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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
2
Martha Westfall, Polk postmistress, won a Speed Queen electric washing machine in a Polk American Legion Post giveaway. The item was awarded after a local prize drawing among community residents.
Farmers Coop Grain Association advertises contact line in Polk Nebraska with phone number 765-2201 for cooperative grain services and member inquiries.
The Polk Progress lists editor information and post office details. It shows subscription rates Nebraska four dollars per year and five dollars elsewhere, six months two fifty, three months one dollar ten, single copy ten cents, and 10 cent per line for cards of thanks and obituary poetry with a minimum charge. Advertising is 56 cents per column inch.
A miscellaneous shower was held May 21 at Mrs Verlin Johnson’s Osceola home for Mrs Dan Hoffman. Co hosts were Mrs Curtis Hoffman of Benedict and Mrs Martin Hoffman. Guests played bridal games, enjoyed pink and green decor, and the honoree received many gifts.
Saturday brings news of Rolland Stromberg's return from Stromsburg Hospital and recovery at a relative's home. Alumni celebrate High Prairie's tenth anniversary with a banquet led by Congressman Norton. Lakelanders attend weddings and graduations as the Maple Grove School consolidates with Polk District 72.
Mrs Rodney Johnson hosted Thursday evening coffee guests after the Commencement Exercises. Mr and Mrs Robert Willits and family attended. The Willits’ Tuesday visit followed Honors Night at the high school with Mr and Mrs Grant Willits hosting.
Miss Diane Weimer daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Weimer of Lincoln was honored at a linen shower Saturday May 20 at the Gustafsons home. Hostesses were Mrs Doyle Gustafson of Omaha and Mrs Reuben Gustafson of Hordville. Guests from Omaha Lincoln Sutton and Hastings attended.
Mr and Mrs Claude Shenk of Clarks visited Mrs Mae Sundberg and Mrs Gae Calhoun on Saturday. Roy Cramer and others celebrated Kennth Rudy's birthday at his father Ella Rudy's home in Harvard. Visitors included Frank Ostrander and Lois, Robert Ostrander and Robbie, Lanny Rasmussen and Jeannie. Jill Anne McNaught stayed with N E McNaughts. Ruth Moore visited Mary Salchow. Delbert Coon visited from Bradshaw. Dennis Johnson and family attended Stromsburg Alumni Banquet and stayed with Roland Swanson's family.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Nyberg included Wil mer Rodine Clarence Rodine Rev and Mrs Koelling Paul Baltensperger and LaDonna Warn of Omaha. Willard Adelson visited Emil Person in Lincoln Thursday. Mrs Mervin Samuels entered Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Saturday. Mrs Gae Calhoun and Mae Sundberg visited Mrs T A Stevens Saturday afternoon.
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