Pieces of Past Flip Through Doane College Notes
A Doane College teacher asks Norris to teach Solid Geometry and a long-forgotten clipping titled Writings on Gravestones by Arthur Brisbane emerges. Epitaphs quoted include Here lies Jane Smith and a misprint from space limits lord she was thin. A bicentennial color recount and a bulletin warns against using the U.S. flag in ads.
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Alice Bramwell Balzer
Doane College
Norris
Arthur Brisbane
Jane Smith
Thomas Smith
Oliver Bakers 25th Observed Sunday at Polk Hall
About 75 relatives and friends gathered May 23 at Polk Community Hall to celebrate Mr and Mrs Oliver Baker's 25th anniversary with Col Cyril Dean Sterner as MC. The celebration featured musical numbers by Ron Adams, a Polk Community Players mock wedding, and anniversary slides. Guests came from Hastings Lincoln Columbus Schuyler Doniphan York Benedict.
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Polk Community Hall
Oliver Baker
Cyril Dean Sterner
Lincoln
Col. Sterner
Ron Adams
Polk Community Players
Baker
Hastings
Columbus
Schuyler
Doniphan
York
Benedict
K N Gas Announces Another Price Hike
Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company filed new residential and commercial rate increases for 153 Nebraska communities served at retail. The rise stems from higher gas costs after a Federal Power Commission order dated January 1 1977. East of McCook 5.1 cents per thousand cubic feet hike adds about 65 cents monthly to the typical homeowner bill. Rates take effect July 1.
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Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company
Nebraska
K-N
Federal Power Commission
McCook
Summer Recreation Fund Urged by Polk Village Officials
Polk Village officials urge support for the Summer Recreation Fund to finance youth programs. Legion Post 160 backs community efforts and seeks donations to sustain activities this season.
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Polk Legion
Eresteesee
Reuben Hanquist Honored by Bolk School Faculty
Reuben Hanquist was honored Friday afternoon by Bolk School faculty and the elementary school for thirteen years of faithful service as custodian. A decorated cake luncheon kind words and a thoughtful gift were presented.
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Reuben Hanquist
Benedict News and Local Relatives Track Winners
Mrs Josephine Stevens of Bridgeport Conn visits daughter Rev Clifford Lindgren and his wife. Mark Hawkins family moves from Los Angeles to a Polk area farmhouse. Benedict youths Kevin Hoffman and David Lindgren win gold at District Track meet Central City. both attend State Track meet in Omaha without placing. Emory Cramer family gathering at Stromsburg after Baccalaureate Sunday honoring Susan Cramer senior graduate.
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Josephine Stevens
Bridgeport
Omaha
Emory Cramer
Larry Cramer
Stromsburg
Susan Cramer
Memorial Services at Polk Legion Hall for War Dead Tribute
Memorial service schedule announced for Monday May 31 at 10:00 AM at Polk Legion Hall. Prelude and invocation led by Reverends, with audience participation and a wreath tribute at Lilac Lawn honoring fallen service members.
Bicentennial Bingo for Senior Citizens at Legion Wall
On Wednesday June 2 the Legion Wall hosts Senior Citizens Bingo run by Cub Scouts seeking Bicentennial badge. Seniors should bring a past item to show or tell and dress in something old. If shy attendants have nothing to wear or show they may still attend and play bingo.
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Legion Wall
Cub Scouts
County Republican Women Hostess Salad Luncheon
County Republican Women invite members to an all hostess luncheon at Polk Community Hall on Monday June 7 at 12 30. A fine program is planned featuring the Liberty Bells from the Aurora Republican Women's Club who will present music and singing.
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Polk Community Hall
Liberty Bells
Aurora Republican Women's Club
Edna Jones Retires From IGA Clerical Post After 16 Years
Edna Jones known as Mrs Vern Jones retires from her clerical job at the IGA store after 16 years of service. She plans to travel fish and spend more time with her family.
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Vern
Edna) Jones
IGA
Here I Am Born in Lincoln to Louthans
Kevin Fredrick was born Sunday afternoon May 23 to Mr and Mrs Marvin Louthan of Lincoln. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman Reetz of Lincoln. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Martin Baack of Polk.
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Kevin Fredrick
Marvin Louthan
Lincoln
Norman Reetz
Martin Baack
Polk
Saw-Whet Owl Beep Beep Mystery At Hordville
Mrs Bill Helleberg and neighbors heard nightly beeps near their cabin north of town. State Patrol helped locate the source, a saw-whet owl that had been lingering around the area. The owl will recover and resume its flights, emitting beeps instead of hoots.
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Bill Helleberg
Hordville
E. A. Carlson
Helleberg
Hellebergs
Dwayne Hahn
Paul Tyler
Merrick County Sheriff’s Office
State Patrol
Local residents return home from area hospitals
Mr Martin Hoffman Sr. came home Friday from the Medical Center in Omaha. Mrs James Lindburg returned home Friday from York hospital. Mr Elmer Naslund went home Thursday from Litzenberg hospital in Central City. Jolla Stromberg left Osceola hospital Saturday afternoon. Mrs Martin Baack came home Wednesday from York hospital.
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Martin Hoffman, Sr
Omaha
James Lindburg
York Hospital
Elmer Naslund
Central City
Thursay
Jolla Stromberg
Osceola Hospital
Martin Baack
Have You Noticed Ladies Cookout Times And Trends
An essay jabs at women magazine hype for expensive outdoor grills with all its gadgets and meals. The writer recalls frugal backyard methods, heat control woes, and a city ordinance forcing 24 hour notice for barbecues.
Polk Alumni Banquet Scheduled for May 29
The Polk Alumni banquet will be held Saturday night May 29 at 6 30 p m in the Polk Elementary School gymnasium.
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Polk
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