Proofreader dispute over column bias and fish reports
A Grand Island letter from a self described Proofreader rebuts claims of bias and slander in political and fishing coverage. It defends accuracy, mocks overblown criticisms, and recounts a fishing trip with Lowell Bills Al Chambers and Karp Kahler, noting a 42 degree low on Friday the 13th and continued remarks on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Colum
South America
Africa
United States
Nebraska
Lowell Bills
al Chambers
Karp Kahler
Rodney Johnson Receives Good Neighbor Award at Polk Club
At a Polk Community Club meeting KL Stewart presented Rodney Johnson of Polk with the Ak Sar Ben Good Neighbor Award for organizing clothing shipments to war torn Viet Nam children. Attendees planned a Fourth of July ball game with fireworks and selling sloppy Joe and hotdog sandwiches at the Polk ball field with a $1 admission per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Johnson
Polk Community Club
Polk
KL Stewart
Vietnam
Rodney
Lyle Johnson
Polk Ball Field
Don Miller
Milford Technical graduates four from Nebraska program
Dennis Lb. Anderson of Clarks and Donald D. Hanquist of Polk joined two hundred classmates at the Nebraska Vocational Technical School Milford Nebr to earn an Associate of Applied Arts degree after the spring session. Dennis will work in building construction for Judd Brothers in Lincoln while Donald heads to Geis Motors in York for auto body work. Both are sons of Polk residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Lb. Anderson
Clarks
Donald D. Hanquist
Polk
Nebraska Vocational Technical School
Milford
Nebr
Dennis
Judd Brothers
Lincoln
Donald
Geis Motors
York
Reuben Anderson
Don
Donald Hanquist
Trimmette Tops Have First Anniversary Celebration
Hardville Trimmette Tops marked one year with 21 of 22 members at Parma Werner home in Polk. Liz Waugh named queen. door prize went to Shirley Lampshire. Corsages, heart ribbons for ten pound losses, and KOPS hearts in gold highlighted the event. Division winners included Parma Werner, Shirley Lampshire, Beverly Winchester, and Donita Lampshire. Perfect attendance awards went to Hilda Flodman and Alice Klingsporn. Anniversary cake featured a rose for each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parma Werner
Polk
Liz Waugh
Shirley Lampshire
Kops
Beverly Winchester
Donita Lampshire
Hilda” Flodman
Alice Klingsporn
Summer Rec Fund Gains During Week
The Summer Recreation Fund increased by $185 for the week amid community fundraising. Local donors including Mr and Mrs Marvin Branting and Farmers Union Coop Oil contributed amounts. a total of $569.08 was reported along with in-kind donations of popcorn and equipment. Youth baseball results included Polk vs Benedict games with Bender and Eckers in strong pitching, and upcoming games noted for next Sunday and Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Summer Recreation Fund
Marvin Branting
Don Miller
John Nyberg
Irving Anderson
Gilbert Lampshire
Melvin Bender
Lee Dittmer
Custom Farm Services., Inc
Darold Hoffman
Robert Clymer
Harold Anderson
Farmers Union Coop Oil
Lyle Dornburgh
Dick Harless
Carroll Shenk
Rata
LaVaughn Adelson
Irving Wize
Polk Boys
Benedict
Vic Bender
Wright
Cubs
Eddie Ostberg
Greg Han‘quist
Vie
Mike Branting
Bender
Roger Carlstrom
Bruce Hudson
Geis
Braden
Polk
Tom Mundt
L. Richardson
T. Aljlen
Randy Neuhaus
Dave Stromberg
Waco
Emken 40th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Arthur H Emken of Benedict observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at Arborville Town Hall on Sunday June 22 from 2 to 4 PM. Hosting are their children Bob Heineke Duane Emken Doug Sylfest Leland Emken and Harry Emken. Friends and relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Emken
Benedict
Arborville Town ‘Hall
Bob Heineke
Duane Emken
Doug Sylfest
Leland Emken
Harry Emken
Gum Stick Unlocks Car at Stromberg Reunion
Mrs Larry Coover reported her son Eddie locked in the car after a Stromberg family reunion. Eddie pushed the lock button, and a stick of gum used as a key allowed him to open the door from inside, freeing Mrs Coover. The incident occurred Monday afternoon with the windows up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Coover
Stromberg
Eddie
Coover
Polk Nebr Soldier Receives Second Army Commendation Medal
Specialist Four Edward D Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan E Johnson of Polk Nebraska, earned his second Army Commendation Medal for heroism in ground combat in Vietnam on May 20. He serves with Company B, 6th Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, 31st Infantry. Johnson entered service in February 1968, trained at Fort Lewis, arrived overseas last August, and holds the Purple Heart. He is 22, a Polk High School graduate (1964) who attended Kearney State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Johnson
Harlan E. Johnson
Polk Nebr
Vietnam
Spee 4 Johnson
Spec
Johnson
9Th Infantry Division
31St Infantry
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Polk High School
Kearney State College
Vance Stohl Earns Kearney State BA in Education
Vance Stohl son of Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl graduates from Kearney State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. He is a member of Alph Tau Omega Mu Epsilon Nu and the Industrial Arts Club and was a drafting assistant in the Industrial Arts Department. His last semester earned Deans List honors and he will teach Industrial Arts at Irving Junior High in Lincoln this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Stohl
Walter Stohl
Kearney State College
Kearney State
Vance
Alph Tau Omega
Mu Epsilon Nu
I. A
Irving Junior High
Lincoln
Polk County youths begin military service draft call
Allen Tenniges, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Tenniges, left Monday for Omaha with York County youths drafted for induction. Darwin Neuhaus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Neuhaus, enlisted in the regular army for two years and went to Omaha, then flew by jet to Fort Polk Louisiana for basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Tenniges
Virgil Tenniges
Omaha
York County
Draft Board
Darwin
Dob) Neuhaus
Arnold Neuhaus
Central City
Ft. Polk
Louisiana
Have You Noticed Ladies Sewing Week Struggles
A humorous lament from a homemaker on the chaotic process of sewing a new dress. The piece chronicles spilled sauce, mismatched sleeves, broken zippers, and endless interruptions from family, ending with the realization that the dress only fits if the wearer loses weight and buys a new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Mark Sandell Excels in Boys State Government Test
Polk candidate Mark Sandell scored second highest on the state and federal government exam among 421 boys taking the test for Boys State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sandell
Polk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Armed Services
By Marsha Redman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!