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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1953
Page
4
Mutterings by Mook praises the Commercial Club for winning the Ak-Sar-Len Good Neighbor Award and notes strong cooperation from non members and rural volunteers. It urges Polk residents to view the Legion building window honoring servicemen and Poppy Day decorations, including Old Baldy in Korea.
Gerry King from Polk is favored to send a state track meet champion this week. He has repeatedly broken records in the mile, drawing local support. The display window by Mrs Frank Davis and Mrs Wilfred Stephens of the Legion Auxiliary will stay through Memorial Day, highlighting the town’s pride in its athlete.
Residents urge action on Polk streets amid calls for highway changes on Route 66. Officials hear complaints about road conditions. local opinion says conditions are worse since personnel changes. A Mother's Day visit noted with Mr and Mrs Lindburg joining hosts at Stremsburg. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Phil Hedeen and local residents.
A series of social visits and gatherings across Nebraska and nearby states mark Mother's Day. Attendees include the Priest family of Omaha at a John Preston home near York, and numerous relatives from York, Omaha, Sutton, Calaway, and beyond. A golden wedding in Central City and a funeral in Central City for Dr. Fred Wilhame are noted.
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