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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
2
Polk community groups merchants and produce stations cooperate to sponsor Rooster Day next Saturday. Eighth graders perform operetta Happy Days In Holland and celebrate graduation with ninety six diplomas as several local families visit relatives and attend events in Osceola Central City and Genoa.
Thursday evening guests honored Carol Litty's graduation with contributions from Mr and Mrs Leo Litty Mr and Mrs Andy Litty Lawrence and Loritta Litty Mr and Mrs Gary Eberhardt and Bruce Bedient. Sherman Wilsusen joined Sunday dinner with Lyle Widga.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture's National Advisory Committee on Grains urged a 50 to 100 million bushel supply cut for the 1969 70 crop year to improve supply demand balance and support prices. They expect 545 million bushels carryover by July 1968 and favor a 10 percent acreage reduction plus voluntary diversions, with domestic marketing certificates for growers and retention of the wheat feed grain substitution.
Polk Nebraska notices list Rev. Paul Rhewoldt as pastor with two morning worship times 8 45 and 10 00 and state church school confirmation and catechetical classes. Last classes set for May 22 5 45 P M and May 23 5 45 P M with first year catechetical class on Thursday.
The Hanover Presbyterian Church hosted the candlelight wedding of Cathy Dill of Hastings and Douglas Sundberg of Lincoln on Saturday April 20. The couple and families, with organist Arlene Wiltfang and vocalist Colene Jacobsen, celebrated a double ring ceremony with bridesmaids in aqua gowns and black tuxedos for the groom and attendants. After a reception, the pair planned residence in Lincoln following a Black Hills honeymoon. both are alumni and employed in Lincoln.
Joel Stevens graduation honored by Polk area residents. Guests included Gerald and Mrs Stevens, Robert and Elsie Stevens of Lincoln, Harold Bedient, Eldon Anderson and Ron of York, Elaine Sword of Stromsburg, Pat McMeekin of Osceola, Fred Bedient family, Alfretta and Bruce, Owen Bedient family, and Bernard Litty hosts with Carol. Evening coffee guests featured Eberhardt of Aurora and others. Sunday dinner guests joined Bernard Litty and Carol with Andy Litty at Joseph Hilger home in Omaha. They attended Gone With The Wind at the cinerama.
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