Polking Around a Letters Page Sparks Editor's Admission
A missive in the letters column forces the Progress editor to apologize for poor sports coverage. The writer recalls early devotion to Cubs legends Gabby Hartnett and Stan Hack, Polk High memories, and a shift to Polk sports alone. The piece also critiques leadership and politics amid Watergate coverage, ending with a social note about Mrs Nola Gustafson hosted by Mrs Joe Ebn.
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Polk Sports
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Stan Hack
Engagement Announced for Lynda Van Ostrand and Paul Jasa
Mr and Mrs Clarence B Van Os announce the engagement of their daughter Lynda to Paul E Jasa son of Mr and Mrs Louis P Jasa of Table Rock Miss Van Ostrand is a graduate of Pols High School and Grand Island School of Business She is currently employed at the University of Nebraska Lincoln Mr Jasa is a graduate of Table Rock High School and the University of Nebraska Lincoln He is currently teaching in the Douglas Public Schools An August 18 wedding is planned.
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Clarence B. van Ostrand
Lynda
Paul E. Jasa
Louis P. Jasa
Table Rock
Miss van Ostrand
Pols High School
Grand Island School of Business
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Jasa
Table Rock High School
Douglas Public Schools
Master Degree Awarded To Max Kroger At Kearney State College
Degrees were awarded to 19 masters and 564 bachelor candidates at Kearney State College on May 15 in Cushing Coliseum. Max Kroger a 1964 Polk High School graduate earned his masters in Secondary School Principalship while serving as a part time student and coordinator of activities at the Youth Development Center. He previously earned a bachelor degree from Sioux Falls College in 1968.
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Kearney State College
Cushing Coliseum
Max Kroger
Polk
Kearney
Sioux Falls College
Hospital Notes Record Patient Stays and Transfers
Miss Nell Aker returned home from Annie Jeffrey hospital in Osceola on Monday. David Ekdahl admitted to Clarkson hospital in Omaha last week, room 587. Mr Henry Reed hospitalized in Aurora hospital with injuries from a fall.
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M Hospital
Nell Aker
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola
David Ekdahl
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Henry Reed
Aurora Hospital
School Honor Awards Highlight Nebraska Scholars
Read of 1972 73 school year honors list with 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th and 12th grade students named for high grades and special scholarships. Cheryl Samuelson earned a Regents Scholarship and TI Dare You Homemaking awards. Leanne Sundberg gained a $100000 business college scholarship.
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Mark Clymer
Daryl Tallman
Peg Neeman
Danny Reed
Salutatorian
Sue Erickson
Brenda Bankson
Patti Bender
Lana Bills
Kathie Bender
Luann Bills
Mike Branting
Debbie Creech
Becky Flodman
Terri Harrington
Gail Samuelson
Melody Albin
Marla Branting
Rodney Hanquist
Pam Harless
Marilyn Rosno
Linda Swanson
Kevin Graves
Paula Bills
Layne Hanquist
Nancy Kealiher
Phyllis Ostberg
Cheryl Samuelson
Leanne Sundberg
University of Nebraska
Cheryl
Leanne
Charles Otte
Becky Carlstrom
Kim Blase
Sheila Flodman
Paul Lindgren
David Cerny
Lynette Flodman
Royce Killion
Virginia
Graves Graduate Joins Scherbarth Inc after Nebraska degree
Daniel E. Graves, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Graves, graduates in 1973 from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and Architecture with a BS in Agricultural Engineering. He accepts a position with Scherbarth Incorporated of Fairbury.
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Dan ‘Graves
Daniel E. Graves
Daniel Graves
University of Nebraska, College of Engineering
Scherbarth Incorporated
Fairbury
Douglas Filter Graduates From University of Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Glen Stevens hosted a dinner in Lincoln Saturday honoring Douglas Filter a University of Nebraska graduate. Filter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
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Glen Stevens
Lincoln
Douglas Filter
University of Nebraska
Douglas
New Quarters For Your Dollars Soon At Citizens State Bank
The Citizens State Bank of Polk announces plans to move from the 1919 building to a new quarters during the coming months. Management emphasizes commitment to the community, continuity of service, and pride in Polk while shifting operations to accommodate modern banking needs and equipment.
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Citizens State Bank
Polk
Polk to Close for Memorial Day Observances
Polk businesses close Monday May 28 for Memorial Day. On Wednesday May 30 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m the American Legion Memorial Day program will be held in the Legion Hall at 10 a m followed by a war dead tribute in Lilac Lawn. Rev Irving Stauffer to deliver the address. Legion Auxiliary ensemble will provide music with Mrs Irving Stauffer also playing preludes and recessional.
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Polk
Legion Hall
Lilac Lawn
Irving Stauffer
Legion Auxiliary
Arborville Memorial Day Services Set At Cemetery
Memorial Day observance at Arborville Cemetery Monday May 28 at 2 30 pm with VFW from Bradshaw presenting the flag and firing squads. Rev Theng vall will deliver the address. Ed Beckner and Charles Otte read names and dedicate the wreath. Taps by Lana Bills and Brian Bedtent. In bad weather, service moves to Arborville Hall.
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Arborville Cemetery
VFW
Bradshaw
Thengvall
Polk Evangelical Free Church
Ed Beckner
Charles Otte
Lana Bills
Brian Bedtent
Arborville Hall
Polk High Alumni Banquet Set for May 26
The Polk High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday May 26 at 6 30 pm in the high school gym. Reservations are open by calling Mrs Lowell Bills or via the gas company office contact.
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Polk High School
Lowell Bills
Grace R. Lundy obituary notes York County roots and family
Grace R. Cochran born October 8 1904 in York County Nebraska married Glen M. Lundy October 2 1923. Survived by four daughters two sons 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral May 21 at East Avenue United Methodist Church York with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Grace R. Cochran
Andrew
Clara Cochran
York County
Nebro
York
Glen M. Lundy
Vernon
Betty) Drucker
Omaha
Kenneth
Glenda) Meyer
Fremont
Ralph
Marsha) Redman
East Avenue United Methodist Church
Robert Holbrook
Robert Enck
Gerald Witham
F. M. Cummings
Jake Green
Raymond Gray
Jim Lundy
Leroy Haack
Loren Thompson
Stanley Jensen
Greenwood Cemetery
Summer Ball Program Begins With Osceola Doubleheader
The older boys baseball teams Fun And Educational will host Osceola next Sunday evening in a 7 pm doubleheader. A work night to ready the field and popcorn shack is planned this Wednesday May 23 at 7 pm. Community Club seeks a coach for the 8 11 age group. contact Frank Ostrander or Lowell Bills.
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Osceola
Frank Ostrander
Lowell Bills
Games course ends with chalkboard to chessboard success
Thirty one students completed the Games course from January 29 to May 4 with eleven games introduced. Chess ranked as the favorite with Cribbage close behind. other games included Twixt Scrabble Blacks and Whites Dominoes and Facts in Five. Sixteen students felt the course motivated study at times and most agreed the games could aid classroom learning and keep students engaged.
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Cribbage
Gomez couple stay as guests at Wallace Sandell home
Mr and Mrs Sam Gomez of Denver Colorado were Saturday overnight guests in the Wallace Sandell home. The Gomez group spoke at the Baptist Church Sunday.
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Sam Gomez
Denver
Colo
Wallace Sandell
Gomez
Baptist Church
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FIBI
CLA
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Department of Commerce
Department of Treasury
New Yorker
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Nola Gustafson
Mra
Joe
Arborville Memorial Day
Grace R. Lundy
NMTY
Stacey Lampshire
Holdrege
Penn State College
Steven Adelson
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