Potatoes Peas and Politicians in a Quirky Roundup
A collage of odd facts and local notes includes 65 potato varieties in the U.S. and a pea carrot separator idea. It mentions Congress farmers and lawyers, a short range missile update, and campus polling on war fears. Hastings hikers and fishing talk also dot the column full of seasonal musings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Ray Simmons
Fremont
Daily Nebraskan
University of Nebraska
World-Herald
Hruska
W-H
Beermann
Nebraska
Sixteen Members At LCW Meeting
The LCW of Trinity Lutheran met March 6 with Francis Tenniges opening the program And Walk in Love. Patty Ramsey sang a solo with Lynda Myers. Lauretta Neuhaus reported on World Day of Prayer. Fern Myers read a WSCS invitation letter. A sack lunch for 16 was provided by hostesses Alvertus Jones and Corinne Adelson. Helen Bayer was guest hostess.
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LCW
Trinity Lutheran
Francis Tenniges
Patty Ramsey
Lynda Myers
Brazda Sale
Lauretta Neuhaus
Fern Myers
Methodist
WSCS
Alvertus Jones
Corinne Adelson
Helen Bayer
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. Klingsporn
A pink and blue shower was given for Mrs. Doyle Klingsporn on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Stohl. Twelve guests attended and enjoyed social time followed by lunch. Out of town guests included Mrs. Waldo Rost of Holdrege and Mrs. Alfred Youngdahl of Osceola.
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Doyle Klingsporn
Walter Stohl
Klingsporn
Waldo Rost
Holdrege
Alfred Youngdahl
Osceola
Polk Cubs Meet Lawrence In First Round Thursday
Polk Cubs square off with Lawrence in the opening round of the state Class D tournament at 1 45 PM Thursday. Lawrence stands 18 2 with a tall lineup led by Don Janda era notes the Panthers beat Clay Center in regional play. DeWitt and Herman are among top contenders with 19 0 and 23 1 records respectively.
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Polk Cubs
Lawrence
Polk
Jim Karloff
Cubs
Nebraska School Activities Association
DeWitt
Herman
Elba
Dix
Maywood
Clay Center
Shickley
Panthers
Don Janda
Sidney St. Patrick
Deecatur
Cardinals
Decatur
Lincoln
Tom Green
Delson Cox
Arvene Schultz
Fairmont
Center
Hordville High Announces Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll
Hordville High School lists seniors Sharon Benson Marcene Garner Dale Carlson Kathy Tyler as honor roll for the fourth six weeks. The York radio will broadcast the Polk Lawrence game around 3 30 Thursday afternoon. Sponsors include local business houses.
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The
York Radio
Hordville High School
Sharon Benson
Marcene Garner
Dale Carlson
Kathy Tyler
Larry Johnson
Patty Stranberg
Paul Clayton
Craig Erickson
Linda Andreasen
Carolyn Kortum
Dan Tyler
Jerry Martin Resigns to Head Cook School System
Jerry Martin, principal at Polk for five years, resigns after this term to become superintendent at Cook Community Schools. The new Cook plant houses elementary and high school in one building with enrollment similar to Polk.
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Jerry Martin
Cook
Polk
Martin
ASC Announces Reseal Programs for Grains and Oats
The Polk ASC County Committee lists reseal options for Wheat 1959 60 61 62 Sorghums 1960 61 62 Barley 1961 62 and Oats 1961 62. A one year reseal will be carried out for the coming year on these crops, with corn reseal details to be announced later.
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Polk Asc
Class D Title Game Set After Regional Win
Dix led by 6-3 James Vavra, aiming to reach the Class D final at Pershing Auditorium Friday after a win over Lyman in the western regional. If Polk wins Thursday, Dewitt Center advances to meet Dix Friday at noon at Pershing. The Class D final follows Saturday at 12 in the Nebraska Coliseum with first round at Taylor Gymnasium on Thursday.
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De‘Witt
Dix
James Vavra
Lyman
Polk
Cubs
DeWitt Center
Pershing Municipal Auditorium
15Th
M Streets
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Wesleyan
Taylor Gymnasium
Huntington
Wesleyan
Boswell Guests At Lytle Homes Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Richard Boswell were Saturday night and Sunday guests in the Alfred and Chas Lytle homes.
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Mrs
Richard Boswell
Alfred
Chas. Lytle
Polk Cubs May Close Stores If Finals Draw Near
Polk business houses will close Saturday to allow merchants to travel to Lincoln if the Polk Cubs reach the Class D state basketball finals. The finals are set for 12:00 noon Saturday.
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Polk’s
CUBS
Polk
Lincoln
Polk Cubs
Open House Honoring Newlyweds Next Sunday
Mr and Mrs James Wilson host an open house at their home next Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 to honor Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson whose marriage occurred last Friday Mrs Anderson was the former Mrs Edith Nelson Friends are invited to call without invitation
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James Wilson
Robert Anderson
Auxiliary Plans Legion Birthday Celebration and Poppy Day
The American Legion Auxiliary met March 11 in the Legion Hall with 27 members. President Mrs. Max Jones led the meeting as committees reported activity and plans for a fourth day Legion party and guest day next month. Poppy Day was set for the second Saturday in May. Captain Doremus remains ahead by one in the count. Mrs. Roger Werner and Mrs. Oscar Jones led a program on San Domingo and community service.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Max Jones
Legion
Doremus
Roger Werner
Oscar Jones
San Domingo
Farmers Coop Oil Posts Record Savings at 36th Meeting
The Farmers Union Coop Oil Association of Polk County held its 36th annual meeting in Swede Home at Calvary Lutheran Church basement. It reported net savings of 121176.38, the highest in its history. Raymond D. Johnson was elected to the board to fill Rudolph Nyberg’s term as Nyberg was honored for five years of service. By-laws were amended to comply with the 1962 tax act. Mervyn French of Consumers Coop Assn. spoke. lunch and treats followed.
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Farmers Union
Coop Oil Association
Polk County
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Swede
Oil Association
Raymond D. Johnson
Rudolph Nyberg
Nyberg
Mervyn French
Consumers Coop Ass’n
Kansas City
Calvery Lutheran Church of
Stromsburg Bank
Edith Nelson and R. Anderson Wed in Simple Home Ceremony
Edith Nelson married Robert Anderson of Belle Plaine Iowa in a Friday afternoon ceremony at the James Wilson home. Reverend William Pinkernell officiated. Attendants included Joe Ehn, ring bearer Mark Wilson of Bainbridge Island Washington. Wilson sang I Love You Truly. Attendants wore white with pink accents.
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Edith Nelson
Robert Anderson
Belle Plaine
Iowa
James Wilson
William Pinkernell
Joe Ehn
Mark Wilson
Bainbridge Island
Washington
Hordville School Caucus Nomination Night
The Hordville school caucus will be held Monday March 19 at 8 00 p m to nominate four candidates for the April election ballot. Board members Roy Ortegren and Dwayne Hahn expire their terms.
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Hordville
Roy Ortegren
Dwayne Hahn
Polk Woman's Club Reviews States and Capitals
Polk Woman's Club met March 5 at Mrs Albert Sundberg home to review states and capitals with 15 members sharing travel experience. The club announced an immunization program for district students and patrons with 50 cent diphtheria tetanus and smallpox shots administered by Dr C L Anderson at Stromsburg Grade School on March 21 at 9:00 a.m. Parents should notify Mrs Arnold Neuhaus by March 8.
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Capitols
Polk Womans Club
Albert Sundberg
Lloyd tSromberg
Wallace Sandell
Leslie Adelson
Arnold Neuhaus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Steve Flodman
Butch Meerkatz
Hastings
Don Lampshire
Coffeecup Kahler
Larry Killion
Hi Green
Mrs. Klingsporn
Myrna Merchant
Jean Larkin
Pat Ramsey
Karen Funk
Janice Smith
Galent Lerner
John Reckner
Max Kroger
Bonnie Hanquist
Leon Strombers
Carol Litty
Mary Lou Kealiher
Daniel Graves
Robert Brockevelt
Shelly Ramsey
Arnold Merchant
Kendall Sandell
Elizabeth Flodman
Marie Carlson
Diane Bodine
Richard Sealey
Dennis Stevens
Dennis Anderson
Margaret Rosno
Carolyn Kealiher
By Barry Nyberg
York
ASC
Auxiliary
Farmers Coop Oil
Mr. R. Anderson
Polk Woman’s Club Reviews
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