Red headed woodpeckers and Henry Hank at work
A reader recalls a red headed woodpecker drumming loudly on a roof ridge and compares the sound to Henry Kissler Hank’s hammering while remodeling. The note reflects on speed and pace in modern life, mentions an interview with Kathryn Morgan Ryan, and ends with a memory of Mother Alfred organizing her home for death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kissler
Hank
Murphy
Iowa
Kathryn Morgan Ryan
Polk
Alfred
Engagement announced for Patricia Sue Russell and Ronald L. Johnson
Mr and Mrs Charles Russell of Indianapolis announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Sue to Ronald L. Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer EB Johnson of Stromsburg Nebraska. Johnson graduated from the University of Nebraska and belongs to Delta Sigma Pi while Patricia Sue, a Ball State University graduate from Muncie Indiana, is a member of Alpha Phi. An April 21 wedding is planned at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Indianapolis
Ind
Patricia Sue
Ronald L. Johnson
Wilmer EB. Johnson
Stromsburg
Nebr
University of Nebr
Delta Sign Pi Fraternity
Ball State University of
Alumni Banquet Set for May 26 at Polk High
The Polk Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday May 26 at 6 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Mrs Irvin Anderson of Stromsburg heads the invitation committee with nominators Mrs Russell Fjeil and Mrs Lee Harless. The program is planned by the classes of 1945 and 1946. decorating by the classes of 1942 and 1944. Tables and chairs by the class of 1968. banquet served by Trinity LOW and Arborville Ladies Aid. Honored classes include 1923 1933 1943 1948 1953 1963 and the graduating class of 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Irvin Anderson
Stromsburg
Russell Fjeil
Lee Harless
Trinity Low
Arborville Ladies Aid
Hospital Notes From Midwestern Centers
Mrs Arlo Stevens had surgery last week at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha. Mr Duane Newton was dismissed Saturday from the Veterans hospital in Grand Island. Mrs Merle LaVelle entered the hospital in York on Monday afternoon. Mrs Enoch Peterson is a patient in Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Stevens
Immanuel Medical Center
Omaha
Duane Newton
Veteran's Hospital
Grand Island
Merle LaVelle
York
Enoch Peterson
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola
Cancer Drive Sets April in Polk County
The Sword of Hope campaign led by Polk County volunteers and physicians promotes cancer research education and service. County chairmen Mrs Raymond Lindblade and Mrs John Sundberg coordinate precinct chairs including Island Mrs Elgin Tenniges and Polk area leaders Mrs Duane Burney Mrs Irvin Anderson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Raymond Lindblade
John ‘Sundberg
Island
Elgin Tenniges
Clear Creek
Glen Augustin
Polk County Republican Women Luncheon Planned
Polk County Republican Women schedule a luncheon at Swede Plain Church on April 4 at 12:30 noon. The Liberty Bells from Aurora will perform a program. Luncheon served by Swede Plain WSCS. Notify Maxine Hanquist Sylvia Sandell Helga Widga Marie Carlson or LaVina Hanquist by April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Swede Plain
Liberty Bells
Aurora
Hamilton County Club
WSCS
Maxine Hanquist
Sylvia Sandell
Helga Widga
Marie Carlson
LaVina Hanquist
Polk Area
Methodist Men Sponsor Polk Banquet for Families
The United Methodist Men of Polk sponsor a Father Son Daughter banquet at the Polk church on Sunday April 8 at 6 30 p m. Tickets are $2 and available from Lloyd Stromberg Don Miller or Duane Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Men of
Polk
Polk Church
Lloyd Stromberg
Don Miller
Duane Burney
Hoffman announce births of two Hoffman girls
Mr and Mrs Larry Hoffman of Benedict announce the birth of a girl named Rhonda Jean on Thursday March 22 at Aurora hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoffman. Mr and Mrs Tom Hoffman of Hastings announce a baby girl born February 28 named Lana Louise. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Martin Hoffman Jr and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin Hoffman Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hoffman
Benedict
Aurora Hospital
Rhonda Jean
Lawrence Hoffman
Tom Hoffman
Hastings
Lana Louise
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Honor Roll at Polk Junior High Nine Weeks Academic Excellence
Polk Junior High lists students with A grades and high GPAs for the past nine weeks. Seniors Paula Bilis Layne Hanquist Deb Miller Phyllis Ostberg Lee Sundberg Cheryl Samuelson seniors plus juniors and sophomores and freshmen and 8th graders as marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Junior High School
Paula Bilis
Layne Hanquist
Deb Miller
Phyllis Ostberg
Lee Sundberg
Cheryl Samuelson
Appliance Woes and Fridge Fixes Prompted by a Faulty Fan
Mrs Blanche Fitz recounts a domestic scare as a refrigerator coughs and freezes misbehave. Ralph ventures into the freezer twice, replaces a fan and motor on order, and improvises with a makeshift oscillating fan until the proper part arrives. Mrs Fitz notes newfound gratitude and politeness at the open door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Pardon
Heart Fund
American Legion Accor
American Legion Auxiliary
Polk Women’s Club
Eeereae
Happy Hour Club
Senter Esreen
Reneee Sreee
Danny Reed
Deryl Reed
Lori Hanquist
Don Hanquist
Diane Johnson
Lori Rosenquist
William Abood
Republican
Methodist
Melody Albin
Marla Branting
Lynette Creech
Kevin Graves
Pam Harless
Marilyn Rosno
Linda Swanson
Kathy Sender
Luann Bills
Mike Branting
Debbie Creech
Becky Flodman
Terri Harrington
Gail Samuelson
Patti Bender
Lana Bills
Brian Samuelson
Sue Erickson
Peg Neeman
David Wolfe
Mark Clymer
By Marsha Redman
Blanche Fitz
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