Nebraskas sportscaster gab blends football hopes and baseball woes
Lyell Bremler surveys Nebraska sports with Glassford's coaching, standout players, and staff moves. He highlights Cliff Hopp, Veryl Scott, Don Vogt, George Gohde, Tom Carodine, and Bobby Reynolds as key figures shaping a hopeful fall gridiron and diamond season while noting Wendell Cole's injury setback and Ed Weir's midseason impact.
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Nebraska
Bill Glassford
Nebraska U
Glassford
Oklahoma
Sooners
Cliff Hopp
Hastings
Veryl Scott
Mitchell
Don Vogt
Watertown
S. C
Hodel
Vogt
Colorado
George Gohde
Lincoln
Satin
Tom Carodine
Boystown
Bobby Reynolds
Tony Sharpe
Tony
Wendell Cole
Kansas City
Wendy
Ed Weir
Weir
Gomer Jones
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Bud
Gomer
Bernie Masterson
Jones
Florida
Rex Barney
Dodgers
Rex
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Billy Meyer
Ralph Kiner
George Sisler
Sisler
Branch Rickey
Kiner
Belr
Community Chorus Palm Sunday Tryouts Plus Stars in My Crown Show
The notice invites supporters to attend the Community Chorus Palm Sunday event and announces an added show effort for Stars in My Crown. Arnold suggests extra promotion for the highly recommended film to be shown on three nights Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Palm Sunday
Arnold ‘Seutatt
Polk's Winter Blast Brings Ice and Outages
Polk was visited by rain sleet and snow over the weekend causing ice on roads and downed telephone lines. Travel was dangerous and many residents lost electricity from 8 a m to 6 p m though no severe suffering was reported.
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Polk
Korean Film Planned at Polk Evangelical Free Church
A special 7 30 p m Thursday showing of 38th Parallel will screen at Polk’s Evangelical Free Church. Bob Pierce’s color sound documentary depicts Korea and UN actions with large crowds featured in Taegu and Seoul. Albert Nordine of Youth for Christ will introduce the film and lead the musical rally.
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38Th Parallel
Evangelical Free Church
Polk
Korea
Bob Pierce
Pierce
Taegu
Seoul
Orient
Syngman Rhee
Madame Chaung Kai Chek
Albert Nordine
Mid-Continent
Youth For Christ International
Bridal Shower for Elaine Garling Held at Aunt’s Home
Elaine Garling was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her aunt Mrs L E Blase. Guests enjoyed games and gifts under a decorated umbrella while a jonquil centerpiece graced the serving table. Hostesses included Mrs Virgil Blase Corrine Carlson Mrs Robert Porter and Mrs Robert Baack.
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Elaine Garling
L. E. Blase
James
Kenneth
Joylynn Blase
Virgil Blase
Corrine Carlson
Robert Porter
Robert Baack
Polk Cagers Win State Tournament Bid in Aurora
Polk High School basketball earns a regional playoff victory at Aurora to secure a state tournament trip. Senior led team, with Gaylen Holmes scoring 20 and Jack Myers 15, defeats McCool Junction 47 to 43 in a tightly contested semifinal and Fairmont 47 to 44 in another close regional final.
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Folk High
Polk
Eam
Aurora
McCoo! Jdt
Trumbell
Polk Cubs
Fillmore County
Fairmont
Rose and Adams
Gaylen Holmes
Wimpy McNaught
Jack Myers
Blue
White
Cubs
Lincoln
Waldon McNaught
Adams
J Holmes
McNaught
Holmes
Gleim
Myers
McCool Junction
McCool
Gale Mathiasen
McCool Mustangs
Walden McNaught
Mustangs
John Holmes
Mathiasen
John
Mac Glenn
Mac
Long
J. Holmes
Light
G. Holmes
Numerer
Charles Peterson
Leo Wurtz
Elmer Hanquist
Albert Sundberg
Elwood Sandal
Harold Nelson
Don Hanquist
Dave Ekdahl
Stranbergs Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary
A gathering at Rudolph Nyberg’s home honors Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stranberg on their 45th anniversary. Vincent Stranberg speaks, with Rev. Donald Leff and Rev. Clifford Smith offering remarks. Guests from Central City, Aurora, Marquette and other relatives attend a reception with cake, ice cream, mints and coffee.
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Rudolph Nyberg
J. E. Stranberg
Vincent Stranberg
Stranberg
Swenson
Central City
Martha Larson
Arvid Stranberg
Richard
Harry Lindstrom
Edith Stranberg
Aurora
Edolf Erickson
Edward
Stanley Carlson
Donald Leff
Stanley
Marquette
Alvin Stranberg
Anna Ehn
Bernice
Marvin Ehn
Clifford Smith
Mary Nyberg
Edwin Nyberg
Ardell
Softball Team Managers Invited to Next Commercial Club Meeting
The Polk Commercial Club invites potential sponsors and managers to its monthly meeting at 8 pm Monday March 19 in the Fire Hall to plan this summer's softball league. A Sporting Goods salesman will attend to discuss team shirts and equipment. The group aims to draft league rules, schedule, and manage the season.
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Commercial Club of
Polk
Commercial Club
Polk Commercial Club
Hockey fans visit Bert Bowen home after game
Attendees included Leland Bills Mary Lou Weber and several couples after a hockey game in Omaha on Thursday evening. The group then gathered at the Bert Bowen residence in Council Bluffs for visit.
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Omaha
Leland Bills
Mary Lou Weber
Messrs and Mesdames Max Jones
Lowell Bills
Lloyd van Housen
Martin Hoffman
Bert Bowen
Council Bluffs
Olive Mabel Rolf obituary chronicles long Colorado life
Olive Mabel Lewis born November 28 1878 near Clarks Nebraska died March 7 1951 at 72. Arthur Rolf husband died 1925 in Denver. Survived by children Harry Albert Esther Phyllis Van Doren Walter Philip and Alta Martha Coolidge with six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She homesteaded in northeast Colorado in 1909 and did nursing in Denver. She was sister of Col. W B Lewis and cousin of Charles Wright and Will Wright. Funeral attended by relatives from several towns.
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Olive Mabel Lewis
William B
Martha (McClain) Lewis
Clarks
Nebraska
United Brethren Church
Charles Francis Rolf
Denver
Herman William
Harry Albert
Esther Phyllis van Doren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Walter Philip
Alta
Martha Coolidge
Frank van Doren
Navy
Japan
Philip Rolf
Air Force
Lowry
Ferne Hendricks
Clovis
New Mexico
Maxine Cothran
Oceanside
Calif
Billie Rolf
Thomas Coolidge
Twyla Ferne
N. M
Rolf
North East
Colorado
Col. W. B. Lewis
Polk
Charles Wright
Will Wright
Osceola
Nora Lewis
Taylor
Kearney
Pleasanton
Ke glers Take Week Off In Postponed Polk Bowling Meet
Kroger's Store and Johnnie's Ramblers were to bowl last Wednesday night but the match was postponed due to Aurora basketball playoffs. The Polk teams will reschedule the bowling meet for a later date.
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Kroger’s
Johnnie's Ramblers
Aurora
Polk
Former Polk resident dies at Grand Island funeral services
Albert Johnson, a former Polk resident, died Sunday evening at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Grand Island. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM at Brauer Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Walker officiating. Burial followed in Swede Plain cemetery. Guests noted include Mr and Mrs WF Smith of Guernsey Wyoming and Mrs R Peterson of Osceo 2.
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A. E. Sundberg
M. Samuels
Leslie Adelson
P. Strand
R. E. Dahlin
Wm. Kroger
H. Seymour
Paul Strand
Dahlin
Polk Wscs
Henry M. Cox
Hastings
Nebraska
W. W. Harrington
POLK
Grand Island
Albert Johnson
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Brauer Funeral Home
Paul Walker
Swede Plain Cemetery
WF Smith
Guernsey
Wyoming
Mis
van Cramer
R_ Peterson
Osceo 2
Roger Gustafson
California
Richard Widga
Walter Widga
Lincoln couple welcomes son at Bryan Memorial
Mr and Mrs Robert Stevens of Lincoln announce the birth of a son on March 8 at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln. The families report the new arrival in the local birth notice.
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Robert Stevens
Lincoln
Bryan Memorial Hospital
March Birthday Party Honoring Local Residents
Mr. and Mrs. K. Stewart hosted a Sunday birthday party on March 4 honoring Mrs. Everett Green Mrs. Marvin Fredrickson Mrs. Oscar Jones Mrs. Lloyd Stromberg and Mrs. K. L. Stewart. Guests included spouses and neighbors with a no host lunch. Also visiting were Mr. Freddie Smith and children from Guernsey Wyoming and James Stroup from Lingle Wyoming.
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K. &. Stewart
Everett Green
Marvin Fredrickson
Oscar Jones
Lloyd Stromberg
K. L. Stewart
Freddie Smith
Guernsey
Wyoming
James Stroup
Lingle
Charles Smith
Alice Nelson
Final Practice Sunday for Community Chorus
Despite sleet and power outages nearly all voices attended the Community Choir rehearsal at the Evangelical Free Church auditorium. The final practice is set for next Sunday at 2:30 pm at the auditorium ahead of the Palm Sunday concert expected to draw a large crowd.
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Evangelical Free Church
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