Polking Around and Weather Notes on Local Bus Service
Dick Myers of Lincoln sends $5 to the Summer Recreation Fund and explains cedar deaths in Annie’s Corner due to extreme winter dryness. The column covers Nebraska weather patterns, a Polk bus service extension, and political commentary on Goldwater and Johnson with a note on The Carolina Israelite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Myers
Lincoln
Annie
Nebraska
Harry Golden
The
Carolina Israelite
William Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Golden
Scranton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
New Deal
Goldwater-Johnson
Goldwater
Walter Lippman
Summer Recreation Fund Faces Shortfall As Games Loom
Coach Bill Lavelle reports three boys and girls games next week but dates are unsettled. Girls softball beat Hampton last night. The fund gained 65 dollars this week with Farmers Coop Grain Assn adding 50. Prior totals include Myers 5, Kealiher 5, Widga 5, Myers 5, and 50 from Farmers Coop. Total collected 137 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lavelle
Hampton
Farmers Coop Grain Ass’n
Dick Myers
Noel Kealiher
Lloyd Widga
Farmers Coop Grain Ass
Dean Myers
Joyce Stewart Named Business Manager Of Wesleyan Yearbook
Joyce Ann Stewart daughter of K. L. Stewart and a junior at Nebraska Wesleyan has been named business manager for the university yearbook next year. The editor and co editor positions for the yearbook and newspaper are filled by the publications board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ann Stewart
K. L. Stewart
Nebraska Wesleyan
Home Society Meeting At Mabel Benjamin Home
Fourteen Home Society Club members and two visitors met with Mabel Benjamin on June 17. President Ann Kisler led the business session followed by a two course luncheon served by Mabel’s daughter Ruth Bragg. Next hostess is Mrs. Sadie Clark for July 21. Evelyn Shenk reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Society Club
Mabel Benjamin
Ann Kisler
Miabel
Ruth Bragg
Minnie Miers
Sadie Clark
Evelyn Shenk
Polk High School Alumni Celebrate 50th Anniversary Books
Polk High School alumni continue to purchase the 50th year anniversary booklets. A letter from former teacher Maggie Christensen praises former pupils and expresses pride in their achievements. Books have been mailed to many states and foreign countries, with many names listed as purchasers and greetings from alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High School
Polk
Maggie Christensen
St. Paul
PHS
Rodney
Rhee Anderson
Marie
Myers) Nelson
Roscoe Ayres
Betty
Bertha Nyberg
Myrberg
That 19th Century Politician
The note ponders a political figure from the 19th century and contemplates if a 20th century politician belongs to the early era. It signals a reflection on historical timelines and political eras without naming individuals or events.
Basket Dinner To Welcome New Minister
A basket dinner will be held Sunday June 28 in Polk Park to honor the new minister Rev Harold Jensen and his wife. Beginning June 28 Sunday worship times at Polk Methodist Church shift to 9 a.m. with church school at 10 a.m. for the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Park
The
Methodist Church
Harold Jensen
Jensen
Polk Methodist Church
Engagement Announcement for Flick Peterson Nuptial Plans
Mr and Mrs Maurice Flick of Bradshaw announce the engagement of their daughter Jacqueline Charlene Flick to Gary A Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Peterson of Funk. Jacqueline a junior at the University of Nebraska majoring in medical technology and a Bradshaw high school graduate. Gary is a graduate student in agronomy at the University. Wedding plans are indefinite.
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Maurice Flick
Bradshaw
Jacqueline Charlene
Gary A. Peterson
Walter Peterson
Funk
Miss Flick
University of Nebraska
Bradshaw High School
University
Wild Flower Exhibit Impresses Polk Garden Club
Mrs. Garnet Miller hosted the Polk Garden Club at her home on June 16 with twelve members present. Mrs. Winnifred Lacky and Mrs. Edna Neeman organized the wild flowers exhibit featuring thirty five varieties, some unnamed. President Mrs. Florerice presided over the business session and Mrs. Marjorie Lindholm reported on the Osceola Club visit of June 9. Nine Polk members attended a book review on the Shepherd of the Hills by Osceola. Lunch was served by Mrs. Miller with assistance from Mrs. Lavina Hanquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Miller
Polk Garden Club
Winnifred Lackey
Edna Neeman
Jesson
Florerice
Marjorie Lindholm
Osceola Garden Club
Polk Club
Osceola Group
Miller
Lavina Hanquist
Polk Woman Earns Masters at George Washington Univ
Gladys S. Carlson daughter of Mrs A E B Swanson of Polk received a Master of Arts in School Administration from George Washington University in Washington DC at the 143rd commencement on June 7 She is a Polk High School graduate who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from GWU in 1958 The university near the White House is private nonsectarian coeducational with about 11 000 students founded in 1821.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys S. Carlson
A. E B. Swanson
Polk
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Polk High School
Carlson
White House
Polk Cheerleaders Shine at Lincoln Clinic
Polk's varsity squad, with Beverly Glasser Pat Ramsey and Lynda Van Ostrand among 145 girls, attended a Wesleyan University clinic in Lincoln. Each day featured a squad judged after a two year cycle with Polk earning ratings every day. They placed third Tuesday and Wednesday, second Thursday, and earned honorable mention Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Beverly Glasser
Pat Ramsey
Lynda van Ostrand
Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Corn Detasseling Start Early In July In Polk Butler Areas
Corn detasseling is expected to begin in early July in Polk and Butler counties. Positions include field foremen with detasseling experience, machinery operators, and temporary summer workers. Permanent year around farmhand openings pay $200 to $275 monthly in the four-county Columbus Division of Employment Security area. One listing offers rent free housing for an older couple on social security with some part time farm work. Interested per manent temporary or detasseling workers should register with Jim Brazda Sr at the Implement Co the Polk area volunteer.
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Polk
Butler County
Columbus
Division of Employment Security
Jim Brazda
The
Implement Co
Hospital Notices From Osceola and York General
Mrs Edwin Glad was dismissed from Annie Jeffery Hospital in Osceola on Tuesday. Henry Worth returned home from the State hospital at Kearney on Saturday. Mrs Orlie Miller was admitted to York General hospital last Saturday and dismissed on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Glad
Annie Jeffery Hospital
Osceola
Henry Worth
Kearney
Orlie Miller
York General Hospital
Social calendar items for Rebekahs and Oddfellows
The June 25 social calendar lists Rebekahs events while July 1 notes a Country Woman's Club gathering and an Oddfellows meeting on the same schedule.
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Rebekahs
Country Woman’s Club
Oddfellows
Bridal Shower Honors Susan Jo Stevens
A bridal shower at Mrs. Willard Lindburg's country home honored Susan Jo Stevens of Lincoln, a bride-to-be. Thirty guests enjoyed bridal bingo and gifts with pink and white theme including umbrella toppers and clover sherbets. Miss Stevens will wed James Ammann of Lincoln Air Force Base on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Lindburg
Susan Jo Stevens
Lincoln
Ernie Bousquet
Robert McKillip
Dean Lindburg
Stevens
James Ammann
Lincoln Air Force Base
Busy Bees 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Busy Bees 4 H Club met June 18 at 2 pm at Gerald Stevens home. Seven members answered roll by apron material choice. Carla Myers demonstrated fabric straightening. Becky Stevens demonstrated pressing. Mrs Stevens provided lunch.
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Gerald Stevens
Gail Widga
Carla Myers
Becky Stevens
Stevens
Two Names Added To Gallon Club
Mrs Paul Strand Polk chairman in charge of the Red Cross Bloodmobile on May 26 adds two donors to the one to three gallon list raising total to 16. Rudolph Nyberg and John Nyberg are the new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Strand
Polk
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Rudolph Nyberg
John Nyberg
Children Enthusiastic At Reading Class Every Wednesday
Children attend Wednesday afternoon reading classes at 3 o clock enjoying books for free. A seven year old worries about tornadoes while a five year old asks for a murder book and a girl says her dad should read harder books. A fourth grader seeks a big science book and a child asks for two of those Golden Books.
Central City display boosts new furniture and top deals
Advertisers showcase furniture at Zlomke’s display in Central City. Co op dealers carry Gooch’s Super 40 for pork chops. Consumers celebrates 25th year of service, with scratch pads and outdoor living gear on offer. Fireworks, ice cream, produce, and cheap picnic supplies appear across ads.
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Zlomke
Central City
Sundbergs
Strombergs
Iga
Mr. Rat
Polk Grain
Polk Oil
Dick’s
Polk Lumber
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Polking
Nebraska Motor Coach
Omaha
Stromsburg
Alvin, Anderson
John S. Anderson
Joyce Stewart
Wesleyan
Home Society
Garden Club
Busy Bees
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