Polk County Voters Weigh Local and National Choices
A reflective editorial notes election week results and a mix of endorsements. it discusses candidate wins on national and state tickets, predicts Nebraska support for Eed Zorinsky, and criticizes media and the political process while affirming the value of voting. It also mentions Watergate's reduced impact and ends with a social note about Mrs Elvera N visiting Mrs Hannah Rodine.
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Nebraska
Eed Zorinsky
U. S
Polk
Mos
Nixon
Watergate
United States
Oscar Johnson 92 dies in Folk after long Polk residency
Oscar E. Johnson, 92, of Folk, died Tuesday morning in Aurora hospital. A lifelong Polk community resident, he is survived by his wife Sigrid, son Harlan and wife Margaret, two grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Oscar E. Johnson
Folk
Aurora Hospital
Polk
Sigrid
Harlan
Margaret
Rockets Shoe Box Experiments Show Reentry Survival Tips
A school space flight study sealed in a shoe box tested egg survival after re entry. The egg cushioned in plastic pellets survived, labeled a success by instructor Rich Bicker and attending mothers. Findings indicate astronauts fare better with proper cushioning during re entry.
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Rich Bicker
Immanuel Lutheran Day School
Baptismal Services Held for Jenifer Paige Johnson
Jenifer Paige daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlette Johnson was baptized at United Lutheran Church Hampton during Sunday services. Dinner guests honoring the family included Marvin and Susan Fredrickson Glen and Mary Babcock Walter Stohl Polk Royal Johnson Austin Texas Ted Johnson Osceola Vance Stohl Lincoln Marland Adelson Polk and Rev David H Sites family of Hampton.
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Jenifer Paige
Arlette Johnson
United Lutheran Church
Hampton
Johnson Home
Marvin Fredrickson
Glen Babcock
Walter Stohl
Polk
Royal Johnson
Austin
Ted Johnson
Osceola
Vance Stohl
Lincoln
Marland Adelson
David H. Sites
Engagement announced for LeAnn Hartung and Kenneth Karmann
LeAnn M Hartung and Kenneth M Karmann announce their engagement both couples reside in Fremont Nebraska The bride’s education includes Fremont High School 1972 Wayne State College 1975 and Kappa Delta Pi member She works as a First Grade teacher in Polk Nebraska The groom is a graduate of Bergan High School 1973 and attended Metropolitan Technical Community College
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LeAnn M. Hartung
Kenneth M. Karmann
Miss Hartung
del F. Hartung
Mr Karmann
Marvin Karmann
Fremont
Nebr
Fremont High School
Wayne State College
Kappa Delta Pi Honorary
Polk
Nebraska
Groom
Bergan High School
Metropolitan Technical Community College
Cubs Fall to Wolbach in Season Finale
Polk High Cubs end football season with a 12-12 tie broken by a Wolbach drive late in the game. Dave Shenk leaves early with a broken thumb as Clymer and Branting share quarterback duties, and Randy Branting scores from four yards while Scott Hudson returns a kickoff 85 yards for a Polk TD.
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Polk High
Wolbach
Polk Boys
Cub
Mustangs
Polk
Randy Branting
Scott Hudson
Cubs
Clarks
Polk County ARC helps handicapped with school grants
Polk County Association for Retarded Citizens will give fifty dollars to each town school in Polk County for handicapped children. The ARC met at the Osceola Methodist Church with Rev. Hopkins presiding. Honey Sunday in Polk County is set for November 21, with nationwide observance on November 14. Distribution will be through local churches. Rev. Truman Bachenberg spoke on regional activities and the group set future meetings for Stromsburg United Brethren Church on November 22.
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Polk County
Polk County Association
Methodist Church
Osceola
Robert Hopkins
Polk
ARC
Truman Bachenberg
Stromsburg
United Brethern Church
Sunday Evening Guests Visit Rodney JohnsonHome
Sunday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Rodney Johnson were Mr and Mrs Robert Willits, joining a small social gathering at the Johnson home.
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Rodney Johnson
Robert Willits
Auxiliary Meeting Reminder for Guest Night
A reminder to attend the Auxiliary meeting on November 8 at 8 00 p m with a guest. The note invites members to bring a friend and participate in the evening gathering.
Carlson couple announce birth of Lori Rachel
Here I Am Captain Ron Carlson and Mrs Carlson of Niceville Florida announce the birth of daughter Lori Rachel born October 29 weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albin Benson of Hordville.
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Ron Carlson
Niceville
Florida
Lori Rachel
Albin Benson
Hordville
Hospital Notes on Andy Litty Surgery in Lincoln
Andy Litty, formerly of Polk, underwent surgery at Lincoln hospital last week and is listed in hospital notes. The report provides no further condition updates.
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Andy Litty
Lincoln Hospital
Polk
Curren celebrates 93rd birthday and 72nd anniversary
Jack Josie Curren turned 93 on October 28, 1976, while wife Nora marks their 72nd wedding anniversary next week. The Currens, longtime Polk and Arborville residents, now reside at Coolidge Rest Home in Palmer after living in their own home until three months ago. The couple married November 11, 1904.
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Jack
Josie) Curren
Nora
Polk
Arborville
Coolidge
Palmer
J. S. Curren
Mrs Paul Strand Attends Red Cross Blood Program
Mrs Paul Strand attended the Omaha Regional Red Cross Blood Program conference at the Ramada Inn Omaha on Friday October 29. The American National Red Cross awarded Polk County Chapter a Gold Frame Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding cooperation with the Blood Program. Polk County donors reached 100 percent of quota for July 1 1975 to June 30 1976. Local donors volunteers recruiters and nurses were commended and Polk County was listed on the Heart to Heart Talk honor roll. Mrs Paul Strand as chairperson received the Gold Frame award.
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Paul Strand
Omaha
Red Cross
Ramada Inn
American National Red Cross
Polk County
Heart To Heart Talk
Polk Co. Red Cross
Have You Noticed Ladies Nap Struggles in Domestic Life
A humorous monologue details a mother’s failed nap attempts amid household duties and meddling children. The speaker laments disrupted rest from phones, Weebles, and a loud household while husband Ralph teases with a joke about quilt marks on her cheek.
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Ralph
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Polking
Elvera N
Hannah Rodine
Oscar Johnson
Nme Shokan
Josie
Curren
RED Cross Blood Program
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