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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
8
The piece describes cicada killers targeting cicadas in Main St. boulevard trees as curbing is poured and burrows deepen. It notes gliding hunts, plans for migration to less civilized areas, and a lighthearted fishing trip with Dean Myers and Katfish Ka hler aboard a 1965 Pontiac. A poke at Congressman Martin labels him an American non-thinker.
In County Court to July 12 a list shows Gerald Whittmer Clarks night speeding with fines 20 5, Keith T Mosbarger St Paul day speeding 15 5, Leander D Bower Monroe improperly equipped vessel 10 5, Thomas R Krumbach Shelby day speeding 15 5, Thomas E Parmenter Stromsburg night speeding 20 5, Janelle BE Headlee Osceola night, Danny R Jeffreys Genoa night speeding 20 5, Doniel T Tatro Shickley night speeding truck 10 5, Lavern V Gulbrandson Stromsburg reckless driving 35 5, Merrill J Tanderup Obert day speeding 35 5, Rodger E Runyan Loup City day, Milo E Wormstadt Valley day speeding 10 5, Maurice S Hogren Stromsburg day speeding 55 5, Murray Lindburg Stromsburg fishing without permit 10 5, John F Larson Stromsburg fishing without permit 10 5, Patrick G McMeekin Osceola night speeding 20 5, David D Hart Shelby day speeding 25 5, Kathleen A Medinger Columbus day speeding 100 5, Hilbert Hefti Columbus day, Erwin E Droeppel Columbus day speeding 35 5.
Thirty Osceola Shelby and Stromsburg women traveled by chartered bus to Yankton and Gavins Point on a garden club sponsored outing. They toured Gurney Seed Co and Gavins Point hatchery, viewed ponds and fish tanks, visited the dam and powerhouse on Lewis and Clark Lake, and stopped at Barber Greenhouses in Norfolk before returning via Columbus.
Mrs A B Swanson spent the weekend with the Roland Swanson family in Stromsburg and attended the wedding of Linal Swanson and Jane Bennett at the Baptist church in Stromsburg. Mr and Mrs Phil Todd and family of Tucumcari New Mexico are visiting the Glen Stevens home this week. Mr and Mrs Clarence Heiden of Benedict were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Ray Werner. Mrs Grant Willits attended a birthday party at the Robert Willits home for Pam Willit's birthday. Mrs Robert Willits hosted a Friday gathering for Pam with guests including Mrs Curtis Huber Jeanette Linda Mrs Vance Toline Cindy Mrs Dennis Johnson Jill Mrs Sterling Anderson Michelle Charisse Giselle Mrs Neal Van Housen Kim and Mrs Grant Willits. Mr and Mrs Lyle Ostberg of Rock Island IN were guests of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson Monday through Wednesday last week.
Mrs Wayne Ramsey hosted a Betsy Byers bridal shower and a Bradshaw Sunday tea honoring Betsy. Betsy and Doug Phares wedding set for July 20. Numerous visitors attended events in Central City, ONeill, Hampton, Seward, and Clarks, with tours and reunions across Brownville Shenandoah Denver Julesburg Ogallala and Lincoln.
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