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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

7

Local Social Notes From Augusta and Lincoln Areas

Mr and Mrs Charles Lytle of Augusta Kansas and Don J Johnson of Philipsburg Kansas visit Ollie Johnson home. Galen Sterner and Kyle of Doniphan stay with Roy Glas ser Jr. Graduation for Russell Lindholm at Norris High School near Lincoln reported. Lindahl Cousins picnic hosted by Donald Ostberg May 16 with many relatives from multiple towns. Nearby visits include Eugene Jones of Columbus with Hilmer Jones.

Charles Lytle Augusta Kans Don J Lincoln Donald Ostberg Lester. Graves James Benson Grand Island Jerry Gondringer Bob Kisler Dan Albracht Donnette Ostberg Murray Ostberg Milford Gene Huele Fam Aurora Hollis Stromberg Clarks Linda Kisler Omaha Dale Carlson Silver Creek Russell Kortum Hordville Anita Kisler Ed Ostberg Polk Eugene Jones Columbus Hilmer Jones

Wayne Hill Remembered for Pioneer Polk Life and Laughter

Hazel Hill recalls Wayne "Pop" Hill, Polk's 98 year old storyteller. He shared memories of pioneer days on 80 acres near York County, including ice ponds, shuck mattresses, base burner warmth, corn shuck feathering, box socials, square dancing, and family tales from Oregon to Nebraska. He valued progress from electrification and machines.

Polk Bicentennial Committee Polk Hazel Hill Wayne Hill Myers Grandpa Melvin Don Shostrom Wayne Oregon Nebraska York County Grandma Platte Loup Copenhagen Dwight Burney

Birds on the move along Highway 66

At gaps between showers we spotted a northern water thrush and several yellow and yellow-throated warblers. Near the last stop, north of Highway 66, purple martins streamed by in large numbers heading northeast, with about 25 counted and more arriving.

Highway 66

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Icitizens State Bank Polk, Nebraska Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Frei A Pop” Hill Countryside Homes OF Columbus, Inc
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