Nebraska grid coach Glassford drills spring lineup
Polk Progress reports Nebraska U’s Bill Glassford begins spring football drills with six weeks to pick a travel squad for Curtis. He must rebuild the line and replace quarterback Fran Nagle. Names considered include Tom Carodine, John Bordogna, and Ray Novak among others with ROTC and draft notes, plus recruiting notes from Missouri and Wyoming.
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Polk Progress
Nebraska U
Bill Glassford
Curtis
Fran Nagle
Tom Carodine
Boystown
Tom
John Bordogna
Turtle Creek
Ray Novak
Omaha
John
Ray
Huskers
Nagle
Nebraska
Philadelphia Eagles
Nebraska US
Harry Good
Dale Taft
Grand Island
Denver U
Roland Rivers
Allstater
Seward
Wyoming
Ed Scott
Atkinson
St. Louis U
Chuck Stickles
Hastings College
Missouri
Tiger
Sparky Stalcup
Ron Gibbs
Kansas City
Ed Weir
Weir
Irv Thode
Loup City
Glenn Beerline
Alliance
Don Cooper
York
Don
Don Laz
Ilinois
Purdue
Cooper
Wes Fesler
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Obituary for Anna Walquist Westman in Virginia
Anna Walquist Westman born May 4 1885 in Valley Nebraska died February 17 1951 at Lee Memorial Hospital Marion Virginia at age 66 9 13 She lived much of life in Polk County grew up Swedish Baptist church Stromsburg married Charles F Westman May 27 1904 Mother of Meade L Fern Kingsley Gertrude Heinemeyer Elsie Marvin (surviving children two died in infancy) Survived by three brothers Ernest Arthur Rudolph Walquist Idaho Falls Idaho three sisters Emil Lindburg Raymond Peterson Tacoma Washington and Mabel Cole Nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral February 21 at Brauer Funeral Home with Rev Paul Walker soprano duet In The Garden Lead Kindly Light Interment Swede Plain Cemetery.
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Anna Walquist
Charles
Valley
Nebraska
Lee Memorial Hospital
Marion
Virginia
Deuel County
Polk County
Swedish Baptist Church
Stromsburg
Charles F
Ernest
Arthur
Rudolph Walquist
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Emil Lindburg
Raymond Peterson
Mabel Cole
Tacoma
Washington
Brauér Funeral Home
Paul W. Walker
Skroger
Polk Keglers Slump Continues as Rambler Duo Wins One
Polk bowling teams struggle with a slump as Johnnies Rambllrs win one of three against Barbers Service while Kroger's Store loses three to Carlson's. Floyd Lyle tops locals with 192, Eldon Johnson and Harold Green lead averages at 168. Mrs. Ted Gordan hosts birthday party for daughter Margaret with 23 guests on February 16.
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Polk
Johnnie’s Ramblers
Barbers’ Service
Kroger’s
Carlson’s
Floyd Lyle
Eldon Johnson
Harold Green
Johnnie's Ramblers
Lavonne Adelson
Ralph Appelton
Kermit Larson
Clarence Bolton
Harold Green Kroger
Lloyd Kroger
Grant Johnson
Ralph Fisher
Ted Gordan
Margaret
Gordan
Obituary of Howard A Wilcox
Howard A Wilcox of Beaver City died February 11 1951 at the Riley home in Norton Kansas while visiting. He was sixty six and had taught forty eight years in York county schools Polk High School Gilmer Bloomington and Beaver City. He was born in Arborville to pioneer parents Ab Wilcox and wife. Funeral at Beaver City Presbyterian Church with interment at Kearney. Survived by wife and children Elaine in California Marsha Axtell Neb Niel Dunlay How ard of Omaha a sister Grace Exeter three brothers Frank Edson York and Walter Montana. Friends attending included Mr and Mrs Jim Riley and daughters and Mr and Mrs Elmer Piper Benedict.
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Howard A.wilcox
Beaver City
Fred
Riley
Norton
Kansas
York County
Polk High School
Gilmer
Bloomington
Arborville
Ab. Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
Kearney
Elaine
California
Marsha
Niel Dunlay
Axtell
Nebr
Howard
Omaha
Polk High Names Queen and King for 1950-51
At the final home game of the season Polk High crowned the queen and king for the year. Barbara Rhode was chosen queen by the basketball team and John Holmes was named king by the pep club. Our congratulations to these seniors.
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Polk High King
Barbara Rhode
John Holmes
Scheaplers Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary
A Seward gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scheapler for their 45th wedding anniversary with family and friends including Rev. Long, Charles, Frank Scheapler, Delta, H. C. Blase, Ray Stunkle, Gilbert Gertsch, Lloyd Van Housen and families. A fine lunch followed. Irvin Anderson and Glen Hill then departed for a Florida vacation.
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C. A. Scheapler
Long
Charles
Frank Scheapler
Delta
H. C. Blase
Ray Stunkle
Gilbert Gertsch
Lloyd van Housen and Sons
Ed Dobberstein
Glen
Jim Hayes
Doris Werth
Jerry Werth
Seward
Don Scheapler
Baby
Carl Williams
Polk Visitor Airs Views on German Situation
Edick A. Anderson Jr. former U S Information director in the Ruhr at Essen spoke at Hordville Baptist Church. He discussed postwar Germany, noting low unemployment, rising electricity use, and German interest in America. He urged aid through churches and libraries, praised the World Herald, and described a $600000 library funded by Marshal Plan grain and government funds. He and his wife, Mrs. Anderson, met in Berlin five years ago and shared his 41 months of service, including time in the German zone.
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Edick A. Anderson, Jr
U. S. Information
Ruhr
Essan
Germany
Edick Anderson
Bob
Hordville Baptist Church
Anderson
America
East Germany
West Germany
World Herald
Europe
Salt Lake City
Berlin
New Books Placed on Polk Library Shelves
The Polk library added 45 new titles for community use including Moby Dick Jane Eyre Kidnapped and The Spanish Gardener among others. A note mentions Grant Johnson was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Leand Bowers on Sunday.
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Polk Library
Moby Dick
Lars and
Lisa
Sweden
Nathan
Thomas Alva Edison
Tad Lincoln
Samaria
Raintree
Emperor
Jacob
Grant Johnson
Mrs
Leand Bowers
Klingsporn Sargent Tie The Knot In Polk Church Wedding
Miss Elaine Klingsporn and Robert D. Sargent marry in a double ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church Polk with seven-branch candelabra and a choir led by Prof. Germeroth. Attendants included Miss Arlene Sargent and bridesmaids in Nile green and orchid gowns. The couple resides in Omaha after a reception at the bride’s home.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Polk
Elaine Klingsporn
Ewald Klingsporn
Robert D. Sargent
Omaha
Germeroth
Dorothy Dahlin
Rev
C. W. Long
Miss Klingsporn
Arlene Sargent
Rowena Light
Joyce Klingsporn
Janet Hoffman
Mr. Sargent
Eugene Klingsporn
Donald Sargent
Jim Klingsporn
Larry Klingsporn
Larry Podrouzek
Maxine Kingsley
John Hoffman
Frank
Fédrouzek
Ernest ‘Nierman
Linda
Earl Waak
Roy Heiden
York
Lewis Heiden
Stromsburg
Myr
Ed Klingsporn
Hord*ville
Prof
Gerrieroth
Polk Community Chorus Rehearsal Sets Stage for March 18 Concert
The Polk Community Chorus schedules its regular Sunday rehearsal for March 4 at 2 30 PM in the School Auditorium. Attendance has been strong and a fine concert is being planned for March 18. members are urged to attend.
Farm Bureau Meeting at High Prairie School Tonight
Pork members of the Farm Bureau will run the event at High Prairie School this evening, March 2, with M G Lindburg presenting Rural Electrification pictures and other entertainment planned.
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Farm Bureau
Eee
High Prairie School
M. G. Lindburg
Local Visits Highlight Sunday Social
Mr and Mrs Alton Wilhelms and their son shared Sunday dinner at the Max Jones home. Mr and Mrs C R Lindholm and Mr and Mrs Rudolph Appleton visited Mrs J O Swanson at St Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln.
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Alton Wilhelms and Son
Max Jones
C. R. Lindholm
Rudolph Appleton
J. O. Swanson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Polk Slumps Shelby Cops 34 to 33 in Narrow Loss
Polk loses to Shelby 34 to 33 after a tense fourth quarter as Polk struggles with breaks and slumps. Frankie Ostrander and Ken Werner lead Polk with seven points each while Glatter tops Shelby with 12. Shelby reserves also beat Polk reserves 20 to 16.
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Shelby
Polk
Glatter
Polk Edges Belgrade 50-42 In Rough Friday Clash
Polk wins 50-42 on Belgrade home court in a hard fought game. McNaught scores 19, Gaylen Holmes 16, Belgrade’s Hellbusch 19. Polk reserves dominate Belgrade 44-37 as key plays and free throws pace the contest.
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Polk
Belgrade
McNaught
Jack Myers
Gaylen Holmes
Helibusch
Mac Gleim
Johnnie Holmes
Hellbusch
Ken Werner
Don Nyberg
Denny Light
Frankie Ostrander
J. Holmes
G. Holmes
Gleim
Polk School News Details First Grade Reading and Art Projects
The first grade finished a first level book and will complete a second level primer soon. They began a booklet of circle flower drawings. Fifth and sixth grades studied Joyce Kilmer Trees and created covers for weekly readers. Fifth grade social studies made a colorful map of Canada noting provinces instead of states.
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Joyce Kilmer
Canada
United States
Bouquet of Polk highlights Rev Clifford Smith and wife
This week Polk welcomes Rev. Clifford Smith and Mrs. Smith now serving at the Evangelical Free Church. They moved from Greely Colorado after long church careers and World War II service. The couple, noted for music and pastoral work, express gratitude for Polk and its people.
York Snooker Team Beats Polk in Local Match
York defeated Polk 546 to 416 on February 20. Pete Johnson led Polk with 99 points while Virgil Bush scored 86 for Polk.
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York County
Pete” Johnson
Polk
Virgil Bush
Arborville Town Hall host two films and social events
Arborville residents gathered Wednesday evening February 21 for a town hall meeting with the Bills Otte Skaden committee. Two films Clear The Track The Curiosity Shop were shown by Harry De Boer of York via the York Flying Club. Refreshments were served by Norquest Miller. District No 66 party honored Homer Smiths family moving to Aurora with gifts. Obvious conditions show local visitors and neighbors attending various social events.
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Arborville Town Hall
Arborville
Ted Janky
Ester Lackey
Homer Smith
Aurora
Polk County Caucus Nominees for School Board and Village Trustees
Voters in Polk County Nebraska are called to a caucus on Wednesday March 7 1951 at 8 00 pm in the School District No 72 building to nominate two candidates for a three year term and two for another three year term for the Dist No 72 School Board. A Wage Caucus will follow to nominate two candidates for a three year term and two for another three year term for the Village of Polk Board of Trustees to be held April 3 1951.
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Polk
Polk County
Nebraska
Addresses of Our Servicemen Listed
Pvt. James Sundberg 3415 Technical Trng Group 3415 Technical Trng Wing Lowery Air Force Base Denver Colorado Pvt. Kenneth W Wilshusen U S 55113053 T and T 321st Sig Bn Corps Fort George G Meade Md
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James Sundberg
Lowery Air Force Base
Denver
Colorado
Kenneth W. Wilshusen
U. S
Fort George G. Meade, Md
Shower for Bride Patricia Williams
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Patricia Williams was hosted Sunday at the Lindholm home by Misses Ro Donna Lindholm Rowena Light and Maxine Kingsley. Gifts were delivered in a decorated wagon by Roger Light and Deverne Lindholm. Pink green and yellow decorations and refreshments set a festive mood. The honoree received helpful gifts for her new home.
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Patricia Williams
Ro- Donna Lindholm
Rowena Light
Maxine Kingsley
Lindholm
Roger Light
Deverne Lindholm
Central City Young Adults Rally Highlights Teaching Talk
The Central Young Adult Rally at Central City Methodist Church featured Dr. James T. Carlyon of Perkins School of Theology as guest speaker on adult teaching and lesson demonstration. Other speakers included District Superintendent Richard Carlyon and Max Christopher. Attendees from Polk included Lloyd Stromberg Everett Green Neil McNaught and Lloyd Hahn with additional arrivals Rev. Walker and others for the service.
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Central
Central City Methodist Church
Polk
James T. Carlyon
Perkins School of Theology
Carlyon
Nebraska
Dist
Richard Carlyon
Max Christopher
Messrs and Mesdames Lloyd Stromberg
Everett Green
Neil McNaught
Lloyd Hahn
Walker
Pearson
Seymour
C. J. McCoy
Paul Strand
Carlyn
Local Social News Highlights Family Visits and Celebrations
Bills, Lowell Bills, Earl Stevens, Charles Norquest and Martin Hoffman Jr. hosted guests as delicious refreshments accompanied a happy occasion. Families from Denison, York and Aurora joined in weekend visits with dine and birthday cake.
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Bills
Lowell Bills
Earl Stevens
Charles Norquest
Martin Hoffman
Ted Otte, Jr
George Otte
Denison
Iowa
Dick Goertzen
John Wochner
George
Don Scheapler
Baby
Gilbert
Kelso Corner
York
Wallace Junge
Junior Hoffman
Lloyd von Hausen
Louis Stark
Aurora
Fred Bedient
George Shaw
Mrs Clara Anderson Hosts Weekend Evening Gathering
Mrs. Clara Anderson entertained Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Gordon Fossberge and daughter Mrs Lizzie Meerkatz and Mr and Mrs Clarence Meerkatz and family.
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Clara Anderson
Gordon. Fossberge
Lizzie Meerkatz
Clarence Meerkatz
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Lyell Bremler
LSOEL
Anna Walquist Westman
Polk Keglers
Howard A. Wilcox
Irvin Anderson
Glen Hill
Florida
Klingsporn
Sargent
Polk Community Chorus
Farm Bureau Meeting
FBI
Mar
van Johnson
P. Warren
E. Taylor
Gene Lockhart
SUN. & Wed
Duchess of Idaho
Technicolor
Lund
Esther Williams
Paula Raymond
Parioon Perkins
Shelby Cops
Holmes
Gleimwegen
Myers Ave Peake
Werner
Polk School News
Clifford Smith
Evangelical Free Church Congregation
Greely
Scottsbluff
Lincoln Smith
Land’s Creek
Eugene
Oregon
Colorado State Teachers College
Bethel Seminary
St. Paul
Colorado College
Rev. Smith
102 Infantry
Gen. Bradley
Clifford Smiths
Arborville Way
Owen Bedient
Raymond Mason
John Mason
St. Anthony
Roy Glasser, Jr
Gerald Stevens
Marius Andersen
Hillis Sterner
Martin Hoffman Sr
Hoffman
Messrs and Mesdames Estor Lackey
Central City
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