Polking Around Until a Crisis Develops in Polk
A humorous reflection on the 1930s reliance on motor trucks and perishable goods. The piece notes how a trucker strike in Chicago paused snus supplies in Polk, causing a community scramble and prompting a shift in attitudes about modern transportation and independence. It cites corn growth lore and a farmer named Frank Cohagen discussing Fourth of July corn readiness.
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United States
York
Grand Island
Polk
Chicago
Copenhagen
Sius
Frank Cohagen
Fishing No Good There at Lake Tahkodah visit
Mr and Mrs Raymond Sundberg and Mr and Mrs Vern Jones returned from Cable Washington after several days visiting Elner Jones near Lake Tahkodah Elner is Verns brother and Edna Sundberg Vern notes the Nebraskans intrusion on private property met with little cooperation The Polk Garden Club and Stromsburg Garden Club visited Osceola Garden Club for a 630 PM dinner at St Vincents Hall Osceola
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Raymond Sundberg
Vern Jones
Cable
Washington
Elner Jones
Lake Tahkodah
Edna Sundberg
Vern
Nebraska
Polk Garden Club
Stromsburg
Dale Lindburg Heads School Board
Dale Lindburg named president of District 72 school board at a June 2 reorganizational meeting. Dwayne Miller elected vice president, Harold Anderson secretary, Roger Hanquist treasurer, with Harold Carlson and Gerald Stevens other board members.
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Dale Lindburg
Dwayne Miller
Harold Anderson
Roger Hanquist
Harold Carlson
Gerald Stevens
Jane Fredrickson Starts European Tour
Jane Fredrickson departed Thursday June 4 from Omaha with a caravan group for a four week tour of Europe. She will visit ten countries sightseeing and traveling with the group.
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Jane Fredrickson
Omaha
Europe
Natalie Hahn Heads to Rome as UN Officer
Natalie Hahn left for Rome on June 8 to serve as a Home Economics Officer for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. A 1967 University of Nebraska graduate, she earned a master’s from Ohio State in March and has worked with Ohio Auditor Roger Cloud’s campaign. She previously traveled in New Zealand India and Japan with 4 H programs.
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Natalie Hahn
Rome
Italy
Natalie
Ohio State University
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Ohio
Roger Cloud
University of Nebraska
New Zealand
India
Japan
Southeast Birthday Club Honors Hosts with Patio Party
The Southeast Birthday Club met Saturday at Mrs. Glenn Hill's home with co-hostess Mrs. Blance Fitz. Three guests and 11 members attended to honor the hosts' birthdays. Natalie Hahn spoke about plans and future employment abroad.
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Southeast Birthday Club
Glenn Hill
Blance Fitz
Natalie Hahn
Arborville Prepares County Centennial Picnic and Reunion
The Arborville Township Committee sets Sunday June 21 1970 for York County Centennial observance at Arborville Town Hall with an old fashioned picnic reunion. Bring basket lunch table service and photos wear Centennial costumes if possible. History of Arborville Township at 5 PM supper at 6 PM rain plan hall area reps Mr and Mrs Ed Hanson and Mr and Mrs John Wochner.
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Arborville
York County
Arborville Township
Ed Hanson
John Wochner
Community Club Set to Meet Monday Evening
The Polk Community Club will hold its regular meeting next Monday at 7:00 pm. Barbecued chicken will be served for $1 as members plan and organize the Fourth of July observance.
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Polk Commuity Club
Army Medal To Spec. 4 D. Neuhaus
Darwin I. Neuhaus, son of Mr and Mrs Arn old Neuhaus, received the Army Commendation for heroism in action in Vietnam. He serves as a rifleman in Company E, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile.
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D. Neuhaus
Army
Darwin I. Neuhaus
Arnold Neuhaus
Vietnam
5Th Cavalry
1St Cavalry Division
Correction: Teen Dance moved to Friday at Swedish Festival
An updated notice states the Teen Dance during the Swedish Festival now occurs Friday night instead of Saturday as previously listed. The change affects attendees planning their evening events.
Miss Louise Schutt Weds Charles Logston At Norfolk
Miss Louise Schutt daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Schutt of Norfolk and Charles W Logston son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Logston of Dawson were married at St Marys Catholic Church Norfolk by Rev Benedict La Rocque at 2 00 pm Saturday May 16 1970 The bride wore a floor length white organza and lingerie lace gown with detachable train The veil featured a leaf crown and seed pearl edging A reception followed at Sacred Heart Hall with guests and family attending The article lists bridal party guests and helpers and notes continued on page 2
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Louise Schutt
Alfred Schutt
Norfolk
Charles W. Logston
Pearl Logston
Dawson
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Benedict la Rocque
Engaged: Cheryl Larson to Lt Paul Johnson of Fort Benning
The engagement of Cheryl Rae Larson of Paullina Iowa to Lt Paul E. Johnson of Stromsburg Nebraska is announced by her mother Mrs Elvera Larson Cheryl a Trinity College alumna works at Trinity College Evangelical Divinity School Deerfield Ill Paul a Trinity College graduate and Officer Candidate School trainee is a U S Army training officer at Fort Benning Ga He is grandson of Wilbur Whitacre of Polk An August 15 wedding is planned.
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Cheryl Rae
Elvera Larson
Eldon Larson
Paullina
Paul E. Johnson
Ralph Johnson
Stromsburg
Nebr
Cheryl
Trinity College
Trinity College Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield
Illinois
Paul
United States Army
Fort Benning
Wilbur Whitacre
Polk
Recreation Program Still Needs Money
The fund gained $11.25 from June 4 ball games and $20.46 from June 7 hat passes, bringing recent totals to $311.81 versus $400 last year. The older boys are 2-0 with wins over Osceola and Gresham. the 12-14s have lost twice. The girls host Gresham on Friday June 12 at 5:30 PM. Donations can be left at the gas company, popcorn stand, or Progress office.
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Osceola
Gresham
Gas Company
Progress
County Republicans Meet in Osceola
Osceola hosts county Republican gathering with Paul Monson reelected chairman Mrs P B Campbell named vice chairwoman Vayden Anderson elected secretary and Glen Babcock named treasurer Precinct committeemen and delegates to the September state convention chosen Resolutions include recommending Rev Deryl Reed to Gov Tiemann for appointment as state welfare director to fill vacancy
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Polk County Republicans
Osceola
Paul Monson
P. B. Campbell
Vayden Anderson
Stromsburg
Glen Babcock
Polk
Deryl Reed
Tiemann
Open House for 50th Anniversary at Central City Church
Mr and Mrs Elmer Swanson of Central City celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at First Christian Church in Central City on Sunday June 14 from 2 to 4. Friends and relatives invited.
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Elmer Swanson
Central City
Generation gap in swimsuits causes parental fashion clash
A mother recalls the comedic tension between a father and daughter over swimwear choices. They compare one piece, jersey, and two piece suits from catalogs, navigate modesty and color, visit a shop, and finally compromise on a modest two piece bought on half price, with the clerk noting similar father daughter shopping dynamics.
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Daddy
Daughter
Baby girls born to Kroger and Fuehrer families
Mr and Mrs Max Kroger of Kearney welcomed Cindy Jo born June 4 weighing 8 lbs 7 oz. They also have daughter Michelle. Mrs Kroger is formerly Marlene Coover. Mr and Mrs Earl Fuehrer of Kimball welcomed Angela Sue born Friday June 5.
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Max Kroger
Kearney
Cindy Jo
Kroegers
Michelle
Kroger
Marlene Coover
Earl Fuehrer
Kimball
Angela Sue
Virgil Flodman Home Honors Flodman Graduates
Mrs Lillie Flodman and Mr and Mrs Earl Flodman attended the Virgil Flodman home event honoring graduates David Flodman and Rodney Flodman. The omission of their names in a prior list is noted.
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Lillie Flodman
Earl Flodman
Virgil Flodman
David Flodman
Rodney Flodman
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Polking
Charles Logston
Darlene Schutt
Rose Ann, Hoff
Susann Schutt
Maid of’ Honor
Frank Ostrander
Gaylord Stevens
Darrell Schutt
Randolph
Edwin Backer
Sioux City
Iowa
Roger Kavanaugh
Lincoln
Michael Heger
Rogene
Jeanette Schutt
Diane Schuchting
Rose Marie Sojka
Sacred Heart Hall
Leonard Heger
John Schlichting
Diane Schlichting
LeVonne Backer
Janet Kavanaugh
Doris Kessler
Chris Hoff
Lynette Backer
Doris Jean Schutt
Veronica Heavican
Helen Schlichting
Marvin Swanke
Dick Bethune
Avery McDonald
Clarence Backer
Leo Engelhaupt
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