11 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1976
Page
1
A reflective meditation on Polk Kansas and rural permanence. The author contrasts land leveling and modern efficiency with enduring village life, security in the familiar, and the value of local knowledge. It argues the west need not be a city and praises small communities.
Philip Johnson was honored for his 80th birthday at a dinner held Sunday in Swede Plain Church parlors. Forty three relatives gathered to help celebrate, and later his daughter Lois of Lincoln served birthday cake and ice cream.
Miss Karla Irwin was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Marvin Schulze. Guests enjoyed a social afternoon, Karla opened gifts, and luncheon featured blue yellow and pink decorations. She will wed Richard Person on November 28.
Various patients are listed in area hospitals including Mr Martin Jones at the Veterans hospital in Grand Island and Mrs Dennis Van Housen who had major surgery at York hospital on Thursday. Home visits mention Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson at Osceola and other Sunday and Monday calls on residents in Osceola Stromsburg York and Grand Island.
The text argues that true community is not about size or bigness. It warns that pursuing more leads to lost humanity, detachment from the earth, and humility, stressing limits in both society and farming. It cautions farmers about the treachery of oversized machinery eroding human connection.
Voters in West Pleasant Home Precinct and Polk County cast varied results on November 2. County Court Judge races drew strong No votes for Myrl D. Edstrom while U S Senate winner Ed Zorinsky defeated John McCollister. Local races saw Dale Lindburg beat Burdette Flodman in the Third District Commissioner contest.
Mrs Wm E Filter of Torrington Wyoming spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Glen Stevens Mrs Stevens had gone to get her on Monday from Creighton Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Harold Hanquist
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening November 8 with twenty eight members and guests. A letter of thanks from the Veterans Home in Grand Island was read for entertaining them to bingo. Various reports noted attendance at bingo and parties, with plans for a December 1 dinner and November 23 card party. A rehab project for the Veterans home was shown and a film titled Out of the Wilderness Our Nations Capital was screened. Hostesses provided lunch.
Polk residents share meals and visits through the week. Notable guests include Lawrence Norene and grandson from Seward, Royal and Arlette Johnsons from Austin, Devern Johnsons from Chicago, and the Adelson family. Local hosts include Marvin Fredrickson, Frances Widga, Mildred Willits, and Evelyn Shenk among others at various homes and events.
The Country Women's Club met with Mrs Garnet Miller on October 28, with 13 members present. Roll call covered a current event. Mrs Frances Widga and Mrs Edna Steenbach led the program after the business session. A delicious lunch was served. The November meeting will be at Mrs Jo e Ostberg's home.
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