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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
8
The article notes a New York doctor’s playful claim that TV watchers may develop “TV Medicits” after identifying with medical dramas. He jokes about rating services asking what diseases viewers think they have, to gauge program impact and carryover effects.
Mr and Mrs Hillis Sterner thank relatives and friends for cards gifts and thoughtful gestures that made their 40th anniversary memorable.
Virgil Warnick expresses gratitude for cards and visits received while in Osceola hospital care. He thanks the doctors and nurses for their fine care.
The State Central Democrat Committee held its annual meeting Sunday June 14 at Lincoln. Attending from the 34th legislative district were Mrs. Ben Peterson Polk and Mr and Mrs Vance Voltz Central City.
Thursday June 18 lists Community Club and Oddfellows. Monday June 22 includes American Legion and Eastern Star. Wednesday June 24 features Faithful Workers and LEA. Thursday June 25 covers Rebekahs.
Former resident Mrs. L C Orendorff learns of her mother Edith Nason Anderson's death at 83 in Chula Vista California. Services were held at the Chapel of Roses with burial at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.
Six Polk community girls join campers at Covenant Cedars this week. Beverly Willits Nancy Kisler Jolene Myers Susan Hoffman Peggy Sealey and Shelly Ramsey are listed among attendees.
Delwyn C. Lindholm son of Con and Mrs Lindholm of Polk earned his Master of Arts in Education at the University of Nebraska commencement on Saturday June 13. He works as an assistant in the Mental Health Planning Center for the Community Service Division of the Nebraska Psychiatrist Institute in Omaha. The Lindholms and their family reside in Lincoln and attended the graduation along with Mr and Mrs Con Lindholm.
Pat Ramsey Beverly Glasser and Lynda Van Ostrand attended the 1964 Cheerleader Clinic sponsored by Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln from June 15 to 19. Directed by Lawrence R. Herkimer the NCA provided instruction in cheerleading sportsmanship crowd psychology and pep rallies at Magee Stadium and the Ira J Taylor Physical Ed Building on campus.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Adelson attended commencement exercises and a banquet at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln on Friday June 12. Their son Terry received his diploma after completing a course in accounting and IBM at Lincoln School of Commerce. He finished school last September, spent the winter in Phoenix and now works at Continental Trailways in Lincoln. Terry is a 1962 Stromsburg High School graduate.
Kenneth Meerkatz son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Meerkatz completed a nine month program at Universal Trade School Omaha in Auto Body and Fender repair. He now operates Ken's Body Shop on his father's farm north of town.
Miss Beverly Ekdahl was honored at a bridal shower Saturday evening, June 6, at the Evangelical Free church parlors. Guests wrote advice on cards, a program was read, an original poem and a wedding game were enjoyed, and gifts were opened. Hostesses were the Home Builders class of the Free Church along with Mrs Lois Meerkatz and Mrs Virginia Flodman.
Sunday dinner guests included Lyman Aker and several Aker relatives from Harvard, with Nell Aker from Ventura visiting. The gathering honored the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Aker. Mrs. Hannah Carlson joined at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Arnold and Mrs. Carlson in Clarks.
A series of social gatherings, family reunions, dinners, and visits across Polk County highlight towns from Columbus to Grand Island. Families Ostberg, Lindahl, and Aker host and attend events. out of town relatives from Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska towns converge for celebrations and graduations while others travel to Omaha, Loveland, and Sioux Falls for ceremonies and reunions.
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