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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
2
Local station advertises regular gasoline at 19 cents per gallon for both station customers and truck fuel. The report also notes nearby prices and several other merchant ads from the same era.
Roger Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs Walter Nielsen a freshman at Kearney State College was among track squad members recommended by Coach Charlie Foster to earn a track letter this year He ran as a relay man in the 880 and mile relay events.
Various community items from Polk County include resignations and marriages such as Miss Vivian Alfred resigning as a Dist. 45 teacher and Miss Coila Fisher visiting Polk. The death of J D Zurer and a fatal plane crash claim Sgt Vance C Johnson. Also noted are anniversaries, relocations, and a county court probate notice for Andy L Carlson with hearing set June 19, 1964.
Leroy and Tonya Anderson shared a noon dinner with Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson for Tonya birthday last Thursday. A busy weekend saw Brazda and Bauer families visiting Crete and Wilber, and Dornburgh and Johnsons at Niobrara. Discharged air force veteran Ed Hafer traveled from Lincoln to Minerva Ohio, while Flodman helped move relatives to Ohio. Sunday guests included Swanton and Stromsburg families, with Sundbergs hosting Don Forss family from Minneapolis for three weeks, and other dinners with Whittemore and Johnson households.
Polk County Nebraska notice announces Minnie C. Larson deceased. Executor files final account and report and asks for final settlement and allowance. Hearing set for June 26 1964 at 10:00 AM to determine heirship distribution and executor discharge. Dated June 8 1964. Jun 11-18-25.
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