Reverse motion and progress critique across North American life
A column reflects on backward trends in society from 1888 Nebraska farming to modern politics and Indian rights. It argues for cooperation over conquest, criticizes the illusion of progress, and praises respect for earth and humane values, citing the Oklahoma rocks and Wounded Knee ancestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Goodrich
Unicameral
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Earth
Wounded Knee
Business Men's Breakfast Hosted by Crusade Committee
A breakfast meeting with Rev. Aubrey McGann sponsored by the United Crusade Committee will be held at the Food Shop at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10. The Business and Professional men of Polk are guests of Polk Evangelical Free and First Baptist churches. McGann will explain the crusade’s community benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey McGann
United Crusade Committee
Polk
Polk Evangelical Free
First Baptist
McGann
Evangelist Aubrey McGann to Lead Polk Crusade
Kingston Jamaica native Aubrey McGann will conduct a five day evangelistic crusade in Polk Nebraska from March 25 to 29. Meetings are at 7:00 each night at the Polk High School, highlighting a noted speaker and singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey McGann
Kingston
Jamaica
Polk
Nebraska
Polk County Women Tour Lincoln on Nebraska Day
A group of fifteen Polk County Women’s Club members toured Lincoln by bus on March 1. They visited the Legislature, Kennard House, and the Governor’s Mansion after coffee and cake with Senator Maurice Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Womens Club
Lincoln
Nebraska
Maurice Kremer
Kennard
Governors Mansion
Sylvia Sandell
Velma Sandell
Hannah Bodine
Alice Wilson
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sheila O Shea
Miss Sheila O Shea was honored at a Sunday bridal shower at the Larry Killion home. Lavender and ivory decorations complemented lunch as hostesses Miss Valli Killion Mrs Steve Blodgett and Mrs Max Larson organized the event. Miss O Shea and William Abood of Kearney will marry March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila O'Shea
Larry Killion
Valli Killion
Steve Blodgett
Max Larson
Miss O'Shea
William Abood
Kearney
Services Today For Elmer Hanquist 84
Funeral services for Elmer P. Hanquist 84 will be held Wednesday March 7 at 2 00 p m in the First Baptist Church Polk with Rev Irving Stauffer officiating He died Sunday March 4 at York hospital after a two week stay following a fall and leg injury Survivors include his wife Othelia a son Donald four grandchildren one great grandchild a sister Ebba and a brother Reuben Interment will be in Lindale Cemetery Hordville Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer P. Hanquist
First Baptist Church
Polk
Irving Stauffer
Hanquist
York Hospital
Wall Funeral Home
Nebraska
P. A
Matilda Johnson Hanquist
Elmer
89Th
Othelia
York Manor
Donald
Ebba
York
Reuben
Imogene
Lindale
Hordville
Clarence Creech Observes Nth Birthday at York Church
Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell hosted an open house for Clarence Creech to celebrate his 70th birthday at Arbor Drive Baptist Church in York on Sunday afternoon. Attendees from Polk included Wallace Sandell Levar Sandell Walter Nelson Edward Reckner and Orlie Miller along with Wayne Creech and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Sandell
Clarence Creech
Arbor Drive Baptist Church
York
Wayne Creech
Polk
Wallace Sandell
Levar Sandell
Walter Nelson
Edward Reckner
Orlie Miller
Miss Carita Jones Celebrated At Trinity Shower
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Carita Jones was held Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rainbow colors themed the decorations and lunch. Games entertained guests while Melody Albin served punch and Connie Ang poured coffee. About 35 guests signed the guest book. Hostesses Penny Boyle Joyce Baack Donna Bankson and Beverly Bilis prepared a delicious lunch. Special guests came from Plainview and Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carita Jones
Trinity Lutheran Church
Melody Albin
Connie Ang
Penny Boyle
York
Joyce Baack
Donna Bankson
Beverly Bilis
Plainview
Stromsburg
Walk-a-thon date set for Polk County event
Mrs Donald Rystrom chaired a Walk-a-thon Workshop in Norfolk Nebraska as Polk County plans a March of Dimes 25 mile fundraiser on March 24. Participants register 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Viking Center Stromsburg and end at Polk Community Center with hot sandwiches, check points, and prizes for age extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rystrom
Polk County
Villa Inn
Norfolk
Nebr
Viking Center
Stromsburg
Wesley Fredrickson
Polk Community Center
Westring Turkey Farm
Orville Dodds
Verlin Gronslund
Woman’s Civic Improvement Club
March of Dimes Fund
Hospital Notes from Grand Island and Osceola
Henry Kisler remains a patient at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island. Mrs C R Peterson is recuperating at her daughter’s home in Osceola after hospital dismissal. Mrs Ralph LaVelle was taken by Rescue Unit to Central City hospital Monday for surgery Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kisler
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Roger Gustafson
Osceola Hospital
Ralph LaVelle
Central City Hospital
WSCS Meeting Notes From Polk United Methodist Church
The WSCS met in the Polk United Methodist Church parlor Thursday afternoon March 1. President Mrs Leslie Adelson led the business meeting. Program committee members presented a program titled The Twig is Bent. Hostesses were Mrs Mervin Samuels Mrs Murray Nelson and Mrs Ollie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Polk United Methodist Church
Leslie Adelson
Conrad Lindholm
Lawrence Larson
Hannah Hahn
Mervin Samuels
Murray Nelson
Ollie Johnson
Birthday Blues and Dadly Raucous House
A humorous family vignette recalls Ben turning nine amid mud and foggy winds with gifts that miss the moment. Grandma and Uncle Jack visit as chaos, love, and daily frictions color a busy household with five children and a leaking roof.
Supper Guests Share Evening with Guthries and Johnsons
Mr and Mrs David Jacobsen and Tina were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Guthrie on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson were evening visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jacobsen
Tina
Clarence Guthrie
Richard Johnson
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Polking
Mrs Forss
South Dakota
Bureau of Indian Affairs
King
Pardon
Nixon
Supreme Court
Rhenquist
North Pole
Elmer Hanquist
Gary Stromberg
By Marsha Redman
Ben
Bermuda
Grandma
Uncle Jack
Jack
Redman
Ralph
Bill
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