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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1972
Page
4
Reader Norris signs off with a Sioux prayer and reflections on bird watching. He notes letters to the Progress, recalls encounters with neighbors, and jokes about the editor’s growing size while urging continued correspondence.
The Faithful Workers Club met March 22 at Marie Carlson's home with nine members. Winnifred Lackey led the program and a Take Away Bingo was played. Election of officers named Delores Miller president Irene Widga vice president Florence Hoffmann secretary and Esther Larson treasurer. Plans were set for the 50th anniversary on April 26.
The Modern Millies Extension Club met March 14 at Mrs Virgil Tonniges home. Ten members attended with a visitor and discussed a shortcut to house cleaning. Mrs Blender and Mrs Tonniges led a lesson on Ex alted Notions and a delicious lunch followed. The next meeting will be April 11 at Mrs Dean Lindburg’s home.
Pol ks local notes list visiting families for Sunday suppers and evenings in Grand Island Central City Holdrege Clarks Osceola and Osceola like Gerald Fouwik Richard Gustafson and C R Peterson homes host several regional guests including Leon Meerkatz Virgil Bush Morris Lindquist Raymond Pierce Mike Harris Emil Steinke and Roger Gustafson and their daughters.
The Pork Woman's Club hosted a farewell coffee for member Ann Moore. After a social hour the group presented a gift and best wishes as she relocates to her new home in Hebron.
Mrs Anna Rau entertained the Friendship Birthday Club on Wednesday afternoon with Margaret Lott assisting. Present were Grace Harless Verna Spoor Alice Jones Emma Anderson Winnie Whitacre Alvena Lind and Lillie Lind. guest Minnie Wright attended. A carry in lunch was enjoyed by all.
The Polk Woman's Club met at Alice Wilson's home with Ruth Aker co-hostess. A March of Dimes fund drive netted 307.01 in Polk. Alice Wilson led the program with a Hawaii trip report including colored slides and souvenirs. Mary Wischmier will host April 4.
The Country Women's Club gathered at Ida Coover's home on Thursday evening March 23 1972 with 11 members and 1 visitor. President Dorothy Adelson conducted the business meeting and new officers were elected: Elaine Miller president Lois Meerkatz vice president Faye Stevens secretary Helen Samuels assistant secretary Myrtle Johnson treasurer Ida Coover assistant treasurer. The afternoon entertainment involved making favors for the hospitals.
Mr and Mrs Jim Kortum visited the Richard Gustafson home Friday night. Miss Lynn Mogenson of Omaha stayed as a guest in the Roy Glasser Jr home for several days last week.
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