February 4-H Activities Highlight County Youth Projects
Neatly focused report details Polk County 4-H members at the Junior Angus Futurity in Grand Island where LuAnn Oberg exhibited an Angus heifer and was aided by family. It also notes a February 20 livestock judging and ice skating event with nine 4-Hers, supported by Ak-Sar-Ben, plus breeding and hog-raising care tips for young pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LuAnnberg
Robert Oberg
Stromsburg
Grand Island
LuAnn
Robert
Loren
Lanny
Irvin Beckstrom
Verland Widga
Polk
Polk County
Nebraska
4-H
Ak-Sar-Ben
Randy Widga
Loren Beckstrom
Tim Gulbrandson
Tony
Mandy Hullinger
Bruce
Mike Treffer
Osceola
Jerry Tooker
Joe Reyes
Silver Creek
Lynn Jones
Kremer Reflects on Nebraska's 104th Birthday and 34th Legislature
Senator Kremer writes from Aurora Nebraska on March 1 1971 noting Nebraska's 104th birthday and the 34th day of the legislative session. He cites 1003 bills introduced 108 passed 96 killed or withdrawn urging public input on major measures like budget taxes and school reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Nebraska
Nebraska Legislatures
Widga Jones Attend Cecil Romsdal Funeral in Bradshaw
Polk locals report Mr. and Mrs. Verland Widga and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Jones attended the funeral for Cecil Romsdal at Bradshaw Methodist Church. The group also notes weekend trips to Stillwater Oklahoma and Lincoln for Dad's Festivities with sorority activities and family gatherings in multiple homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verland Widga
Vern Jones
Bradshaw Methodist Church
Cecil Romsdal
Arnold Neuhaus
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Mirl
Miriam Stewart
Nebraska Wesleyan 1971 Senior Class Officers Elected
Craig Einsel of Hastings was elected president and Steve Foster Milford was named an orator at Nebraska Wesleyan University. John Kugler Lexington is secretary treasurer. Dennis Stevens Polk was elected chaplain. Faculty advisor is William Pfeffer. Each candidate lists majors and activities including language honoraries and Greek life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Einsel
Hastings
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Steve Foster Milford
John Kugler
Lexington
Dennis Stevens
Polk
William Pfeffer
Einsel
Kenneth D. Einsel
N. St. Joseph Ave
Alpha Kappa Samba
Ionians
United Nations
Foster
Dale J. Fosler
Chhapter
Nebraska Academy of Science
Kugler
Dale Kugler
Theta Chi
Midwest Market Hog Show At Fremont
The Midwest Market Hog Show at Fremont Nebraska runs Saturday March 13 at 8 00 A M in the Wells Sales Pavilion. It aims to boost knowledge of desirable hog type weight and finish with live and carcass judging for hogs 200 240 pounds. Carcass winners must meet size backfat weight ham loin eye area standards and other criteria. Mrs John Ray visited with Mrs Bessie Green on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Nebraska
Wells Sales Pavillion
Polk County
John Ray
Bessie Green
Scouts Banquet Held March 2 at Community Hall
On March 2 the Scouts and their families held a banquet at the Community Hall with over 100 attendees. Mothers supplied hot dishes, each den performed a play, and scouts earned awards. A roller-skating party is planned for March 18 at York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Kim Blase
Sunday Visits and Church Address in Local District
Social notes record Mrs. Dale Lindburg and family as coffee guests at the P. W. Aker home after church. Rev. Dallas Clausen from Grand Island spoke at Evangelical Free Church, with dinner and supper hosted by Reuben Hanquist. Roni Harless spent time with grandparents Leland and (Mrs.) Harless last week. Vergil Bush joined Harold Lenz’s Grand Island guests for supper. Wurtz of Clarks visited P. W. Aker for lunch and Ollie Johnson called on the Leslies Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ostberg
Lincoln
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Donnette
Colorado
Nebraska
Colonial Inn
Leslie Adelson
Dick Alderson
Grand Island
Mrs
Lloyd Adelson
Dale Lindburg
P. W
Roni Harless
Leland Harless
Vergil Bush
Harold Lenz
Herbert Wurtz
Clarks
P W. Aker
Heart Fund Drive Totals $252 in February Campaign
Mrs. Lyle Widga chairs the Heart Fund Drive for the American Legion Auxiliary and reports a total of $252.22 raised in February. Contributors include Town and rural canvass, Legion Auxiliary, Legion Post 160, and local clubs, with a breakdown showing small donations from several groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Widga
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Scidameck
Local Guests Share Thursday Evening at Branting Home
Central City visitors Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Munn and Bradshaw guests Mr. and Mrs. Vern Eklund and Vernalene joined Clifford Branting family Thursday evening. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Ang returned from Titusville Florida after visiting her brother Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Walbrandt. Additional guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhoades and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Rhoades at Laura Bolton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Munn
Central City
Vern Eklund
Vernalene
Bradshaw
Clifford Branting
Stanford Ang
Titusville
Florida
H. L. Walbrandt
Ralph Rhoades
Jess Rhoades
Laura Bolton
Donald Hanquist
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Iconsider
Sen. Kremer
Vonnie
Joe
Legion Club
Ollie Johnson
Polk Community Hall
Pete Hahn
Pontiac
Ventura
Barber’s Service
LeMans
Ventura II
GMC
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