Sixth Grade Visits Columbus For A Day
A six grade class toured Columbus on a Wednesday trip April 29. They visited Power Plant and its control room with flashing lights, viewed a cross country plane, and noted a half million dollar price tag. At Saunders Archery plant they learned about targets and daily hay use, then toured Pawnee Park and the police station, jail and courthouse. They returned to Polk at dismissal, tired, happy and educated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hawaii
Saunders Archery
United States
Pawnee Park
Sherriffs
Footnotes on Footsteps at WSCS Meeting May 6
The WSCS at the Methodist Church held a program themed Mother of 1970 Step Forth with a playlet on 1970 footsteps. Honored mothers over 75 received felt boot gifts and May baskets. Hannah Hahn named mother of most children. May 6 luncheon served by Mrs. Larson Saylor and Shenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Glenn Hill
Mae Felton
Blanche Fitz
Hannah Hahn
Irvin Anderson
Larry Johnson
Neil van Housen
Lovette McCoy
Ed Coover
Grace Harless
Ester Lackey
Kindergarten and First Grade Circus Events Highlight May
Kindergarten and first grade students held a circus show for mothers at the April 24 kindergarten roundup and repeated it on May 8 at a Mother's Day program. New numbers joined, and after the performances each child led his mother to the first grade room to present a gift and poem. Cookies and coffee followed.
Village Board Proceedings Elect Myers Chairman for Year
The Polk Village Board met May 5 at the Polk Hotel. Dean Myers was elected chairman for the coming year. The board appointed a police magistrate, village attorney, library board, and several committee roles. They authorized $4000 in time certificates from both light and water funds and approved multiple expenditures including donations and utility costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Dean Myers
McNaught
Jones
Redman
Dornburgh
W R. Whitacre
W H. Norton
Light & Water Committee
Dornburgh and
Redman and
O. ©. Sundberg
Hazel Hill
Emma Horstman
Board of Health
M. A. Breiner
Ralph Redman
E. Sundberg
Light Fund
Water Fund
Branting Promoted to Army Specialist Four Near Da Nang
Norman D. Branting 21 son of Mr and Mrs Marvin D Branting Polk Nebraska recently promoted to Army specialist four near Da Nang Vietnam serving with the 40th Ordnance Company Mrs Paul Coover and Mrs Alice Best of Central City visited the Max Kroger home in Kearney on Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman D. Branting
Marvin D. Branting
Polk Nebr
da Nang
Vietnam
40Th Ordnance Company
Paul Coover
Alice Best
Central City
Max Kroger
Kearney
Polk Village approves bills and hires Doyle Hahn
In a special Polk Village meeting at the Polk Hotel on April 22 1970 the board adjourned after approving bills and warrants and employing Doyle Hahn at a salary of 40000 per month. Arnold L Neuhaus Village Clerk noted the session with all members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of Trustees
Polk Hotel
Myers
Village of Polk
Redman
Doyle Hahn
Jones
Arnod L. Neuhaus
Four New Members Join Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall on May 11 with President Elaine Miller presiding. Four new members were welcomed: Betty Branting, Marcia Carlstrom, Margaret Johnson, and Jean Neilsen, initiated by Anna Eisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Elaine Miller
Betty Branting
Marcia Carlstrom
Margaret Johnson
Jean Neilsen
Anna Eisler
Cemeteries
State Legion Convention
Chadron
Blanche Fitz
Veterans Hospital
Grand Island
Forgotten Children's Fund
Child Welfare Foundation
Gold Star Fund
Janice Saylor
Phyllis Flodman
Mildred Johnson
Beverly Bills
Myrtle Werner
Margaret Jones
Irene Widga
Baccalaureate Hosts Honor Area Graduates In Polk
Mr and Mrs Bill LaVelle entertained after baccalaureate services honoring graduate Jerry. Guests included Erwin Light Lydia Wilshusen York Morris Lindquist Central City Raymord Sagehorn Pam Khotz Central City and others. Gerald Foulk hosted Sunday supper in Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill LaVelle
Jerry
Erwin Light
Lydia Wilshusen
York
Dennis Light
Nebraska City
Elton Dreiwers
Elmer Wilshusen
Raymord Sagehorn
Pam Khotz
Central City
Morris Lindquist
Vira Bush
Dennis van Housen
Leo. Meerkatz
Gerald Foulk
Grand Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drive Inn
Stromsburg
Polk
N.R.B
Lawrence Larson
Ed Saylor
Mervin Shenk
Best
M.cnael Landburg
Tonya Anderson
Johnson’s Garage
the Village Board
Light and Water Commissioners
Lilac Park
Polk Garden Park
MccNaught
Polk Overland
Kansas-Nebr Gas Ca
Capitol Supply Co
Polk Progress Regals & Ads
Lincoln Tel & Te
Service
Nk Workmans
Kislers Sundries
Sundburg & Son
Citizens State Bank
Credit Co. Mower
Boys Scouts Cleaning Land
Polk Welding Welding
Henry Kisler
N. E. McNaught
Lyle Dornburgh
Vern Jones
Holiday Laundry Clean Ambulance
Tiney’s
Nebr. P. P. Dist
Dutton-Lainson Co
Johnson Garage
Lincoln Electric
Norstedts Firemans
Summer Recreation Fund
Polk Garden Club
Moore Lumber Co
Arnold L Neuhaus
Legion Auxiliary
Donna Rodine Polk Oil Company
Mark Wood
Central City Veterinary, Clinic
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