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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1964

Page

5

Baptist Mission Circle Meeting Held June 4

The Baptist Mission Circle held its regular meeting on June 4 due to Bible school conflicts. Mrs. Don Hanquist led the business session while GMG girls handled devotions. Guests from Stromsburg and Hordville spoke, with Mrs. Roy Glasser Sr. as hostess and a Pink Roses peonies mock orange centerpiece. Lunch was served by several members.

Baptist Mission Circle Bible School Don Hanquist GMG Wayne Creech Orin Hanson Dale Lucas Stromsburg Ted Otte Tyler Hordville Platte Valley Roy Glasser, Sr Henry

Polk County Parties Elect Leaders at May Conventions

At Osceola courthouse Polk County Republicans elected Paul Monson as chairman for 1964 66 and Allegra Johnson as vice chairwoman. Mrs Lloyd Hahn named secretary and Glen Babcock treasurer. Republicans to Lincoln for state convention with Monson Hahn Wilson as delegates. Democrats chose W H Norton as chairman and John Falk vice chairman. Mrs Ben Peterson leads women workers and is district vice chair for the 34th district.

Polk County Osceola Paul Monson Allegra Johnson Stromsburg Lloyd Hahn Polk Glen Babcock Monson Hahn Lincoln James Wilson Wilson Merrick Hamilton W. H. Norton John Falk Carleton Anderson Ben Peterson Norton Peterson McKeag Kearney

WSCS Meeting at Methodist Church Parlor

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met June 4 at the Methodist church parlors. Devotions were led by Lydia Peterson with prayer by O A Johnson. A World Federation film was shown. Rev and Mrs Johnson sang a duet with guitar accompaniment. Hostesses were Widga Ostberg Stevens and Johnson. Monday visitors to the Johnsons included Bill and Edith Naslund.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Neil McNaught Lydia Peterson Anna Kisler Forrest Anderson O. A. Johnson World Federation of Methodist Women

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ed Saylor at Sundberg Home

A family dinner Sunday at the Oscar Sundberg home honored Mrs. Ed Saylor on her birthday. Guests included Ed Saylor and family, Effie Saylor of Central City, Gene Bauer and family, Sutton and Emma Horstman.

Oscar Sundberg Home Ed Saylor Effie Saylor Central City Gene Bauer Sutton Emma Horstman

Letter From Calcutta Continues Third World Visit

The author describes Darjeeling as a scenic hill station with Tibetan refugees. They observe a Tibetan school procession, the Dali Lama anniversary, and prayer wheels. A Tibetan Refugee Center visit shows ramshackle facilities and CARE support while volunteers prepare a simple lunch.

Mt. Everest Kanchenjunga Darjeeling Tenzig Himalayan Mountain Climbing Institute Calcutta Franz Marc Tyrol Tibet Kanchenjunga Range Observatory Hill Dali Lama van Bush Nebraska Himalayahs University of Kansas Howard Baumgarter U.S

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