Doane College symposium spoofs the vacation policy
Panelists at Doane College in Crete mocked a do-nothing stance during the Vacation Vacation symposium. The writer recalls the awkward five minute speech for the Builders Award and shares humorous reflections on the event and attendees including Philip Heckman and Jack and Betty Tarr.
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Doane College
Philip Heckman
Charlie Wolverton
Bill Nuerenberger
Juvenile Court
Lancaster County
David Osterhout
Crete
Doane
Lyle Dornburgh
Community Club
Jack
Betty Tarr
David City
David City Banner Press
Betty
Doane College Alumni Association
Heckman
Norris Alfred
Polk High Graduation Planned for Eighteen Seniors
Eighteen Polk High seniors will graduate Thursday in the school auditorium. Gail Hanquist daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Samuelson is valedictorian and Luann Bills daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Bills is salutatorian.
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Polk High
Gail Hanquist
Dean Samuelson
Luann Bills
Lowell Bills
Salutatorian and diploma ceremonies outlined
Principal Brutto will present the seniors and Harold Carlson president of the school board will award the diplomas. The eighth grade class will be promoted by Superintendent Walter Nielsen. Pictures of the seniors are printed throughout this Progress.
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Brutto
Harold Carlson
Walter Nielsen
Memorial Day Services at Arborville May 26 Program
Memorial Day ceremonies in Arborville include invocation by Rev. Willis Pauls at 9 00 AM on Legion grounds with Pierre guests. Speakers Lilac Lawn and Lt. Cmdr 7th District American Legion, buglers Brian Bedient Lana Bills, and VFW color guard. Wreath dedication, firing squad, taps, and benediction follow at Arborville Cemetery. Inclement weather moves to Arborville Town Hall.
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Arborville
Bradshaw Vfw
Invocahhon
Pastor Wills Pauls
Ecsceeees
Liccwats Als
Cub Scout Pack
Agatess
Eeseeeerertsenes
Ig Molen
Pastor Willis Pauls
Bradshaw
Ecscees
Roger Merchant
Cheryl Fisher
Ccc
Brian Bedient Benediction
Willis Pauls
Arborville Town
Swede Home Memorial Day Services May 26
Memorial Day services will be held at Swede Home cemetery on Monday May 26 at 9 00 a m Pastor Milan Swasko will be the speaker Students of Calvary Lutheran Church Sunday School and the church choirs will take part Seating will be provided If inclement weather occurs the services will be in the church
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Swede Home
Milan Swasko
Calvary Lutheran Church
Local Births Reported From Lincoln and Central City
Mr and Mrs Daryl Fossberg announce a baby boy Benjamin J born May 11 in Lincoln. Grandparents are Noel Kealther and Gordon Fossberg of Polk. Corey Joe resides with Richard Randall in Grand Island. Heidi Jo born April 30 to Mr and Mrs Don Hanquist Jr weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Debra Deanne born May 17 at Central City hospital 6 pounds 6 ounces.
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Daryl Fossberg
Lincoln
Benjamin J
Noel Kealther
Gordon Fossberg
Polk
Corey Joe
Richard Randall
Grand Island
Randall
Janean Beckstrom
Irvin Beckstrom
Larry Jones
Debra Deanne
Central City Hospital
Don Hanquist, Jr
Heidi Jo
Polk High Alumni Banquet Set For May Event
Polk High School alumni banquet scheduled Saturday May 24 at 6 30 p m in the high school gym with Roger Merchant as master of ceremonies The theme Remember When Honor classes include 1915 1925 1945 1950 1965 1975 and 1985 Tickets are $3.00 from Beverly Bills and urged to buy early.
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Polk High School
Roger Merchant
Beverly
Summer Ball Games Start This Sunday
The opening games begin Sunday May 25 for Pony and Midget teams coached by Tony Warnick Myron Munn and Allen Willits against Gresham. A Friday May 23 non scheduled Central City game at Polk ball field precedes it. Pee Wee practice is Saturday at 6 30 pm Don Graff coaches with Tony.
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Tony Warnick
Myron Munn
Allen Willits
Gresham
Central City
Polk Ball Field
Don Graff
Tony
Jan Bankson
Lyla Meerkatz
Marla Glasser
Terri Harrington
JoAnn Stevens
Benedict
Bradshaw
Polk
Legion Post 160 to elect officers Monday May 26
American Legion Post 160 holds an officer election Monday May 26 at 8:00 p m. Members are urged to attend and participate in the leadership vote.
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American Legion Post
Have You Noticed Ladies Defend Kids From Unsupervised Kittens
A mother narrates her surprise at friends giving her children kittens without consent. She weighs consequences of siblings, affection, and practical care while admitting amusement at the cats. The piece shifts to debate on kitten care and family dynamics, ending with a tease of continued discussion on page 10.
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Kitty
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Polking
Gail Nanquist
Salutatorian
Luann
Jean
Owen Bedient
Brian and
Ann Margaret
Ted Otte
Legion
Mrs
Rodney Hanquist
By Marsha Redman
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