06 May 1976
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1976
Page
1
The author recounts moving cupboards with relatives and uncovering odd items. They reflect on Parkinsons Law of space, routines, and the urge to fill emptiness. A Swedish friend's orderly philosophy and a note on advertising excess frame the piece as a meditation on change and renewal.
Polk community shows active social life as families travel from Lincoln Grand Island Ord and Washington DC area visit relatives in Polk. Events include open house for Larry Leach’s graduation at Columbus Isaac cabin, 91st birthday of Mrs Henry Steinke, and grandchildren’ spring musical at Palmer school.
The Elementary K 1 2 program will present a circus on May 6 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym.
Cub Scouts will pick up for Goodwill on Saturday May 15 1976 starting at 9 00 a m Items should be left on front porches boxed or bagged Rural residents may bring items to the Community Hall or call Anita Norquest or Louise Logston for details
Miss Dianne Bodine was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower held May 1 at the Swede Plain United Methodist Church parlors. Bridal games entertained guests while Dianne opened gifts. Lunch featured pastel decorations and was served from a serving table. Forty guests attended assisted by hostesses Mrs Wallace Lind and Mrs Dean Donelson. Special guests included the groom's grandmother Mrs Clara L'Heureux of Campbell and aunt Mrs Orval Jacobsen of Minden.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Hahn of Cambridge visited Lindburg and Hahn homes with their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Don Mc Clure of Houston. Mr and Mrs Oscar Blaser and Mr and Mrs Carl Blaser of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mrs Minnie Miers and Henry Dittmer for dinner and supper.
The Polk Cancer Fund Drive collects 275 dollars with gifts from American Legion Auxiliary and Women's Club amid thanks to block chairmen and organizers Mrs Dean Myers Mrs Don Hanquist and Mrs Reuben Hanquist. Memorials may be given to the Cancer Fund and transportation aid is available for cobalt and chemotherapy patients.
Pastor Stephen Stohlmann and his wife of Hampton announce the birth of their son Seth Patrick Christian at Aurora Hospital. Born April 27 at 12:59 a.m., the baby weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces.
Mrs Martin Baack was admitted after a fall at home on Friday evening and underwent surgery the following Monday. Mr Earl Stevens entered York hospital Thursday night and had surgery Friday morning.
Grain and commodity prices listed for Wheat Soybeans Oats and Coin in the Polk Market edition dated May 4 1976. Wheat at 3.02 per bu Soybeans 4.25 per bu Oats 1.65 per bu Coin price 2.38 with minor typographical gaps in the OCR text.
A Community Hall dinner Monday night honored Mr and Mrs Irvin Hahn of Cambridge Iowa and Mr and Mrs Don McClure of Houston Texas. Attending were M. G. Lindburg Bob Lindburg Mrs Hannah Hahn Doyle Dolan Hahn and families and Dwayne Hahn and family.
The Junior Dept of Polk United Methodist Church delivered Maybaskets to the elderly Sunday morning. The Wide Awakes S. S. class visited Mrs McCoy for devotions and shared reminiscences of the early Polk church. Amy Bank of Lincoln accompanied the group.
A group of Polk County women attended a Saturday style show for Good Samaritan Home residents. Highlights included the 1894 wedding dress of Mrs Wm Stevens and outfits representing parents going away. Mrs Wallace Sandell, Mrs Irvin Anderson, and Mrs Dwight Burney modeled graduation dresses from 1926.
Dorla L Heureux was honored at a china bridal shower on Sunday afternoon May 2 at the home of her aunt Mrs A M Brown in York. Bridal games provided entertainment while green tones shaped decorations and lunch. Special guests included her grandmother Mrs Clara L Heureux of Campbell and aunt Mrs Orval Jacobsen of Minden. Hostesses were Mrs A M Brown Mrs Gus Brown and Mrs Lois Nicholson of York.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Branting of Nlastings and Mr and Mrs Reuben Swanson visited Sunday evening at Parkview with Mr and Mrs Clifford Branting. Mrs Willard Lindburg spent last week in Lincoln at the home of her daughter, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bousquet.
A daughter speaks on Mother's Day, recalling her own mother’s sacrifices and lessons. She notes how motherhood reshapes independence, patience, and daily tenderness, urging readers to show care with a personal letter rather than gifts. Continues on Page 8.
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