Nebraska Coaches Discuss Prospects For Various Spring Squads
Lyell Bremler notes Nebraska basketball coach Harry Good plans for the Varsity Alumni game on May 5 and highlights rising players Bud Exstrom Bill Johnson and forwards contesting spots. Ed Weir praises development of Ken Jacobs and Dick Meissner while football veterans face weight scrutiny. Also mentions Ted Williams Micky Mantle Chico Vejar and Derby picks Battle Mom and Eddie Arcaro.
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Nebraska
Harry Good
Good
Bud Exstrom
Holdrege
Bill Johnson
Lincoln
Johnson
Danny Kuska
Chadron
Pat Mallette
Uehling
Fred Seger
Omaha
Clark Smaha
Chicago
Ed Weir
Weir
Ken Jacobs
Minden
Jacobs
Dick Meissner
Meissner
Glassford
Curtis
Ted Williams
Sam Jethroe
Ralph Kiner
Bobby Feller
Micky Mantle
Giants
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Conn
Uncle Miltie
Miltie
Battle Mom
Eddie Arcaro
Battle Momn
Eddie
Swede Plain WSCS to Meet at Church Parlors in May
The Swede Plain Woman’s Society of Christian Service will gather at the church parlors on Wednesday May 9. Hostesses include Mrs. Harvey Lind, Mrs. Roland Bodine, and Miss Edith Naslund. Leaders are Mrs. Paul Cuover and Mrs. Cafford Carlson.
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WSCS
Harvey Lind
Roland Bodine
Edith Naslund
Paul Coover
Cafford Carlson
Faithful Workers Hold April Meeting
The Faithful Workers Club met Wednesday April 25 at Mrs Lyle Dornburghs home. County President Mrs Levert Peterson from Stromsburg reported on the State Convention. A pantomime of a mock wedding and flower name games were enjoyed. 14 members and 3 visitors attended and lunch was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Fred Williams.
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The
Faithful Workers Club
Lyle Dornburgh
Levert Peterson
Stromsburg
Cleo Cramer
Dornburgh
Charles Dahlgren
Ester Leckey
Fred Williams
Leland Bills Arrives in Japan with 160th Infantry
A letter from Leland Bills to his parents reports he landed safely in Japan and is stationed at Camp Haugen about 400 miles north of Yokohama. He serves with the 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Division.
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Leland Bills
John Bills
Japan
Camp Haugen
Yokohama
Leland
160Th Infantry Regiment
Local Notices Roundup from Polk Area
Thirty two years ago Mrs J. Fleming broke her hip and was taken to York hospital. Mr H A Johnson of Greenwood will be cashier of the new Citizens State Bank in Polk. A. C. Quillen handed Postmaster McGuffin a Victory note for 220 dollars Arbor Day. Junior Play participants include Tressa Hill Leon a Plessinger Josephine Lindberg Josephine Lindahl Martha Jones Kenneth Samuels Harvey Lind Edson Wilcox Bertha Kingston Cecil Newton. Mrs J Eckelton of Clayton New Mexico visits her mother Mrs G A Fletcher. A resident lot sold for 1175 dollars at public auction. Albert Benson bought it. Sheriff Potter on Polk business Wednesday. Henry Lindquist from Cushing on business.
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J. §. Fleming
York Hospital
H. A. Johnson
Greenwood
Polk
New Citizens State Bank
A. C. Quillen
McGuffin
Tressa Hill
Leona Plessinger
Josephine Lindberg
Josephine Lindahl
Martha Jones
Kenneth Samuels
Harvey Lind
Edson Wilcox
Bertha Kingston
Cecil Newton
J. Eckelton
Clayton
New Mexico
G. A. Fletcher
Albert Benson
Sheriff Potter
Henry Lindquist
Cushing
Obituaries and notices from Polk area last century
Twenty years ago Mrs. William P Warnick died at 81 on April 19 with funeral at the Baptist church and burial at Polk cemetery. Mrs. George Jackson formerly Ruth Salchow died April 23 and was buried from the Lutheran church. Ruth Ann Murphy and George Clifford Wurtz wed April 19 and will reside in Creston Iowa. Henry Mahnken died April 23 at 71 with funeral at the Lutheran church. Olaf Nyberg and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. A birthday surprise dinner was held for Mrs. Albert Nelson at her son Lawrence Sundberg’s home. Farmer Store Saturday specials include sateen, pillow tubing, turkish toweling, and auto seat covering.
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William P Warnick
Baptist Church
Polk
George Jackson
Ruth Salchow
Lutheran Church
Butzke
Ruth Ann Murphy
A. J. Murphy
Louisiana
Missouri
George Clifford Wurtz
W. A. Wurtz
Creston
Iowa
Henry Mahnken
Olaf Nyberg
Albert Nelson
Lawrence Sundberg
Farmerg Store
Coordinated Conservation Plans Outlined for Polk County
The Polk County Soil Conservation Supervisors the Soil Conservation Service and the PMA met April 24 at the PMA office in Osceola to review the 1951 program and plan the 1952 Soil Conservation Program. The PMA will continue payments to farmers for conservation work while SCS handles technical permanent practices. No agency reorganization. services remain as before with County Agent and FHA input.
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Polk County Soil Conservation Supervisors
Soil Conservation Service
The
Production and Marketing Administration
PMA
Osceola
Gordon Fredrickson
Harold Klingman
Lee Campbell
Bruce Anderson
Orval Eikenhorst
Richard Sealey
Walter Jones
Lee Cockson
SCS
FHA
Memorial to Be Presented Sunday at Methodist Church
A memorial dedication will be held next Sunday morning at the Methodist church for Arnold Ignacson Gilbert Benson and Ronald Benson. Everett Green will lead the ceremony and the new moving picture projector will be dedicated for the benefit of the church and community.
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Arnold Ignacson
Gilbert Benson
Ronald Benson
Methodist Church
Everett Green
Polk City News Briefs ten years ago snowfall and local changes
Ten years ago Saturday brought a three inch snowfall to Polk. Frank Davis bought Crow's Drug Store and moved from Grant six years after operating the Rex all Drug Store, which he purchased from James Felton. Mr. and Mrs. Crow will live in California. Hans Schrader, 86, longtime resident near Hordville, died Thursday with funeral at Mt. Zion Church. Henry Reed, 52, of Polk, sustained a broken back and internal injuries after a scaffold fall at Oscar Jones farm, taken to York Hospital. A charivari welcomed newlyweds Earl Waak and Mrs. Norma Nierman. their Easter Sunday wedding was at the Ern est Nierman home. Polk High School to graduate 27 students on May 22.
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Polk
Frank Davis
Crow
Mr. Davis
Grant
Rexall
James Felton
Oscar Jones
York Hospital
Earl Waak
Polk High School
Norma Nierman
Ernest Nierman
Waldon McNaught Places In District Track Meet
Waldon McNaught helped Polk runners at the District State Qualifying Track Meet in David City by winning his 880 yard heat and earning third in that event after time comparisons. Dennis Light won his heat in the mile but did not reach the final, leaving two state qualifiers.
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Waldon McNaUght
Polk
Polk Thin Clads
David City
Waldon
Dennis Light
Sheraled Hill Wins Sixth District Medical Essay Contest
Sheralee Hill is named the Sixth District winner in the Nebraska State Medical Association Women's Auxiliary essay contest. More than 500 essays were entered, and she will receive a $25 bond. A state winner will be chosen from the twelve district winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheralee Hill
Woman’s Auxiliary
Nebraska State Medical Association
Three New Homes Rising in Polk Community
Three new homes begin construction around Polk. Clarence Creech farm east of town starts dismantling the present structure for a ranch style house. Ralph Fisher starts a bungalow on the south edge and M G Lindburg plans a ranch on vacant lots south of Harold Nelson residence.
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Polk
Clarence Creech
Ralph Fisher
M. G. Lindburg
Harold Nelson
Lyle Family Surname Shifts Roles at Citizens State Bank
The position formerly held in the Citizens State Bank by La conne Lyle has been filled by Maribelle Lyle in a brief internal personnel change at the bank.
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Citizens State Bank
Laconne Lyle
Maribelle Lyle
Arborville Sunshiner's Club Hosts April Home Session
Nine members of the Arborville Sunshiner's Project Club met Friday afternoon April 27 at Mrs. Ardell Otte's home. Mrs. Helen Hoffman and Mrs. Ruth Schrader completed a clothing demonstration, then Mrs. Wilma Flick and Mrs. Evaline Reckner taught a lesson on home lighting. After the business hour a social time followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Otte.
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Arborville Sunshiner’s Project Club
Ardell Otte
Helen Hoffman
Ruth Schrader
Wilma Flick
Evaline Reckner
Community Notices Show Hosts and Social Events Across District 66
District 66 Schoolhouse hosts featured a Friday night card party with awards for women and men. Arborville 4-H met April 25 at the Hall with Alvah Hecht presenting project films and discussions on demonstrations sewing and mitten making. Local visits included residents from Benedict and Denison while families celebrated birthdays and holiday plans. The Rev Earle Eaton traveled to Lincoln for Nebraska-Kansas games.
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Arborville Shiners
Alvah Hecht
Ted Janky
Bill Reading
Immanuel Lutheran Church May 6 Services and Installations
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor C W Long announces Sunday May 6 events including Sunday School and Bible Study at 10:00 A M and Divine Worship at 10:30 A M Installation of a new pastor at St Johns Central City on May 6 at 7 30 P M invites all to attend Ascension services marked by a special service Thursday at 8 00 P M.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. W. Long
St Johns Congregation
Central City
Warry Carlson
Otto Wilshusen
Carl Waak Jr
North Platte
Weight
Ibs
Carl Wilshusen
Rowena Light
York
Erwin Light
Norman Reetz
Kathy
Will Blase
Erwin Blase
Hardville
Bud Person
James
Emil Wilshusen
Annette
Clarence Driewer
Papa Gilbert
Gilbert Roehrs
York Hospital
Carl Waak
Earl Waak
Lincoln
Henry Schulze
Omaha
St. Joseph Hospital
Henry C. Blase
Elmer Wilshusen
Grand Island
Little Terry
Carl Wank Jr
Carl Wank
Martin Mahron
Earl Wank
Bill Meyer
Fritz Oberschulte
St. Libory
Dick Sagehorn
Kroger’s Stuns Ramblers. sweep three games
Kroger’s Store outplayed Johnnie’s Ramblers in a three game sweep paced by Eldon Johnson and Ralph Fisher. Harold Green led Ramblers with a 150 high game while Warren Strand and Leand Bowers filled in for Lyle and Kroger. Local family dinner scene follows with birthdays and community notices.
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Kroger
Johnnie
Harold Green
Eldon Johnson
Krogers
Leangd Bowers
Grant Johnson
Ralph Fisner
Warren Strand
Ramblers
Lavonne Adelson
Roger Hanquist
Kermit Larson
Marlowe Johnson
Shrine Circus guest lists Grand Island visit
B Th BTA traveled to Grand Island for the Shrine Circus and joined dinner hosted by Sgt. and Mrs. LeVerne Nicholson.
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B.th
Grand Island
Shrine Circus
Sgt
LeVerne Nicholson
Birth of Lauren Dean at Stromsburg Hospital
Baby Lauren Dean was born Thursday April 26 at Stromsburg Hospital to Mr and Mrs Roy Glasser Jr The infant weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces with parents listed.
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Lauren Dean
Roy Glasser Jr
Stromsburg Hospital
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Lyell Bremler’s
Campbells
Ma Brannigan
Kaye
Jeanette Cramer
Kingston Campbell
John Holmes
Bill Tapp
Catalpa Tapp
Barbara Rhode
Brannigans
Mac Gleim
Cyrus Scudder
Jeff Scudder
Seamons
Doose
Zabel
Miss Lucado
County Board of Equalization
Elsie A. Cole
Sheraled Hill
FBI
Good Bye
James Cagney Ward
Luther Adler
SUN
WED
Dennis Morgan
Zachary Scott Cat
Betsy Drake
Edwin Gwenn
Arborville Way
District 66
Party
Orlie VanQostrand
Dan Graves Jr
District 66 School
Chris Weber
Delbert Morris
Rex Weber
Charles Norquest
Harold Kohtz
Floyd Johnson
Jim Riley
Eva Perking
Henry Emken
John Wochner
George
Marion Lewis
Chas. Norquest
Martin Baack
Louise Wurtz
Owen Bedient
Lowell Bills
Chas. Knapp
Benedict
Seth Piper
Ester Lackey
Chas
Norquest
Earl Stevens
Lena Green
Eldon Anderson
Ann Anderson
Lowell Billy
Robert Baack
Theo, Otte
Frank
San Francisco
Calif
Ted Otte Jr
George Otte
Denison
Martin Hoffman Sr
Floyd Miller
Anna Ehn
Marvin
Huldah Swanson
Harold Cramer
Jerry
KMMJ
E. Earle Eaton
E. Harle Eaton
A.B
North Blce News
Krogers Stun Ramblers
Floyd Lyle
Lloyd Kroger
Evelyn
Lorraine Oberschulte
Annette Wilshusen
Don Gilbert
Roehrs
Doris Wilshusen
Gilbert
Hig Head
Elwood Sandell
Leon
Gayle Johnson
Milforg Johnson
Minnie Smith
Marie Smith
Charles
C. E. Germeroth
Loren
Clara Blase
Henry Reed
L. E. Blase
Virgil Blase
Robert Porter
Paul Alms
Barney Richard
Carl Blase
Gilbert Driewer
Song
David
John I. Anderson
Board of Equalization
WOME
Fcohomist International Harvester Company
International Harvester
Fredrickson Imp. Co
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