Jumbled Week's Odds and Ends on Government and Ads
A columnist riffs on military reserves as a part time job and lampoons modern ads and TV news as nonsensical. The piece muses on Ford’s portrait, 1975’s age of the young man, space influenced commercials, patent medicine ads, and a dramatic Vietnam refugee scene before noting Washington's bicentennial fireworks plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Ford
United States
Hughes Rudd
CBS Morning News
Jupiter
Rudd
Space
Planets
Ford
Congress
South
Vietnam
Washington, D. C
Community Hall Renovation Sees Donations and Work Progress
The Community Hall Renovation Fund gained 430 dollars in a week with a 250 dollar gift from American Legion Post 160. A Tuesday work crew led by Morris Lindquist will install fabric wallpaper as Lyla Meerkatz and Diane Johnson bought wallpaper in Omaha. Proceeds from a Friday cake sale by Mrs Donald Widga and her class support the Hall Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Morris Lindquist
Central City
Lyla Meerkatz
Diane Johnson
Omaha
Donald Widga
Irvin Anderson
American Legion
Jim
Bob Lindburg
Don and
Sharon Hudson
UNL Honors Convocation Recognizes Polk Students
Janette and Cheryl Samuelson of Polk were among 2700 students honored for high scholastic achievement at UN L Honors Convocation held Tuesday April 8 at the Lincoln Coliseum. Janette is a junior in Teachers College majoring in Art and Cheryl a sophomore in Arts and Sciences majoring in English. Mr and Mrs Dean Samuelson attended and dined with their daughters afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janette
Cheryl Samuelson
Dean Samuelson
Polk
Un-L
Lincoln
Teachers’ College
Cheryl
College of Arts
Polk Alumni Banquet Planned for May 24 at High School
Committees plan the Polk Alumni Banquet at the high school auditorium on May 24 at 6 30 p m with the theme Remember When The American Legion Auxiliary ladies will serve the banquet Those who receive the Progress will not get an invitation RSVP to Beverly Bills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Aluni
Hospital Notes From Central City and York Hospitals
Mrs Jenny Coover remains a patient at Central City Hospital. Mrs Minnie Wright has returned home from York Hospital on Saturday evening. Mrs Jof Ostberg has returned home from York General Hospital on Monday afternoon.
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Jenny Coover
Central City
Minnie Wright
York Hospital
Jof Ostberg
York General Hospital
Ball Field Work Wednesday Night
All able bodies are invited to work on the ball field this evening after 6. Volunteers will repair the field backstops and bleachers for summer games and clean the popcorn shack for the season.
Motorcyclists Damage Track and Ball Field
Motocyclists performing wheelies damage turf and the ball field track trenches. Authorities say several individuals involved are known to village and school officials and hope this serves as a warning to stop the activity.
Legion Auxiliary bingo event at Grand Island home
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored an evening of bingo at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island on Thursday evening. Helpers included Becky Carlstrom Marcia Carlstrom Carla Mundt Corinne Adelson Fern Myers Myrtle Werner Hilda Warnick Margaret Johnson Joyce Baack and Lauretta Neuhaus.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Nebraska Veterans Home
Grand Island
Becky Carlstrom
Marcia Carlstrom
Carla Mundt
Corinne Adelson
Fern Myers
Myrtle Werner
Hilda Warnick
Margaret Johnson
Joyce Baack
Lauretta Neuhaus
Friendship Birthday Club meet at Alvena Lind home
Alvena Lind hosted the Friendship Birthday Club on Wednesday afternoon April 23. All members attended including Grace Harless Verna Spoor Anna Rau Margaret Lott Emma Anderson Alice Jones Winnie Whitacre and Lillie Lind. A bountiful carry-in lunch was enjoyed by all.
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Alvena Lind
Friendship Birthday Club
Grace Harless
Verna Spoor
Anna Rau
Margaret Lott
Emma Anderson
Alice Jones
Winnie Whitacre
Lillie Lind
Dudley Baack Signs Return To Verdigre For 1975-76 Term
Dudley Baack has signed a contract to return to Verdigre for the upcoming school term 1975 76.
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Dudley Baack
Verdigre
Virgil C Flodman Obituary Cites Creative Life Vision
Virgil C Flodman lived with a long battle against diabetes yet revealed an attractive picture of the eternal through persistent crises and inner faith. The obituary reads with literary allusions to Martin Buber and James Thurber as framing reflections.
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Martin Buber
Virgil C. Flodman
James Thurber
Memorial Day Planning Meeting At Arborville Hall
The Arborville Memorial Day Committee invites the public to an annual planning meeting at Arborville Hall on May 5 at 8 p.m. Attendance is encouraged to support Memorial Day services.
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Arborville Hall
Arborville Memorial Day Committee
Lindburg Graveside Services Held in Stromsburg
Graveside services for Russell Lindburg of Ft. Myers Florida were held in Stromsburg Friday morning. Attending from Polk were Mr and Mrs Dale Lindburg Mr and Mrs Jim Lindburg Mr and Mrs Dean Lindburg Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg and Mrs Ruth Aker. After the services all were dinner guests at the Junior Lindburg home in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lindburg
Ft. Myers, Fla
Stromsburg
Polk
Dale Lindburg
Jim Lindburg
Dean Lindburg
M. G. Lindburg
Ruth Aker
Lindburg
Extension Club Spring Tea at Osceola Methodist Church
Polk County Extension Clubs host a Spring Tea on Monday May 5 at 2:00 pm in Osceola Methodist Church. A fashion show channels the program and Stromsburg High School students provide musical numbers during the scholarship presentation. Public is invited.
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Polk County
Osceola Methodist Church
Stromsbrg High School
Polk Market Wheat and soybeans report
The Polk Market for Tuesday April 29 1975 lists prices for wheat at 3.10 per bushel corn at 2.65 per bushel soybeans at 5.05 per bushel and oats at 1.80 per bushel.
Senior Citizens Bingo Set for Legion Hall
The Senior Citizens Bingo event will be held at Legion Hall on Wednesday May 7 at 2 00 p m. Residents are invited to join for a afternoon of games and prizes sponsored by the local club.
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Legion Hall
Obituary of Milfred L Johnson of Polk
Milfred Lawrence Johnson born September 28 1903 near Polk son of Joseph S and Minnie Johnson lived in Polk community as a farmer. He married Gertrude Stach March 4 1930 and Helen Lincoln February 19 1972. two sons Gordon Gwynuel. step sons John Lincoln Alfred Lincoln. 13 grandchildren. siblings Alma Gustafson Helen Ostberg Elwyn Johnson. Funeral services April 24 1975 at Immanuel Lutheran with Dr Stephen Stohlmann officiating. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Polk.
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Milfred Lawrence Johnson
Polk
Joseph S
Minnie Johnson
District 45
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Gertrude Stach
Gordon
Gwynuel
Helen Lincoln
Helen
Alice
Gwynnel
Kathy
Hampton
John Lincoln
Deanna
Bellevue
Alfred Lincoln
Jill
Brady
Rudolph
Alma) Gustafson
Lyle
Helen) Ostberg
Rock Island
Elwyn Johnson
Greeley
Colo
Stephen Stohlmann
Doyle Klingsporn
Doyle Gustafson
Gail Johnson
Michael Lincoln
Carroll Shenk
Carl J. Waak
Norman Wilshusen
Bradley Johnson
Steven Lincoln
Mitchel Lincoln
Justin Lincoln
Gary Johnson
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Have You Noticed Ladies Weathering Three Rainy Sundays
A mother narrates a family's siege of three back to back rainy Sundays. The household endures leaks, soggy floors, and cramped quarters while kids seek activity and comfort. Thunder, mud rugs, and stubborn chores test patience as the family improvises with fires and small pleasures.
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Ben
Jay
Dad
Matt
Dani
Mari
No Visitors Requested at School During Finals Weeks
The school administration requests no visitors during the final weeks of term to allow time for tests grading and final reports. Observance of this request will be appreciated.
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Polking
Legion Auxiliary
Immanuel Lutheran Day School
Kindergarter
Progress Office
Post Office
Citizens State Bank
Gale Ziegelbein
Yvonne Schulze
Kerri Rickenberg
Sandy Sagehorn
Troy Klingsporn
Lisa Bankson
Jane Johnson
Teri Treester
Lynn Wochner
Julie Johnson
Amy Treester
Billy Ziegelhein
Craig Rickenberg
Peggy Sharman
Memorial Day Meeting
Graveside Services
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