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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
1
A lighthearted column reviews two menu items at The Snack Shack Canadian Swamp Water offered in 10c and 15c gulps with unrefined and strained versions and a peanutbutterscotch sundae. The piece drifts into kitchen jokes at Corner Cafe peanutbutter pie and Kahler’s Koffee Kup dentist tale amid local fishing adventures and a kite misadventure with Thunder Jet.
The junior high and senior high school honor roll for the final six weeks includes Daniel Graves. Barbara Logan. Dennis Stevens. Diane Bodine. Elizabeth Flodman. Jean Larkin. Lynda Myers. Dennis Sealey. Steve Flodman. Janice Smith. Marshall Anderson. Max Kroger. Eric Otte. Galen Sterner. Bonnie Hanquist. Second-semester honorees feature Dennis Anderson. Dennis Stevens. Margaret Rosno. Diane Bodine. Marie Carlson. Richard Sealey. Elizabeth Flodman. Jean Larkin. Lynda Myers. Dennis Sealey. Steve Flodman. Janice Smith. Pat Ramsey. Eric Otte. John Reckner. Galen Sterner. Ronald Johnson.
Henry C Graves, 73, died at his Cleveland Ohio home May 15. A former resident of the Polk area he was born on the Graves homestead near Polk and lived in Cleveland for 25 years. He is survived by his wife May and two stepchildren. Dan Graves nephew and Pau line Ashton Lincoln niece attended the funeral in Cleveland on May 18.
The Polk Alumni Association will hold its 49th annual banquet Saturday evening May 25 in the high school auditorium. The theme is That Wonderful Year and a public dance follows in Polk Community Hall. Tickets from Lowell Bills. Kenny Werner handles advance dance tickets. admission at the door.
Annie Schrader wife of Pete Schrader aged 70 died at York General Hospital at 2 45 a m Wednesday May 15 1963 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at home May 12 She born May 6 1893 Arborville daughter of Fred H Schockey survived by husband two daughters Mrs Everett M Rachel Cramer Republican City and Mrs Donald Capitola Lorren Sen York three sons Farnum Wolbach Maynard Gilter and Glenn Di York ten grandchildren a brother A A Schokey Bradshaw and a sister Mrs D N Mills Polk Funeral held Friday May 17 Metz Chapel York Rev Max O McCamely with burial Arborville Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Ester Lackey marked their 45th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home. Neighbors and families including Bills Kealiher Hoffman Hoffman Jr Norquest Miller Miller and Bolton attended. Cards provided entertainment with prizes for top and low scores among women and men. A group gift was given and refreshments served late.
Mrs Marie Anderson of Medford Oregon visited Monday morning with Mr and Mrs C O Rodine. She is the sister of Clarence. Mr and Mrs Art Scholz of San Diego California joined Sunday morning calls on Mrs Martha Larson and Mr Theo Larson. Mrs Emma Johnson and Mrs Winnie Johnson of Napa California were Saturday afternoon guests for coffee with Mrs C O Rodine.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Tracy of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter Diana L Tracy to Ervin E Schulze son of Henry Schulze of Hordville. Diana is 1961 Bradshaw High graduate and works at First National Bank of Bradshaw. Schulze is Polk High School graduate working in farming. A September 22 wedding is planned.
Doyle E. Howitt, former Polk High School principal who taught in Polk from 1956 to 1958, was named superintendent of Wilber schools, Nebraska, and will assume the post July 1. He has led Edgar as superintendent for five years and was named to Who's Who in American Education this spring.
Saint Peter's Zion Luther an Churches of Hampton join with Immanuel Lutheran Polk and St Pauls North York to host a Joint Mission Information Rally at Hampton Auditorium on May 26 at 10 a.m. Rev. C Thomas Spitz Jr of St. Louis will speak on Lutheran Church Missouri Synod world mission fields.
Arlan Stromberg of Polk placed fourth in the Class D 220 yard dash at the state track meet with a 23.1 clocking after a rough prelim. He qualified for the 100 yard dash but was disqualified for a double gun start, possibly due to judging. Culbertson’s Jerry Judah won both Class D races. DeWitt took the 220 title as Culbertson finished second in points. Loomis was third with 20 points aided by Dennis Thorell who won the broad jump and hurdles.
Mr and Mrs Allen Ziegelbein of Curtis announce the birth of twin baby girls on May 14 at St Catherine Hospital in McCook. The first child Lori Ellen weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and the paternal grandmother is Mrs Wm Ziegelbein of Polk.
Mrs. Sadie Clark entertained the Home Society on Wednesday with thirteen members present. With two hospitalized, each member signed cards. The group marks June by sending five dollars to the Nebraska Children's Home, and the treasurer handled the donation. Mrs. Mervin Shenk received a tray hostess gift, a Nebraska state replica. A pot luck lunch followed the social hour. next meeting is at Mrs. M. O. Johnson's farm.
The Baptist CYF honored eighth grade and senior graduates with a program and lunch after Sunday services. Monday evening they met at Don Hanquist's home for a barbecue supper and games. Eric Otte led devotions and Rev. Logan gave a talk.
Mr Walter Binford was called to Council Bluffs in Indiana on Saturday due to his sister’s serious illness. Mr and Mrs James Karloff and their sons were Sunday dinner guests of her sister Mr and Mrs Don Beck at Minden.
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