Wilkinson sees Nebraska as Big Seven favorite next season
Bud Wilkinson predicts Nebraska will be the top team in the Big Seven next year after spring showings. He notes Nebraska edged the alumni in a late game and compares Oklahoma grads beating the varsity at Norman. The piece mentions Bob Diers of Nebraska and Bobby Feller’s early-season pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Nebraska
Wilkinson
Lincoln
Nebraska Grads
Cornhuskers
Goliaths
Cornhusker
Bob Diers
West Point
Bob
N. Y
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Feller
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ford Frick
Jackie Robinson
Jackie
Ezzard Charles
Dempsey
Tunney
Louis
Corbett
Memorial Gift Dedicated at Methodist Church
A memorial gift funded by Arnold Isaacson Gilbert Benson and Ronald Isaacson is dedicated at Sunday service by Everett Green. The 16 mm sound projector was purchased by the Memorial Committee Oscar Sundberg Mrs C J McCoy and Mrs Lloyd Hahn for church and community use. Jack Cramer sang The Old Rugged Cross and relatives attended from Grass Valley California. Merle Stromberg chairs operator committee with Frank Davis as vice chair and Paul Strand as member, many friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Arnold Isaacon
Gilbert Benson
Ronald
Everett Green
Oscar Sundberg
C. J. McCoy
Lloyd Hahn
Jack Cramer
Grass Valley
California
Grand Island
Everett Green Elected Leader of Polk Young Adult Group
Everett Green of Polk was named president of the Central Young Adult Group of Methodist churches in Polk Hamilton and Merrick counties at Osceola. Car roll Johnson of Central City was chosen vice president and Mrs David Rutter of Osceola secretary treasurer. Green will join a panel discussion at the Methodist Young Adult conference in McCook on June 1. Attendees from Polk included Rev. Paul Walker and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Green
Polk
Central Young Adult Group
Hamilton
Merrick
Osceola
Carroll Johnson
Central City
David Rutter
Green
McCook
Paul Walker
Lloyd Hahn
Leslie Adelson
Maybaskets Hung to Sick Aged and Shut-Ins
Over forty Maybaskets were hung to the sick ag ed and shut ins of the Polk community by children of the Sunday School department of the Methodist church. After visits to homes they returned to the church basement for games and lunch served by junior department teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Methodist Church
Oscar Sundberg
Irvin Anderson
Paul Strand
Everett Green
Rolland Dahlin
Paul Walker
Marvin Fredrickson
Championship bouts face waning interest urges fresh blood
The article notes dwindling crowd interest in championship bouts and the need for new talent. It cites Rex Layne as a rising example who could help rejuvenate the sport, suggesting a potential influx of youth to revive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Layne
Osceola Wins Goldenrod Conference Track Title
Osceola Bulldogs claim their third straight Goldenrod Conference track title on the Columbus track as Polk 264, St Paul 55, Genoa 50, Clarks 15, Stromsburg 0. McNaught sets 880 yd record 2:16.9. Baue breaks broad jump 19 ft 1 in. Oluska low hurdles 23.2. Clarks freshman relay 64.9.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Goldenrod
St.Paul
Genoa
Polk
Clarks
Stromsburg
Columbus
Walden McNaught
Reynolds
Walden
Baue
Genoa Sophmore
Olsuska
Osceola
Polk Boy
Jim Klingsporn
Dennis Light
Kenny Bowers
Don Nyberg
Denny Light
Larry Cramer
Verland Widga
Allen Ziegelbein
John Holmes
Gaylen Holmes
Waldon McNaught
Starr
St Paul
Hugpler
Bryan
Burrus
Shemek
Osulika
Huggler
Hanson
Schott
Cuba
St. Paul
Foote
McNaught
Atkins
Youngstrom
Watts
Swedenburg
Osulfka
Brazee
Koehler
Shelby
Brazea
Edwards
Bowers
Regan
Klinginsmith
Gabriel
Senn
Mangel
Graves
Olsufka
Light
Ain
Manlein
Peterson
Kjingsporn
Bane
Dittmer
Alt
Nyberg
Czarnick
Dexter
Junior-Senior Banquet Brightens School Week
The Junior Senior banquet Friday evening featured a star themed setting with rose and silver decor including a silver star curtain motif and a red silver wagon. Frank Ostrander acted as toastmaster as mothers of the junior class served the banquet and a varied program was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ostrander
Graduation Week Calendar at Folk High School
Graduation week events run May 13 to May 18 with Baccalaureate Class Night Honor Convocation Commencement and report cards. Miss Leota Sneed directs music with accompanists Carlyn Strand and Marlyce Shostrom. Rev Elwood Anderson to deliver sermon at the Baccalaureate in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Sneed
Carlyn Strand Mar
Polk Keglers Win and Lose in Mixed Week
Kroger's Store beat Moore Lumber Co. as Floyd Lyle rolled a 511 series while Harold Green posted a 198 game but Johnnie's Ramblers lost to Stromsburg Bank. Individual scores list Green 160 and Lyle 179 leading Polk bowlers. other named players include Lavonne Adelson Roger Hanquist Kermit Larson Clarence Bolton Eldon Johnson Lloyd Kroger Grant Johnson Ralph Fisher and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger’s
Moore Lumber Co
Floyd Lyle
Harold Green
Johnnie’s Ramblers
Stromsburg Bank
Green
Polk
Ramblers
Lavonne Adelson
Roger Hanquist
Kermit Larson
Clarence Bolton
Esseeee
Krogers Eldon Johnson
Lloyd Kroger
Grant Johnson
Ralph Fisher
Polk’s Week’s Bouquet: Rev Elwood and Mrs Anderson
Our Week's Bouquet honors Rev Elwood Anderson and his wife for their Christian example and community spirit in Polk since 1949. Born in Nebraska and Minnesota respectively, they blend ministry with gardening, photography, music, and family life, engaging the town through a monthly three-church songfest and neighborly warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Anderson
West Point
Broken Bow
Bethel
Minnesota College
Hutchinson
Minnesota
Mrs. Anderson
Polk
Stephen
Ronnie
Rev. Anderson
Andersons
Polk Women’s Club Fetes Seniors at Noon Luncheon
The Polk Woman's Club honored the Senior Class with a noon luncheon May 1 at the Baptist church parlors. President Selah McNaught led a toast to the seniors after the business meeting. The program on "Homes in Our Town" was led by Verbena Wurtz, Iva Cramer, and Ardis Wilhelms.
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Polk Woman’s Club
The
Baptist Church
Selah McNaught
Our Town
Verbena Wurtz
Iva Cramer
Ardis Wilhelms
Flowers for Baccalaureate and Commencement evenings
Citizens with usable flowers are asked to call 64 to arrange pickup for Baccalaureate and Commencement events.
Memorial Day Planning Meeting Set for May 14
Memorial Day planning session scheduled for Monday evening May 14 at the Town Hall. Public is invited and urged to attend.
Arborville Church Plans 75th Anniversary in July
The Arborville Church Fellowship met at the parsonage with Pastor Bate hosting. After reports and devotion, members discussed plans for the church’s seventy fifth anniversary observance in July. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Church Fellowship
Bate
Birthday and social notices from local families
Sunday dinner hosted Ann Junge's fourth birthday with Wallace Junge and Raymond Naber guests. Friday evening visitors included Chas Burgess and Chas Norquest. Mrs. Blase recovering after hospital stay. Florence Shockey led School District 61 picnic at Buckley Park Stromsburg. Virgil Tenniges announces birth of daughter May 66 at Aurora Hospital. Junior Hoffmar and family joined Lloyd Van Hausen and sons for lunch. Charles Knapp birthday dinner at Benedict. he turned 81 on April 4. Ed Klingsporn hosted by Ewald Klingsporn. Mrs. Louis Stark visited Fred Bodient family. Kenneth Bowers stayed with Jimmie Adelson.
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Wallace Junge
Ann
Raymond Naber
Raymond Junge
York
Henry Blase
Chas
Burgess
Norquest
Blase
Florence Shockey
Charles Knapp
Benedict
Knapp
Ed Klingsporn
Ewald Klingsporn
Louis Stark
Fred Bedient
Kenneth Bowers
Jimmie Adelson
Dinner Hosts and Social Gatherings Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Bergen of Tamora Jeff Rhoades Stromsburg Helen Boxa York and others. A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs Harold Anderson a recent bride at Reuben Andersons home with hostesses present. Refreshments served for about thirty guests. Gilbert Cramer of Grass Valley California visited Mrs Sadie Clark and family with Jack Cramer and Miss Haller joining them from Grand Island.
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Frank Bolton
Fred Bergen
Tamora
Jeff Rhoades
Stromsburg
Helen Boxa
York
Clarence Bolton
Donald Hanquist
Polk
Harold Anderson
Reuben Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Leroy Anderson
Dean Ostberg
Birth of Rebecca Christine Smith at Stromsburg Hospital
Rebecca Christine Smith weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce was born to Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Smith on Sunday May 6 at Stromsburg Hospital.
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Rebecca Christine
Clifford Smith
Stromsburg Hospital
Immanuel Lutheran Church Notes and Local Visits
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor C W Long with services May 13 and a special collection for the Army and Navy Commission. Pastor William Butzke to fill the pulpit May 20. Long and family to Illinois for a dedication. Numerous local visitors and gatherings noted among congregants and friends in York, Central City, and surrounding areas.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. W. Long
Army and Navy Commission
William Butzke
Long
Illinois
Charles
L. E. Blase
Otto Wiilshusen
J. Knippenberg
Central City
Knippenberg
Haxtun
Colorado
Levi Dean
York
Elmer Wilshusen
Henry Reed
Harry Carlson
Ernest Flodman
Harry Jones
Jerry Richwein
Edd Johnson
Hord Memorial Hospital
Milford Johnson
Hulda Stach
Carl Mundt
Local Visitors and Ill Relative Noted in Omaha Area
Mr and Mrs Al Larson visited business in Omaha on Thursday and Friday. Mrs Clarence Creech visited McCool to see her ill mother Mrs Geo Hail. Clarence Creech stepped on a spike and was hospitalized at York General Hospital from Saturday to Monday. Wayne Creech cut his face from a falling lumber needing stitches. Annie Beller of Augusta Kansas spent days with Rev and Mrs Walker. Rebekah members distributed May baskets to shut ins last Wednesday night.
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al Larson
Omaha
Clarence Creech
McCool
Geo. Hail
York General Hospital
Wayne Creech
Annie Beller
Augusta
Kansas
Kansas, Spent Several Days Last Week With Her Friends, Rev. and Mrs. Walker
Rebekah
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Lyell Bremler’s Sports
Sspiel
Bueakens
Wurtz Imp. Co
Polk Keglers
FBI
Sat
Joseph Cotton Linda Darnell
Cornel Wilde
SUN. & Wed
Treasure Island
Bobby Driscoll
Polk Cemetery Association
Ss. J. Harless
Polk Women's Club
Jack Myers
Rebekah Lodge
T. D. Otte
Arborville Way
North Blue News
OLD Line Companies
Citizens State Bank
FDIC
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