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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1961

Page

4

Notice to bidders for Polk Nebraska sewage holding lagoon

Sealed proposals must be received by Eldon Johnson village clerk of Polk Nebraska at his office until 7 30 p m on July 24 1961 and opened read aloud and tabulated for construction of Part II sanitary sewage holding lagoon for sewage treatment plant improvements and work incidental thereto with plans and specifications on file in the village clerk s office The project includes the following approximate quantities

Eldon Johnson Polk Nebraska

Polk Village Seeks Bids for 1961 Construction Project

The Village of Polk Nebraska invites sealed bids for earth excavation overflow structure piping fencing seeding and fertilizing at an estimated cost of 3288.50. Plans and specs are available from Henningson Durham Richardson Inc for 5.00. Bid forms from the Village Clerk or Henningson must accompany a 493.28 certified check and a 100 percent maintenance bond. Bids due after 30 day withdrawal restriction. village reserves right to reject or waive formalities.

Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Inc Harney Street Omaha Nebraska Eldon Johnson Polk Nebr Lloyd Stromberg Elden Johnson

Harvard Guests Dine With Local Families Sunday

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bieck and family and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bieck and family from Harvard, along with Mrs. Roy Davenport and Mrs. C. L. Whitney of Aurora, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stromberg.

Lloyd Stromberg Orville Bieck Elmer Bieck Harvard Roy Davenport C. L. Whitney Aurora

Doyles Scottis h Rite Scholar and Local Notices

Doyle Gustafson a Nebraska University Dental College student receives the Scottish Rite Scholarship for 1951 52. A two week Charlotte NC visit by Miss Elanore Long. Funeral services for Roger Dale Myers drowned in Limerick Ireland were held July 5 and July 12 in Polk Arborville cemetery. Several local residents attended camps at Covenant Cedars. Community visits include Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Blase and Harvey with Mrs. Garten in Kearney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytle with Chauncey Gustafson in Hastings. Mrs. Joe Calhoon and Leo travel to Omaha. C H Lindburg family visit Genoa. Miss Myrtle Beckman returns from Stromsburg. Elizabeth Allison accompanies home.

Doyle D. Gustafson Nebraska University Dental College Elanore Long Charlotte North Carolina C. W. Long Roger Dale Myers Limerick Ireland Polk Brauer Elwood Anderson Olof Alfred Arborville Gilbert Blase Harvey Garten Kearney Covenant Cedars Martha Creech Carmen Sandell Jo Ann Seamons Kent Sandell Larry Upton Rena Mae Willits Charles Lytle Chauncey Gustafson Hastings Orman Jeffrey Wallace Arthur Benjamin Wilmar Minnesota A. E. Sundberg Leona” Yand Kathryn Plessinger Julesburg Denver C. ‘E._ _Jenner Lincoln O. E Lincoln Star Joe Calhoon Leo Omaha Bing Calhoon C. H. Lindburg Grace

Community records mixed notes of deaths visits and travels

Obituary notes the sudden death of Mrs. David Fr. Anderson and services at the Baptist Church. Local travel reports include Thelma Lindburg returning from Grand Island to visit relatives. Four Polk men hold posts in Washington. Other visits span Osage Wyoming and Boone Iowa with several families hosted. 40 years ago Wisconsin granted full legal equality to women.

David Fr. Anderson Katherine Bay The Baptist Church Thelma Lindburg Grand Island Alice Lindburg Archie Lindburg Polk Washington, D. C Robert Stromberg Harold Slusser Alvin Swanson LeRoy Alfred J. E. McDaniel Mildred Osage Wyoming Paul A. J. Alfred Scottsbluff O. F E. R. Peterson Boone Iowa Ford California C. O. Eckles McNeeley C. H. Lindburg Eden Church Stromsburg Wisconsin Blaine Union I. D. Huston Redpath Horner

Policy owners urged to file all claims by August 1 1961

Bert Gissler announces that all policy owners must notify the company of every claim by August 1, 1961. The notice emphasizes timely reporting for processing.

Bert Gissler

Sandell family reunion marks 17th annual gathering in Buckley Park

The Sandell family held its 17th annual reunion Sunday July 16 at Buckley Park with 55 attendees. A noon chicken dinner and afternoon ice cream and cake followed. Attendees hailed from Lincoln Polk Osceola and Stromsburg. five births since the last reunion and one death were noted along with four young men in military service.

Sandell Buckley Park Byron Johnson Wallace Sandell Herbert Anderson Selma Peterson Ralph Cooper Gayle Jack Anderson Jay Lincoln Neal Sandell Kevin Elwood Sandell Lavar Sandell Mark Polk Gene Mc~ Carrom Kearney Ted Johnson Royal Reynold Peterson Linda Leonard Mentink Robert Baker Osceola Herbert K. Anderson Carleton Anderson David LeRoy Earl Johnson Jean Fred Johnson Bill Johnson Billie Stromsburg Lou Ann Peterson Kipp Michael Richard Anderson Janis Kay Wayne Mentink Derald Mark Merle Johnson Jay Allen Kevin Loy Ellen Sandell Joseph Wegmann Panama City Florida DeVern Johnson Darchau Germany Kent Sandell South Carolina Gary Peter

Local Committee Chosen For Next Year

The committee selected for next year includes Mrs Carleton Anderson as chairman with Reynold Peterson and Mrs Roger Johnson serving alongside. The group will lead community efforts and coordinate events.

Alaska Sage Carleton Anderson Reynold Peterson Roger Johnson

Local social notes from Monroeville and surrounding towns

Local residents visit and travel details show frequent gatherings. Edward J. Ostberg funeral attendance marks a family event with Mr and Mrs Ward Ostberg and sons of Monroeville in attendance. Numerous visits span Clarks Osceola Omaha Lincoln Central City Humphrey Clarkson and Winside with relatives and friends as extended family networks gather for birthdays picnics and summer events.

Ward Ostberg Monroeville Alabama Edward J. Ostberg Ilof Ostberg Ed Arny Clarks Emil Monson Osceola M. O. Johnson Bill Ferrand Omaha Richard Widga Lloyd Stromberg Chris Carney Baltimore Emma Johnson Rolland Stromberg Floyd Lyle Lee Bayers Leslie Adelson Dick Larsor Cindy Central City Darrold Gierhan Utica Lincoln Floyd Don Hamlow John Terrell Exeter Ella Rudy Henry Reed H. G. Brauer W. A. Stunkel Will Steele Glen Babcock Wallace Sellman San Mateo California C .O. Bodine W. C. Blase Arnold Neuhaus Alvin Reichmuth Humphrey Randy Joseph Urban Clarkson Allan Neuhaus Winside Leroy Peterson

Family Picnic Reunion At Buckley Park Stromsburg

Gathering for a family picnic Sunday at Buckley Park in Stromsburg drew 45 attendees from Stromsburg Omaha Grand Island and California. Attending were Arthur Ekdahl Janet Scottsbluff Harold Kuck St Libory Harold Carlson Lloyd Hanquist Dave Ekdahl Beverly Larry Coover Roys Ehn Richard Reuben Ehn Vicki Dick Harless Lee Harless Joe Ehn Josephine Samuelson Charlie Ehn and other relatives.

Dave Ekdahl Art Ekdahl Scottsbluff Lloyd Hanquist Dick Harless Buckley Park Stromsburg Arthur Ekdahl Janet Harold Kuck St. Libory Harold Carlson Beverly Larry Coover Roys Ehn Richard Reuben Ehn Vickié Lee Harless Joe Ehn Josephine Samuelson Charlie Ehn

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