Arnon Dover a Polk figure who loved Democrats
In fond reminiscence the writer recalls Arnon Dover a Polk community figure. He clerked at A. O. Monson Clothing Store lived and worked on a farm near Polk and later sold lightning rods. He enjoyed fiddling a political stance praising Democrats while enduring Republicans. He remained active despite aging illness and retirement limits.
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Arnon Dover
Arnon
Dad Alfred
A. O. Monson
Main Street
Stromsburg
Polk
Albert
Lillie Dover
Charlie Whittemore
Polk Hotel
White House
Jane Kealiner Qualifies for President’s Home List
Jane Kealiher of the Grand Island School of Business qualifies for the President's Home List by meeting the requirement of averaging A grades and one B or better. The record notes the awarded distinction reflects academic excellence among business students.
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Jane Kealiher
Grand Island School of Business
Walk-a-thon Candidates Asked to Collect
Snowstorm stops planned walking event for a group of kids. MOD director urges collection to proceed despite no time for a walk or bike trip. The dance is set for Friday and cooperation is hoped for from participants and supporters.
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MOD
Hordville High Sponsors Barbecue Feed
Hordville High seniors sponsor a barbecue feed on Thursday March 24 from 5 30 to 8 00 in the gym. The menu includes barbecue potato chips relish and a brownie for 1. Everyone welcome.
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Hordville High School
Hordville High
Engagement announced for Deb Wolfe and Ken Wesch
Mr and Mrs Don Wolfe of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Deb to Ken Wesch son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wesch of North Bend. Deb is Chadron State College graduate and teacher in Dodge. Ken is also a Chadron State graduate and a farmer at North Bend. A June 4 wedding is planned.
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Don Wolfe
Polk
Deb
Ken Wesch
Herbert Wesch
North Bend
Chadron State College
Dodge
Chadron State
Harless Families Relocate Within Rural Community
Mr and Mrs Lee Harless move from the farm to his mother Grace Harless home while Mr and Mrs Gary Harless and family relocate from Deshler to the Lee Harless farm on Sunday.
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Lee Harless
Grace Harless
Gary Harless
Deshler
Grand Island Bridal Shower for Vickie Husmann
Mrs Leroy Nelson attended a bridal shower for her granddaughter Vickie Husmann at Grand Island on Wednesday. She will be married on April 9.
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Leroy ‘Nelson
Vickie Husmann
Grand Island
Obituary for Arnon Dover
Arnon Dover 90, farmer in Polk for over 70 years, funeral at Salt Funeral Home Polk with Rev. Thomas Banks. Interment Polk Cemetery. Born Oct 2 1886 in Iowa to Albert and Lillie Dover. Survived by two nieces Katherine Straub Hordville and Hazel Clayton Denver. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
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Arnon Dover
Salt Funeral Home
Polk
Thomas Banks
Polk Cemetery
Arnon
Iowa
Albert and
Lillie Stephens Dover
Katherine Straub
Hordville
Hazel Clayton
Denver
Colo
Free Church Missionary Meetings Scheduled This Weekend
The Evangelical Free Church hosts its annual missionary conference Friday and Sunday March 25 and 27. Rev and Mrs David Buckett, Venezuela missionaries, speak share testimonies and show field pictures. Genoa church members will join home mission reports from several new works.
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The
Evangelical Free Church
David Buckett
Venezuela
Overseas Missions Dept
Evangelical Free Church of America
Buckert
Church of
Genoa
Polk Free Church
Mamne
Central City
Stromsburg
Columbus
Fossberg 30th Anniversary Noted by Family
The Fossberg family gathered to mark Mr and Mrs Gordon Fossberg's 30th wedding anniversary at home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Phil Thomas and Shane Holdrege, Mr and Mrs Daryl Fossberg with Ben, Mr and Mrs Rony Fowler and Ryan Lincoln, and Roger Fossburg Hastings.
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Gordon Fossberg
Phil Thomas
Shane
Holdrege
Daryl Fossberg
Ben
Rony Fowler
Ryan
Lincoln
Roger Fossburg
Hastings
Polk Library Catalog Teases Classic Books and Authors
A note from the Polk library invites readers to explore titles that follow beyond Zebra and a Jewish Will Rogers. It promises more good books including the piece For 2 Cents Plain and other familiar names in its collection.
Legion Auxiliary bus to Fremont for convention
A chartered bus will depart from the Polk Legion Club at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday March 27 carrying Legion and Auxiliary members to the district convention in Fremont.
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Fremont
District Legion and Auxiliary Convention
Polk Legion Club
Tootsie Roll Week Set In Polk County Nebraska
Polk County marks Tootsie Roll Week from March 21 to 27. PCARC teams with Knights of Columbus to place boxes in stores and door to door distribution on March 27 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds support the mentally retarded locally with past drives raising over $400. Donations welcomed at churches or by mailing to Rev. Robert L. Hopkins Polk Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Polk County Association For Retarded Citizens
PCARC
Knights of Columbus
Polk County
Robert L. Hopkins
Polk, Nebr
Cyndi Mann Chosen for Nebraska's Who's Who
Cyndi Mann selected for the Bicentennial Edition of Who's Who in Nebraska. She teaches business at Polk High School and belongs to Eastern Star the American Legion Auxiliary and multiple education and state associations as well as the Presbyterian Church in Fullerton.
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Cyndi Mann
Who’s Who
Nebraska
Miss Mann
Polk High School
Eastern Star
American Legion Auxiliary
National Education Association
Nebraska State Education Association
Polk Teachers Education Association
Nebraska State Business Education Association
The
Presbyterian Church In
Fullerton
Palm Sunday Concert Rehearsals Called for Community Chorus
Singers are reminded two rehearsals remain for the Palm Sunday Concert. Those planning to participate should gather at the elementary music room on Wednesday night March 23 at 8 45 for practice.
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Elementary Music Room
Harp Ensemble to Perform Free Concert at Aurora Church
The New York Harp Ensemble travels for a concert at Aurora Methodist Church on March 29 at 8 00 p m. The program is free to the public through support from the Hamilton Community Foundation.
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New York
Aurora Methodist Church
Hamilton Community Foundation
Hospital Notes A list of local patients and moves
Hospital notes list several local residents admitted or discharged. Harry Kennel was released Monday from Methodist hospital Omaha after surgery. Mrs Oscar Anderson entered York hospital Sunday. Mrs Homer MacDonald had surgery Monday morning at York hospital. Mrs Lovette McCoy entered York hospital Monday. Adolph Forss of Stromsburg entered Central City hospital Friday and is Harvey Sundberg's father. Mrs Forss spending time in Sundberg home. Robert Baack returned home Friday from Veterans hospital Grand Island where he had been patient for three weeks after a light stroke.
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Harry Kennel
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Oscar Anderson
York Hospital
Homer MacDonald
Lovette McCoy
Adolph Forss
Stromsburg
Central City Hospital
Harvey Sundberg
Forss
Sundberg Home
Robert Baack
Veterans Hospital
Have You Noticed Ladies Spring Morning Reflections
A diary style entry chronicles a winter morning awakening and a family day spent recording observations of snow and light. The narrator notes children at breakfast, a household in motion, and a shift in thoughts from day to day as the storm shapes memory. Page 12 reference hinted.
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Ralph
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Polking
Jane Kealiner
Dave Wolfe
Denise Sterns
Dave
Denise
Harless
Free Church
Mrs. G. Fossberg
Legion
By Marsha Redman
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