Winning Essays In Legion Contest On The Subject Is Americanism Old Fashioned
Second place essay argues Americanism as allegiance to U S traditions and ideals while acknowledging changes over time. It references desegregation, Nixon nominee Harold Carswell, and Perot style aid to prisoners, urging pride in country, state, and community through small acts of Americanism enduring like antique value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
America
United States
Harrold Carswell
Prsident Nixon
Supreme Court
Carswell
Perot
North Vietnam
What Americanism Means In A Free Society
Rodney Hanqnist argues Americanism is love of community state and country expressed by getting involved. He cites Vietnam World War I rights to vote and free speech, praising the United States defense and freedoms, then notes travel and movement without permits as compared to restrictive nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
United States
Local News Briefs From Polk Area (Three Day Vacation Plans)
Barbara Glasser of Lincoln visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasser Jr before leaving for Denver to seek employment. Duane Eaton and family of Central City visited the Melvin Bender home Tuesday evening. Vern Eklund of Bradshaw visited Clifford Branting on Saturday. Mrs. Josephine Samuelson was a Friday coffee guest in the Joe Ehn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Glasser
Lincoln
Roy Glasser Jr
Denver
Duane Eaton
Central City
Melvin Bender
Vern Eklund
Bradshaw
Clifford Branting
Americanism and education in a communist critique
The passage contrasts government control of grain in communism with farmer sales to the state, asserts free schooling to a high school diploma and college access, and argues for American ideals and civic participation to promote national goodwill for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Community Members Attend Birthdays Weddings and Visits
Mr and Mrs Ernie Lott hosted Nancy's birthday at the Duane Newton home. Beth Ann Bolton and Don Bickman wed in Lincoln with relatives from Hangust Bolton and Mrs Laura Bolton in attendance. Emma Johnson returned from four months in Baltimore to her family. Willard Lindburg's piano recital followed by visits from Denver guests Leo Eschliman and family. Patty and Luanne Lidburg study with Mrs Gary Green, granddaughters of Willard Lindburg. Allie Johnson spent four weeks in Kansas and Derby visiting Lytle and Johnson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Lott
Duane Newton
Nancy
Donald Hangust
Laura Bolton
Beth Ann Bolton
Don Bickman
Lincoln
Emma Johnson
Baltimore
Maryland
Delores Carney
Willard Lindburg
Central City
Patty
Luanne Lidburg
Gary Green
Allie Johnson
Kansas
Charles Lytle
Augusta
Derald Johnson
Derby
50 Year Pin Presented to Alma Oliver in Eastern Star
Mrs Alma Oliver of Merrick Manor Central City received a 50 year pin to the Order of the Eastern Star Tuesday evening. The Central City Chapter hosted a short program at her home due to her attendance issue with the regular meeting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Stromberg Mr and Mrs Leslie Johnson from Stromsburg Mrs Esther Johnson and others with Ed Coover Rolland Stromberg and Dainty refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Oliver
Merrick Manor
Central City
Oliver
Ben Stromberg
Leslie Johnson
Stromsburg
Esther Johnson
Ed Coover
Rolland Stromberg
Dainty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melody Albin
By Rodney Hanqnist
Hackberry
South
Canada
North
Peter Kopke
Shelby City Hall
Clear Creek Island
Robert Gonka
John Gonka
North Osceola
Osceola
East Stromsburg
Stromsburg City
West Stromsburg
Viking Center
West Pleasant Home
Polk Hotel
Platte
Swede Home Church
Dale Frizzell
Polk County
Polk
Josephine Samuelson
Joe Ehn
Leo Eschliman
Eschliman
Mrs. Lott
Ceva Carlson
Mr. Grower
Monsanto
Farmers Coop Grain-Ass’n
St. Louis
Missouri
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