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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
1
A rambling column mulls the world’s “things” and moon talk. Patrons at a coffee shop debate lunar samples, moonshine versus moonlight, potential moon gold, and the meaning of death as brain activity fades.
Polk wins the girls softball league title with an 8 7 extra innings victory over Clarks after a weekend tournament in Polk. Clarks and Central City also claimed other top finishes as youth baseball events and recreation fund gifts were noted.
Rodney and Marla Wightman announce the birth of a son named Rod Serling in Lincoln Nebraska. He was born July 6 and weighed 6 pounds 3% ounces. Parents note past teaching and coaching roles.
Sam Wall of Hampton returned home Wednesday after a month in hospital at Aurora and Lincoln General. He is recovering satisfactorily from major surgery.
Hazel Glenn Hill was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Education at the University of Nebraska commencement held July 15 at Pershing Municipal Auditorium in Lincoln. She was one of 415 graduates and attended with Glenn Hill and others. Special honorary degrees went to Theodore Sorensen and Mrs. Samuel McKelvie.
A brief public warning urges readers to stay away from a supposed undertaker risk and to avoid contact with dangerous individuals believed to be deceased, stressing vigilance and community safety.
Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Patti Luanne to Allan Leonard Urkoski son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Urkoski of Clarks Miss Sealey is a 1969 Polk High School graduate and Mr Urkoski is a 1968 Clarks High School graduate Wedding plans are indefinite.
Farmers are urged to note a 14 percent Io premium per protein point for protein wheat. Grain handlers discuss offering a blend price, risking equal pricing for low quality grain. Sponsored by Polk County N F O.
Mr and Mrs Bill LaVelle announce the engagement of daughter Connie to Ronald D Holsteen son of Mr and Mrs Gene Holsteen Nelson Nebr The bride elect is a 1968 Polk High School graduate now attending Reece Sybil Beauty School Lincoln He is a Nelson High School and University of Nebraska graduate with a BS degree in May A September 21 wedding is planned.
JoElla Stromberg chaired an $8,000 World Champion Matched Steer Roping at Ogallala on Sunday July 20. The event, sponsored by Terry and Mrs. McGinley of Keystone Nebr, funded the Nebraska Crippled Children’s Ass’n and drew 23 top steer ropers roping 4 longhorn steers each with a $350 entry fee. Nearby, Rolland Stromberg and family visited Brule for a reception for JoElla, 1969 Nebraska Easter Seal Child, meeting various Easter Seal and community leaders during a multi-location goodwill tour.
Nebraska's Easter Seal Child JoElla Stromberg was a guest at the Diller Picnic and joined the parade of Happenings To Remember held Friday July 18. The event drew 130 entries. Miss Nebraska Teenager Susan Herman of Wilber also attended with JoElla's parents Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg and Mr and Mrs Dwight Burney.
In Shelby and surrounding towns several individuals face fines for driving related offenses and permit issues. Names include Steven W. Hopwood Murray L. Smith and Mike Charles Hart with no licenses or speeding charges. Other entries note learning permits fish and boating permit status and intoxication or reckless driving penalties.
Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg hosted Sunday dinner with Maurice Lindburg Jr and family in Stromsburg. Miss Lois Ostrander from Lincoln stayed two days with her mother Mrs Ethel Ostrander, who also spent two weeks at Milton Wilcox's home in O'Neill. Thursday coffee at Mrs Blanche Fitz included Olive Gruber from Heartsdale NY Bessie Green Hazel Hill Grace Burney and Frances Widga.
A mother reflects on hours waiting in orthodontist and doctor offices. She finds humor in knitting, current events from magazines, and watching fellow patients, noting the quirky characters and potential stories shared around the waiting room.
Tom McNaught of Lincoln plays for the Little Fry team now in San Juan Puerto Rico competing for the world title. The squad, selected from Lincoln players, won the National Championship in Chicago in March and will stay ten days returning July 28. Tom is grandson of Neal McNaughts and Lennis Linds.
The Arborville ABC Club met at Town Hall on July 12 led by Mrs. John Wochner. Mrs. Ted Otte served refreshments. Two visitors attended. Plans for the fair were discussed and time and place for the next meeting were not decided.
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