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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
9
The Bizzy Bee 4-H Club met May 19 1971 with Cindy Tewell as hostess. The president opened the meeting, members recited the pledges, then held discussions and played games. Josie Kennel served as news reporter.
Home Society gathered May 19 with 12 members including Anna Eisler. They approved sending $15 to the Nebraska Children's Home in June. Irene Widga, the new president, named the committee for the year. Minnie Miers won high and Ella Cramer low in cards. Myrtle Johnson received the hostess gift. An all hostess lunch followed and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Mrs Sadie Clark of Merrick Manor in Central City spends several days this week with her daughter Mrs Glen Babcock and Mr Babcock. Debra and Tina Gustafson flew from Grand Island Friday to spend two weeks with Mr and Mrs Leroy Smelker in Colorado Springs.
The Fifth District of the Farmers Union of Nebraska awarded a $50 scholarship to Ann Otte of Bradshaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Otte. The award was announced by F Merle Jensen, secretary of the Fifth District Farmers Union.
A Sunday evening dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church honored the new Trinity confirmation class and the 1971 PHS graduates and parents. Guests included confirmands Melody Albin Lynn Ramsey Daryl Tenniges Rick Hoffman and graduates Carla Myers Mark Albin Mick Hoffman and Duane Tenniges.
Polk County Local Board No. 715 forwarded Gayle Eugene Wize to Omaha for induction into the Armed Forces on May 19 1971. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Irving Wize of Polk. The May physical exam call was not issued. June call lists two men but no exam. The Selective Service Office is now on the third floor of the Courthouse for registrants.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman and Robin attended the Platte Valley Wranglers Horse Show at Central City on May 16 where Robin won open reining first and adult pole bending third. The 66 Saddle Club rosette for best appearing. Robin Flodman and Jerry Beck won first in potato race team event and four in line team. Later at Capital City Horse and Pony Club Horse Show at Lincoln Fairgrounds on May 23 Robin earned two third and two fourth place honors.
Monday evening guests in the Richard Gustafson home included Mr and Mrs Reuben Gustafson and Beverly with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson. Mrs Grace Harless visited Sunday in the Jim Harless home in Omaha.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Albin hosted post graduation festivities at Polk High School on Thursday night honoring Mark. Grandparents Mrs Alfreda Albin and Mr and Mrs John Horn of Plainview attended with guests from Creighton and Polk. Kathy received 8th grade honors with lunch guests Mrs Paul Bender of Clarks and Mr and Mrs Duane Eaton and family of Central City at the Melvin Bender home after the exercises. Wagellanz family of Lincoln visited Robert Brazda’s home Saturday and Sunday. Kathy stayed on to spend the week there.
The club announced new officers led by President Jan Samuelson and Vice President Mary Jo Widga. Cheryl Samuelson becomes Secretary with Julia Eisler as Treasurer. Pam Ostberg and Mary Sue Lindburg are Selling Captains. Rita Fossberg and Peg Lindburg are Assistant Selling Captains. Wendy Redman is News Reporter.
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