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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
2
The town marked the Armistice with a nine o'clock celebration including parade band concert and bonfires. A kangaroo court entertained residents with fines and jokes, while community leaders and clubs observed the day. Winter arrived with a snowstorm, causing travel disruptions and school closures as residents gathered for birthday and social events.
Ten years ago Polk churches and the city council sponsored a Halloween party for local children. About 200 attendees enjoyed a merry evening. Notables include Leon Stunkel, debating for Midland College, and Ronald and MDonald Nyberg, Black Hawk football players from Norfolk Junior College.
Mrs. Hannah Hahn and Doyle spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hanquist, visiting in their home.
A wide list of social visits and guests from Jackson Mississippi to York Nebraska is reported. Bud Carlson hosts Bud Carlson's mother in Adelson home with Carlsons and Emersons traveling guests. Numerous families including Larson, Adelson, Binford, Montzingo, and others visit, dine, or attend events across Central City Osceola Geneva Stromsburg and Omaha with concerts gatherings and a funeral in Atlantic Iowa.
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