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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
1
A weekly paper recalls a rabbit incident where a nine year old girl was exposed to a vicious animal. The quirkily worded note adds fear of rabbits and hints at the potential for bites or kicks from a bad-tempered rabbit.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg and others attended the Holiday Shaw Boat Review of IGA personnel at Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln on Sunday.
About 82 students have enrolled for the Polk school summer session from June 6 through July 15. Enrollment came via mailed forms to parents, with students chosen by teacher evaluation and tests as needing special help. Five teachers run the program: Mrs Wightman, Mrs Jantzen, Mrs Nielsen, Miss Hanquist, and Mr Tranmer. Two bus routes are planned with departures at 7:25 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Harold Koelling and Gene Wood will drive. Bus stops will be published later.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on May 9. Officers elected were Lauretta Neuhaus as President Donna Werner as Vice President Teresa Van Ostrand as Secretary and Margaret Brockevelt as Treasurer. Three junior girls Mary Doremus Lynda Van Ostrand and Lynda Myers were initiated into the Senior Auxiliary. Nancy Eisler performed a trombone solo and Jolene Myers sang. Hostesses were Beverly Bills Florene Doremus Clara Anderson and Myrtle Werner.
During the week of May 10 to May 17 the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital reported several discharges and transfers. Dismissals included Mrs Frida Peterson and others with babies, plus Mrs Maynard Miller and Mrs Robert Lamoree with infants. Transfers listed include Mrs Elizabeth Smith and Miss Julia Johnson among several Osceola and Stromsburg patients.
Pastor and Mrs Harold Koelling of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Koelling to Paul Baltensperger son of Mr and Mrs Carl Baltensperger of Nebraska City. Both graduates of Nebraska Christian High School Central City and attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha. They plan a July wedding and will live on a farm south of Nebraska City.
Timmy and Lisa Benson of Kearney are spending this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens.
The Polk Alumni Banquet will be held at the High School auditorium on Saturday May 28 at 6 30 PM. Tickets are on sale at Eisler Sundries for 2 00 per plate. Karen Hansmeier Miss Nebraska will provide entertainment and a dance will follow at Polk Community Hall with 1 admission. Public invited to the dance.
Senior Dennis Sealey qualified for the state track meet with a second in the 180 low hurdles at the Hastings District meet on May 12, posting 21.7 seconds to finish behind a 21.2. Den Hanquist faded late in the 880, finishing second in 2:09.9, 2 seconds slower than his season best of 2:07.9 and behind a 2:03.2 winner. Dick Sealey hit 19 feet 6 inches for fifth in the broad jump. Tom Stevens reached the broad jump finals in sixth, and Norm Reckner ran the mile in sixth.
The Baptist Women's Mission Circle met May 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the church parlors. After business, the program Mother's Day Comes Again was presented by Mrs. Walter Nelson and circle members. A duet sang My Mothers Bible and Pastor Gene Wood offered Memories of Mother. Special guests were the year's graduating senior girls and their mothers. Hostesses included Mrs. Parker Aker and others. guest hostess was Mrs. M G Lindburg.
In County Court to May 16, 1966 E Wayne Clark Ainsworth day speeding 77 mph 25 5 costs Stanislaus H Jaros M D Omaha day speed 72 mph 15 5 costs Eugene F Rosenberger Omaha day speed 80 mph 25 5 costs Burdette C Melcher Scottsbluff day speed 75 mph 15 5 costs Jams P Smith Omaha day speed 81 mph 25 5 costs Ligh R Bolton remont day speed 75 mph 15 5 costs Elmir D Way Surprise night speed 70 mph 20 5 costs Leonard J Hoffman Bradshaw night speed 70 mph 20 5 costs Robert B Crabtree Kansas night speed 75 mph 80 5 costs Viva Brand Silver Creek insufficient funds check 10 Fine 10 19.70 costs.
The Eastside Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Dick Harless home Friday afternoon with eleven members and three visitors. They enjoyed a social hour followed by a lovely lunch served by Mrs. Harless.
Vladimir F. Nieman longtime Polk Mercantile Co. proprietor died April 18 in Quakertown Pennsylvania. His wife Blanche Cox died years earlier. The Niemans owned property west of Polk village where Gilbert Lamp Shires built a new home, with extensive landscaping. The Polk Mercantile Co. operated in the building now Sundberg Hardware.
Galen Sterner of Polk, a biology major, was among nine students initiated into Beta Beta Beta the national biological science fraternity. Officers for 1966 67 were installed with Sterner serving as local chapter secretary. His project crownvetch a soil saver and pasture legume was studied and reported for membership.
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Carol Stromberg at Immanuel Lutheran Church parlors on Sunday afternoon May 15. Aqua and white decorations set the theme as 40 guests enjoyed gifts, games, and a lunch served by the groom’s aunts and helpers. Miss Stromberg and Gary Sagehorn are to wed on June 4.
Steven Flodman, freshman at the University of Nebraska, was initiated May 8 into Phi Eta Sigma, a national honorary fraternity for men. A banquet followed with Dean James S. Blackburn as speaker.
The Polk Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met in church parlors for a May 5 business meeting led by President Mrs. N. B. McNaught. A Mother's Day program featured hymns scripture, a skit Mothers in Candleglow, a vocal solo, a girls trio and high school instrumental piece. Corsages were given to the oldest mother Mrs. Laura Merchant and youngest mother Mrs. Lawrence Shenk, with Mrs. Harold Jensen also honored. Hostesses served lunch to 40 members and 27 guests. free cones offered at the Snack Shack from 4 to 8 P.M. May 21.
The list provides students by grade earning honors: Grade 12 Jean Larkin Arlyce Lind Lynda Myers Dennis Sealey Lois Willis. Grade 11 Marie Carlson Dan Tyler Wayne Heiden Margaret Rosno Dennis Stevens. Grade 10 Dan Graves Loren Wilshusen Kay Nielsen. Grade 9 Teresa Bedient Laura Glad Donnette Ostberg Bruce Samuelson. Grade 8 Gary Bjerrum Brad Samuelson Mark Sandell. Grade 7 Sharleen Haack Carla Myers Ann Otte Rebecca Stevens.
A revised schedule for the last day on May 20 sets buses to depart at 10 30. Students will report to rooms receive report cards from 11 15 to 11 30 and a school treat. Rural students return home on buses at 11 30. picnic is canceled.
Margaret Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Peterson received the 1966 Home Extension College Scholarship at the Polk County Council Spring Tea. Alternate was Miss Jean Larsen. The tea featured songs chalk talk and student dance by Stromsburg and Swede Home clubs.
Mr and Mrs Donald Bjerrum and Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Ostrand honor Vicki and Lynda after graduation. Guests include Helen Larkin Jean Noel Kealiher Hoffman family Brockevelt Bolton and others. A Broken Bow gathering for a son leaving for Viet Nam is also noted with Ruth Allison and Green families present. Also Wilbur Whitacre hosts a Sunday dinner after graduation with Lind Wood Anderson and Johnson attendees.
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