Bidding Brisk At Polk Farm Auction Spanning Tools And Oddities
A windy Saturday auction at P W W Aker farm near Polk drew bidders for a wide array of items from copper tea kettles to cob forks and wood planes. Prices climbed on antiques as locals recalled past fires and mud, with a Winchester Model 12 selling for 130 dollars and multiple carpentry tools attracting eager bids.
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Aker Farm
Polk
P. W
Mac McGuffin
Ted Otte
Dick Cramer
Engagement announced for Sheila O'Shea and William Abood
Mrs. Ann O Shea announces the engagement of her daughter Sheila Kathleen to William Amen Abood son of Mr and Mrs Tony Abood of Kearney. Sheila is a 1971 Polk High School graduate and attended Kearney State College. William is a 1968 Kearney High School graduate. He served in Vietnam and works for the Geer Company of Grand Island while finishing a conservation course.
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Ann O’shea
Sheila Kathleen
William Amen Abood
Tony Abood
Kearney
Miss O'Shea
Polk High School
Kearney State College
Kearney High School
Vietnam
The
Geer Company
Grand Island
North American School of Conservation
South Central Avenue
Citizens State Bank Plans Expansion in Polk
Citizens State Bank announces expansion by purchasing adjacent former veterinary clinic building, merging with the Pure Food Grocery site to create a single two-building block. Kenneth Stewart says current quarters are crowded and space is needed to serve the community. architect will redesign for a shared front and a drive in service on the north side, improving Main Street appearance.
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Citizens State ‘Bank
Polk
Pure Food Grocery
Sam Wall
Hampton
Kenneth Stewart
Main St
Certificate honors Ira Glasser for 25 years in Nebraska service
Ira Glasser received a certificate signed by Governor Exon and Willard Barbee for 25 years of meritorious state service dated January 31, 1973. He served as Arbor Lodge superintendent in Nebraska City for eleven years prior to retirement and relocation to Polk, after earlier work at Stolley Park in Grand Island. He nurtured Arbor Day honors and appeared with Senator Curtis and Governor Exon. He is a former farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing before dedicating years to the State Game and Parks Commission. He and Mrs Glasser have two sons and two daughters.
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Ira Glasser
J. J. Exon
Willard
Barbee
Nebraska Games and Parks Commission
Nebraska
Polk
Arbor Lodge
Nebraska City
Stolley Park
Grand Island
Carl Curtis
Polk County
State Game and Parks Commission
Glasser
Fawo
Hordville Bulldogs Capture District Tournament Title
The Hordville Bulldogs defeated Benedict 61 to 52 Friday night at Central City to win the Class D District 6 title. They advance to regional play at Milford Tech against Adams Thursday night with Lincoln as the eventual target.
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Hordville Bulldogs
Benedict
Central City
Adams
Milford Tech
Lincoln
Hordville
Polk
Bulldogs
Cubs
Gaylen Hanquist
Randy Blase
Doug Hahn
Senior Citizens Meet March 7 at Legion Hall
Senior citizens gather at Legion Hall on Wednesday March 7 1973 at 2 00 PM for a community meeting with details announced locally.
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The
Legion Hall
No School March 15 16 for Teacher Education Convention
Students have no classes March 15 and 16 due to the Teachers Education Association convention. The days are set aside to allow the teachers to attend meetings and sessions.
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Teachers Education Association
Polk High Pre Kindergartners to Attend Playschool
The Home Economics department at Polk High School will run a spring playschool for children aged 3 4 to 5 years. Activities include outdoor play, crafts, stories, and records with a rest period and snack. Student homemaking classes supervise to aid child development understanding and safety.
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Polk High School
Miss Ernst
Edd Coover
Darrin Kremer
Lance Meerkatz
Jerry Meerkatz
Debbie Ostrander
Kim VanHousen
Todd VanHousen
Amy Hanquist
Todd LaVelle
Scott Nyberg
Charles Johnson
Valerie Shostrom
Robert Brazda
Paul van Housen
Emmanuel Kim
Connie Hudson
Amber Richey
Corey Sundberg
Veronica Harless
Kelly Adams
Sarah Lindburg
Shawn Bedient
Franklyn Merchant
Alan Anderson
Lisa Bedient
Engagement of Ann Louise Otte to Charles A. Wilson
Mr and Mrs Ted J. Otte of Bradshaw announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Louise to Charles A. Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Broken Bow The couple plan a May wedding Ann Louise is a 1971 Polk High School graduate and attends the University of Nebraska Lincoln Charles is a 1972 Broken Bow High School graduate and is employed in Lincoln
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Ted J. Otte
Bradshaw
Ann Louise
Charles A. Wilson
Charles Wilson
Broken Bow
Miss Otte
Polk High School
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
W Broken
Services Wednesday For Hannah Carlson
Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church for Hannah Carlson 85 who died Sunday in Stromsburg Rest Home. Born March 11 1888 in Polk County she spent life in Polk County. Survivors include daughter Frances Carlstrom granddaughters and a brother.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Hannnah Carlson
Stromsburg
Carlson
Polk County
Swedcome
Lewis
Matilda Swanson
Herman Carlson
Osceola
Arnold
Polk
Carl
Frances) Carlstrom
Betty Carlson
Clarks
Lawrence
Mrs Claus Oberg Dies at 66
Mrs Claus Oberg aged 66 died Monday morning. Funeral services are set for Thursday at the Free Mission Church in Stroms burg.
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Claus Oberg
Free Mission Church
Stromsburg
Carlson announce birth of daughter Kristi Kay
Mr and Mrs Dennis Carlson of Shelby announce the birth of a daughter Kristi Kay on Tuesday February 20 at York General Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith.
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Dennis Carlson
Shelby
Kristi Kay
York General Hospital
Alvin Smith
Hospital Notes Report Multiple Local Admissions
Herschel Shenk returned home from Aurora hospital after a week as a patient. Oscar Anderson entered Osceola hospital on Friday. Leland Harless went to St. Elizabeth hospital Lincoln on Monday for surgery. Ivan Johnson was transported by Rescue Unit to Aurora hospital Monday night. Mr and Mrs Richard Sealey hosted Mr and Mrs Dennis Bruns and family, Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens, Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg, and JoERlla for supper Sunday evening.
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Herschel Shenk
Aurora Hospital
Oscar Anderson
Osceola Hospital
Leland Harless
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Ivan Johnson
Aurora
Richard Sealey
Dennis Bruns
Paul Stevens
Rolland Stromberg
Joerlla
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Polking
Citizens State Bank
Hardville
Polk Bruce Hudson
Daryl Tenniges
Layne Hanquist
Gale Stevens
Mark Anderson
Roger Carlstrom
Milford
Arthur Samuelson
Nettie Carlson
Hannah Carlson
By Marsha Redman
Dani
Wendy
Crusaders
Swede Plain Methodist Church
Lester Widga
Bob Clymer
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