Corner Cafe reflections reveal Polk community characters and old phone era
In a casual note from Polk, regulars at the Corner Cafe discuss readings from The York paper and The Forum in Lincoln. The piece recalls Marv Fredrickson's pancake habit, P. D. East's civil rights stance in Mississippi and Alabama, and a digression into a 1920 Polk telephone directory showing dozens of Petersons and local numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Hight-ball
Elaine Stromberg
Elaine
York
Eight-ball
Marv Fredrickson
Petal
Mississippi
Weed
P. D. East
P. D
Alabama
Lurleen Wallace
George Wallace
Wallace
Marv
Lincoln
Forum
Progress Office
Ben
Enoch
Charles
R. L
Ike Ostberg
Progress
Petersons
A. A
Alfred A
Anton
Carl A
Claus
E. B
Enoch R
Prank
J. A
John W
Raymond
A. H
Few Changes In Faculty Next Year
Superintendent Walter Nielsen is re hired as Polk Schools head for 1967 68 with most current staff planning to return. Gary Tranmer signs to coach and teach at Bloomfield. Mrs Lois Cunningham to teach vocal music at Central City. Nelda Grady will not return. Mrs Arthur Nilson to teach Spanish and English. Helen Erickson to be full time librarian. several positions still to hire including a science math teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nielsen
Polk
Gary Tranmer
Bloomfield
Tranmer
Lois Cunningham
Central City
Tom Cunningham
Cunningham
Nelda Grady
Supt. Nielsen
Arthur Nilson
Marquette
Hampton
Nilson
Grace Lindburg
C. H. Lindburg
Lindburg
Nilsons
Helen Erickson
Lucille Tyler
Bonnie Jantzen
John Heywood
Mildred Sterner
Hazel Hill
Pauline Mautz
Allyn Chambers
Karl Adamson
Lawrence Swanson
Hileen Wing
Home Ec
Connie Gehring
Engagement of Alice Reetz to Marvin Louthan Announces
Mr and Mrs Norman Reetz of Lincoln announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Kathryn to Marvin James Louthan son of Mr and Mrs Jack Louthan. Miss Reetz teaches at Josephs College of Beauty and Mr Louthan studies at Milford Vocational Technical School. A June 23 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Reetz
Lincoln
Alice Kathryn
Marvin James Louthan
Jack Louthan
Miss Reetz
Joseph’s College of Beauty
Mr. Louthan
Milford Vocational Technical School
Augustana Choir to Sing at Hordville March 11
The Augustana Choir of Rock Island Illinois famed as one of North Americas elite choirs will perform at Hordville High School Saturday March 11 at 8 00 P M The 10 voice collegiate group will make ten appearances on a spring tour through five Midwestern states Directed by Donald E Morrison the choir was founded by Henry Weld and Morrison selected from more than 200 applicants last fall for membership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustanan Choir
Rock Island
Ill
North America
Hordville High School
Augustana College
Lutheran Church In America
Donald E. Morrison
Augustana Music
Aton
Henry Weld
Augustana Choir
Morrison
Community Chorus Holds Two Final Sunday Practice Sessions
The Community Chorus announces two remaining practice sessions at the high school gym this Sunday and next, beginning at 2 30 PM. Members are urged to attend to prepare for upcoming performances.
Bloodmobile in Polk March 13 at Community Hall
Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Polk at the Community Hall on Monday March 13 from 11 00 a m to 4 00 p m. Donors must be 18 to 59 years old 110 pounds or more and have not donated recently. For questions call Fern Myers or Josephine Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Polk
Fern Myers
Josephine Strand
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for March 13 at 8 PM
The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to attend a meeting on Monday March 13 at 8 00 PM. Be there for updates, announcements, and community planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Carlson
Miss Bonnie Carlson was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon March 5 in Swede Plain church parlors. Bridal games entertained guests before the bride opened her gifts. The colors pink and white appeared in refreshments and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Carlson
Lloyd Lind
Lloyd Widga
Lester Widga
Philip Johnson
Robert Shostrom
Verland Wid
Fjell Family Returns From Hospital Visit
Mr and Mrs Michael Fjell and Mrs Russell Fjell brought Russell Fjell home from Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Monson of Clarks were Sunday evening visitors in the M O Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fjell
Russell Fjell
Russell
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Joe Monson
Clarks
M. O. Johnson
Kisler Accepted for Girls State Honor
The Polk American Legion Auxiliary announces Nancy Kisler a high school junior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kisler has been accepted as a member of Girls State at Lincoln June 19 through 16 Jolene Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Myers is alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Polk
Nancy Kisler
Henry Kisler
Girls State
Lincoln
Jolene Myers
Dean Myers
Chest X Ray Survey in County This Month
The Polk County TB and Health Association announces a state Mobil X ray Unit will conduct chest x rays in Stromsburg March 21 22 23 and in Osceola March 28 29 30 31 Polk residents should go to Stromsburg or Osceola for screening. For more information call Mrs Arnold Neuhaus or Mrs Horace Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County TB. and Health Association
Mobil
Stromsburg
Osceola
Polk
Arnold Neuhaus
Horace Stevens
Polk WSCS Meets In Community Hall
The WSCS of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon March 2 in the Polk Community Hall with program committee members in charge. The program Story of Easter was shown on colored slides. Gwen Lindburg and Janice Saylor sang a duet and the congregation sang the closing WSCS song. Hostesses served about 50 guests and a receptionist assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Tthe Polk Community Hall
James Lindburg
Willis Patten
Ed Saylor
Don Hudson
Gwen
Lindburg
Janice Saylor
Don Lindholm
Rolland tSromberg
Joe Ehn
Gilbert Lampshire
Iinch
Ilof Ostberg
Eastern Star Meeting Hosts District Supervisor Diehl
The Willanna Chapter of the Eastern Star met February 22 with District Supervisor Bernice Diehl from Pender as host. An afternoon of instruction was conducted followed by dinner guests and a 6:30 supper by the American Legion Auxiliary. A special meeting convened at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willanna
The
Eastern Star
Bernice Diehl
Pender
Diehl
Oscar Jones
Harold Anderson
Don Miller
American Legion Auxiliary
Trinity Low Meets in Church March 1
The Trinity Lutheran Low group met in the church basement on Wednesday March 1 with Alvertus Jones presiding. A Fifth District Assembly will be at Kearney on March 29. members planning to go should contact Jones or Fern Myers by March 23. A committee was formed to purchase an Easter lily. Articles for servicemen boxes are requested for the next meeting. Joyce Baack and Lauretta Neuhaus led the program on Sent for Today. lunch for 14 members and Pastor Ronaldt was provided by hostesses Kathy Brazda and Betty Lou Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOW
Trinity Lutheran
Alvertus Jones
Kearney
Wed
Fern Myers
Joyce Baack
Lauretta Neuhaus
Pastor Ronaldt
Kathy Brazda
Betty Lou Hadley
Lampshire Family Meets Son Wayne in Lincoln Visit
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lampshire welcome their son Wayne from Bogota Colombia to Lincoln on Saturday. After visiting his parents he plans to travel to San Francisco for a month of study and training. Sunday visitors in the Ted Dittmer home include the Earl Ferguson family Rex Graham family and Bob Dittmer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Lampshire
Wayne
Bogota
Colombia
S. A
Lincoln
San Francisco
Calif
Ted Dittmer
Earl Ferguson
Rex Graham
Bob Dittmer
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Polking
International Harvester
C. R. Peterson
Henry Reed Farm
J. N. Norton
Butch” Mills
Mills Auto Co
Karl Dethloff
Sundberg’s Hardware
Karl
Z. F. Myers
Hordville
Mar
Miss Carlson
Sterner
Dana Anderson
Jonita Baack
Margaret Baack
Brian Bedient
Patricia Bender
Lana Bills
Max Clymer
Susan Cramer
Tammy Fisher
Ricki Flodman
Mark Glad
Timothy Hadley
Heidi Harrington
Monte Hudson
Jane Kealiher
Byron Miller
Virginia Miller
Douglas Norquest
Brian Samuelson
Kevin Shenk
Krysteen Wing
Randy Wize
Pat Friedricksen
Troy Wood
Polk Wscs
Trinity Low
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