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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1975

Page

4

Osceola Notes Include Death Report and Local News

A letter recalls Maurice Nyberg's death on February 22 at age about 62, with Bertha Welker confirming the notice and readers urged to catch up on home town news. Norris receives a $6 annual renewal by mail for the progress column. Reuben Hanquist and Harold Anderson families visit Lincoln, and Mark Anderson of Hastings visits Polk area.

Norris Bill Maurice Nyberg Bertha Welker Polk Noma Wright Noma Benedict News York

Jolly West Side Birthday Club Observes Three Birthdays

The Jolly West Side Birthday Club met at Elia Cramer’s home with ten members and one guest. The group observed birthdays for Jo Ostberg Margaret Jones and Eleanor Stromberg. Entertainment was led by Mary Stevens and Wilma Miller. Fern Myers won hi and Jo Ostberg earned the prize in ten point pitch. The club plans an April meeting with Alma Lampshire to recognize April and May birthdays.

Jolly West Side Elia Cramer Jo Ostberg Margaret Jones Eleanor Stromberg Mary Stevens Wilma’ Miller Fern Myers Alma Lampshire

Polk Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Ebba Hanquist of Glasgow visits Reuben Hanquist family before heading to Lincoln to see relatives. Mrs Merton Flodman and Mrs Carroll Flodman drive Carroll to St Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln, returning Sunday. Ted Russell and Mark Anderson visit Os car Andersons. Ollie Johnson, Rudolph Gustafson, Lanny Ang and Kev in Ang host Dorothy’s birthday.

Ebba Hanquist Glasgow Kan Reuben Hanquist Foiday Lincoln Merton Flodman Carroll Flodman Carroll St Elizabeth's Hospital Ted Russell Oscar Anderson Mark Anderson Hastings Oscar Andersons Ollie Johnson Rudolph Gustafson Lanny Ang Kevin Stanford Ang Dorothy

Weather Chronicle Signals Early Spring Reappearance

The piece notes milder days and dwindling snow as spring nears. It cites bees and motorcycles, warmer highs from 58 to 68 degrees, and bicycle activity by Edna and Marie Kahler. Residents wonder if the warm spell will last, while reflecting on lingering winter debris and scattered rain.

Main Street Edna Orendorff Grace Harless Tra-La-La Marie Kahler Edna

Crowded Local News Highlights Weekend Visits and Travels

Local items recap weekend visits and travel. Omaha guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Fredrickson and Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson. Lincoln trips involve Merlin Nyberg and Kenneth Hultstrand home care. Arizona and California trips noted, plus a Viking Center program in Stromsburg and birthday lunch for Jennifer Hokenson in Dean Myers home.

Walter Fredrickson Omaha Ollie Johnson Merlin Nyberg Elvera Nyberg Lincoln Kenneth Hultstrand Merlin Robert Willits Martin Sundstrom Robert Willits Vis Lena .Johnson Covenant Stromsburg Lawrence Sundberg Rockford Raymond Sundberg Vern Jones Mesa Arizona Melvin Grimes Hayward Calif Howard Romsdal Columbus Donald Everett Leigh Jones Romsdal Brad Albin Ft. Lewis Wash Lloyd Albin Dwight Burney Irvin Anderson Polk County Historical Society Viking Center Dean Myers Jennifer Hokenson William Hokenson Lynn Sundberg Dick Mundt Charlie Ken Carlstrom Mary Brock

Weather notes hint at cold transition and volatile winds

A report covers daily temperatures and wind shifts from a two day period. It notes a waning spring, colder skies, and gusty southerly and westerly winds. Snow and ice briefly appear in the mix as temperatures dip, with varying afternoon highs and foreshadowed summer heat signals in general weather chatter.

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