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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1973

Page

3

Walter Berck Attends Farm Bureau Policy Meeting in Kearney

Walter W. Berck national affairs chairman of Polk County Farm Bureau attended a Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation preliminary policy meeting in Kearney on November 1 and 2. The session aimed to consolidate 700 recommendations from 87 county organizations for 1974 policy and to prepare a slate of positions for the state convention.

Walter W. Berck Polk County Farm Bureau Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Kearney State Organization Nebraska Farm Bureau National Organization Bureau Polk County Wallace Sandell Polk Oscar L. Imm Silver Creek Walter Berck Osceola

Omaha And Nearby Speed Violations And Small Claims

In County Court William Bennett of Omaha faces daytime speed fines of 15 and 8 dollars. Perry Schultz of Minneapolis receives 10 and 8 dollars for daytime speed. Dr Jack Tindall of Osceola has expired inspection and no Nebraska plates with 20 and 8 dollars. Robert D Will of Clarinda gets 10 and 8 dollars for nighttime speed. Marlin R Larson of Osceola charged with intoxication with 25 and 8 dollars. Gregg Johnson of Osceola charged with intoxication with 25 and 8 dollars. Roger Erickson of Stromsburg daytime speed 15 and 8 dollars. Brice E Baker of Stromsburg daytime speed also 15 and 8 dollars. Ronald Sparks of York daytime speed 15 and 8 dollars. Randy Wertz of Columbus trespassing 10 and 8 dollars. Terry Ray Lothroy of Henderson 12 daytime speed 25 and 8 dollars. Small Claims Court Dale Fenster Central City versus Chris Zimmerman Stromsburg.

William Bennett Omaha Perry Schultz Minneapolis Minn Jack Tindall Osceola Nebraska Robert D. Will Clarinda Marlin R. Larson Gregg Johnson Roger Erickson Stromsburg Brice E. Baker Ronald Sparks York Randy Wertz Columnus Terry Ray Lothroy Henderson Dale Fenster Central City Chris Zimmerman

Polk County Republican Women's Club Meeting Planned

The Polk County Republican Women's Club will meet November 13 at 9 30 am in Stromsburg for a brunch. A program is planned and business matters will be discussed. Attendees may call Marie Carlson Maxine Hanquist Sylvia Sandel or Lavina Hanquist for transportation. Ted Fitch of North Platte and Virgil Bush hosts noted guests.

Polk County Republican Women’s Club Stromsburg Marie Carlson Maxine Hanquist Sylvia Sandel LaVina Hanquist

18-Year-Olds Must Register For Draft

Polk County residents are reminded to register for the draft within 3 days before or 30 days after their 17th birthday. Local Board 75 in Columbus lists the Bedroe Building office and several volunteer registrars across Osceola and Shelby to meet the registration requirement.

Polk County Lavone A. Meyer Columbus Bedroe 23Rd St Eldon Johnson Court House Osceola Virgil Bugbee H. S. Romaine T. Pesicka

East Side Birthday Club Honors November Birthdays

The East Side Birthday Club met Monday afternoon November 5 at Mrs Frances Widga home. November birthdays were honored for Mrs Widga Laurene Neuhaus and Janice Ostrand er.

East Side Frances Widga Widga Lauretta Neuhaus Janice Ostrander

Baack Family Weekend Visit Recalls Local Luncheon

Robert Baack and his wife and children spent the weekend with relatives. They were Sunday luncheon guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Baack, reflecting a close Polk County community routine.

Robert Baack Martin Baack

Faithful Workers Club Holds October Meeting

The Faithful Workers Club met at Mildred Norquest's home on October 13 with Sharon Hudson assisting. Irene Widge presided and urged members to bring gifts for the Nebraska Children's Home. Mildred Dornburgh led the program with Ann Widga's cake decorating demonstration and Margaret Brockevelt's specialty. Anita Norquest won the hostess gift.

Faithful Workers Club Mildred Norquest Sharon Hudson Irene Widge Nebraska Mildrd Dornburgh Ann Widga Margaret Brockevelt Anita Norquest

Polk County Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Emma Johnson Central City Mrs Oscar Sundberg and Mrs Blanche Sundberg were Monday luncheon guests of Mrs Beulah Gustafson Mrs Vega Ekdahl left Friday for Chicago to visit her sister Mrs Max Sundeland for a few weeks Mrs Dick Harless accompanied her. Mr and Mrs Charles Cramer and children of Cozad visited Emory Cramer’s home. Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson visited Carl Mundt’s home Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ervin Blase were visitors Friday evening at the Baack home.

Emma Johnson Central City Oscar Sundberg Blanche Sundberg Beulah Gustafson Vega Ekdahl Chicago Max Sunderland Dick Harless Charles Cramer Cozad Emory Cramer Ollie Johnson Carl Mundt Ervin Blase Robert Baack

Weather report flags coming winter with hints of snow

The week cooled from the 50s to the 40s with frosty mornings and forecasts of snow. Halloween imagery, shortages of heating fuel and political talk aside, temperatures hovered from mid thirties to low forties, culminating in cold, cloudy days and a cautious forecast for early November.

Henry Jackson Natoreity

Local families share Sunday and Tuesday visits

Mr and Mrs Marvin Fredrick son visited Marland Adelson at St. Paul on Sunday evening. Gene Glasser and family and Shawn Schooly of Wood River joined Ira Glasser for Sunday dinner and supper. Dolan Hahn and family were Sunday supper guests of Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle. Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle visited Harold Hanquist the previous Tuesday.

Marvin Fredrickson Marland Adelson St. Paul Gene Glasser Shawn Schooly Wood River Ira Glasser Dolan Hahn Hannah Hahn Doyle Harold Hanquist

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Farm Bureau Patronize Progress Polk County Republican Women’s Club Ted Fitch North Platte Virgil Bush Polk, Nebraska Giltner Benedict Bradshaw Marquette Hordville Trumbull Doniphan
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