Polking Around and Local News Tidbits from Polk
The Progress notes wedding write ups and jokes on bridal fashion, plus reader letters and local updates. Gas line work progresses south to north with Elmer Neeman as upcoming service man. new house purchase expected. readers share subscription renewals and health anecdotes from Philip Meline.
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Carl Dragstedt
Deland Fledmans
Chicago
Polk
Polking Around
Elmer Neeman
Ray Sundberg
South
Recreation Fund Seeks $300 for Summer Program Support
The Polk Midgets lost to Clarks 11 to 2 after five innings as control issues by both sides allowed several runs. A list shows contributions totaling 208 dollars from Citizens State Bank, Mervin Shenk, O B Adelson, Harold Anderson, and others, with a goal of at least 300 dollars in two weeks to fund the summer program.
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Clarks
Polk Boys
Polk
Citizens State Bank
Mervin Shenk
O. B. Adelson
Harold Anderson
Independent American Emphasizes Dependence Over Independence
The speaker argues Americans should rely on each other and distrust the Communist system. He mocks reliance on statistics, contrasts Russia with US freedoms, and urges faith in human progress while warning against fear of foreign control. The piece ends midnote, urging continuation on page 2.
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United States
Barnett
Wallace
Russia
Polk Sees Light Rainfall After Windy Shower
A short windy shower dropped 0.63 inch of rain on Polk Tuesday night. Gusty winds left tree branches on lawns and streets, but the cool breeze dried perspiration and was welcome.
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Polk
Flo-Guide boosts irrigation efficiency in Nebraska farming
Burdette Flodman of Polk county designs a patented Flo-Guide device for 8 to 10 inch irrigation pipes. Metal Craft Engineering Co of Lincoln manufactures the patent tool which diverts water flow into furrows, saving labor and reducing soil erosion. Burdette notes first batch sold and production expanding.
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Burdette Flodman
Polk
Metalcraft Engineering Co
Lincoln J
Polk Schools Set to Open for 1963-64 Year
Polk Schools begin on Monday August 26 1963 with a half day first session and noon bus return. Regular classes start Tuesday August 27 with Labor Day off September 2. Registration for grades nine to twelve spans August 21 22 with separate times.
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Polk
Nebraska
Reading Program Ends July 24
The reading program wraps up on July 24 with a 2 30 p m meeting in the hotel lobby. Children who meet requirements receive a reward and proceed to the park for treats. All reading class members should return their books to the library by the specified date.
Bonnie Shaw Enjoys Her Alaska Work Adventure
Bonnie Shaw reports from Alaska as hostess on a four day charter trip over the Fourth of July weekend. They spent the Fourth in Katzebue with Eskimo blanket toss and festivities in cool 45 degree weather. They visited Nome to pan gold and swim in the Bering Sea, then flew to Point Barrow at Alaska’s northern tip where the sun stayed above the horizon.
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Bonnie Shaw
Alaska
Katzebue
Nome
Bering Sea
Point Barrow
Six Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Sunday
Six members were received by confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday July 14 with Rev B A Barnell officiating. Names: Milly Baack Shelly Ramsey Jolene Myers Allen Tenniges Vernon Crow Thomas Hoffman. Fellowship supper followed with guests Hoffman family Connie Hoffman Alvin Kisler Calvin Crow honored.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
B. A. Barnell
Milly Baack
Shelly Ramsey
Jolene Myers
Allen Tenniges
Vernon Crow
Thomas Hoffman
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Connie Hoffman
Alvin Kisler
Calvin Crow
Gladiola
Arnold Neuhaus
Charles Norquest
Kenneth Werner
Ray Werner
Glen Brazda
Lynda Myers
Janice Anderson
Barnell
Births Report From Clarks and Nearby Cities
Mr and Mrs Robert Schlondorss of Clarks announce a baby boy Gerald Lee born July 8 at Central City hospital weighing 7 lbs 4 oz. Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Kingsley. Schlondorss formerly Vernette Kingsley. Mr and Mrs Delano Hahn of Seattle announce Timothy Allan born July 10 weighing 7 lbs. Mr and Mrs Willis Bengston of Omaha greet Lisa Ruth born July 9 at Clarkson Hospital weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. Bengston formerly Lucille Blase. Pamela Jane born July 7 in Paris France to Staff Sergeant Eugene Lampshire and spouse weighing 7 lbs 6 oz.
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Robert Schlondorss
Clarks
Gerald Lee
Central City Hospital
Wm. Kingsley
Schlondorss
Vernette Kingsley
Sand
Delano Hahn
Seattle
Wash
Timothy Allan
Willis Bengston
Omaha
Lisa Ruth
Clarkson Hospital
Bengston
Lucille Blase
Victor Blase
Pamela Jane
Paris
France
Eugene Lampshire
Adventurer finds heat and beauty in Alaska voyage
The group travels to Fairbanks where temperatures reach the 80s and a traveler declares the country beautiful and an adventurer's paradise. She notes heat felt like home and asserts it would be worth anyone's time and money to visit.
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Fairbanks
Miss Kay Heiden Weds Jerry Martin At Immanuel Lutheran
Miss Kay Heiden and Gerald W. Martin were married in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church Polk. Rev Enno Schuelke officiated as the couple exchanged rings before family and friends. The service featured mint green attire for attendants, pink carnations and white delphiniums, and a candlelit processional.
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Kay Heiden
Jerry Martin
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Louis Heiden
Gerald W. Martin
Glenn Martin
Salem
Nebr
Enno Schuelke
Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Polk
Mint
Pamela Lape
Kansas City
Kevin Shenk
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Polking
Philip Meline
Mr. and
Mrs
Flodman
Trinity Lutheran
Wayne Heiden
Roger Heins
Hampton
Sally Norquest
Love
Janet Hoffman
Rita Dikeman
Hershey
Thomas Rask
Lincoln
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