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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
1
A reader summary recounts misdated front page, mixed headlines, and corrected errors in the Progress. The piece lampoons subscribers who do not renew, notes Memorial Day peony shortages, and recalls a Legion firing squad salute as a cheerful observance.
The AAU Jr Olympic qualifying meet was held at Seward on May 26. Four local girls placed in their events with solid marks. Melody Albin finished third in the 440 yard dash with a 0.700 clocking, Marla Branting was fourth in the 100 yard dash at 12.8 seconds, Luann Bills placed fifth in the 100, and Jeanelle Carlson tied for third in the 12 to 13 age high jump at 4 feet 1 inch.
Auxiliary members planning to attend the Polk County Auxiliary meeting in Stromsburg on June 7 should arrive at the Legion Hall by 6 30 P M. The notice emphasizes prompt gathering and participation in the event.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Vicki Moody was held at the home of Mrs Ilene Good in Central City on Thursday afternoon May 23. The event featured lemon lime green and white colors, table centerpieces and candles as gifts for the bride to be, along with many useful presents. Bridal games and refreshments capped the afternoon as Polk School teachers and cooks attended. Miss Moody is to marry Dan Tyler on June 26.
A Sunday afternoon family picnic at Rudolph Gustafs home gathered relatives from Illinois Iowa Colorado and Ohio. Attendees included Lyle Ostberg Rock Island Elwin Johnson Greeley Lincoln Gwynnel Johnson Hampton Gordon Johnson Milfred Johnson Edith Benson Esther Peterson and others. Weekend visitors at Reuben Andersons home included Walter Nielsen Dennis Anderson John Des Moines Larry Anderson Stronghurst Harry Harder Dayton and Steve Bernum Dayton Ohio.
The Rev. John J. T. Kim is reassigned as pastor of the Polk and Marquette United Methodist Churches. Bishop Noah W. Moore Jr. announced a two year appointment in Lincoln during the Nebraska Annual Conference on Tuesday afternoon.
The Nickel Family Singers from Springfield Missouri will present a sacred music program at Evangelical Free Church in Polk on Thursday June 10 at 8 00 p m The ten member ensemble offers varied selections and several original compositions The public is invited to attend.
Polk Garden Club gathers at Bertha Brazda home for a 7 am breakfast Tuesday May 18 with 12 members present. Sophia Klingsporn leads the meeting as baskets along Main Street are hung and highway flower beds noted. Marjorie Lindholm and Winnifred Lackey present a program Nature Lessons and Joy of Gardening. Emma Adelson receives hostess gift. Darold Johnson family returns Ollie Johnson from Derby Kansas after week visit and granddaughter Virginia Lytle graduates high school in Augusta Kansas.
Adolph A. Allison born August 16, 1887 in Stockholm Sweden died May 25, 1971 at Parkview Home Central City Nebraska at 83. Eighteen eighty seven to nineteen seventy one. Survived by two sons Duane Hastings Nebraska and Dale East Point Georgia and two daughters in law Geneva Hastings and Maxine West Point. Grandsons Donald Gary Hastings and granddaughters DeeAnn Hastings Beverly Gantt and Bette Allison East Point. Preceded by wife Myrtle Williams and one granddaughter Barbara Ann two brothers and two sisters. He was a farmer before retirement to Polk in 1958.
Polk News items list weekend and weekday visits by residents and relatives. Guests include Dennis Wagner and family of Central City, Duane Newton and family of Bradshaw, Stella Stuhr of York, Carla Myers visiting Jolene in Lincoln, Clarence Bryant of York, Levar Sandell family, Dennis and Dick Sealey of NL with Iowa City ties, Glen Babcock and guests from Lincoln Humber Litchfield Golden Colorado Sioux Falls Holdrege Omaha and Holdrege in a sequence of calls and hospitality.
The Polk High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet May 29 in the high school auditorium with 173 attendees. Master of ceremonies Burdette Flodman introduced speakers from multiple classes. Dear Friends sang folk songs. officers were elected with Lowell Bills advancing to president and Mrs Lynn Sundberg elected vice president. Ralph Frazier could not attend.
Mrs Richard Sealey Jr entered Osceola hospital on Tuesday and had surgery on Wednesday. Dale Lindburg at Bryan Memorial Hospital underwent spine surgery on Saturday. Mrs Ivan Johnson was taken to Aurora hospital by Rescue Unit at noon Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Stevens of Ewing hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Glen Stevens. Edmund Stevens of La Mirada California joined Glen Stevens for Sunday supper. Monday evening guests were Bill Filter of Omaha. Mable Carlson and Cecil Fortner of Omaha visited Emma Anderson and Lillie Lind.
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