Nebraska road signs explain mileages to Polk and Hordville
A Nebraska Department of Roads reply clarifies that highway 66 signs show distance to the Polk and Hordville business centers rather than town limits. Distances reflect centers and are rounded. Hordville to Polk is about 5.3 miles plus 0.8 to reach Polk center for a total near 6 miles, while Polk to Hordville totals about 5 miles with a 0.4 mile offset.
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Gilbert Lampshire
Eldon D. Orth
Department of Roads
State of Nebraska
Hordville
Polk
Lampshire
Nebraska
Polk Is 6 Miles. the Actual Distance Along Highway N-66 From Hordville
Dale Lindburg
Progress Office
Osceola
Barb
Airmail
Parcel Post
Polk Postoffice
Osceola’s
Postoffice
U. S
William Priest of Omaha Dies of Heart Attack
Word arrived in Polk that William Priest of Omaha died Saturday from a heart attack. He formerly resided in the Polk community and was married to Garnet Seymour, a former Polk girl.
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Polk
Wm. Priest
Omaha
Garnet Seymour
Legion Elects Officers for the Year
Legion officials elected include Dean Myers as Commander Don Miller as Adjutant Philip Meline as Finance Officer and Charles Shenk as Vice Commander for the year.
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Legion
Dean Myers
Don Miller
Philip Meline
Charles Shenk
New Arrival and Birth Notices From Local Parsonage
Pastor and Mrs Irving Stauffer welcome Steven Mark born last Tuesday at the parsonage. Alicia Ann born May 25 at St Elizabeth's in qlee weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. Lauricea Dawn born June 3 weight 8 pounds 4 ounces to Don and Mrs Carlson. Patricia Ann born June 5 in Denver weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces. her father stationed in Seoul until November 1974.
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Irving Stauffer
Steven Mark
Don Stewart
Lincoln
Alicia Ann
St. Elizabeth’s
Qlee
Alicia
Don Carlson
Lauricea Dawn
Glen Carlson
Hordville
Patricia Ann
Fredrick Jones
Denver
Colo
Jones
Dianna Green
Polk
Carol Green
Alford Green
Durango
David Ring
Frank Cohagen
Seoul
Korea
Mrs Ruth Aker Returns Home From Osceola Hospital
Mrs Ruth Aker was discharged and returned home Sunday from Osceola hospital.
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Ruth Aker
Osceola Hospital
Dennis Baack Is Honor Graduate at Milford Commencement
Dennis Baack was among 217 graduates at Nebraska Southeast Community College Milford where 19 received Distinction Awards, an alumni card and a $15 check for straight A records. Dr. Roger Clough spoke, honoring Marvin Louthan’s birthday and the Martins Baack 56th anniversary with a reception at the Louthans.
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Martin Baack
Margaret Jones
Robert Baack
Nebraska Southeast Community College of
Milford
Dennis Baack
Roger Clough
York
Norman Reetz
Marvin Louthan
Jennifer
David Blase
Lincoln
Bill Wallace
Waverly
Louthan
Marvin
Dennis
Reetz
Woman's Club Sponsors Polk Salvation Army Appeal
The Polk Woman's Club plans a fund drive in Polk in cooperation with Salvation Army Service Unit No. 93 for the annual appeal. A warning is issued that unrelated solicitors may collect under false pretenses.
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Polk Woman's Club
Salvation Army
Polk
Salvation Army Service
Arborville VBS Held at Congregational Church
The Arborville Congregational Church ran Vacation Bible School from June 3 to 7 with 26 pupils across preschool to junior high. Pastor Dick Bauer directed. Janet Kennel served as secretary. Teachers included Shirley Morris, Margaret Wochner, Deloris Tewell, Ruth Hanson, Mildred Sterner, Helen Blender, and Connie Blender. An open house for pupils, parents and friends followed on Sunday evening with refreshments.
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Arborville
Engagement announced for Peggy Sealey and Brad Rahe
The engagement is announced by Peggy Sealey’s parents Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey Jr of Polk. Peggy a Polk High School and Wayne State College graduate teaches at Tri County High School. Brad Rahe son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Rahe of DeWitt a Tri County High School graduate, army veteran, now works at Peterson Mfg Co. The couple plan to wed August 3.
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Peggy Sealey
Brad Rahe
Richard Sealey, Jr
Polk
Peggy
Polk High School
Wayne State College
Tri County High School
Brad
Raymond Rahe
DeWitt
Tri County
Peterson Mfg. Co
Polk Teams Win Two Lose Two In Week
Polk youth baseball and softball teams posted mixed results across a week. 12-14 boys fell 4-3 in extra innings at Shelby with Branting and Burney each collecting two hits. The 12-14 girls lost 3-14 to Gresham on home field with Flodman, Sandell, and Lynette Flodman scoring.
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Shelby
Polk
Randy Branting
Curtis Burney
Benedict
Waco
Gresham
Sheila Flodman
Michel Sandell
Lynette Flodman
Denise Schulze
Monica Werner
Carla Sterns
Rebecca
Roberta Brazda
Lesley Jones
Pam Green
Lynette Meerkatz
Lori Hanquist
Jean
Pat Ziegelbein
Kim Clymer
Debbie Bankson
Ulysses
Osceola
Bill Lindburg
Todd Tyler
Russell Wilshusen
Russ
Doug Shenk
Mick Hoffman
Rob Glatter
Meeting Notice for June 18 and Dues Reminder
Auxiliary reminder for Tuesday June 18 at 8 pm. Report from Girls' Stater Luann Bills. Dues due are seniors 3 dollars juniors 1 dollar. Pay Bev Bills.
Republican Women Meet at Osceola City Hall
A salad luncheon was enjoyed by 34 Republican women at Osceola City Hall. Guest speaker Senator Maurice Kremer of Aurora attended and addressed the group.
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Osceola
Maurice Kremer
Aurora
Remembering a Father through a Daughter’s Eyes
A girl recalls her father from boyhood to adulthood, detailing shared moments from hair grooming to drives, songs, and family discipline. She notes his limited schooling, stern patience, and evolving view of him as she aged, recognizing faults alongside deep affection.
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Bleeding Heart
Daddy
Mamma
Green River
Mama
Brother
Father
Samel Clemens
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Polking
William Priest
Woman’s Club
Mr. and
Mrs
Scott Stromberg
By Marsha Redman
Samuel Clemens
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