08 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1967
Page
1
A column describes Sunday activity on Main St with kids in a bandstand, birds feasting on insects, teens in cars at the Snack Shack, and a sidewalk weed pull by Dudley Baack. It mocks Nebraskan sales tax effects, recounts a 6 year old choosing candy under new rules, and critiques Governor Tie mann introduced tax burdens.
Polk couple announces engagement of Lorraine Ruth Reckner to Richard C. Bauer of Longmont Colorado. Lorraine is a Rockmont College sophomore. Richard, a 1963 Longmont High School graduate and Rockmont senior, works at Stuart-Hitel Inc. in Longmont. Wedding planned for June 1968.
The Pork Woman's Club and friends held a Friday afternoon farewell gathering for Mrs. C. M. Hadley at the home of Mrs. Paul Strand. Hostesses were Mrs. Strand and Mrs. Glen Brazda, and the entertainment included a game of Password.
The region saw heavy rain over Memorial Day week with 3.70 inches recorded on Sunday night into Monday. Basements and attics flooded as the Prairie Creek rose for the first time in a year, fields ponds and new water bodies expanded forcing farmers to plan replanting milo and corn after two weeks of persistent wet, exceeding prior six months.
List of patients admitted and discharged at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital during the week ending June with names city towns and statuses. Dismissals include Mrs Roy Mitchell Benedict Mi cheal Veelik Osceola Mrs Edward Niemeier Osceola and others. Remaining patients include Clarence R Johnson Osceola Maud E Herrmann Osceola and multiple Stromsburg Gresham and Shelby residents.
The latest report shows $339.04 in the summer recreation fund, down $133.88 from the year-ago total. Small donations came from Oliver Adelson and two game collections on May 21 and June 4, while local games feature girls at Central City, older girls at York, boys at Waco, and small boys at Gresham.
Senior Citizens Day observed at Polk Methodist Church with tributes to Mrs Mabel Stevens and others for decades of loyalty. Honorees received carnations from young descendants, while Rev Patten delivered a gratitude theme and junior class sang.
The Arborville Stitch and Stir 4-H Club held a May 24 meeting with roll call on a favorite household chore. Members showcased progress in their projects including room planning, sewing, and portfolio making led by Teresa Bedient and Penny Bills.
Mr and Mrs Neal Sandell and family along with Mr and Mrs Willard Lindburg visited the Dean Lindburg home Sunday evening after attending the Baptist church Bible school program in Hordville.
A representative of the Columbus Division of Employment Office will be at Brazda Implement Co. in Polk on Wednesday June 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p m to register youths for detasseling work this summer. The event offers employment opportunities and helps estimate participation in each community.
About 171 alumni attended the Hordville High School banquet held in the high school gym with a centennial theme. Decorations featured red geraniums and era costumes while the program included a toastmistress, singing, a piano solo, and an educational history talk. Officers were elected, and future reunions were planned for next year and 1969.
May gathering of the WCTU at Mrs Park er Aker's house opened with prayers led by Mrs Grant Willits. Mrs A E Swanson led the program featuring Mrs Falk of Stromsburg on child development and training. Five white ribbon recruits joined, music by Peggy and Jan Lindburg, a solo by Mrs Larry Killion, eight visitors attended, and on Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Willian Larson of Stromsburg visited Mrs Ella Shenk.
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