Polking Around in Polk Office and Community Life
The Progress office floor is finished by Hank and Joe, with a humorous account of a picnic on the new surface and a lighthearted editor as a fastidious eater. Spring temperatures rise to 70 briefly, then retreat to 30s and 40s as turtle doves appear, while local social clubs and a university note add to Polk County life. Natalie Hahn receives a surprise note from a Lincoln teacher connected to Polk.
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Hank
Joe
Polk
Ooada
Bachelors’ Club
Norris Alfred
Lawrence Ackerman
Natalie Hahn
Lincoln
Charles Lytle
Alfred
Susan (Lytle) Boswell
Files for Kosch for Polk County Public Power District
Eugene R. Kosch of Shelby has filed for director of the Polk County Rural Public Power District on a non political ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene R. Kosch
Shelby
Polk County
Louis R. Scow
Columbus
Polk County Rural Public Power District
Social Calendar Entries From March Events
March 5 Thursday Odd Fellows March 9 Monday Auxiliary Ma sons March 10 Tuesday Firemen March 11 Wednesday L E A March 12 Thursday Rebekahs listing upcoming group meetings with dates and days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Masons
L.E.A
Rebekahs
Polk High Cubs finish 15-3 after strong season
Polk High School basketball, led by Don Stange and Gary Tranmer, ends the season 15 wins 3 losses. The Cubs win the Goldenrod conference tournament share the title with Silver Creek, averaging 69 points per game while allowing 47. Eleven lettermen are listed including Galen Sterner Max Kroger Bob Rahrs Dennis Carlstrom Dennis Sealey Gary Sagehorn Sherman Wilshusen Larry Johnson Dennis Widga Allan Neuhaus and Gary Stevens. Kroger tops team shooting at 45.5 percent 100 of 222. The team shot 40 percent overall and 59.5 percent at the line. Two seniors Sterner and Kroger depart. Henderson Huskies handed a home defeat ending a five-year home win streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Don Stange
Gary Tranmer
Cubs
Goldenrod
Silver Creek
Polk
Galen Sterner
Max Kroger
Bob Rahrs
Dennis Carlstrom
Dennis Sealey
Gary Sagehorn
Sherman Wilshusen
Larry Johnson
Dennis Widga
Allan Neuhaus
Gary Stevens
Don Sealey
Robert Rahrs
Cub
Henderson Huskies
Essay Contest Opens on Alcohol Education for Polk Schools
Polk junior and senior high students may enter the Nebraska Council on Alcohol Education essay contest. District and state awards include a $500 bond in each category. Last year Karen Stevens of Polk High won both district and state honors. her photo is on this year’s contest poster.
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Polk
Nebraska Council On Alcohol Education
Karen Stevens
Polk High School
Karen
Shower honors two future brides
The Leslie Adelson home hosted a Saturday bridal shower for two Polk brides to be Dianne Sandell and Beverly Ekdahl. Hostesses included Judy Adelson Linda Johnson Joyce Stewart and Natalie Hahn. Guests from out of town included Mrs Clarence Hawke Karen Archer Jeanine Timms Hastings Karen Stevens Joyce Stewart Judy Adelson Lincoln Joan Larkin Linda Johnson Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Adelson
Polk
Dianne Sandell
Beverly Ekdahl
Judy Adelson
Linda Johnson
Joyce Stewart
Natalie Hahn
Clarence Hawke
Karen
Archer
Jeanine Timms
Hastings
Karen Stevens
Lincoln
Joan Larkin
Omaha
Marlin Junge Promoted to Grounds Maintenance Foreman
Marlin Junge advances from Supervising Groundsman at Colorado State University to Grounds Maintenance Foreman at Ridge Home and Training School in Wheat Ridge Colorado. The Junge family moved from Fort Collins to Wheat Ridge and Mrs Junge formerly Kathy Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Junge
Colorado State University
Ridge
Wheat Ridge
Colo
Serviceman's New Address at Fort Knox Kentucky
Pvt Leon B Nyberg ER 17627304 Co A 7th Bn 2nd Tag Bde Class No 29 USATC Armor Fort Knox Kentucky 40121 has a new listed address with military unit details for mail. This notice records his posting for official correspondence and delivery purposes.
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Serviceman
Leon B. Nyberg
Co. A
7Th Bn
USATC
Armor
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Hospital Reports Dismissals and Admissions
Mrs Wayne Ramsey was discharged from Good Samaritan hospital in Kearney Saturday and is recuperating at home. Mrs Laura Van Housen of Central City was discharged from Aurora hospital Monday. Mrs Herschel Shhenk was admitted last Tuesday to Aurora hospital.
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Wayne Ramsey
The
Good Samaritan, Hopital
Birth Announcements From Lincoln Area Families
Here I Am Mr and Mrs Gwynnel Johnson announce a daughter Sandra Kay born at Central City on Monday March 2. Mr and Mrs Jim Klingsporn of Lincoln report a son Russell Albert born February 29. Mr and Mrs John Dunse of Lincoln welcome Wanda Susan three months old born October 29 1963. Mrs Dunse the former Mary Jean Guidringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynnel Johnson
Central City
Sandra Kay
Jim Klingsporn
Lincoln
Russell Albert
John Dunse
Wanda Susan
Dunse
Mary Jean Guidringer
Local Residents Gather for Social Visits in Polk County
Mr and Mrs Neal Sandell with family and Mr and Mrs Roger Werner and families visited Friday evening at Melvin Bender home. Saturday saw guests Harold Wolfe family Lincoln and Dwayne Eaton family Central City at Bender residence. Max son ill but improving. Dr C R Peterson Osceola and Roger Gustafson Linda with Leslie Tyler and Joe Tyler shared York supper Saturday. Sunday afternoon visitors Josephine Samuelson welcomed Lee Harless Pam and Dean Samuelson family.
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Neal Sandell
Roger Werner
Melvin Bender
Harold Wolfe
Lincoln
Dwayne Eaton
Central City
Clifford Benson
Colorado Springs
Frank Nelson
Loveland
Ruth Kroger
Max
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Roger Gustafson
Linda
Leslie Tyler
Joe Tyler
York
Josephine Samuelson
Lee Harless
Pam
Dean Samuelson
Alfred Sloan fellow Dr. Wilson wins 17500 grant
Mrs. Jim Wilson returns from Rochester as Dr. Wilson earns a Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship worth 17500 for his personal work. The couple plans a year in Africa with him as senior chemistry lecturer at the University of Ife in Nigeria. Local visits and calls populate a quiet Polk period with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wilson
Rochester
New York
David Wilson
Wilson
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
David Wilsons
Africa
University of Ife
Nigeria
Rudolph Gustafson
Stanford
Led Wible
Lincoln
Darold Hoffman
Robert Lindahl
Clarks
Hugo Person
Glen Brazda
Albin Nelson
Lawrence Fishler
Ervin Paben
Edgar Klute
Hampton
Harry Anderson
Julia Larson
Emil Larson
Art Samuelson
Nettie Carlson
Cubs Fail To Capture District Crown In Semi Final Loss
Polk High Cubs exit the state district tournament with a 65 59 semi final defeat to Marquette ending a five year title run Hordville Bulldogs win the finals over Marquette and advance from the regional playoffs with a two point win over Elba clashes with Sumner determine who reaches Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Cubs
Marquette
Hordville Bulldogs
Hordville
Elba
Sumner
Lincoln
School Village Caucus Sees Strong Turnout Election
Village and school caucuses Tuesday evening drew 55 voters. Incumbents Arnold Neuhaus and Gerald Stevens did not seek reelection. New candidates include Darel Lindburg Dean Ostberg Dean Myers and Burdete Flodman for the village board. incumbents C Marvin Fredrickson Norris Alfred Norris Alfred and others like Carl Carlstrom Dick Harless M G Lindburg Vern Eklund named. Larry Killion declined to run again. Vacancy committee picks include Paul Stevens Emory Cramer Norris Alfred. Village committee lists Gerald Stevens Larry Killion Jim Brazda Jr.
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Arnold Neuhaus
Gerald Stevens
Neuhaus
Stevens
Darel Lindburg
Dean Ostberg
Dean Myers
Burdette Flodman
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Norris Alfred
Carl Carlstrom
Dick Harless
Paul Stevens
Emory Cramer
Larry Killion
Jim Brazda, Jr
Eastern Star entertains district supervisor in Omaha visit
Mrs Vera Allard district 12 supervisor from Omaha was hosted by Willanna Chapter ORS. A noon luncheon at Mr and Mrs Leslie Adderson followed by a school of instruction, a 6:30 dinner for 36 by Legion Auxiliary, ritual work, and a closing luncheon. Mrs Allard received a gift and thanked the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Allard
Omaha
Willanna
Ors
Allard
Oscar Jones
Roger Gustafson
Ester Lackey
Leslie Adderson
Legion Auxiliary
Oscar Sundberg
James Lindburg
Grant Johnson
Informative meetings for hog feeders by Co op March 11
Notices advertise hog feeder meetings by Co op on March 11 and urge reliance on local banks for financial services. Also promote York Community Auction House listings and Co op Oil dividends, door prizes, and coffee on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-op
York Community
Co-op Oil
Sundbergs
Polk Lumber Co
Stromberg
Phillipe
Dick's
Polk Grain
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Polking
Butch Mills
Butch
REA
Stange
Clark Evans
Randall Evans
Vern Samuels
Tracy Jo
Jill
Jackie Kay
Jeffrey Lynn
Ron’ Heiden
Village
Eastern Star
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