Nebraska Booster Focus Brims With Prospects And Jokes
Tony Sharp expects fine things from Dick McCormick and Del Kopf as fall rosters mix sophomores and letter winners. The piece also notes potential left handed catching, reports on Dale Long and Branch Rickey, plus Iowa and Oklahoma football caveats and a nod to the NC-Double A basketball tourney.
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Nebraska
Tony Sharp
Dick McCormick
Silver Creek
del Kopf
Lexington
Del
Bob Diets
West Point
Bob
Aldamerican
Bobby Reynolds
Grand Island
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Beanton
Milwaukee
Chet Nichols
George Estock
Jim Pope
Evansville
Arthur Fowler
Bob Hall
Bob Hogue
Dave Cole
Southwourth
Branch Rickey
Dale Long
Bobby Reynolds and Company
Company
Oklahoma
Big Jim Weatherall
Sooners
Dayton
Paul Gilbert
The
Game Commission
Lake McConaughy
Declamatory Contest Held at Genoa
The Goldenrod Conference Declamatory and One Act Play Festival took place in Genoa on Tuesday March 20. Attending were Sondra and Sheralee Hill Jack Myers Leon Stunkel Marlyce Shostrom Dale Peterson Jeanelle Kroger Frank Ostrander Jim Klingsporn Marilyn Johnson their teacher Miss Lucado and several parents. They were advised to compete in the Speech Contest in Brainard on March 28 and 29 with selected students named. A house warming party for the Sundbergs and children of Stromsburg was hosted by multiple Johnson families on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Sondra
Sheralee Hill
Jack Myers
Leon Stunkel
Marlyce Shostrom
Dale Peterson
Jeanelle Kroger
Frank Ostrander
Jim Klingsporn
Marilyn Johnson
Miss Lucado
Glenn Hill
Irvin Anderson
Brainard
Sheralee Jill
Sondra Hill
Elaine Garling Weds Walter Scheele in Lincoln
Elaine Garling daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Garling of Polk married Walter Scheele son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Scheele of Lincoln at Jimmanuel Lutheran Church Sunday evening March 18. Rev W Long officiated as guests and relatives from Polk Auburn Lincoln Lemont Illinois attended. The couple plans to reside at 814 South 14th Street Lincoln after a Lake of the Ozarks honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmanuel Lutheran Church
Elaine Garling
Wm Garling
Polk
Walter Scheele
Ernest Scheele
Lincoln
W Long
C E Germer
Virgil Blase
Corinne Carlson
Harold Watchinson
Sno Fase
Robert Porter
Robert Vossberg
Paul Scheele
Kenneth Garing
James Blase
Patty Jane Ramsey
Carla Joy Vassberg
Kenneth Garlins
Kenneth Garling
Lester Rehrs
Elmer Scheele
V .L. Kerker
L. E. Blase
Wayne Ramsey
Eugene Hettkotter
Iowa
US Naval Air Reserve
Lake of the Ozarks
14Th
Nebraska
Auburn
Chester
Lemont
Ilinois
Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. W. Long
Church Council
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid
Frank Scheapler
Raymond Stunkel
Henry Blase
Wm. Stunkel
Marie
Mass Edna and Leon
Gilbert Roehrs
Carl Blase
Bud Person
James
Emil Wilshusen
Annett
Don Scheapler
Chas. Scheapler
Henry Werth
Clarence Peetske
Albert Joseph
Joe Meyer
Martin Smith
Lorna Mae
Art Dose
Otto Wilshusen
Rath Wilshusen
North Bend
Norman Wilshusen
Schuyler
Lenard Feeken
Crete
Polk players named to all state teams in two papers
Gaylen Holmes and Walon McNaughty earned all state honors this past week as the Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal named their selections. Holmes received honorable mention in both papers while Walden earned honorable mention in the Lincoln Journal and Star.
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POLK
Gaylen Holmes
Walon McNaughty
Omaha World Herald
Lincoln Journal
Gaylen
Walden
Star
Luther College A Capella Choir to Give Sacred Concert
The Luther College A Capella Choir of 36 voices from Wahoo Nebraska will perform a sacred concert at Fridheim Lutheran Church in Hordville on Wednesday at 8 PM in April. Directed by Professor Carroll Nygren, the outing aims to spread the Gospel and requests no admission charge, only a free will offering to cover tour costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esser Carroll Nygren
Luther College
Nygren
Two Hundred Voice Chorus
Wahoo
Kroger's Store and Johnie's Ramblers Team Wins
Polk bowling week features Kroger's Store led by Ralph Fisher and Johnnie's Ramblers led by Roger Hanquist winning two games each at Stromsburg bowling alleys. Kroger's beat Robert's Dairy. Ramblers beat Christensen Drug. Lavonne Adelson top scorer with 197 for both teams. Roger Hanquist 196 and Krogers' Grant Johnson 142. Krogers lineup includes Eldon Johnson 127, Lloyd Kroger 143, Grant Johnson 142, Ralph Fisher 152, Floyd Lyle 152. Johnie's Ramblers list Lavonne Adelson 159, Roger Hanquist 168, Kermit Larson 117, Marlowe Johnson 110, Harold Green 147. Local notes include this week's Bouquet feature on Mrs. Clifford Branting's 10 month illness and weight loss, her long Polk ties, family details, and milestones.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Kroger
Ralph Fisher
Johnnie's
Ramblers
Roger Hanquist
Krogers
Robert's
Christensen
Grant Johnson
Floyd Lyle
Lavonne Adelson
Kroger's Store
Eldon Johnson
Lloyd Kroger
Johnnie‘s Ramblers
Kermit Larson
Marlowe Johnson
Harold Green
Softball League Sets Eight Teams For Summer
The Commercial Club approves eight team entries for Polk county softball. Swede Home and D X Oilers fill gaps left by Ike Ostberg's Pioneers and Blue River. Bud Bolton returns as league chief with schedules to follow after High School team decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Ike Ostberg
Pioneers
Blue River
D-X Oilers
Polk High School
Bud” Bolton
Bud
Candle Light Service At Swede Plain Churches
The Holy Communion Candle Light Service was held at Swede Plain Church on Thursday evening. The choir provided music and Mrs Russel Fjell sang a solo while Rev Pearson delivered the message to attendees.
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Pol
Swede Plain
Russel Fjell
Pearson
Rebebkahs Visit York at Odd Fellows Home
Sixteen members of the Reb ekah lodge spent a pleasant afternoon Friday visiting the Odd Fellows Home in York. They gave Easter baskets to hospital ward patients and performed drills poems and songs before touring the Home. Residents enjoyed the entertainment and the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Moment
York
Polk Bears Stromsburg In Conference Grade Tourney Final
Polk defeats Stromsburg 29 20 to claim runner up honors in the conference grade school tournament. Denny Cramer hits four three pointers while Bill McNaught scores seven for Polk who finish as second place in the finals. Stromsburg led by Stromberg of Clarks tops the event with 29 tournament points.
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Polk
Genoa
Clarks
Stromsburg
Osceola
St.Paul
Vikings
Jack Anderson
Lind
Burg
Denny Cramer
Denny
Bill McNaught
Little Dynamo
Stromberg
City Council and School Board Election Set for Next Week
The ballot will include Dean Miers replacing Albert Sundberg for city council. Existing nominees Leo Wurtz Charles Peterson Elmer Hanquist remain. School board candidates Elwood Sandall Harold Nelson oppose Dave Ekdahl Donald Hanquist for two and three year terms. Voting at the Fire Hall 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Miers
Farmers Co-op Grain
Albert Sundberg
Leo Wurtz
Charles Peterson
Elmer Hanquist
Dean Myers
Elwood Sandall
Harold Nelson
Dave Ekdahl
Donald Hanquist
Eldon Johnson Named Midget Baseball Coach and Manager
Eldon Newt Johnson was secured as coach and manager of the Midget Baseball team to be organized this summer in Polk. Floyd Lyle and Nick McNaught join Cliff Cramer in the committee to run the program. Fifteen new gray uniforms with blue and white piping and a large P will be worn by the players as play in the Polk County League starts on the last Friday of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Newt” Johnson
Polk
Newt
Johson
Cliff Cramer
Floyd Lyle
Nick McNaught
Polk County League
Country Woman's Club Held At Mrs Sealey's Home
The Country Woman's Club was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Richard Sealey Sr assisted by Mrs Oliv Johnson and Mrs Elwyn Johnson. Prominent Women was the lesson topic given by Mrs Paul Holmes and Mrs Ben Peterson. Officers elected for the year: President Mrs Robert Steenbock, Vice President Mrs Richard Cramer, Secretary Mrs Mervin Samuels, Treasurer Mrs Hoff Ostberg. A lovely lunch concluded the afternoon's meeting.
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Country Woman's Club
Richard Sealey Sr
Oliv Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Paul Holmes
Ben Peterson
Robert Steenbock
Richard Cramer
Mervin Samuels
Sec'ty
Llof Ostberg
Treas
Easter Party Delights 55 Kids At Down Arborville Hall
About 55 children joined an Easter Saturday celebration at the Down Arborville Hall. Activities included games songs worship and an Easter egg hunt with spring flower decorations. Refreshments were served by a group of women and miss Florence Shockey and miss Doris Emken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Guidinger
Hillis Sterner
John Wochner
Harvey Wochner
Florence Shockey
Doris Emken
Harold Bedient
Arborville Town Hall Club Hosts Square Dance and Easter Events
The Arborville Town Hall Club met on Wednesday March 21 for a square dance with Tom Counter of York calling and music by Mr and Mrs Fred Shockey and Florence. Prizes went to Mrs Maurice Flick for women and Lowell Bills for men. Easter gatherings included dinners with the Ewald Klingsporn and Nor quest families, and an Easter Cantata at Mamre church near Hordville. Further visits included multiple local households and a wedding anniversary in Roseland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Town Hall
Town Hall Club
Tom Counter
York
Fred Shockey
Florence
Maurice Flick
Lowell Bills
Sally Norquest
Ewald Klingsporn
Charles Norquest
Ted Janky
Bill Reading
C. Gustafson
Everett Cramer
Pete Schrader
Cappy
Bill Shockey
Seward
R. E. Merchant
Robert Merchant
Denison
Iowa
Floyd Merchant
Wallace Junge
Harold Kohtz
Roseland
Elmer Berndt
Berndt
Miss Jean Axer and Leroy Anderson Wed in Lincoln
Jean Axer and Leroy Anderson were married in Lincoln on Saturday March 10. Their honeymoon included a visit to Mrs. Walter Rice in Pennsylvania and to Fort Belvoir Virginia where Harry Anderson is stationed. The couple will reside in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Axer
Leroy Anderson
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Walter Rice
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Harry
Marriage of Margaret Newton and Ernest Lott in Rising City
Mrs Margaret Newton and Ernest Lott of Rising City wed Friday afternoon March 16 at 2 30 in Rising City at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev E W Price officiating. Their future plans are indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Newton
Ernest Lott
Rising City
E W . Price
Polk County to Reappraise Town Lands and Properties
Polk County forms a Reappraisal Committee chaired by John A. Falk with K L Stewart and Paul Dobins to oversee a new modern, accurate assessment system. The group will start immediately to ensure equitable distribution of government costs and invites public inspection of records for comparison with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Falk
Stromsburg
K. L. Stewart
Polk
Paul Dobins
Shelby
Polk County
Easter Week Omission Noted In Readership Update
A brief readers note explains that due to Easter activities, much local news was omitted and will be included next week. The message signals upcoming coverage and acknowledges the holiday schedule.
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