Reminiscences of Winter Trials and Local Changes
The author recalls brutal northern winds and deep snow on Main St as they weathered winter in the Progress office. They note elm trees felled on the boulevard and critique DDT use by authorities and media programs. Social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Carlson and daughters’ Sunday visit to Osceola.
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Progress Office
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lake Michigan
ETV
Kindergarten Classes Shift to Afternoon Sessions
The State Department of Education recommends half day kindergarten. Polk Board of Education discussed afternoon transportation plans and announced the classroom will reopen in the afternoon for space. A renovated Home Ec room in the elementary basement will host small group classes.
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State Department of Education
Polk Board of Education
Polk Public Schools Accredited For 1969 70
The State Board of Education approved Polk Public Schools Polk Nebraska for the 1969 70 school year from July 1 1969 to June 30 1970 following a recommendation by the State Accreditation Committee. The action was taken at the June 6 1969 meeting in Lincoln.
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Polk Public Schools
Polk
Nebraska
State Board of Education
Lincoln
Department of Education
Boards of Education
Hospital Weekly Report Annie Jeffrey Memorial County
The week of July 8 to July 15 lists patients at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital including Martin Gestrine Osceola Teri Wyman Silver Creek Stella Kohl Clarks Martha LaMunyon Shelby Glenn Anderson Osceola Harold Johnson Stromsburg David Church Clarks Kevin Baker Stromsburg Willard Anderson Stromsburg Signe Johnson Stromsburg Edwin Almstrom Osceola Charles Sargent Osceola Fred Huggler Osceola Milburne Olson Stromsburg Enoch Boden Osceola Adam Keehn Stromsburg Jimmie Bowersock Thayer Dismissed Meldon Hess Osceola Gary Peterson Gresham Ola Sack York Joanne Pacorosa Silver Creek Christine Sterup Long Beach Calif Arthur Swanson Stromsburg Russell Kreis Stromsburg Edward Schall and baby girl York Mus. Mary George Stromsburg Bernard Litty underwent emergency surgery Friday afternoon Henderson hospital Andy Litty surgery Lincoln Monday Lincoln General Hospital Mrs Martin Baack returned to York General Hospital last week. Mr and Mrs Larry Wedsted Grand Island were dinner guests of Ray Werner.
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Martin Gestrine
Osceola
Teri Wyman
Silver Creek
Stella Kohl
Clarks
Martha LaMunyon
Shelby
Glenn Anderson
Harold Johnson
Stromsburg
David Church
Kevin Baker
Willard Anderson
Signe Johnson
Edwin Almstrom
Charles Sargent
Fred Huggler
Milburne Olson
Enoch Boden
Adam Keehn
Jimmie Sbowersock
Thayer
Meldon Hess
Gary Peterson
Gresham
Viola Sack
York
Joanne Pacorosa
Christine Sterup
Long Beach
Calif
Arthur Swanson
Russell Kreis
Edward Schall
Mary George
Bernard Litty
Henderson Hospital
Andy Litty
Lincoln General Hospital
Lincoln
Martin Baack
York General Hospital
Clarks Girls Win State District Softball Tournament
The Clarkettes of Clarks won the state district softball title by edging Polk 13 to 12 in 10 innings after leading by six runs. Polk earlier beat Central City 2 to 1 and lost to Clarks 5 to 3. Tournament games continue this weekend with ten teams in a three day single elimination format.
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Clarks
Clarkettes
Polk
Lee Dittmer
LaVelle Lassies
Clarketts
Columbus D & L
Aurora
Osceola
Central City
Shelby
Columbus Dale
Columbus Y
Benedict
Columbus D & IL
Polk-Columbus D & L
Polk County Fair Opens Sunday With Rodeo at Osceola
The 94th Polk County Fair begins Sunday evening at 8 00 with a rodeo on the fairgrounds. Monday features a 4 H Light Horse Show, rodeo, Tuesday hosts a talent contest at 8 30 P M, Wednesday includes a free barbecue and parachute jump at 5 00 P M and a tractor pulling contest at 8 30. Thursday brings a 4 H Fat Beef Sale, 4 H program, teen dance at 9 00, and Moore s Modern Midway rides and concessions at the Osceola fairgrounds.
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Polk County
Moore
Osceola
Weather Breaks Heat With Morning Thunderstorm
A brief Tuesday morning thunderstorm soaked the area, with 40 inches of rain recorded in the bank gauge. The wheat harvest was sparse due to winter kill, averaging 35 to 55 bushels per acre, with some fields at 60, and grain quality reported good at $1.16 per bushel.
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Farmers Coop
Brantings Welcome Baby Boy Jacon Richard
Mr and Mrs Richard Branting of York announce the birth of a son on July 7 weighing 7 lb 10 oz The infant was named Jacon Richard Cliff Branting is noted as great grandpa again.
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Richard Branting
York
Jacon Richard
Cliff Branting
Hordville Trimomet te tops July contests
July saw several new contests start while a pounds‑lost baseball game drew interest. June closed with a dish towel contest where each winner received two towels for weight loss. Donna Green, a stork club member, welcomed a baby girl. Queens for the month included Liz Waugh, Shirley Blase, Ann O Shea, Rugene Necker, Jaye Garner, Deloris Gustafson and Sandy DeMars. US‑AMS mascot weighs 503 pounds. total club loss noted. Loveland Cole’s Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buchanan and Lincoln’s Mr. and Mrs. Les Rotheford attended a Friday lunch at the Sealeys.
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Donna Green
Stork Club
Liz Waugh
Shirley Blase
Ann O'Shea
Rugene Necker
Jaye Garner
Deloris Gustafson
Sandy DeMars
Park Avenue Birthday Club Meets at Brazda Home
The Park Avenue Birthday Club gathered at Mrs James Brazda Sr s home on Friday afternoon May 11 for a social meeting. Fifteen members attended and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the hostess.
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Park Avenue Birthday Club
James Brazda Sr
Local visits pepper Hordville and Central City social rounds
Mr and Mrs Hugo Person of Hordville hosted visitors Sunday evening. Saturday evening Glen Stevens attended the Slagle Merten wedding in Central City. Mr and Mrs Conrad Lindholm visited the Emil Person home Saturday evening.
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Hugo Person
Hordville
Emil Person
Glen Stevens
Central City
Conrad Lindholm
Have You Noticed Ladies Bath Time Mayhem
Humorous sketch on family bath time chaos across children of different ages. Describes babies with multiple baths, older siblings tossing toys in, messy floors, and the struggle to bath ten year olds and daughters. Ends with mom facing depleted supplies and sand in soap.
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Baby
Mr. Bubble
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Polking
Gordon A. Carlson
Clarence Carlson
State of Nebraska Department of Education State Capitol
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Larry Wedsted
Grand Island
Ray Werner
Polk Community Club
Bill LaVelle
Dennis Johnson
Armed Services
Recreation Fund Report
Don Miller
Een Wee
Floyd Miller
Lavern Schulze
County Fair
Jim Buchanan
Loveland, Cole
Les Rotheford
Dick Sealey Sr
Park Avenue Club
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