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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
6
Leanne Sundberg reports on essays entered in the Legion Auxiliary Americanism Contest. They explore patriotism as love and loyalty, citing Civil War effects, modern protests, and questions about progress. The author argues patriotism remains strong despite dissent.
The piece argues true patriotism requires obeying laws and staying informed. It praises voting, public service, and military volunteerism while condemning draft-card burning and urging civic respect and care for the nation’s surroundings. It emphasizes everyday acts as demonstrations of love for country.
Helen Samuels hosted the Jolly West Birthday Club on Tuesday afternoon. New officers for the year are President Florence Hoffman Vice President Viola Babcock Secretary Treasurer Helen Samuels Reporter Jo Strand Jo Ostberg and Alma Lampshire provided Bingo. Birthdayites included Wilma Miller Fern Myers Jo Strand and Alma Lampshire. A pot luck lunch served for 3 guests and 12 members.
Polk area notes Mrs Orlie Miller visited the Esto Lackey home on Sunday evening. Emma Anderson and Lillie Lind hosted two Baptist Conference delegates Miss Ford and Miss Lucille Johnson of Oakland on Friday and Saturday. Hulda Sagehorn called Sunday afternoon on Mrs Martha Larson.
The speaker argues that many people love their country and that patriotism is not old-fashioned, contrasting with those who are not patriotic. The assertion emphasizes enduring national loyalty and contemporary relevance of patriotism.
News items of interest note Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitacre dining with Stromsburg hosts on Friday. Conrad Lindholm visited Holdrege relatives over the weekend. Elaine Heapy joined a Sunday dinner with Ester Lackey and others. Rodney Johnson hosted Sunday visitors including Pam and Allen and Lyle Johnson. Gustafsons of Hordville were guests in Willard Lindburg’s home Sunday.
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