Polk Schools Hire Hanson Willadsen as Music Instructor
Polk Schools appoints Hans J. Willadsen, 1963 Dana College graduate from Blair Nebraska, as music instructor for the coming year. He came from Denmark as a boy and lists Irwin Iowa as home. Willadsen led Dana College Band and Track, praised by the placement director as one of the most outstanding music educators. Summer concerts will be under his direction and he will be in Polk on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Some students already take private lessons at the school on Wednesdays. He rejected an Omaha teaching offer but favored Polk for its program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. Willadsen
Dana College
Blair
Nebraska
Polk
Willadsen
Denmark
Irwin
Iowa
Omaha
New Teachers Begin Careers in Rapid City Schools
After college, a graduate research assistantship at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota started a teaching path. He later joined public schools in Rapid City. Mrs Ferrow taught Spanish and English in the same district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
South Dakota
Ferrow
Farmers Decide Wheat Policy With Unlimited Production خيار
The May 21 referendum vote rejected national marketing quotas for 1964 wheat, opening the option of unlimited production with no price support. Secretary Freeman urged a free, trial period while maintaining export obligations and avoiding CCC wheat dumping. Polk County recorded a large vote and regional ASCS checks proceed. Rev. Hugo Bodine marks 50 years as ordained minister with services at Polk Evangelical Free Church.
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Orville L. Freeman
Secretary of Agriculture
CCC
Congress
U. S
Polk County
ASCS
Hugo Bodine
Polk Evangelical Free Church
Bodine
Evangelical Free Church
Polk
Track rivalries noted in Wayne meet report
The account recalls Wayne track member Mr Fetrow racing Roger Merchant of Polk who finished first. Miriam Fetrow will teach Spanish Commercial and head the High School Library. They plan to move from Kona Hawaii to Polk in late July or early August spending part of the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Miriam Fetrow
Polk High School
Wayne State Teachers College
Wayne
Nebraska
Mr. Fetrow
O’neill
Fetrow
Polk
Roger Merchant
Roger
Kona
Hawaii
Mr. Ferrow
Osceola Doctor Pete Hospitalized in Omaha
Dr C R Peterson known as Doc Pete of Osceola is in Clarkson hospital Omaha for treatment. Harlan BE Johnson underwent surgery Friday morning at St Francis Hospital Grand Island and is reported improving.
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C. R. Peterson
Pete
Osceola
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Harlan BE. Johnson
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Obituary of Ernest Sal chow to run next week
A shortened edition due to space constraints omits Ernest Sal chow's obituary from this week. The piece notes his funeral was held Monday, June 10, and that 2.06 inches of rain fell Wednesday evening, with Joanie Wize sustaining a 12 stitch forehead gash from a pony kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Salchow
Joanie Wize
Donna Flodman Honored at Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Donna Flodman was held Saturday evening at the Methodist Church parlors. Entertainment included a game and a wedding word puzzle. Blue and white decor and a lunch complemented the gift table centered with a bride and groom doll. Hostesses were Mrs. Ekdahl, Mrs. Meerkatz, Mrs. Burdette Flodman, Mrs. Wayland Flodman, Mrs. Harlan Johnson, and Mrs. Stanford Ang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Flodman
Dave Ekdahl
Clarence Meerkatz
Burdette Flodman
Wayland Flodman
Harlan Johnson
Stanford Ang
Registration for Reading Can Be Fun program
Thirty-eight boys and girls registered for the Reading Can Be Fun program sponsored by the Pork Woman's Club. Registration took place in the hotel lobby on June 5 with two groups for different grades. Unregistered children may join The Fun of Reading this coming Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Woman's Club
Lavelle to Coach Boys Baseball Teams This Friday
Bill Lavelle announced plans to coach boys baseball three evenings weekly starting Friday June 14. He asks all interested boys to attend 7:00 p.m. at the ball diamond to be divided into two age groups with scheduled practice times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lavelle
Bill
Clarks
Polk
York couple wed at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Miss Diane Kamtz became the bride of Bruce Cramer in a Saturday 11 a.m. ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church York. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kamtz of York and Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cramer of Polk. Matron of honor was Mrs. Martin Gates and best man Eugene Miller. Mr. Cramer works for the Western Power and Gas Co. The couple will reside in York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Kamtz
York
Bruce Cramer
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Willis Kamtz
Emory Cramer
Polk
Martin Gates
Eugene Miller
Cramer
Western Power and Gas Co
Local Births Across Central City and Nearby Towns
Announcements report several newborns with weights and dates. Lynn Marie Donaldson born June 8 in Central City to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Donaldson. Gary Dean child born June 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnson. Sheralyn Renee Stranberg born June 11 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. Devon Robert Hardin born June 4 weighing 7 pounds 5.5 ounces. Grandparents listed for several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Donaldson
Central City
Lynn Marie
Donaldson
Marilyn Lind
Harvey Lind
Vincent Stranberg
Dalton
Sheralyn Renee
Stranbergs
David
J. E. Stranberg
Polk
Robert Hardin
Holdrege
Devon Robert
Hardin
RoDonna Lindholm
Sherman, Holdrege
Nebr
Don Lindholm
Auxiliary Installs New Officers at June Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held its June 10 meeting with 23 members present. Officers installed for the coming year were Mrs. Wilfred Stephens president, Mrs. Beverly Bills vice president, Mrs. Dwayne Miller secretary, Mrs. Arnold Neuhaus treasurer, Mrs. Don Miller historian, Mrs. Bob Steensbock chaplain, Mrs. Leonard Warnick and Mrs. E Brockevelt sergeants at arms. Hostesses were Joyce Baack, Ella Dahlin, Florence Doremus, and Diane Wurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Wilfred Stephens
Beverly Bills
Dwayne Miller
Arnold Neuhaus
Don Miller
Bob Steensbock
Leonard Warnick
E. Brockevelt
Joyce Baack
Ella Dahlin
Florence Doremus
Diane Wurst
Crete Farewell Honors Reverend Long Before Move
Mr and Mrs Don Miller and family joined Mr and Mrs Roger Long in Lincoln for weekend visit. Sunday services dinner and program in Crete honored Rev Long as he leaves Crete for North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Miller
Roger Long
Lincoln
Crete
Rev. Long
North Carolina
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Mr. and
Mrs
Gordon Johnsorm
Gary Dean
Auxiliary
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