Nebraska basketball blues and rising stars of 1951
Nebraska coach Harry Good faces a bleak season as Kansas State and Oklahoma recruit tall freshmen. NU records fall for Bob Pierce and Hobe Jones. Bill Giles and Bill Glassford loom as future stars. Nat Holman weighs in on fixing sports, while Goofy Gomez humor closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Good
Nebraska
Huskers
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Bob Pierce
Lincoln
Bus Whitehead
Hobe Jones
Husker Hilites
Bobby Reynolds
Don Bloom
Bill Giles
Alliance
Bill
Frank Simon
Burchard
Bill Glassford
Nat Holman
City College of New York
Swede Plain Church WSCS to Meet March 14
The WSCS of Swede Plain Church will gather in church parlors on Wednesday March 14 with Mrs. Russel Fjell and Mrs. Lloyd Lind as hostesses. The program leader is Mrs. Lloyd Widga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Swede Plain Church
Russel Fjell
Lloyd Lind
Lloyd Widga
Polk 388 Sutton 310 in local snooker match
Virgil Bush led the local snooker team with 94 points and Harold Cramer added 54 as Polk defeated Sutton 388 to 310. Bush set a new team scoring record with 121 points on the evening, while Cramer’s second high was 93.
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Virgil Bush
Harold Cramer
Clay County
Sutton
Bush
Palm Sunday Concert By Polk Community Chorus
The Polk Community Chorus presents a Palm Sunday sacred concert on March 18 at 8:00 p.m. with 65 voices under director Miss Leota Sneed and accompanist Miss Phyllis Behrens. A rehearsal is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
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Polk Community Chorus
Leota Sneed
Phyllis Behrens
Williams-Dahlin Wedding in Polk Nebraska
Miss Patricia Williams and Donald Dahlin were married March 4 at Sede Plain Methodist Church Polk Nebraska in a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Polk after a brief honeymoon and reception followed at the church parlor.
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Sede Plain Methodist Church
Polk
Nebraska
Patricia Williams
Vernon Williams
Donald Dahlin
Alvin Dahlin
Stromsburg
Paul ‘Walker
Willard Adelson
Clyde Gogan
Miss Williams
Rowena Light
Marian Dahlin
Solene Johnson
Mr. Dahlin
Wallace Lind
Doyle Dahlin
John Holmes
Gordon Carlson
Williams
Delores Dahlin
Marilyn
Dorothy Dahlin
Arnold Tuning
Rolland Dahlin
Maxine
Vernette Kingsley
RoDonna Lindholm
Birthday Celebration at Nelson Home Honors 90th Anniversary
A large group from the Methodist church gathered at Mr and Mrs Nels Nelsons home to celebrate his 90th birthday anniversary. The pastor offered remarks and Mr Nelson gave a warm Christian testimony. Refreshments were served by the Nelsons daughter in law Mrs Albin Nelson. Congratulations arrived from many directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Nels Nelson
Nelson
Albin Nelson
Polk Keglers Still In Slump
Polk bowling teams suffered three losses for Johnnie's Ramblers and two for Kroger's Store last week. Floyd Lyle posted the high Polk game with 198 while Roger Hanquist led Johnnie's Ramblers with 168.
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Johnnie’s Ramblers
Robert’s
Kroger's
Christensen’s
Floyd Lyle
Polk Keglers
Roger Hanquist
Johnnie's Ramblers
Kroger’s
Eldon Johnson
Lloyd Kroger
Grant Johnson
Ralph Fisher
Lavonne Adelson
Kermit Larson
Clarence Bolton
Harold Green
Sing Fest at Methodist Church Brings Polk Faithful
A Sunday evening sing fest at the Methodist church drew members and friends from Polk counties. Miss Lucille Johnson led and offered remarks on the songs. The program included Ronnie and Ardis Nyberg from Evangelical Free church, Ralph Tewell with guitar, and Carlyn Strand on piano. Attendees at the Baker-Austin wedding in Stromsburg included Ira Glasser and Janie, Wayne Glasser, Betty Glasser, and Roy Glasser and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
All Polk
Lucille Johnson
Ronnie
Ardis Nyberg
Evangelical Free Church
Ralph Tewell
The
Baptist Church
Carlyn Strand
Baker-Austin
Stromsburg
Ira Glasser
Janie
Wayne Glasser
Betty Glasser
Roy Glasser
Polk Cubs capture district crown in tight class D tourney
Polk High Cubs prevail in district tournament at Silver Creek. Gaylen Holmes leads scoring with 64 total, Jack Myers praised as playmaker. team defeats Holy Family 72 32 in round one and Humphrey 64 29 in finals while McNaught adds 62 points across meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Silver Creek
Cubs
Holy Family
Lindsay
Kenny Werner
Polk
Gaylen Holmes
Waldon McNaught
Schaecer
J Holmes
Light
McNaught
Nyberg
G. Holmes
Werner
Gleim
Johnson
Jack Myers
Mac Gleim
Lewis
Chapman
Jack
Humphrey
Gaylen
Bill Kubas
Don Miller
R. O. Peterson
R. E. Tonkin
Osceola
York
Sims
J. Holmes
Regional Declamatory Contest Postponed Indefinitely
The Genoa declamatory contest scheduled for March 6 is postponed due to regional basketball playoffs with no new date set. Don Miller, aboard the aircraft carrier U. S. S. Princeton, reports from Naval Rest Camp Kamboyshi near Monogna Japan enjoying meals and warm swimming despite snow.
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Genoa
Orlie Miller
Don
Kamboyshi
Monogna
Japan
Regort
U. S. S. Princeton
Conference names all star team for 1950 51 season
Goldenrod Conference coaches selected the all star five for 1950 51 with Polk and Genoa each placing two players on the first team and Polk and Stromsburg sharing three players on the two squads. First team includes F McNaught Polk F Snyder Genoa C Kiser Genoa G Holmes Polk G Nordberg Stromsburg. Second team lists F Johnson Stromsburg F Myers Polk C Gabriel Osceola G Lind Stromsburg G Hanson St Paul notes Mrs Raymond Sundberg returned home after three weeks caring for illness in Calmar Johnson home.
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Goldenrod
Polk
Genoa
Polk and Stromsburg
F—Mcnaught
Snyder
C—Kiser
Raymond Sundberg
Calmar Johnson
March First Movers In This Vicinity
March 1 brought notable farm relocations in the area. Stohl Bros. moved to their new farm, replacing Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson who now reside in the Sadie Clark residence. Sid Crow and family moved into Arthur Smith’s former place, now east of Judge Kroger’s farm. Jerry Ruzicka occupies the farm he bought east of town, Frank Ostrander resides on George Moyer’s former farm, and Carl Carlstrom moves from Ostrander’s former location. The Glasser farm is now Wayne Lindholm’s, Junior Sealey moved to his purchase from Darryl Hoffman near Pleasanton, and Harry Guidinger occupies a southwest Polk farm bought from Mrs Viola Benson.
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Stohl Bros
Elmer Anderson
Sadie Clark
Sid Crow
Arthur Smith
Judge Kroger
Jerry Ruzicka
Frank Ostrander
George Moyer
Carl Carlstrom
Mr. Ostrander
Polk High School Honor Roll and March Classroom Updates
Polk High announces honor roll recipients across grades with numerous 1A 2B and 4B classifications. The note covers attendance, kindergarten through fourth grade readers, classroom activities, new students Linnie and Arthur Smith, and recent basketball results at Gresham with first team 39 to 22 and second team 12 to 5 losses.
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Jimmy Adelson
Kenneth Bowers
Sondra Hill
Marvelle Scott
Shirley Stevens
Janice Wilshusen
Allen Zieglbein
June Skaden
Leon Stankel
Marilyn Hahn
Marlyce Shostrom
Barbara Walker
Sheralee Hill
Jeanelle Kroger
John Holmes
Dennis Light
Richard Rosno
Jim Kingsporn
Beverly Ekdahl
Regy Green
Linda Johnson
Joyce Stewart
Elaine Ostrander
Diane Sandell
Bennie Baker
Charles Cramer
Jane Glasser
Charles Peterson
Arlan Stromberg
Jackie Cramer
Patty Funk
Gail Johnson
Thelma Scott Genon
Stohl
Joe Fisher
Roberta Genon
Alphe Levene
Gary Cramer
Bruce Johnson
Karen Nelson
Robert Ostrander
Kent Sandell
Dorothy Jean Ekdahl
Stephen Funk
Sally Ann Peterson
Joan Cramer
Judy Johnson
Nadine Ostrander
June Scott Charlies Nelson
RoCella Lindholm
Joan Seamons
Larry Jones
Leon Johnson
Janice Carlson
Doris Scott
Franklin Harding Dolan Hahn
Gary Green
Janice Crow
Pamela Cramer
Linnie
Arthur Smith
Arthur
Gresham
Billy McNaught
Buck Hahn
Dennis Cramer
Joe Hahn
James Ostrander
Marvin Dittmer
Polk City Council Warns Youth Drivers To Slow Down
The Polk Nebraska City Council warns parents and youth drivers that future reports of careless or fast driving by school pupils and others within Polk will lead to arrest and suspension of driving privileges. By order of City Council and Village Marshal.
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Polk
Nebraska
Retired Pastor Edick A Anderson Leaves First Baptist Hordville
Rev Edick A Anderson longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church Hordville resigns after seven years of leadership citing health reasons He will retire from active pastoral work and only serve as supply when needed Rev Gross of Central City will supply and preach Sundays School at 10 a m District drama contest highlights Readings and awards for local students noted with several entries and winners listed with ages and teachers named
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Edick A. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Hordville
Anderson
Rev. Anderson
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Iowa
Arizona
California
Polk
Gross
Central City
Central College
Arborville 4-H Club Meeting and Community News
Arborville Shiners 4-H Club members and families met February 28 at the Hall with Julia Ann Flick leading the business hour and planning for March 17 at York. Twila Paben demonstrated a plastic garment protector as sewing club members discussed Hot Pads. Dairy and Beef groups covered rope halter making with Dennis Reading and Gary Skaden demonstrating. Refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Paben. Additional notes include anniversaries and visits among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Shiners
Erwin Paben
Arborville Shiners 4-H Club
Julia Ann Flick
York
Twila Paben
Dennis Reading
Gary Skaden
Mrs. Paden
Births in Stromsburg Hospital Record
Two births reported from Stromsburg Hospital. Darrell Leo Berger weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and arrived February 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Berger. Bradley Sundberg weighed seven pounds six ounces and arrived March 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sundberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Leo
Stromsburg Hospital
Elmer Berger
Bradley
Harvey Sundberg
Service Men Addresses Pvt Sundberg Lqd Lowery AFB
Pvt James K Sundberg listed at 3430 Student Training Lqd Lowery Air Force Base Denver Colorado in a service address notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Sundberg
Lowery Air Force Base
Denver
Colorado
Polkites Visit Nebraska Unicameral
Thirteen Polk county 4-H members and parents toured the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. They met Representative Kreutz and Lt. Governor Warren, viewed governor's rooms and the supreme court, attended committee hearings on SB 160, and discussed unicameral partisan changes. Duane Nelson of KRVN invited the group to a 5:30 p.m. broadcast to share their views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Lincoln
Nebraska
Pleasant HomeMakers
Marlene Anderson
Sharon Stevens
Shirley Stevens
Sondra Hill
Shirley Hahn
Sheralee Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Paul Stevens
Forrest Anderson
Lloyd Hahn
State Capitol
Kreutz
Aurora
Warren
Hugo Serb
Supreme Court
Historical Museum
Duane Nelson
KRVN
Hahn
Freedom’s Foundation
State House
Faithful Workers Club Opens February Meeting
Mrs Harold Miller hosted the Faithful Workers Club on February 28 with 14 members and two visitors. Mrs Martin Hoffman Sr led an Interior Decorating lesson with color schemes and room bric a brac pictures. Mrs Cleo Cramer gave a flag quiz followed by a social hour with refreshments by Mrs Lyle Dornburgh and Mrs Clifford Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Miller
Faithful Workers Club
Martin Hoffman Sr
Cleo Cramer
Lyle Dornburgh
Clifford Carlson
Immanuel Lutheran Church Notice and Local Obits
North Blue News lists Sunday schedule at Immanuel Luth Church with services and Lenten note. It also notes a baby’s death and burial, plus a series of Sunday visits and baptisms with local families mentioned.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tene Bremler
Spiel
Williams — Dahlin
FBI
Sterling Hayden L
Calhern News Cartoon
SUN. & Wed
Gregory Peck
Polk High School
Lucado
Jim Klingsporn
Marilyn Johnson
Daddy Doe
Kenny Bowers
Annetta Seamons
Vern Samuels
Nadine Schultz
Pasket Pall
Dale Peterson
Harvey Zabel
Arborville Way
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Cramers
Chas. Smith
R. E. Merchant
Bernard Land
Harold Bedient
Ken
Carl Bedient
Thayer
North Blue News
Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. W. Long
Lois Laght
Lewis Light
Lucille Blase
Doyle Kilingsporn
Luella Dose
Beverly Peetzke
Kay Heiden
Myron Norquest
Wayne Person
Elmer Wilshusen
Norman Beetz
Martin Baack
Erwin Blase
David
Jerry Klute
Hampton
Emma Zierott
Klute
Art Dose
Alvin Smith
Erwin Light
Edd Anderson
Ronald Wayne
Clarence Meerkatz
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Bob Steenbeck
Max Jones
Annette Wilshusen
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