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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
1
A writer explains no column this week as two days chasing trout yielded no fish and wasted time that could have been spent composing. The note directs Ken not to expect a column in the current paper.
Mike Lindburg placed fifth in the low and high hurdles while Dob Neuhaus took third in the pole vault. Hordville earned six points on Randy Fowler’s first place long jump of 20 feet 10.14 inches.
In the last four pages of the final edition space for items has grown scarce leading to many stories being left out. Editors note the tighter layout affects coverage and reader access to updates.
A cancer fund drive report lists solicitors including Louise Merchant Verna Fredrick son Mildred Norquest Edith Ehn Eleanor Stromberg Myrtle Werner Hannah Bodine Winnie Whitacre Garnet Miller Florence Hoffmar Mae Johnson Irene Widga Frances Widga Margaret Jones Selah McNaught and names a chairman. Total amount collected is 201.69 dollars.
The Polk High School Alumni Banquet will be held Friday May 31 in the high school auditorium.
Marriage licenses issued for Gerald Werth and Helen Rystrom in Stromsburg and Gary Glatter and Kathleen Medinger in Shelby. Additional notices of May 19 commencement at Nebraska Wesleyan University with graduates, plus numerous social visits and family gatherings around Stromsburg, Central City, Merrick County, and nearby towns.
Memorial Day services will be held at Swede Home Cemetery on Thursday May 30 at 9 00 a m The Calvary Lutheran choir and Junior Chorus will sing Readers include Vance Toline and Douglas Jones If rain comes services move to the church.
In the Third District primary, Burdette Flodman defeats Don Dahlin 137 to 134 after five Democratic absentee ballots were counted, converting a two vote lead into a three vote margin.
Jane M. Fredrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson earned a bachelor of arts in education at Nebraska Wesleyan University during the 79th annual commencement. She participated in Phi Mu sorority choir Young Democrats Girls Glee Eastern Star and student education association.
In Osceola and surrounding towns, Marcia Dawes pays $15 with $5 costs, Vaughn A. Wiebusch $35 with $5 costs, Richard D. Urban $15 with $5 costs, and Jack H Block of Henderson is noted for a day speed offense.
The sole donation to the Summer Recreation Fund this week is $100 from American Legion Post 160 linked to teen dances. A doubleheader at the local field is set for Sunday with Shelby, and a potential girls game with Aurora is noted. The girls beat Columbus 16-2 Friday. small boys lost to Gresham, big boys won last Sunday.
Polk High honors top scholars and award winners at the annual convocation. Notable recipients include Thomas Stevens Peggy Sealey Kay Nielsen Dan Graves and Loren Wilshusen with awards for citizenship scholastic achievement and reading. Grade by grade lists cover top honors and special awards across grades 7 through 12 with year averages noted.
Mr and Mrs William L Stromberg of Fort Collins announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Lee to David M Kraxberger of Loveland. Linda, a 1965 Fort Collins High School graduate, works for Continental Air Lines in Houston. David, son of Mr and Mrs Warren Kraxberger, is also a 1965 Fort Collins High School graduate, employed by Everett Lumber Co, and will attend Colorado State University in the fall. A September wedding is planned.
Polk School outlines six week summer program with buses at 7 45 a m on May 27 for the first day. No classes May 30 or July 4. Teachers include Mildred Sterner Allyn Chambers Hanquist Karl Adamson for language arts science math and physical education. Sessions run 30 to 11 20 with lunch at home. Thirty two pupils will use new materials to strengthen the regular term. Inquiries to 765 2271.
The Methodist Vacation Bible School will hold an Open House on Sunday May 26 at 9 45 during Sunday School hour. Everyone is invited.
Polk County registrants were forwarded to Omaha on Tuesday May 4 for induction into the Armed Forces. Gene Fred Schlesinger of Shelby Gerald Lee Sperling of Stromsburg and Lynn Irvin Sundberg of Polk are among those reported for the May call. A total of five registrants were sent for examinations. The Gideon Society provided New Testaments to each registrant. The June call is set for the 18th and will include three men.
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