Fire at Max Jones farm highlights dry weather risk
The Polk Progress reports a hay bale fire at Max Jones's farm last Friday as dry, windy conditions persist. Firefighters fought persistent smouldering spots, using foam to wet the area before extinguishing the blaze.
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Polk Progress
Max Jones
Nebraska
Polk
Polk Volunteer Fire Department
Jones Farm
Max
Odaa
Ike Ostberg
Wire Service
Ike
Genoa
Butch
Services Monday for Hazel Dover Halleck
Hazel Dover Halleck 76 of Polk Nebraska died March 25 1967 at Lincoln General Hospital. Her funeral was March 27 at Polk Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Jensen and Rev. Willis Patten presiding. Pallbearers included Milton Anderson Chauncey Gustafson Gilbert Lampshire Lyle Dornburgh Reuben Gustafson and Clarence Bodine. Interment followed at Polk Cemetery. She was born October 16 1890 to Albert and Lilly Dover, married Arthur Guenther in 1915, later Earl Halleck, and is survived by two daughters Hazel Vandebur and Katherine Straub a brother Arnon Dover four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Polk Methodist Church
Harold Jensen
Willis Patten
James Lindburg
Leslie Adelson
Isle of Somewhere
Milton Anderson
Chauncey Gustafson
Gilbert Lampshire
Lyle Dornburgh
Reuben Gustafson
Clarence Bodine
Polk Cemetery
Hazel Dover Halleck
Polk
Nebraska
Albert Dover
Lilly Stephens Dover
Arthur Guenther
Earl ‘Halleck
Hazel Halleck
Lincoln General Hospital
Methodist Church
Hazel Vandebur
Katherine Straub
Arnon Dover
Marriage License for Brazda and Harstad
James K. Brazda of Clarks and Lucille L. Harstad of Marquette received a marriage license. They were married by County Judge Eldon R. Johnson on March 22. Nettie Carlson and Ellsworth, Minnesota, and Mrs. C. Gordon Carlson were Saturday dinner guests of Gordon A. Carlson and Sheila in honor of Nettie’s birthday.
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James K. Brazda
Clarks
Lucille L. Harstad
Marquette
Eldon R. Johnson
Nettie Carlson
Ellsworth, Mn
C. Gordon Carlson
Gordon A. Carlson
Shiela
Nettie
English professor critiques Progress in class study
An English professor at an eastern university uses the Progress text as an example of poor language use in class. The aim is to demonstrate mistakes and improve student editing skills.
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Eastern University
Village and School Elections Next Tuesday
The school and village elections will be held Tuesday April 4. Polls at the hotel open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Two school board 3 year seats. candidates Dale Lindburg incumbent, Rowland Bodine, Wayne Ramsey, Richard Sealey Jr. Two village board 2 year seats. incumbents Dean Myers Ed Saylor, Vern Jones Kenneth Stewart. Hordville village has three 2 year seats. candidates R C Gustafson Merlin Guilford Dennis Riekenberg E N Parsons Carrol Ortegren Loyal Necker. Hardville school board two 3 year seats. candidates Don Shoup Donald Bankson E N Parsons Alvin Stranberg.
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Dale Lindburg
Rowland Bodine
Wayne Ramsey
Richard Sealey
Dean Myers
Ed Saylor
Vern Jones
Kenneth Stewart
Hordville
R. C. Gustafson
Merlin Guilford
Dennis Riekenberg
E. N. Parsons
Carrol Ortegren
Loyal Necker
Hardville School Board
Don Shoup
Donald Bankson
Alvin Stranberg
Marriage Announcement for Darlene Meerkatz and Bud Brumbaugh
Lyman Lampshire of Hordville announces the marriage of his daughter Darlene Meerkatz of Hastings to Bud Brumbaugh of Juaniata. The ceremony was Sunday March 26 at 4:00 p.m. in Red Cloud at the Congregational Christian Church. The couple will reside at 314 South Woodland Hastings.
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Lyman Lampshire
Hordville
Darlene Meerkatz
Hastings
Bud Brumbaugh
Juaniata
Red Cloud
Congregational Christian Church
Sheri
Gene Meerkatz
Vergil Flodman
Earl Flodman
Vergil Flodman, Jr
Merlyn Lampshire
Donald Lampshire
Woodland
Honor Roll Recital of Students Across Grades
A long roster lists students by grade and subject for the school honor roll. Names span from first to eighth grade with multiple subjects including arithmetic, science, English, social studies, spelling, reading, writing, and art.
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Cheryl Samuelson
Lee Sundberg
Bobby Kisler
Layne Hanquist
Cheryl Samuelsson
Nancy Kealiher
I Lee Sundberg
Michael Flodman
Rita Fossberg
Kevin Graves
C. Martin Hadley
Pamela Wharless
Marilyn Rosno
Murray Ostberg
Linda Swanson
Cynthia Tewell
Bradley Thompson
Pamela Ostberg
Charles Otte
C. Martin Hadley Spelling
Allen Willits
Lynette Creech
Luann Bills
Becky Flodman
Terri Harrington
Gail Samuelson
Jeanelle Carlson
Deborah Creech
Jeanelle Carlison
Gail Samuelson Spelling
Kathleen Bender
Patricia Bender
Lana Bills
Susan Cramer
Monte Hudson
Jane Kealiher
Brian Bedient
Byron Miller
Kevin Shenk
Timothy Hadley
Max Clymer
Krysteen Wing
Byron Miller Spelling
Science
Mark Clymer
Paul Lindgren
Kelly Adelson
Sheila Flodman
Brenda Shenk
Funeral Held For Mrs. Olive Dredge 86
Mrs Olive Dredge 86 died at Longmont Colorado Thursday March 23 at her daughter Roy Ehn home Funeral services were held Monday March 27 at Central City with burial in Central City cemetery Survived by son Donald and two daughters Marjorie Carlson of San Diego California and Mrs Roy Ehn of Longmont Colorado two grandchildren and five great grandchildren Mr and Mrs Roy Ehn returned Tuesday to Colorado
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Olive Dredge
Longmont
Colo
Roy Ehn
Central City
Donald
Marjorie Carlson
San Diego
Calif
Colorado
Osceola Driver Faces Court Penalties For DUI And Fines
In county court correction on publication March 23 Rex I Wieseman of Osceola is cited for 0.15 blood alcohol with a $100 fine and $5 costs and a 90 day license suspension. Arthur Wiser of Osceola faces petit lar ceny with $25 fine $10.10 restitution. Scott Anderson of North Dakota cited for day speed with $15 and $5. Roger H Vogel of Omaha cited for day speed with $15 and $5. Paul K Collicott of Broken Bow cited for day speed with $15 and $5.
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Rex I. Wieseman
Osceola
Arthur Wiser
Petit Larceny
Scott Anderson
North Dakota
Roger H. Vogel
Omaha
Paul K. Collicott
Broken Bow
Hospital discharges and admissions noted in city report
Andrew Litty was released from Central City hospital Tuesday morning after a weeklong stay. Mrs. Will Garling remains hospitalized in Aurora. Mrs. Henry Worth entered Central City hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Saylor returned to Bryan Memorial in Lincoln Monday and underwent surgery Tuesday.
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Andrew Litty
Central City Hospital
Will Garling
Aurora
Henry Worth
Ed Saylor
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Births in Grand Island and Hastings Area Families
Here I Am announces the birth of Russell Lane Killion on March 23 at St. Francis Hospital Grand Island weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Sp-4 and Mrs Joe Tyler of Fort Campbell Kentucky welcome a baby boy born March 23 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces named Trent Allen. Roger Gustafson is maternal grandfather and Dr. C R Peterson and Mrs Beulah Gustafson are great grandparents.
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Larry Killion
Russell Lane
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Joe Tyler
Ft. Campbell
Trent Allen
Roger Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Beulah Gustafson
Hastings
Adelson Family Hosts Welcome Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs James Adelson and family of Cedar Rapids Iowa visited Mr and Mrs Willard Adelson over the weekend. Mrs James Adelson and children remained for the week. Mr and Mrs Wesley Lindahl of Omaha also stayed as weekend guests in the Adelson home.
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James Adelson
Cedar Rapids
Willard Adelson
Wesley Lindahl
Omaha
Adelson
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