16 Polk Seniors Set For Tonight Graduation
Commencement exercises for 16 Polk seniors take place tonight in the school auditorium. The program follows Baccalaureate Sunday, Class Night Tuesday, and Honors Convocation Wednesday. Thomas A. Barton of the Grand Island Veterans Hospital will speak. An all school picnic is planned for Friday at Polk Park with family potluck, plus games for all ages.
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Polk
Thomas A. Barton
Grand Island Veteran’s Hospital
Polk Park
Bsheralee Hill
Duane Johnson
Marilyn Johnson
Jeanelle Kroger
Marilyn Lind
Leora Meyer
Donna Monson
Marvin Nelson
Frank Ostrander
Clarence Peetzke
Robert Peterson
Emil Roane Vern Samuels
Marlyce Shostrom
Barbara Walker
Annette Wilshusen
Kearney Graduate Delwin Lindholm To Graduate Tonight
Delwin Lindholm of Polk is among 94 Woebraska State Teachers College seniors to receive a degree in Elementary Education with minors in English and Speech. A Caledonian and Sigma Theta Epsilon member, Lindholm plans to teach in an elementary school after graduation.
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Woebraska State Teachers College
Kearney
Delwyn Lindholm
Polk
Delwyn
Conrad Lindholm
Caledonian Fraternity
Sigma Theta Epsilon
Seniors Present Class Night at Polk High
The Polk High Seniors held Class Night on Tuesday May 20 in the school auditorium. Performances included the girls octette a duet by An nette Whahuzen and Jeannel Kroger and a piano trio Marlyce Shostrom Sheralee Hill and Barbara Walker. Valedictory Salutatory scholarships and a class gift were announced as Marlyce Shostrom presented the class picture and gift from the sensory.
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Polk High
Annette Whahuzen
Jeanelle Kroger
Marlyce Rhostrom
Sheralee Hill
Barbara Walker
Marlyce Shostrom
Church School
Norfolk Junior College
Omaha hosts Mr and Mire John Anderson dinner guests
Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Omaha were dinner guests in the home of Ed and Theo Larson on Sunday, sharing hospitality and conversation.
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Mr. and
Mire
John Anderson
Omaha
Theo
Larson
Welcome Rain Falls In Past Week Polk Area Weather Update
A welcome rain fell in the Polk area last Thursday night aiding oats and wheat cracks in the ground. Nearly 1.44 inches were reported with more rain and hail on Tuesday causing branches to snap and a power outage across much of Polk.
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Polk
Jane Fredrickson Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Janie Fredrickson celebrated her 6th birthday on Monday May 19 inviting classmates Beverly Ekdah and Jenon Stohl to a party after school. Home movies from James 5 birthdays and Christmas were shown. Games were played and a birthday cake centered the table. Lunch was served to 12 and Janie received many gifts.
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Janie Fredrickson
Beverly Ekdah
Jenon Stohl
James 5
Janie
District 67 York County Holds Last Picnic at Buckley Park
District 67 of York County invites families to a basket dinner at Stromaburg Buckley Park on Sunday May 25 at noon. Ice cream will be served and the event welcomes former residents pupils and friends as the district’s final picnic.
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York County
Buckley Park
Stromaburg
Births in Stromsburg and Lincoln Hospitals
Leroy John Houdek born May 16 at Stromsburg hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Houdek. Judy Elaine Bousquet born May 17 at Lincoln General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bousquet. Mrs. Bousquet is Adelaide Lindburg. Judy weighs seven pounds, 13 ounces.
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Leroy John
Ray Houdek
Stromsburg Hospital
Judy Elaine
Ernest Bousquet
Lincoln General Hospital
Local Couples Attend Social Evening and Weddings
Market Reports note Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Flodman and Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Flodman among Tuesday guests in Burdette and Grand Island connected events. The group enjoyed wedding film footage and dined with Mrs. Vern Jones at the Yancey Hotel in Grand Island, hosted by Mrs. Jones' father, Ban Beetem.
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Curtis Flodman
Burdette
Wayland Flodman
Marvin Fredrickson
Mrs
Wayland Flodman Bealde
Fredrickson
Vern Jones
Yancey Hotel
Grand Island
Shop Work Displayed At Fredrickson's
High school shop class displayed student made items at Fredrickson's Impl Co last weekend. Outstanding pieces included a night stand hall tree by Emil Rosno a book case by Clarence Peetzke a desk by Robert Paterson a tier table and calar chest by Vern Samuels a coffee table by Duane Johnson a cedar chest by Frank Ostrander and another coffee table by Marvin Nelson. Leather belts billfolds and pounded aluminum trays were also shown under supervision of shop instructor Mr Leamons.
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Fredrickson’s Impl. Co
Emil Rosno
Clarence Peetzke
Robert Paterson
Vern Samuels
Duane Johnson
Frank Ostrander
Marvin Nelson
Leamons
Joyce Hunt Hired As Music Teacher In Polk Schools
Miss Joyce Hunt of Shickley Nebraska is contracted to teach both vocal and instrumental music in Polk High School and grades for the coming school year. A 26 year old holder of a B A from Nebraska Wesleyan University she taught in Shickley last year and four years in grade school before earning her degree. She organized an active band during her year in Shickley.
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Joyce Hunt
Shickley
Nebraska
Polk
Miss Hunt
Nebraska Wesleyan Univ
Community Notes From Osceola And Surroundings
A series of social updates from Osceola Nebraska details visits and greetings. Mrs. Albert Nelson moved from Central City hospital to her son Raymond Sundberg’s home on Monday. Mrs. Donald Hanquist hosted birthday greetings and a luncheon with the Bolton, Bolton, Hannquist, and Hanquist families. 4-H County Service in Rural Life Day concluded at the Osceola high school auditorium with Rev. David Vickner of Newman Grove delivering the talk. Attendees from Polk included Rev. Walker and Rev. Pearson, Mrs. Glen Hill and family, and several young people. The Hill Sisters performed a piano duet. Wallace Lind, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, visited his parents over the weekend. Post-Baccalaureate gatherings included Thelma Rystrom of Stromsburg and Roland Bodine family. Rolland Stromberg hosted a family dinner with Lincoln guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stromberg, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stromberg and their boys, and Merle Stromberg. Rudolph Gustafson’s Sunday guests included Jerry Reichwein and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Hanah Johnson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Johnson and family.
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Albert Nelson
Central City Hospital
Raymond Sundberg
Donald Hanquist
Frank Bolton
Clarence Bolton
Elmer Hannquist
Ebba Hanquist
Osceola
David Vickner
Newman Grove
Polk
Walker
Pearson
Glen Hill
Sheralee
Sondra
Mary Mou Sandell
Marilyn Hahn
Hill
Wallace Lind
Ft. Leonard Wood
Harvey Lind
Lind
Thelma Rystrom
Stromsburg
Roland Bodine
Rolland Stromberg
Charles Stromberg
Rudolph Gustafson
Jerry Reichwein
Pam
Harry Jones
Hanah Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Harry Carlson
Mystery Names Begin Next Week at Polk Theatre
The Progress announces a summer contest Mystery Names where two random local names appear weekly in ads. Winners receive free admission to any show at Polk Theatre during the following week, with non transferable passes. Names chosen each week include all Polk area residents.
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Polk Theatre
Arnold Neuhaus
Polk
Key To Peace Placed In Library In Polk Library
The American Legion Auxiliary places The Key to Peace by Clarence Manion on the memory shelf in memory of Mrs. Clifford Branting. The book is urged for all Americans to read as a clear defense of Americanism and free heritage. Citizens and students are urged to study it to learn how to preserve freedom.
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Clifford Branting
American Legion Auxiliary
Clarence Manion
Polk Library
Legion To Elect Officers Monday Night
The local post will elect its officers for the coming year at a meeting this Monday night. The nominating committee has completed the ballot with candidates for all elective positions. Last year’s officers included Everett Green as Commander Henry Kisler as Vice Commander Dean Myers as Adjutant and Robert Steenbock as Finance Officer.
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Legion
Everett Green
Henry Kisler
Dean Myers
Robert Steenbock
Social Calendar Highlights and Commencement Dates
May 22 has Commencement Exercises and Country Woman's Club events. May 26 lists American Legion events. Polk Eastern Star notes Grand Lodge sessions in Hastings with Mesdames Lackey, Aker, Lindburg, Stromberg, Shenk, Sundberg, the Strombergs, Adelson, Stewart, Wurtz, McNaught, Lyle, Jones, and others attending.
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Country Woman’s Club
American Legion
Eastern Star
Softball Opens 1952 Season With Tuesday Start
The Co op Oilers and the Legion launch the 1952 softball season next Tuesday night May 27 at 8 00 pm. Polk Bankers vs Johnsons Chevrolet follow at 9 15 as Tuesday games set, with Thursday nights reserved for rainouts. No defending champion this year due to league reorganization. Names missing from rosters should contact the softball committee Bud Bolton Floyd Lyle Nick McNaught. A complete schedule will appear in next week’s Progress.
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Co-op Oilers
the Legion
Polk Bankers
Johnson
Chevrolet
Bud” Bolton
Floyd Lyle
Nick’ McNaught
The
Progress
Polk High School Chooses Personalities
Polk High School announces student body superlatives with a list of top picks in girls and boys categories for this school year. Results include Senior most likely to succeed Maalyce Shostrom, Best all around Marlyce Shostrom and Best dressed Shirley Stevens, among others. On the boys side names span Frank Ostrander, Jim Adelson, and Jack Larkin, with categories like Quietest and Best all around athlete noted.
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Polk
Maalyce Shostrom
Jeanelle Kroger
Kathleen Holmes
Marlyce Shostrom
Frank Ostander
Gaylen Holmes
Vern Samuels
Loren
Gernieroth
Jim Adelson
Leon Stunkel
Jack Larkin
Frank Ostrander
Hampton couple attends Omaha wedding of Leila Baack
Miss Leila Baack wed Sgt Don Ackersom of Omaha at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha Sunday afternoon. Baack is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Barthold Baack of Hampton.
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Leo Wurtz
Danny
H. G. Brauer
Sam Wail
Ann
Hampton
Leila Baack
Sgt
Don Ackersom
Omaha
First Lutheran Church
Miss Baack
Barthold Baack
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Delwin Lindholm
Jane Fredrickson
Fredrickson’s
Polk High School
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