Reynolds Promises to Prove Worth Beyond Hype
column examines Bobby Reynolds as Nebraska football prospect avoiding hype. notes potential TV expansion for major colleges, cites baseball record trivia, and reports local Nebraska runners wagering at Ak-Sar-Ben track. includes several local social notices.
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Nebraska
Bobby Reynolds
Bobby
Doak Walker
Maine
Reynolds
Reynold
Penn
Joe Sewell
Cleveland
Vincent Dimaggio
Braves
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore
al Lopez
Lopez
Ak-Sar-Ben
Madison Square Garden
Harvard
All Star Wedding to Be N Polk Thursday Night
The Volk Commercial Club hosts the Atomic Hit, an all star womanless wedding at the night school auditorium Thursday night at 8 00 PM. Margaret Truman and Hollywood stars will attend with Miss Truman played by Chuck Peterson and Kate Smith by Merle Stromberg. The Parson Marvin Fredrickson will officiate as Aunt Jemima and Miss Know All provide scandalous commentary.
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Cliff Cramer
Jake Warding
Volk Commercial Club
Margaret Truman
Miss Truman
Chuck
Peterson
Kate Smith
Merle Stromberg
Jemima
Iof Ostberg
Fred Stellar
Miss Know
Leo Wurtz
Marvin Fredrickson
Nigh School
Fredrickson Reunion Gathers Families at Buckley Park
Honoring Mrs. Paul Hertel and children, families from Chicago Swede Home Stromsburg Clarks Ongsha Lincoln Polk join at Buckley Park for the annual Fredrickson reunion on the second Sunday in June. Picnic supper enjoyed with local 4-H members attending Judging Day at York.
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Elwood Anderson
Jussel Cook
Minneapolis
Minn
Appel
Anderson
Los Angeles
Calif
Wm. Haggstrom
Assam
India
David Wammer
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming
Milton Johnson
Sutton
Lillie Johnson
Polk
Jeff
Jeff Sunday Evening To Return Mrs. Johnson's Daughter, Mrs Paul Hertel
Chicago
East
C. W. Hill
G. M. Hill
York
Kenneth Gene
Corvallis
Oregon
Orlie
Zetta Hill
Arthur E. Peterson
Arthur
Jimmy
Phyllis
Margaret Ann
Paul Hertel
Buckley Park
Messrs
Edwin Glad
Gilbert
Fred Stellar
Roland Bodine
Dianne
Gordon Glad
Wilmer Bodine
Eugene Jones
Columbus
Fredrickson
Stromsburg
Herman Fredrickson
Fred Fredrick
Stanley Anderson
Onsha
Walter Fredrickson
Lincoln
Vern Hicks
Oliver Johnson
Marvin Fredrickson
Jane
Polk 4-H
Marlene Anderson
Sheralee Hill
Sharon Stevens
Marilyn Hahn
Iof Ostberg
Orlie Miller
JoAnn Deuker
Sundberg 25th Anniversary Honored at Open House
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sundberg of Rockford Illinois celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the James Lindburg home on Sunday June 10. About 100 guests attended including out of town relatives from Illinois Nebraska and California. A program featured Rev Walker Joyce Stevens Calmer Jones Horace Stevens and James Lindburg. A Young Peoples Society group prepared a camping trip and other relatives joined in on the celebration.
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Lawrence Sundberg
Rockford
Illinois
James Lindburg
Vance
Floyd Miller
Earl Stevens
Walker
Joyce
Douglas Stevens
Calmer Jones
Horace Stevens
Raymond Sundberg
Wayne Stevens
Ewing
Nebraska
Larry Hammond
Bruce
Donald Burchfield
Kent
DeKalb
LaVerne Hahen
Elgin
Alice Finnell
Pasadena
California
Arthur Sundberg
Howard Sundberg
Nanie Sundberg
Tillie Sundberg
Esther Sundberg
Edla Sundberg
Ernest Carlson
Harris Sundberg
Stromsburg
Alton van Nostrand
Benedict
Young Peoples Society of the Baptist Church
Denver
J‘iwood Anderson
Rena Mae Willgits
Imogene Hanquist
Reatha Creech
Mary Lou Sandell
JoEllen Nelson
Annette Johnson
Marlyce Shostrum
Harriet Bush
Gloria Adelson
Benny F. Baker
Doris Baker
Norfolk
Virginia
Lincoln
Dean Ostberg
Neva Thomas
Sharon
Gary
Twin Falls
Idaho
Glen Thomas
Clarks
Farmers Union
Osceola
Otto Wilshusen
Emil Wilshusen
Glen Hil
Sondra
Lloyd Hahn
Marilyn
Natalie
Sondra Hill
Polk Group
Marilyn Hahn
Omaha
N. E. McNaught
Milnois
Don Burchfield
Band Concert Features Wide Repertoire at Local Hall
A 1951 band concert presents Bennett Wranblem of Unity and Mexican Overture with selections including Shannon 2 Bennett An Irish Lullaby and Star Spangled Banner. Performances by McCaughey and Invercargill are noted along with a March and Waltz pieces.
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Bennett
Polk Midgets Win By Forfeit Then Prepare for Stromsburg
The Polk Midgets secured a forfeit victory over Shelby 1 0 after Shelby failed to appear last Friday June Sth. They plan to travel to Stromsburg for a rematch this Friday following a 6 3 win over Burg in the earlier tilt.
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Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Burg
Visitors From Lincoln and Juniata
Mrs. G. F. Brownfield and her children Jerry and Patty visit from Lincoln to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis were guests in Juniata the previous Sunday.
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G. F. Brownfield
Jerry
Patty
Lincoln
G. M. Hill
Frank Davis
Juniata
Dedication Service at Baptist Church Honors Memorial Figures
A Friday dedication at the Baptist Church marked improvements to the building and a choir chair memorial for Florence Anderson and James Nelson. Memorial funds from Anderson and Nelson families funded the project, with scripture, music, speeches, and a fellowship hour. plus notes on regional job markets and local employment service efforts.
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Baptist Chuurch
Florence Anderson
James Nelson
Anderson
Nelson
Walford Holmberg
Wayne Nelson
Floyd Lyle
Edick Anderson
Elmer Hanquiat
Paul Nelson
Stromsburg
David Hammer
Platte Valley
Elwood Anderson
O. F. Alfreds
Will Wurtz
Knotholers and Commercial Club Win First Start
The Swede homers sponsored by Fredrickson Imp. Co. defeated the winless Cornhuskers 8 to 6 in an evenly played game. Both teams produced few hits and many errors while spectators enjoyed the contest with star batting from Junior Glasser and Swanson, each with two hits.
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Wredricksons
Cornhuskers
Swedehomers
Fredrickson Imp. Co
Junior Glasser
Swanson
Birth Notice for Cheryl Lee Upton in York
Cheryl Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Upton of York, was born at Stromsburg Hospital on Monday June 4.
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Cheryl Lee
Wayne Upton
York
Stromsburg Hospital
Auxiliary Ends Year Meeting At Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary held its final 1950s meeting at the Legion Hall with President Mrs Frank Davis presiding. Reports show a treasury balance of 395 dollars and multiple charity efforts including gifts to veterans hospitals and local funds, with new officers Loretta Neuhaus and Jo Ostberg elected for 1951 52. A luncheon for 26 ladies followed a program of songs readings duets and a piano solo.
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Nebraska American Legion
Cornhusker Boy’s State
Ag College
Girl’s State
Nebraska
Frank Ostrander
Jeanelle Kroger
Jeanette
Frank
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Frank Davis
Oakland
Wahoo
Fospital
Lincoln
March of Dimes
Legion
Red Cross
Baster
Little Red School Fund
Loretta Neuhaus
Jo Ostberg
Billy Cramer
Irene Green
Anna
Anita Eisler
Plano
Marlyce
Shostrom
Beverly
Bills
John Gestrine
Ruth
Edna
Margaret Johnson
Euelah Johnson
Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Polk Cemetery Association met at the Fire Hall on Wednesday evening. Directors for the coming year are Albert Sundberg Clair Willits S J Harless Andy Carlson Earl Stevens Arnon Dover and Mrs Glenn Hill. Officers chosen are President Arnon Dover Vice president Clair Willits Secretary S J Harless Treasurer Andy Carlson. Ground committee members are Albert Sundberg Mrs Glenn Hill and Earl Stevens.
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Polk Cemetery Association
Albert Sundberg
Clair Willits
S. J. Harless
Andy Carlson
Earl Stevens
Arnon Dover
Glenn Hill
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