Polk Woman's Club Elects Officers At May Meeting
Due to bad weather the picnic was moved from April to June and the meeting held in the lodge hall featured the senior girls. Fern Myers was chosen treasurer and Lucille Johnson secretary. The program included group singing, Ruth Kroger solo, and word games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
Lodge
Fern Myers
Lucille Johnson
Ruth Kroger
Horstman
Willert
Wilhelms
Lela McNaught
Rural Life Sunday Observed at Polk M E Church
Rural Life Sunday was observed at Polk Methodist Church with 4 H clubs taking part. Rev Paul Walker preached on rural Bible stories using Matthew 13 and the parable of the sower. 4 H members sang and about 15 members and leaders attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Methodist Church
Paul Walker
Sondra Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Pleasant HomeMakers
Merry Makers
Walker
Nebraska
U. S
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
God
Committees Named for Alumni Banquet Theme The Big Top
Mrs. Donald Scheapler chair announces banquet June 2 at the high school. Committees cover program invitation decoration dishes nominating tables chairs initiation with names of leader volunteers, Dean Ostberg aiding with arrangements. The circus theme centers on The Big Top as the event’s focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Scheapler
Margery Dahlin
Lowell
Bills
Kenneth Upton
Corrine Carlson
RoDonna Lindholm
Annette Johnson
Kenneth Bedient
Leland Anderson
James Lindburg
Walter Stohl
Lloyd van Housen
Sidney Crow
Clem Meerkatz
Max Jones
Noel Kealiher
Beverly Jones
James Sundberg
Harry Anderson
Lyle Widga
Dwain Miller
Dwain Newton
Darrel Johnson
Chas Peterson
Bob Baack
Dick Gustafson
Platte Valley Rally at Western Draws Baptist Youth
A group from the Baptist Church attended the Young People Platte Valley Rally at Western on Sunday afternoon. The speaker James Merrill and his wife, soon to depart for Germany as Youth Worker and Evangelist, will pursue academic work while serving there. Polk attendees included Gloria Adelson Rena Mae Willit Betty Creech Neal Sandell Marvin Nelson and Wayne Creech.
Sunday Evening Birthday Celebration for Mrs Blase
A Sunday evening gathering marked the birthday of Mrs. Lee Blase on May 4. Attendees from Hampton York and Aurora included the Troesters Modrows Richerson Hoffmans Long Garling Meerkatz and others. They enjoyed gifts and a lunch, then extended birthday wishes. Monday evening dinner guests were Oscar Sundberg and Henry Horstman at Bruce Cowgill’s home in Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Blase
Herman Troester
Lenard Troester
Hampton
Ben Modrow
Familly
Aurora
Wilred Richerson
Lawrence Hoffman
York
Rex Long
Will Garling
C. Meerkatz
Henry C. Blase
Fred Laessle
Max Jones
Connie Sue
Oscar Sundberg
Henry Horstman
Bruce Cowgill
Silver Creek
C. A. Wilshusen
Henry Reed
H. B. Johnson
Fred Mogensen
C. W. Mogensen
Judy
Anne Wall
Sam Wall
John Rau
Johnson Home
Red Cross Drive Totals in Polk Reach $9329.25
Polk district drive report lists $9329.25 raised with $329.25 from district 72 and six school districts. Average gift was $100 per family. Credit given to many canvassers led by Mrs Thede Larson with funds partly staying at Stromsburg headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thede Larson
Red Cross
Polk
Albert Sundberg
The
Oscar Jones
Neal McNaught
Leo Wurt
Elwayne Johnson
Willard Adelson
Wesley Swedenberg
Leslie Adelson
Polk County
Stromsburg
Polk Girl Named to Honorary Band Sorority
Lois Johnson of Polk was named to Tau Beta Sigma, the National Band Honorary Sorority, at Nebraska Wesleyan University last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Johnson
Polk
Tau Beta Sigma
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Missionary Speaks to WSCS Group at Church Meeting
The WSCS of the Methodist church hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering in the church parlors. Rev. Holden from Bogota Colombia shared insights on conditions and mission work in that region, with displayed native articles for sale. Officers were installed around a worship table designed by Mrs. Paul Walker, with Rev. Paul Walker leading the service. 55 members and visitors attended a lunch hosted by Mrs. Virgil Kisler, Mrs. Richard Widge, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, and Mrs. Charles Lytle. Sun day guests included Miss Donna Sundberg and Gene Bauer of Sutton related to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sundberg and Mrs. Kenneth Davis. Bruce and Roger of Huskerville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Sun
the Legion Hall
Oscar Jones
Irene Green
Arline van Ostrand
Polk
Maribelle Lyle
Orpha Davis
Sondra Hill
LaVonne Anderson
Marilyn Hahn
Shirley Stevens
Legion
Veterans Hospital
Gald Star Memorial Fund
Davis
Clara Anderson
Loreta Newhaus
Gold Star
Ella Dahlin
Anna Kisler
Francis Widga
Edna Steenbock
Doris Ostberg
Loreta Newhaus Solo
Ivan Cramer
Flanders Field
Hilda Gestrine
Ruth
Edna
Margaret Johnson
Beulah Johnson
WSCS
Methodist Church
Holden
Bogota
Columbia
South America
Paul Walker
Mae Sundberg
Secy
Eleanor Stromberg
Josephine Strand
Marvin Fredrickson
Oscar Sundberg
Virgil Kisler
Will Kroger
C. J. McCoy
Seymour and Lytle
Richard Widge
Oliver Johnson
Charles Lytle
Donna Sundberg
Gene Bauer
Sutton
Kenneth Davis
Bruce
Roger
Huskerville
Frank Davis
Two More Filings in County Offices This Week
Two more people filed for public offices in the county last week. Olive McBeth entered as a Non Political candidate for County Superintendent. Robert Taddiken filed for County Assessor on the Democrat ticket, becoming the third candidate for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive McBeth
Robert Taddiken
Miss McBeth
Mr. Taddiken
Poppy Day Totals Over $90 In Polk Sales
Mrs Frank Davis led American Legion Auxiliary poppy sale in Polk on Saturday with over $90 in poppies sold. Pleasant Home Makers 4 H Club aided the volunteers in canvassing the town to reach the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Polk
Pleasant Home- Makers
4-H
Polk School Calendar Highlights May Events and Exams
May events include Baccalaureate on Sunday at 8 p m sermon by Rev Paul Walker Class Night on Tuesday May 16 at 8 p m with Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced May 18 features commencement with address by Paul L Johnson Norfolk Junior College Dean. May 19 all school picnic with races. May 20 Polk County Eighth Grade graduation at Osceola High School. Semester exams run May 15–17 with exemptions for straight A students and satisfied seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walker
Paul L. Johnson
Norfolk Junior College
Polk County
Osceola
Reed Family Dinner Hosts Visit and Hospital Return
Mr and Mrs Henry Reed dined with their daughter Mrs Lester Rehrs and Mr Rehrs. Joseph and James came home Saturday from Stromsburg hospital. Mrs Jisas mother Mrs Vivian McMahon is visiting the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Lester Rehrs
Mr. Rehrs
Leonard Jisa
Joseph and
James
Stromsburg Hospital
Jisa
Vivian McMahon
Osceola Clinches Track Title Over Rival Fields
Osceola defends its track championship by sweeping events except two as Headley’s injury hinders Stromsburg. Individuals like Bry an Koza and Rasmussen push to record times, marks, and relays with Osceola securing multiple top finishes and new records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Chuck Headley
Stromsburg
Headley
St. Paul
Clarks
Genoameee
Shelby
Silver Creek
Polk
G. Bryan
Koza
Boden
Starr
Atkins
Genoa
Gabriel Osceola
Klinginsmith
E. Watts
Walden
Koehler
Wills
Spires of
Creech
Spirol
J. Holmes
D. Swanson
Grossnicklaus
Bryan
Anderson
Eklund
Heying
iSilver Creek
Zlomke
Kiser
Spires
Jacobsen
Spiers
Snyder
Shemek
Schultz
Husak
Peterson
Mother's Day Bouquets Highlight Age, Family Ties
This week's bouquet honors the Polk community mothers with special recognitions. Nellie Peterson at 86 is the oldest mother, while 19 year old Mrs. Richard Sealey Jr. is the youngest. Thede Stevens is noted for having eleven children, and Mrs. Sealey, Sr. becomes grandmother at 39 with five grandchildren. Twin boys were born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Peterson
Sweden
Polk
America
Richard Sealey, Jr
Cleo Cramer
Thede Stevens
WCTU
Stevens
Richard Sealey
Leonard Jisa
Exuberant Senior Slouch Day and Rural Notes
The piece recalls a playful Senior Slouch Day on Main Street with local seniors in costumes and humorous gags. It mentions Doyle Hahn Marilyn Dahlin JoAnn Lind Dorothy M Handquist Shirley Scott and others, plus oddities like a dinosaur tooth and a Turkey Association banquet. The author reflects on community banquets, farm cooperatives, and long drives between Atkinson and Burwell, ending with a quip about luck and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Sing Sing
Doyle Hahn
Marilyn Dahlin
JoAnn Lind
Dorothy M Handquist
Shirley Scott
Darrell Shostrom
Chas. Ziegelbein
Village Churchgoing Guests and Mother's Day Plea
Local residents hosted visitors including Mrs H B Johnson and daughter Shirley Jean and Miss Rena Mae Willis. Clergy and missionaries preached at Swede Plain and Polk Baptist churches. Families enjoyed outings to Columbus and Eugene Oregon. The note urges all to honor mothers next Sunday and praises mothers as a sweet, blest title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Shirley Jean
York
Rena Mae Willis
Imogene Hanquist
Pearson
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Legion Auxiliary Meets
Randolph Scott
Geo. McHeady
Marguerite Chapman
Sally Eilers
Coroner Creek
Jane Woman
Dennis Morgan
Eve Arden
the Lady Takes A Sailor
Adams
Willie
Malaya
Wabash Avenue
M. E. Church
Wscs Group
Polk High School
Sheralee Hill
John Holmes
Mac Gleim
LaVonne Lyle
the Minstrels
Jack Myers
Arlene van Ostrand
Cornet
Waldron McNaught
Marilyn
Censorad
Snooper
Patricia Jones
Plato
James Klingsporn
Dixie
John
Jack
Waldron
Mac
Overseer
M. W. Willett
Virginia
Mobile
Dixie Cake
New Orleans
Bob Peterson
Duane Johnson
Frank Ostrander
Jeanelle Kroger
Marlene Shostrom
Polkar
Orendorffs
Branting
Chambers of Commerce
Aksarben
Gibbon
Nebr
Potato Growers
Alliance
Coop Creamery
Omaha
Consumers Coop Cannery
Scottsbltuffs
Coop Poultry Marketing Assn
Loomis
Farmers Equity Coop Creamery
Orleans
Honey Sioux Honey Assn
Sioux City
Council Bluffs Grape Growers Assn
Allo
Nebr. Coop. Council of
Lincoln
Nilés
Blanche Spann Pease
Atkinson
World Herald
Burwell
Pop
Holt County
Riley
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