Polk and Hydrological Happenings Spark Nebraska Seascape Dreams
Local column muses on unexpected rainfall across Nebraska and humorous beliefs about drenching weather. Letters from California spark jokes about a Polk signed wish for wet months, Hopi rain god curiosities, and fishers cooling off as floodwaters persist. Nearby visitors recount long travels and Polk memories.
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Nebraska
California
San Francisco
Polk
James Wilson
Hyde announces engagement of Sandra Hyde to Gary Stohl
Dr and Mrs Clyde M Hyde announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to Gary Stohl of Lincoln son of Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl of Polk Polk County. Sandra Hyde attended Rochester Junior College and works at the University of Nebraska. Gary Stohl graduated from Nebraska Kansas Kearney State College and belongs to Lambda Delta Lambda and Beta Beta Beta. He has taught at Millard Lesler Junior High in Lincoln for two years. An August 5 wedding is planned at St Marks Methodist Church in Lincoln.
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Clyde M. Hyde
Rochester
Minn
Lincoln
Sandra
Gary Stohl
Walter Stohl
Polk
Miss Hyde
Rochester Junior College
University of Nebraska
Stohl
Kearney State College
Lambda Delta Lambda
Beta Beta Beta
National Science
Millard Lesler Junior High School
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Progress Space Shrinks Ahead of Final Page Run
News space tightness reduces coverage in the final four pages. Plans for Bean Day and Centennial celebration postponed to next week's issue.
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Progress
Summer Recreation Program Fund Sees Strong Weekly Gains
Contributions to the summer recreation program reach 459.49 after a 48 increase, marking the best week for donor totals since the drive began. Upcoming schedule includes two girls games at Clark s Wednesday and a boys tournament at Polk from June 29 to July 2 with teams Bradshaw Benedict Waco Shelby and Gresham. The five teams have won 24 games and lost 5, with the small boys undefeated.
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Clarks
Polk
Bradshaw
Benedict
Waco
Shelby
Gresham
Postoffice moved during remodel in Polk area
Polk residents faced mail delays as the postoffice quarters were remodeled and temporarily relocated three doors west. Lee Bayer, assistant postmaster, noted operations returning to the original site with postcards no longer a penny, and patrons like Charlie Lytle sought guidance at the Progress office.
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Polk Postoffice
Charlie Lytle
Progress
Postoffice
Polk
Lee Bayer
Lanny Ang Inducted Into Armed Forces
Lanny Lee Ang, son of Mr and Mrs Stanford Ang of Polk, was forwarded to Omaha on June 15 for induction into the Armed Forces. The Physical Examination Call listed four registrants sent to Omaha the same day for exams. Polk County Local Board.
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Lanny Lee Ang
Stanford Ang
Polk
Omaha
Polk County Local Board
Hospital Report from Lincoln and York General Recount Recoveries
Kendall Sandell was released from the Orthopedic hospital in Lincoln and is home. Robert Merchant recuperates at home after surgery at York General to remove a wire chunk from his foot, thrown by a power lawn mower. Mrs Cliff Penrose and sons of Madison Illinois visit Mrs Lovette McCoy and relatives. Daughter Mrs Baker and sons of Hershey stay with her mother. Ivan Johnson and wife return from a 10 day Idaho Falls trip visiting May Selton and other relatives.
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Kendall Sandell
Lincoln
Robert Merchant
York General Hospital
Cliff Penrose
Madison, Ill
Lovette McCoy
Baker
Sons
Hershey
Ivan Johnson
Idaho Falls
Ida
Ivan
May Selton
Hanquists Celebrate Golden Wedding at Polk Open House
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hanquist marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at First Baptist Church Polk Nearly 200 guests from multiple cities including York Grand Island Osceola Arcadia Stromsburg Lincoln Kearney Omaha and beyond attended Family members served and shared memories while Rev Gene Wood offered greetings and a song was performed by Mrs Alvin Rizer
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First Baptist Church
Polk
Elmer Hanquist
Imogene Hanquist
den Hanquist
Don Hanquist
Emma Horstman
Gene Wood
Alvin Rizer
Reuben Hanquist
Walter Nelson
Dorothy Gleim
Lincoln
Ellen Spires
Kearney
Ebba Hanquist
York
Fanquist
Grand Island
Osceola
Arcadia
Stromsburg
Omaha
Friend
Clarks
Kansas
Alabama
Michigan
Minnesota
Washington
Arizona
Weather Turns Drier After Rainy Week
The week ended with three dry days Saturday through Tuesday June 27 as showers earlier in the week brought 2.17 inches of rain. Total for the year reaches 24.78 inches while farmers resume field work after the wet spell and a Polk landfill accumulates floating debris along its fence.
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Golly
Polk
Arborville Stitch and Stir Club Meeting Judging Activities
Ten members and two visitors met on June 14 to judge suitable materials for sewing projects. Older girls selected fabric for a skirt and blouse, a decorative pillow cover, portfolio pages, and matching frames. Younger girls chose fabric for a laundry bag, dust clothes, hangers, and bakeware. Teresa Bedient and Penny Bills reported on their Junior Leaders Training Camp. Refreshments were served by Luanne Glad and Susan Cramer.
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Arborville Stitch & Stir
Arborville Stitch and Stirch Club
Teresa Bedient
Penny Bills
Luanne Glad
Susan Cramer
Death of Mrs. A. P. Miller 78 in Boulder Colo
News of the death of Mrs. A. P. Miller aged 78 reached Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller. The passing occurred Saturday evening in Boulder Colorado.
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Orlie Miller
A. P. Miller
Boulder
Colo
Funeral services held for Floyd Oberg at Salt Funeral Home
Funeral services for Floyd Oberg, 71, were held Wednesday at Salt Funeral Home in Central City. He died Sunday at Central City hospital after illness began Friday. Burial was planned for Polk Cemetery. obituary to follow next week.
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Floyd Oberg
Salt Funeral Home
Central City
Central City Hospital
Polk
Polk Cemetery
MacLemmon couple marks 50th with York open house
Mr and Mrs MacLemmon of 1148 East 6th York celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday July 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 4 H building in York. Friends and relatives invited no gifts requested. They have five daughters and sixteen grandchildren plus three great grandchildren.
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MacLemmon
East 6Th
York
Fileen Bickford
Lincoln
June Ditloff
Bradshaw
Janice Anderson
Home Society Club Meeting Note June 21
The Home Society Club met on Wednesday afternoon, June 21 with Minnie Mier. Ella Cramer hosted. Eleven members and one guest attended. President Myrtle Johnson led the meeting and a $10 donation to the Omaha Children's Home was decided. Minnie Mier won high score. Ben Johnson low. Sadie Clark won the hostess gift. The July meeting will be with Minnie Mier. Mae Johnson, Reporter.
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The
Home Society Club
Minnie Mier
Ella Cramer
Myrtle Johnson
Omaha
Ben Johnson
Sadie Clark
Mae Johnson
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Katfish Kahler
Sherman
Aono Orlie
Winnie Adelson
Wichita
Kan
Doc C. R. Pete
Doc June Pete
Santa Ana
Calif
Progress Office
Orrin
Doc C R
Larry Bengtson
Lavern Schulze
Ener
Lanny Ang
Armed Forces
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