse features 20 color photos and area ecology history and resource management details.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Widga entertained 37 guests with extended family from Minneapolis Stromsburg and Central City visiting through Tuesday. Arlington and Lincoln visitors joined supper and weekend gatherings with local families including Samuelsons Gestrine Hanquist Branting and Wilson households in Osceola Blue Hill and David City.
The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District will hold a public meeting on Friday July 7 1972 at 8 00 PM in the 4 H Building at the York County Fairgrounds York Nebraska. An agenda of minutes to be considered is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the district office in the York County Extension Service Building.
Mr and Mrs John May announce the birth of a baby boy named Daniel Ross born on Sunday June 25 in Aurora. He weighs 6 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ross May of Kearney and Mr and Mrs Willis George of Aurora. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Glenn Lewis of Aurora.
Terry Branting son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Branting spent the weekend in Memphis Tennessee at the United States Grand National Tournament. It is the second largest karate meet in the country. He was one of six selected by his instructor to compete and is a member of the U S Karate Association fighting in Kei Shin Kan style.
Mrs Waldo Rost of Holdrege and others hosted Saturday dinners and lunches for local families including the Gustafsons and Midgets. Baptismal services for Patrick McNaught were held in Lincoln, followed by a Walden McNaught dinner. Joyce Widga wed Ken Brazd in Stromsburg with Minneapolis guests.
Congressman Dave Martin said plans to close third and fourth class post offices on Sundays in Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma have been abandoned. He noted the Postal Service informed him the move would save about 100000 dollars annually and that he received hundreds of protest letters urging reversal.
A bridal shower for Jane Fredrickson was held at Mrs Kenneth Peterson’s home with co hosts Mrs Ollie Johnson Mrs Earl Johnson and Mrs Ansel Fredrickson. Bridal bingo provided entertainment and prizes for the bride. Decorations and refreshments featured yellow and orange. Special guests included the future bride’s mother Mrs C M Fredrickson and the groom’s mother Mrs Theodore Johnson of Osceola.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Gertsch of Columbus visited Mrs Bessie Green on Triday. Eastside Birthday Club met with Mrs Paul Wagner hosting Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bill Filter of Omaha were weekend guests of Glen Stevens. Donald Hudson took his mother Mrs Gaylord Hudson to Gregory So Dakota for a picnic with Dick Hudson’s family. Mrs Gaylord Hudson returned home after visiting Donald Hudson. Lester Shipley of Gladstone Oregon visited Mrs Emma Horstman on Thursday. Jack Russell and Tina of Fort Bragg California called on Mrs Minnie Wright, whose former name is Arlene Wright. Rev and Mrs Richard Trotter and family from Miller So Dakota stayed Sunday to help Wayne Tyler celebrate 30th wedding anniversary. Rena Drewel of Central City and Anita Stoltenberg of Grand Island dined with Mildred Willits on Tuesday.
Swede Home Mr and Mrs Tom Hetzer from Dallas and extended families visited in Chappell Nebraska. Many relatives from Minnesota Iowa Washington and Colorado attended gatherings at multiple homes including Lundstrom Larson Appleton and Hetzer households. A Youngland family reunion brought 110 relatives to Chappell on Sunday.
A memoir style piece recalls a girl learning to drive with family help. Early attempts on back roads, then high school class lessons, a stubborn Chevy, and a wry ending about a self‑promoted expert. The narrator contrasts cousin teaching with classmates who never drove a real car.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Burney spent last week in Omaha with Dr Burney’s children. The Burneys are in Sweden for three weeks.
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