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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

6

Walker wins AAUW scholarship at Wesleyan University

Miss Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul W Walker of Milford and a sophomore at Nebraska Wesleyan University has been awarded an American Association of University Women scholarship for the coming year. Announcement made by Miss Marjorie Johnson dean of women at the University of Nebraska and scholarship chairman for the Lincoln branch. She formerly lived in Polk and graduated Polk High School in 1952. Active in Barbs organizations on Wesleyan campus and member of the Pride of the Plainsman band selected for a recent spring concert tour.

Ter Paul W. Walker Milford Nebraska Wesleyan University American Association of University Women Marjorie Johnson University of Nebraska Lincoln AAW Walker Polk Polk High School Wesleyan Pride of the Plainsman

WSCS Hosts National Family Week Service

Members and guests gathered at the Methodist church for National Family Week. Mrs. Leslie Adelson opened with Home Sweet Home as the program began after the business meeting. Mrs. Glenn Hill welcomed twelve ladies from Chapman and Fairview societies.

Methodist Church Leslie Adelson Home Sweet Home Glenn Hill Societies of Chapman and Fairview Chur

Community women install new officers and honor members

Mrs. Glenn Hill chaired the ceremony asChapman chapter members welcomed new officers led by President Hill and Vice President Stephens. Life memberships and memorial recognitions were presented for Mrs. Stevens and Mr. Putman, with pins and a locket awarded to Beth Wiesman. Meal hosts and speakers included Rev. O Connor and Mrs. Adelson.

Ches George Buehta Chapman W. A. Stevens C. E. Putman Paul Strand Leslie Adelson T. A. Stevens W. J. Kroger Beth Louise Wiesman Fairview Church Silver Creek Onie Johnson O’connor Glenn Hill Wilfred Stephens Irvin Anderson Ollie Johnson I. Ostberg Mervin Shenk Roger Gustafson N. E. McNaught K. Stewart Lloyd Kroger Chas. Lytle Arlo Stevens

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