Subscriptions and local anecdotes from Polk community
The Polk Progress notes a surge in new subscriptions in June with many single-wraps from Nebraska towns and out-of-state. It shares reader habits, a Denver visitor Ivan Cramer and family, plus fishing brag from Don Ostberg and updates on former Polk jeweler Harry L. Shafer now in Mesa, Arizona and reunion memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Polk
God Harry L. Shafer
Progress Office
Mesa
Arizona
Emporia
Kansas
Kermit
Barbara
Robert L. Browning
Wayne
Mark
Terry
Lake Oswego
Oregon
Portland State College
Harry
Hastings
Elmer Hanquist
Rolland Dahlin
New Teachers In Polk Schools Next Fall
Mr and Mrs John Hegwood join Polk Schools from Halsey Dunning with Hegwood named Polk High School principal He holds a Hastings College degree and pursues a Masters at the University of Nebraska Mrs Hegwood a Kearney State College graduate will teach fifth grade in Polk Laurence A Swanson Weston Nebr will teach mathematics He studied at Luther Junior College and Nebraska Wesleyan graduating from Midland College in Fremont He is single Myra Mae visiting from California notes much new housing in Polk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegwood
Polk High School
Hastings College
University of Nebraska
Heywood
Kearney State College
Polk
Laurence A. Swanson
Weston
Nebr
Swanson
Luther Junior College
Nebraska Wesleyan
Midland College
Fremont
Myra Mae
California
Polk Pep Band Invited to Hampton Booster Days
The Polk Pep Band is invited to Hampton Booster Days on July 8 and 9. They will play during the supper hour Friday July 8 with last year’s members only. If unable to participate, contact Mrs. Cunningham to arrange substitutes and volunteers to drive cars. Meet at 5:45 p.m. at Community Hall. rain plan shifts concert to Saturday afternoon with possible later Polk spot. Miss Connie Gehring, Platte Center, Nebr., to teach commercial subjects at Polk High School. Four teachers needed for term: two in high school science and Spanish, two in grades third and sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Hampton
Connie Gehring
Platte Center
Nebr
Polk High School
Gehring
Humphrey High School
Midland College
Willis Engagement Announced in Hastings and Aurora
Mrs. Hilda Willis and Ralph Willis announce the engagement of their daughter Lois to Jim Wochner son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Wochner of Bradshaw The couple plan a November 26 wedding Lois is a 1966 Polk High School graduate and secretary at Century Manufacturing in Aurora Jim Wochner is Hampton High School graduate currently training in the National Guard at Ft Wood Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Willis
Hastings
Ralph Willis
Aurora
Lois
Jim Wochner
Harvey Wochner
Bradshaw
Miss Willis
Polk High School
Century Manufacturing
Wochner
Hampton High School
National Guard
Ft. Wood Texas
Local Court Docket: Speeding and License Violations List
Nebraska county court records show multiple traffic fines and citations across Omaha Columbus Stromsburg and surrounding areas. Offenders include George Neid Lelard VanHorn George Luebbe Richard Beaman and others with fines ranging from 10 to 109 dollars. A marriage license was issued in Shelby for Robert McGimpsey to Dorothy Reha with a planned June 14 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Neid
Omaha
Lelard L. VanHorn
George H. Luebbe
Staplehurst
Richard W. Beaman
California
Chris Oppliger
Silver Creek
Terry J. Mentink
Stromsburg
Robert Harrington
Columbus
Donald Peterson
Benedict
Bruce A. Weil
Merle Patrick
Poncelow
Oregon
Bert McGimpsey
Shelby
Dorothy Reha
Emma Do Nelson Obituary From Hordville Nebr Community
Emma Do Nelson 64 wife of Leroy Nelson died June 19 1966 at Aurora hospital after birth May 19 1902 to Peter and Anna Bachenberg in Lewiston Nebraska. She lived in Hordville 24 years and belonged to Hordville Baptist Church Royal Neighbor Lodge and Arbor Chapter 200 O E S. Survived by husband Leroy three brothers Fred and Alva Bachenberg of Lincoln and Charlie Bachenberg of Pawnee City. Services June 22 at Hardville Baptist Church with Rev A R Moyer. Songs What a Friend Near the Cross sung by Elton Flodman and Lennart Johnson. Bearers Roy Jensen Duane Blase Irvin Larson Ralph Flodman Ivan Larson Wallace Johnson. Interment Lindale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Do Nelson
Peter and
Anna Bachenberg
Lewiston
Nebraska
Aurora Hospital
Leroy Nelson
Bladen
Nebr
Hordville
Leroy
Fred L
Alva H. Bachenberg
Lincoln
Charlie Bachenberg
Pawnee City
Hardville Baptist Church
A. R. Moyer
Cross
Elton Flodman
Lennart Johnson
Paul Jones
Roy Jensen
Duane Blase
Irvin Larson
Ralph Flodman
Ivan Larson
Wallace Johnson
Lindale Cemetery
Mrs Gordon Fossberg Underwent Surgery at Lutheran Hospital
Hospital report notes Mrs Gordon Fossberg underwent surgery at Lutheran Hospital in Grand Island Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Fossberg
Lutheran Hospital
Grand Island
Mrs Irene Widga Hosts Garden Club Gathering
Irene Widga hosts Polk Garden Club at her home on Tuesday June 21 with 14 members attending a Come as you are party. Edna Neeman led a program titled A Story in a Coffee Cup. Flower garden and Bean Day were discussed. lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Widga
Polk Garden Club
Edna Neeman
Stromsburg
Initiates Two Into Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Monday evening June 13. Mrs. Wilfred Stephens initiated two new members Mrs. Ed Saylor and Mrs. Eva Stephens. New officers were installed: President Arnold Neuhaus, Vice President Roger Werner, Secretary Clarence Van Osttrand, Treasurer Ernest Brockevelt, Sgt at Arms Anna Kisler, and Bernard Litty. Historian Don Ostberg and Chaplain Victor Doremus also noted. Attendance awards honored Mrs. Neuhaus, Mrs. Bob Baack, and Mrs. Kisler. A Legion steak supper was voted for June 27. A lunch was served by Mrs. Harold Anderson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Wilfred Stephens
Ed Saylor
Eva Stephens
Oscar Jones
Arnold Neuhaus
Roger Werner
Clarence van Ostrand
Ernest Brockevelt
At Arms
Anna Kisler
Bernard Litty
Don Ostberg
Victor Doremus
Neuhaus
Bob Baack
Kisler
Legion
Harold Anderson
Lee Anderson
Ruth Bills
LaVaughn Adelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Ivan Cramer
Zenobia
Denver
Colo
Ivan
York
JoElla Stromberg
Joker
Vic Neito
Vic, Jr
Robbie
Patty Sue
Oda the Game Commission
Don
John Hegwood
Halsey-Dunning
Mr. and
Mrs
Max Kroger
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