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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
2
From the Progress Files by Margaret Lott Walter Widgas report multiple local happenings. George Reed, 91, Polk's oldest citizen. Norma Smith weds Lester Rhode at Immanuel Lutheran. couples Andrew Peterson and others mark 25th anniversaries. numerous relocations, baptisms, showers, and hospital visits noted across Polk County communities.
The Polk Progress lists editor and publisher Norris W. Alfred and Rich Bicker as staff photographer. It prints mailing info and old advertising and subscription rates, detailing per line poetry charges and card of thanks pricing, with Nebraska subscription figures and miscellaneous notices.
Neighbors honor Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wilshusen at a Thursday housewarming with a cards night and pot luck lunch. Nancy Kisler, Lincoln area high school junior, named as Girls State Member with alternate Jolene Myers. Kathryn Reetz engaged to Marvin James Louthan. Reetz teaches at Joseph's College of Beauty, Louthan a Milford Vocational student. Bonnie Carlson hosts a Saturday miscellaneous shower. Ray and wife return from extended southern trip. Phoenix visit capped by 35th wedding anniversary surprise from Osceola group. Gilbert Lampshire to meet son Wayne in Lincoln before Wayne travels to San Francisco for study and training.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs LaVdughn Adelson and boys. Mr and Mrs Dick Alderson and children of Grand Island joined Sunday dinner and lunch at the Leslie Adelson home. Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson and Joel and Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson spent Sunday afternoon in Lincoln with Mr and Mrs Kent Anderson.
At a Public Works Committee hearing Sen. Maurice Kremer cited a web of interest groups tied to the Nebraska Water Resources Association, including major farmers, banks, and the University of Nebraska, pushing for comprehensive water legislation. NWRA advocates dams and irrigation while environmental groups seek storage alternatives and groundwater safeguards.
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