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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
1
A reminiscence of nicknames in Polk High era families. The piece lists many individuals and their informal handles, explains possible origins, and recalls related anecdotes including a note on a deer meat cure tip. It preserves local color without sensational detail.
Polk Methodist Church held a farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. Harold Jensen on Thursday evening June 2. Oscar Sundberg led the program with a vocal solo by Karen Stevens and a trumpet duet by Sidney and Gail Widga. Mr. and Mrs. Burney presented slides of Pakistan, a gift was given to the Jensens, and Ruth Kroger was honored for moving to Sioux Falls. Lunch followed.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Widga of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Carlson to Sherman Wilshusen son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilshusen of Polk Carlson a 1965 Polk High School graduate is employed as secretary at Norton Norton law offices in Osceola Wilshusen a 1965 graduate is now six months into basic training at Fort Bliss Texas wedding plans are indefinite
A grandmotherly wrens pair occupies a wren house visible from a kitchen window after three years. They spend a week building a nest while sparrows clash briefly before giving up. A note about local kids and shooting sparrows sparks a cautionary shout.
Patricia Funk received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska in Pershing Auditorium on Saturday. A philosophy major she will move to White Plains New York next week to begin as a computer programmer with American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Attending were Mrs. Vivian Funk Steve Karen Christine and Mrs James Dodson and Kelly of North Platte.
Ida Newton 91 dies at 7 30 p m Monday at Duke's Manor Rest Home Central City A former Poll community resident funeral arrangements pending
Martin Hoffman Sr purchased the Ruth Kroger residence in West Polk last week. No details were given to the Progress about when Mart and Florence plan to move to Polk.
Cheryl Stohl earned a Bachelor of Science in Education on May 27 at Kearney State College. Attending were family and friends including Mrs. Waldo Rost Monica and Clendon Holdrege Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fredrickson Jane Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stohl Vance and Leilani. Cheryl will teach Vocational Home Economics in Omaha next fall.
The girls softball team travels to David City on Thursday and Columbus plays at Polk Wednesday. Sunday features boys aged 10 to 12 at 6 30 and 13 to 14 at 8. A Monday match for 15 16 year olds is planned with Henderson, times undefined. Popcorn stand caused a near riot while Bradshaw and Polk youths played, and donations total 472.92.
Week of May 31 to June featured a list of patients and outcomes. Deceased include Louis Shemek Osceola Miss Berniece Julian Gresham and others. many patients transferred or discharged. A note adds Leo Wurtz undergoing surgery at Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Hospital in Denver.
Capt Don D Nelson son of the Dean Nelsons is in Vietnam with the 10th Fighter Command Squadron flying an F-5 known as the Shoshi Tigers. Only 18 of these planes in Vietnam. he is married with a 3 year old daughter Kirsten. His wife and child will remain in Lincoln during his overseas service.
Detasselers are needed from the vicinity for the coming season. The Columbus Nebraska State Employment Service office will hold a registration day on Wednesday June 15 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Brazda Implement in Polk to accept applications.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ervin Schulze of Hampton at Henderson Community Hospital on Saturday June 4.
In County Court Charles J. Bourch Duncan charged with fishing without a license fined $10 plus $5 costs Billy Milner Grand Island sawed to insufficient fund check with $10 fine and $7 costs Ray Benson Hordville insufficient fund check restitution and $7 costs Elmer A Gaven Omaha cited for day speed 7 mph fined $15 plus $5 costs Alvin H Wergin Falls City day speed 75 mph fined $15 plus $5 costs Bary L Marsden Bennington day speed 7 mph fined $15 plus $5 costs Marriage License issued 66-66 to John Robert Pullian Osceola and Joy Kathleen Nelson 18 Osceola
Mrs. Nell Peterson was elected chairman of the Polk County Democratic Central Committee at their post primary meeting. Jim Majors is vice chairman and Mrs Harvey McKeag secretary treasurer. Peterson represents District 34 on the State Central Committee and heads Rep Clair Callan's Consumers Report Committee for this area. Peterson and Majors were elected delegates to the State Democratic Convention in September.
The program includes pieces such as ZAYAGOOza and Mary Poppins by Olivadoll, Safari by Alfred Reed, Shortnin Boogie by James Polyhar, Enchanted Mountain by Hal Leonard, and Overture for Winds by Charles Carter. Pep Band selections feature various pieces. No senior band rehearsals or concerts during June 12 through June 19. next rehearsal is Monday June 21 at 7 00 p.m.
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