Polking Around On A 28 Degree Spring Morning
The column recalls a 28 degree dawn at Kahler's Kop as farmers skip planting, a missing lawn mower, and robins locating worms. It notes martins arriving, a full martin house, and a physician’s tale of local birds. A Polk High track squad sent 13 to Kearney with Dan Tyler placing sixth in the 2 mile. The Pork Woman's Club donates five dollars to the Summer Recreation Fund.
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Kahler’s
Larry Killion
Doc R. L. Peterson
Bird
Doc
Gilbert Lampshire
Nick
Polk High
Kearney
Dan Tyler
Ood
Pork Woman's Club
Main Street
Recreation Softball Starts May 5 For City Youth
Recreation director Bill LaVelle unveils a busy summer softball schedule for boys and girls ages 7 through 17. Games begin May 5 with the girls hosting David City at 7 30, and continue Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 45 for younger players and 8 00 for older. Boys are split into four groups with starts May 9, facing Hamp ton Shelby Henderson Osceola and Genoa among others in Mon and Fri play, while two middle groups pair with eight towns in a Tri County Pony League. A printed schedule is posted in local business houses. The Progress seeks funding, with Dennis Widga assisting after college, and expects reports on contributions next issue. Natalie Hahn, a junior at the University of Nebraska, was initiated into Theta Sigma Phi for journalism scholarship.
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Bill LaVelle
David City
Columbus
Central City
York
Clarks
Hampton
Shelby
Henderson
Osceola
Genoa
Younguns
Benedict
Bradshaw
Silver Creek
Natalie Hahn
Theta Sigma Thi
School of Journalism
Natalie
University of Nebraska
Polk Receives Honor Mention for Bloodmobile Support
Polk donors and workers at the Bloodmobile March 24 receive Honorable Mention for support and cooperation. Recognition appears in the Heart to Heart Talk March April edition by the Omaha Regional Red Cross Blood Center.
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Polk
Omaha
Red Cross Blood Center
Nebraska honors convocation recognizes top students
Steven Flodman of Polk was among 851 students at the University of Nebraska honored for high scholarship at the 38th annual Honors Convocation. The event recognized those in the upper ten percent of their class and 127 seniors for superior scholarship, with an address by Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag.
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Steven Flodman
Polk
University of Nebraska
Jens Otto Krag
Denmark
Hospital Reports Week At Annie Jeffrey Memorial
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital lists patient dismissals and transfers for the week of April 26 to May. Dismissals include Miss Cecilia Schaal Osceola and several others from Stromsburg Lincoln and Polk. Transfer noted for Dr. C R Peterson Osceola.
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Annie Jeffrey
Dennis Johnson
Stromsb
Susan Hoffman
Polk
Louis Thanet
Shelby
Martin R. Anderson
Osceola
Bradley Lamb
Mabel Stevens
Arvid Wittgren
Beverly Willits
Clarks
Duane Schmoker
Martin Hoffman
Ida A. Huddleston
Mrs John Smith Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. John Smith died Tuesday morning at Central City Hospital after a lengthy stay of 44 1/2 months. Funeral services will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday May 6 at 2 00 p.m.
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John Smith
Central City Hospital
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Schedule for last day of school May 20
A special schedule sets Friday May 20 as the last day. Buses depart at 10 30 am. Students go to classes receive report cards 11 15 to 11 30 and a school treat. Rural students depart at 11 30. The annual school picnic is canceled.
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Janice Smith
A Miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Janice Smith was held at Immanuel Lutheran church parlors on Sunday afternoon May 1. Green and white decorations matched the bride to be and a two course lunch was served by the bride’s aunts after several bridal games and opening of gifts.
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Janice Smith
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Voter Call Emphasizes May 10 Election Day
The Progress urges readers to vote next Tuesday May 10, noting extra pages for candidate ads and sample ballots. It reminds residents to visit polls, pick a party ballot, and cast their vote.
Poppy Day Message Urges Polk Wear Red Blossoms
American Legion Auxiliary promotes Poppy Day on May 7 in Polk. Members and Junior Auxiliary sell Memorial Poppies to honor war dead. About 20 million poppies are handcrafted annually by disabled veterans nationwide. volunteers assist. Contributions aid living veterans, widows, and fatherless children.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Polk
America
Polk School Seeks Return of Summer Program Letters
The Polk school reports an excellent response to letters sent to parents about the summer program. To plan supplies and bus routes, letters must be returned by Monday May 9. The six week session runs June 6 to July 15 with classes 8:30 to 11:20 daily.
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Polk
Polk County Spelling Champ Competes at Midwest Bee
Ann Otte daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Otte participated in the Midwest Spelling Bee at the Sheraton Fontenelle Omaha on Saturday finishing fourth in the final group. She attended with her mother Mrs Ted Otte and Mrs Walter Nielsen while all contestants were lunch guests of the World Herald.
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Ann Otte
Ted Otte
Polk County
Omaha
Sheraton-Fontenelle
Ann
The
World Herald
Walter Nielsen
Faithful Workers Club Meets at Kealiher Home
The Faithful Workers Club gathered Wednesday April 27 at Mrs. Geraldine Kealiher’s home with 8 members and three guests. Mrs. Anita Norquest led in the president’s absence. A shut in for the month was chosen and a committee formed. A May 16 club tour to Minden was planned after a postponement. The annual picnic was set for Polk Park with a covered dish lunch. Slides of the Texas trip were shown by Mrs. Winifred Lackey. A lunch was served by Mrs. Della Hoffman and Mrs. Winnifred Lackey.
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Faithful Workers Club
Geraldine Kealiher
Anita Norquest
Minden
Polk Park
Winifred Lackey
Texas
Kisler Couple Depart for Fort Devens Assignment
Mr and Mrs Alvin Kisler left Monday for Fort Devens Massachusetts where he will be stationed after a furlough spent with home folks.
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Alvin Kisler
Ft. Devins
Mass
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Polking
Glen Brazda
Brazda Implement Co
Dennis Widga
Billy
Susan
Arthur Doremus
Steve Flodman
Richard Trotter
Kealiher
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