22 May 1969
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
1
A reader column laments dandelion abundance and its market effects while recalling a boyhood dandelion picking tale. It moves to May as tornado season and local fishing and golfing quirks with anecdotes of residents and a club meeting.
Leonard C. Warnick and Sandra Jean Aker were married Saturday May 17 at the Holy Name Chapel on the Great Lakes Navy Base. Attendants were Christine Ritacca and Howard Hubka. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home in Kenosha Wisconsin. The couple, who graduated from engine man school, plan a weeklong visit here before returning to Great Lakes.
Mrs Robert Burke died Saturday morning at Central City Hospital. Survived by daughter Miss Nina Burke of Stromsburg son George Burke of Central City and several sisters in law Mrs Walter Nelson Mrs Mary Salchon and Mrs Clara Johnson of San Jose California. A sister Mrs Lula Egelhoff 93 of Osceola also survives along with six grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Stromsburg.
Polk High School will host the salutatorian commencement for 30 graduating seniors in the high school auditorium Thursday at 8:00 PM. Baccalaureate was held last Sunday and Honors Night Tuesday evening.
Miss Arlyce Lind, a Nebraska junior, selected as Counselor for the 1969 All-State high school course. Over 400 youths from Nebraska and nearby states will attend June 8 to 26 on the University of Nebraska campus during the 34th year of the Fine Arts course in the Centennial Year.
Lt. Col. (Ret) and Mrs. Daniel Ralph Carter of Colorado Springs announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Sharon to Steven James Flodman son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flodman of Polk. Patricia studies dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Steven graduates in June and will enter law school next fall. The marriage is set for June 8 at 3 30 P M at the Wesley Foundation in Lincoln and they will reside there.
The 12 and under girls softball schedule lists 10 Tuesday night games starting June 3 at Benedict and ending August 5 at David City. All games begin at 7 30 with concession stands open. support and attendance are encouraged to boost the young players.
Word arrived May 9 that Kenneth L Dulley aged 26 of Palm Bay Florida was killed in Vietnam on May 7. He served in Special Forces with Green Berets after a 1967 decision to join the unit. Born August 26 1940 he married Constance in 1960 and leaves a daughter JoAnn. Burial arrangements in Arlington Cemetery anticipated.
Arlan Sh. Stromberg and Charles R. Peterson receive Bachelor of Science degrees at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Baccalaureate was at the Fine Arts Center and commencement at Magee Stadium. families from Lincoln Aurora Wahoo Polk and Lincoln area attend and dine with graduates after services.
Mr and Mrs Darrel Miller of Lawrence Kansas welcome a baby boy named Douglas Paul born April 30 weighing 5 lb 9 oz and he arrived to live with them May 14.
Mr and Mrs Richard Bauer announce the birth of a son at York hospital on May 18. The baby weighs 8 pounds and has been named Loren David. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Recknor.
The notice provides the service member Sp/4 Michael G Ferguson US56545672 HHO 17th Combat Aviation Group APO San Francisco California 96240. It lists his military address at the APO and unit assignment within the era's postal system.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jorgeson of St. Paul Nebraska visited Raymond Johnson Sunday afternoon. Additional visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Christensen and family from Lincoln and Mrs. Oliver Baker. Mrs. Bessie Green joined guests of Mrs. Abbie Green on Friday afternoon.
A mother recounts the all-night routine of feeding, soothing, and diaper changes as the baby fights sleep. She describes the endless night awakenings, the chilly floor, and the ritual of coaxing the infant back to rest. The piece ends with a tender image of slipping back into bed beside the sleepy father.
Polk County 4 H Junior Club serves noon meal on Old Times Day in the Consumers Building Osceola. Menu includes ham and cheese sandwiches potato chips potato salad cake pie coffee tea lemonade. Food served 11 00 AM to 1 30 PM. Proceeds fund 4 H members attending a One Short Course in Wash Remember Alumni Banquet May 29 RSVP to Anna Kisler.
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