Explosive leaf growth and local fishing notes in Polk area
Readers describe the sudden burst of leaves in spring and a string of fishing reports from Polk and nearby: Kilian’s big crappie and walleyes at Harlan, bass and bullheads at Sherman, trout near Merritt Dam, and a push toward Harlan to repeat Kilian’s catch. A hail shower, rain, and tornado sightings add seasonal weather notes. A mirage near Polk’s Platte River area is described by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Nyberg
Larry Killion
Harlan
Lee Bayer
Sherman
Kahler-Alfred
Kahler
Ike Ostberg
Harold Anderson
Arnold Neuhaus
Merrit Dam
Valentine
Killian
Polk
Osceola
David City
Wahoo
Bob Merchant
Dwayne Miller
Platte River
Henderson
Shorty Widga
Platte
Third generation Gustafson enters service from Aurora
Steve Gustafson of Hordville, son of Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson, becomes the third generation from Aurora to join the armed forces. His grandfather Oscar Gustafson left in 1918 for World War I and his uncle Dick Gustafson served in World War II, with Steve stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana in May 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Gustafson
Hordville
Roger Gustafson
Aurora
Hamilton County
Gustafson
Steve
Oscar Gustafson
Dick Gustafson
Camp Polk
Alfred Gustafson
Andersonville
Polk Methodist Church Bible School Held May 31 to June 4
Polk Methodist Church announces Bible School sessions from May 31 to June 4, 1 15 to 3 30 P M.Attendance is open to children and adults with lessons, activities, and refreshments planned by church organizers.
Polk Memorial Day Services at Grade School Auditorium
Memorial Day program at the Polk Grade School included a Prelude, Invocation by Rev. Harold Koelling, Pledge, vocal numbers by a Girls' Quartet, and an address by Dwight Burney. A tribute on Lilac Lawn followed with buglers Myrna Merchant and Arlyce Lind, and readings by Myrna Merchant, David Kennel, Kenneth Bills, Rev. Lindley Cook, and Dr. Clifford M. Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Myers
Harold Koelling
Dwight Burney
Myrna Merchant
Arlyce Lind
David Kennel
Kenneth Bills
Lindley Cook
Ole Girls
Beverly Glasser
Lynda Myers Lee Teressa Bedient
Clifford M. Hadley
Cemetery of Eee
Soldier’s Monument
Band Concert Series Begins in Polk
A series of six band concerts starts Saturday June 4 in Polk. Mrs Lois Cunningham director says practices begin Tuesday May 31 with weekly sessions on Monday evenings. Rehearsals are at Community Hall at 7 00 p m. Concerts run 8 00 p m on June 4 11 25 July 9 16 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Lois Cunningham
Hermsmeyer Glass Owner Dies on Site in Fullerton
Paul A Hermsmeyer 56 of 1615 West Louise died Wednesday afternoon May 18 while installing glass on the Fullerton National Bank Building in Fullerton. Apparent heart attack. Funeral at First Presbyterian Grand Island. Burial in Grand Island Cemetery. Sister Mrs Mabel Fossberg of Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Hermsmeyer
West Louise
Hermsmeyer Glass and Door Service
Fullerton National Bank
Fullerton
First Presbyterian Church
Grand Island
Mabel Fossberg
Polk
Pre-nuptial party honors Miss Marlene Coover
Miss Marlene Coover was honored at a pre-nuptial party at the Osceola home of Mrs. Eldon Johnson. Twenty five guests attended with Mrs. Bruce Johnson of Bennington assisting. The bride-to-be received many gifts as her marriage to Max Kroger was set for May 29 at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Coover
Eldon Johnson
Osceola
Bruce Johnson
Bennington
Max Kroger
Methodist Church
Trinity Lutheran Honors Senior Class Members
The Trinity Lutheran Church congregation honored Lynda Myers and Allan Neuhaus, seniors, and Marcia Myers, an eighth grade graduate, at a 6:30 supper in the church parlors. Mrs Ray Werner led the program. Rev Barnell spoke and welcomed Dr and Mrs Clifford Hadley who recently united with the church. Dwight Barney shared slides about a trip to Pakistan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lynda Myers
Allan Neuhaus
Marcia Myers
Ray Werner
Martin Hoffman
Barnell
Cliford M. Hadley
Dwight Barney
Pakistan
Summer Recreation Ball Games Start For Boys
The girls softball team won 6-2 at Central City last Wednesday with Nancy Kisler catching two fly balls. Marilyn Sorensen pitched well and Hileen Hanson made key plays. The girls travel to Clarks Thursday and then face York flipping flappers on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Boys 10-11-12 and 13-14 year-olds played Osceola Sunday. younger group forfeit due to 13-year-olds on the younger team, older group lost 9-2. Upcoming games: Silver Creek May 29, Shelby May 30 at 6:30 p.m. The 7-8-9 year-olds play at Shelby May 27. Recreation Fund donors totaled 843.17 with multiple contributions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Nancy Kisler
Polk
Marilyn Sorensen
Hileen Hanson
Clarks
York
Osceola
Polk Boys
Silver Creek
Shelby
Glen Stevens
Dean Ostberg
Ed Hanson
Oliver Adelson
Anonymous
Robert Baack
M. G. Lindburg
R. Sealey, Jr
Legion Teenage Dance Fund
Csee
Ceee
Hospital Week Report From Annie Jeffrey Memorial
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital logs patients for the week of May 17 to May 24. Deceased Mr. Andrew Hanson of Osceola is listed. several patients from Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Polk Gresham and nearby towns are named among those admitted and discharged including Mr. Pius Poeffel Mrs. Selma Carlson Mr. Duane Jones and baby girl Mrs. Robert Lux Shelby Mr. Charles Hope Mrs. Retta Dawkins Miss Edna Stankel Mrs. E. J. Anderson Miss Hilda Carlson Mrs. Walter Rudeen Mrs. Edna A. Anderson Hattie Kumpf Alice Sechtem and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Andrew Hanson
Osceola
Pius Poeffel
Louis Robak
Selma Carlson
Stromsburg
Duane Jones
Robert Lux Shelby
Charles Hope
Retta Dawkins
Clarence Armagast
Shelby
Gerald Quick
Roy Grossnicklaus
John W. Gabriel
Edna Stankel
Polk
E. J. Anderson
Lee West
York
Arvid Wittgren
Hilda Carlson
Walter Rudeen
Edna A. Anderson
Hattie Kumpf
Alice Sechtem
Gresham
Charles Stanton
Charles Nuttleman
John Monson
Morris Law
Benedict William Hoffman
Roy Russell
Mercie Smith
Dennis Emmons
August Senn
Nurses Meet at Annie Jeffery Memorial Hospital
County Hospital nurses gathered on May 17 at 8 p.m. The session featured a discussion on deaths and how children react, presented by Mrs. Gladys Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffery Memorial County Hospital
Gladys Roberts
Alumni Banquet Promises Miss Nebraska as Featured Speaker
The event is this Saturday at 6 30 p m in the High School auditorium. Miss Nebraska will headline the program with planned ceremonies and alumni recognition.
Larkin siblings share Polk High valedictorian honor
The Larkin family of Polk High has four siblings who all earned valedictorian titles. Dr. Jack Larkin (1955) pursued chemistry and works for Texaco in Beacon New York. Janet Doud (1957) earned a home economics degree from Omaha University. Joan, a Creighton University nursing graduate, will join Omaha's City Public Health late this spring. Jean, Polk High 1966 valedictorian, won a Regent's scholarship to the University of Nebraska and plans medical study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Polk High School
Jack Larkin
Polk
Texaco
Beacon, N. Y
Janet
Leon Doud
Minneapolis
Omaha University
Joan
Creighton University
Omaha
John
Waldon McNaught Named Lincoln Southeast Basketball Coach
Lincoln boards appointed Waldon McNaught, formerly at Omaha Bryan, as head basketball coach at Lincoln Southeast. A veteran of Harvard and Crete, he will teach history and may coach another sport. He and his wife JoAnn, Polk High and Nebraska Wesleyan alumni, have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally McNaught
Omaha Bryan High School
Lincoln Southeast High School
Lincoln
McNaught
Wesleyan
Harvard
Crete
Walden
JoAnn
Polk High School
Nebraska Wesleyan
Linda
Tom
Lennis Lind
N. E. McNaught
Prairie Creek Club Discusses Nigeria At Meeting
The Prairie Creek Improvement Club met at Jim Wilson's home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Wilson presented a talk on Nigeria with slides and showcased African arts and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Creek Improvement Club
Jim Wilson
Servicemen Address for Pvt Gustafson at Fort Polk
Private Stephen R. Gustafson listed with US army unit Co B 1st Battalion 1st Training Brigade at Fort Polk Louisiana 71459. The document provides his service address for correspondence and identification within the military postal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Gustafson
Ft. Polk
Louisiana
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Leonard Anderson
Polk Methodist Church
Polk Memorial Day
Mee
Arborville Memorial Day Services
Eeweere
Arborville Town Hall
Paul Hermsmeyer
Miss Marlene Coover
Trinity Lutheran
George Wochner
Fern Rose
York Daily News Times
Waldon McNaught
Lincoln Southeast
Lincoln Journal
Nigeria
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