Universal Human Life In Roman Heads In Florence
A friend’s Florence letter muses on the uncanny likeness of Roman busts to Americans and many national types. It muses on identity and asks if any head could reveal the observer’s own reflection. The piece satirically contemplates power, civilization, and echoes of Roman propaganda.
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Florence
Italy
Uffizzi Gallery
Leonardo
Holiday Inn
U.S
Nixon
Cabinet
McGovern
Forum
Gaul
Aittle Jess
Appian Way Trust
Caesar
Free
Polk Woman's Club Spring Dinner and Officer Elections
The Polk Women's Club held its annual spring dinner at the Leslie Adelson home with 17 members present. Officers for the coming year were elected: Marie Clymer president, Verna Fredrickson vice president, Erma Adelson secretary, and Doris Stewart treasurer. Mary Stauffer then performed several piano selections for the group.
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Polk Women’s Club
Leslie Adelson
Marie Clymer
Verna Fredrickson
Erma Adelson
Helen Samuels
Doris Stewart
Mary Stauffer
Lincoln residents attend family events over weekend
Kenneth Bills visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lowell Bills at Lincoln University over the weekend. Mary Lou and Carmen Sandell of Lincoln attended the funeral of their grandmother Mrs Grace Leach last Monday.
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Kenneth Bills
U. At Lincoln
Mfr
Lowell Bills
Mary Lou
Carmen Sandell
Lincoln
Grace Leach
Polk Boys Track Team Fifth in Conference Meet
Polk boys finished fifth in the Goldenrod Conference meet at Central City. Roger Carlstrom set a pole vault record of 12 feet and the 2 mile relay team Carlstrom Hoffman Bender Lindburg ran 8:49. Vic Bender was third in the Triple Jump, Rick Hoffman fifth in the highs, Carlstrom third in the high jump. Mile relay finished third, six seconds from Silver Creek record. District meet scheduled today at Central City.
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Polk
Goldenrod
Central City
Roger Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Polk man earns Dean's List at Milford college
Dennis Baack of Polk was named to the Dean's List at Nebraska Technical College Milford for the quarter starting January 9. He achieved a 90 or better grade point average during that period.
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Dennis Baack
Polk
Nebraska Technical College
Milford
Neb
Polk Alumni Banquet Set for May 26 at School Auditorium
The Polk Alumni Banquet will be held May 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Polk High School auditorium. Planning committees include classes of 1945 1946 1942 1944 1968 with co chairs, and 1923 1933 1943 1948 1953 1963 plus 1973 graduates. RSVP to Beverly Bills to attend.
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Polk
Polk High School
Mildred Anderson
Philip Meline
Richard Legley, Jr
Dick Sagehorn
Roland Bodine
Tom Stevens
Cancer Crusade Nets 144 In Precinct
The April Cancer Crusade Drive in Pleasant Home Precinct raised 144.30 solicited by a team led by Mrs Leslie Adelson and others. Winners include Mrs Bowman for earliest completion and Mrs Carlson and Mrs Adelson as runner ups. County and precinct leaders thank solicitors and contributors, with special thanks to the Country Women's Club for a generous donation.
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Pleasant Home
Leslie Adelson
Forrest Anderson
Clifford Bowman
Harold Carlson
Leland Harless
Wilmer E. Johnson
Clarence Meerkatz
Roland Bodine
Richard Sealey, Jr
Lloyd Wittgren
Bowman
Carlson
Adelson
Irvin Anderson
Raymond Lindeblade
John Sundberg
Country Women’s Club
Hospital Notes From Aurora and Osceola
Mr L. BE. Blase entered the hospital in Aurora on Tuesday of last week and had surgery Monday morning Miss Nell Aker entered the Osceola hospital on Tuesday of last week Mr and Mrs Lee Harless and Pam visited Sunday evening with Mrs Grace Harless.
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L. BE. Blase
Aurora
Nell Aker
Osseola, Hospital
Lee Harless
Pam
Grace Harless
End of School Year Set for May 16
Regular sessions end with 2 30 pm dismissal on Wednesday May 16. Buses depart at that time. On Friday May 18 students report cards at 10:00 am, with buses returning students home at 10 15 am.
Honor Concert Night At Polk Schools Thursday
Parents and patrons are reminded that an Honor Concert Night is set for Thursday May 10 at 8 p.m. in the Polk high school auditorium. The program features musical selections and the presentation of student awards and replaces the usual graduation week Tuesday schedule. All are invited to attend.
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Polk
Missionary Speaker Rev Dana Larson At Polk First Baptist
Rev. Dana Larson a Baptist General Conference missionary will speak at Polk First Baptist Church this week. He will address the Women's Missionary Society on May 10 at 2 00 p.m and again at 8 00 p.m Friday for an informal service with coffee. Sunday’s 10 30 a.m. worship will feature him as well. Larson previously served as a missionary in Assam India for eighteen years before government expulsion, then spent four years in Argentina with his family. He invites all to hear his engaging message.
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Dana Larson
Baptist General Conference
First Baptist Church of
Larson
Argentina
Gustafson Butler Wedding Held in Omaha April Eight
Miss Christine Louise Gustafson daughter of Dr and Mrs Doyle D Gustafson of Omaha wed Mr John Matthew Butler son of Mr and Mrs Vernon C Cook in a 1pm ceremony on Saturday April 8 1973 at the brides parents home Omaha The event included a single ring ceremony Rev Darrel Scott officiating and bridal music by Maurice G Lindburg Jr The couple sang To Never Stop Loving You The bride wore her mother's ivory satin gown attendants were sisters Becky Deby Elise Gustafson Groomsmen included Bob Arbouch and Dan Gustafson Reception followed at Bethany Baptist Church Guests included aunts Mrs Dean Weimer and Mrs Carl W Johnson Mrs Richard T Johnson A buffet supper at the Gustafsons and plans to transfer to overseas duty with the US Marine Corps followed.
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Christine Louise Gustafson
Doyle D. Gustafson
Omaha
John Matthew Butler
Vernon &. Cook
Darrel Scott
Maurice G. Lindburg, Jr
Stromsburg
Becky
Déby
Elise Gustafson
Bob Arbouch
Dan Gustafson
Bethany Baptist Church
Dean Weimer
Lincoln
Carl W. Johnson
Richard T. Johnson
Gustafson
Florida
U.S. Marine Corps
Five Girls Qualify For Have You Noticed State Track Meet
At the state district track meet in Central City five local girls qualified for seven events at the state meet in Grand Island on Saturday May 12. Competitors include Marla Branting Heidi Harrington Terri Harrington Wendy Redman and Luann Bills with top finishes in long jump dashes half mile high hurdles 440 relay and discus. The Polk Cubs were runners up in the 14 team meet while Shelby led with 92 points. Hordville also advanced multiple entries including Janis Schulze Cindy Tyler and the 880 relay team.
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Central City
Grand Island
Marla Branting
Heidi Harrington
Terri
Wendy Redman
Polk
Wendy
Marla
Luann Bills
Polk Gal Cubs
Shelby
Hordville
Janis Schulze
Cindy Tyler
Immunization Requirement Set for Nebraska Students
The Nebraska Unicameral passed LB 173 requiring all children to be immunized before starting school next fall. Immunization must include measles and rubella, oral polio basic series of three doses booster at school entrance, and DTP/TD with the same polio safeguards.
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Nebraska
Recreation Ball Practice Begins In Eight-Team League
Tony Warnick calls all boys aged 15 to 17 to report at the ball field on Tuesday May 15 at 7 30 p m for summer play. The Little Six League expands to eight teams with Shelby Waco Osceola Polk Ulysses Benedict Rising City and Gresham. Opening games set for May 27 with Polk hosting Osceola.
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Tony Warnick
Shelby
Waco
Osceola
Polk
Ulysses
Benedict
Rising City
Gresham
Wear A Poppy Saturday May 19 Memorial Day tribute
On Saturday May 19 Americans observe Poppy Day a voluntary tribute to dead and disabled servicemen. By accepting a poppy from the American Legion Auxiliary we aid living veterans and honor the dead. The poppy is the Legion memorial flower and supports disabled veterans through work in fields and hospitals.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Carrie Ann Johnson Born in Parina Ohio May 3
Mr and Mrs Larry Johnson announce the birth of a daughter weighing six pounds two ounces on May 3 in Parina Ohio. The baby was named Carrie Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mire Noel Kealiher and Mr and Mrs Suyte Johnson.
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Larry Johnson
Parina
Ohio
Carrie Ann
Mire Noel Kealiher
Suyte Johnson
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