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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
6
A narrator describes a child seeking punishment and reflecting on actions. The scene centers on a note written in black crayon on a wall declaring harm to a bird and threats toward others. The tone hints at fear, discipline, and unresolved anger within a household.
Boys track results show Milford 62, Weeping Water 59, Tri County 46, Raymond Central 39, Polk 30, and Wymore 11. Top finishes include Polo Walt-Roger Carlstrom 2nd in discus and 5th in high jump, Mark Anderson 3rd in shot and Rick Hoffman 4th in discus. Relay and sprint events highlight Carlstrom, Lindburg, Hudson, and the mile and 440 relays with high placements for the hosts.
Polk local notes record the East Central District meeting at United Methodist Church in Columbus on Wednesday April 26 with attendees including Mesdames Adelson Stromberg Frederickson Johnson and Samuels. Various local residents hosted or attended weekend visits and gatherings in nearby towns such as Lincoln Central City Sutton Stromsburg and Osceola.
Arborville News reports a birthday celebration for Mrs Tewell at the Ed Hanson home. Various visits include Ed Beckner with Maurice Lantzer in Aurora, Wilfred Stephens with Pearl Dyer in Exeter, and multiple trips to Kearney, York, and Archer. Families such as Bedient, Morris, Hanson, and Fisher are listed among visitors and hosts through the week.
Book orders for day old or started pullets cockerels and Cornish Rock broiler chicks from Jensen Hatchery Central City Nebraska. Contact 946 2161 tf.
Week of April 24 to May 1 lists patients and dismissals at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital. Names include Grace Leach Alfreda Oberg Lee Anderson baby boy Lois Westerdale Edna Reed Louise Wurtz Pearl Wieseman Ralph Risher Bertha Schmid Esther Brown Adelyn Hullinger Sandra Sundberg Clara Alt William Paul Ronald Beebe and others. Several patients were discharged and staff mentions residents visiting relatives and local events.
The Polk County Historical Society meets at Osceola City Hall for a Windmills and Sod Houses talk. The Osceola Centennial Days events run June 1 to 3 with a log cabin project kickoff May 11 at 7 30 p.m. Log house dedication on museum grounds planned. Lunch coordinated by Mr and Mrs Gerhardt Lux and Mr and Mrs Philip Nyberg.
Willard Lindburg and wife attended a Sunday recital at First Christian Church Central City featuring pupils of Mrs Gary Green. Daughters Patricia and Luanne Lindburg performed. Several relatives visited including Marlin Junge returning from Wheatridge Colorado.
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