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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1977

Page

3

Polk County ARC Donates 500 For Hospital Nursery Careette

A Polk County ARC gift of 500 dollars was presented to D. Buller of Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital and Anita Kister of Nursing Services by Mrs Lucille Alt. The donation funds a Careette to create a uniform isolation environment for a newborn in the hospital nursery.

Polk County Arc Association For Retarded’ Citizens D. Buller Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Anita Kister Lucille Alt

Dinner Guests and Open House Visits Across Pork Community

Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl and Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson were dinner guests at Ar nette Johnsons home Sunday and attended the Bonneville Homes open house in Aurora. Visitors at Martin Hoffman Sr s home included Mick Hoffman and Dave Ring with other relatives, plus Lincoln s Virginia Hittner and Grand Island s Martin Hoffman Jr. Thursday evening visitors to John Lasark in Central City included Dolan Hahn and family and James Brazda Sr.

Walter, Stohl C. Marvin Fredrickson Arnette Johnson Bonneville Aurora Martin Hoffman, Sr Mick Hoffman Dave Ring Henry Reed Darold Hoffman Martin Hoffman, Jr Grand Island James Brazda Virginia Hittner Lincoln Dolan Hahn John Lasark Central City

Rebekahs Annual Dinner Meets in Polk Lodge

Rainbow Rebekah Lodge of Polk held its annual November dinner with Odd Fellows as guests. Thirty attended a covered dish meal. Dorothy Dahlin received a gift as she moves to Minden. Wesley Larson and Pauline Carlson won top prizes in sleigh caroling tones.

Rainbow Rebekah Lodge Polk Odd Fellows George Burke Central City Nina Burke Dorothy Dahlin Minden

Woman's Club Plans March of Dimes Drive Fund

The Pork Women's Club held its November 1 meeting at Eleanor Stromberg's home. Members voted to sponsor the March of Dimes drive. Mary Braz da, Mary Wischmeier, and Marie Clymer presented a facial demonstration. Lunch was served by Janelle Lindburg and Ira Nelson. A Christmas Dinner is set for December 6 at a cafe in ork.

Pork Women's Club Eleanor Stromberg Mary Brazda Mary Wischmeier Marie Clymer Janelle Lindburg Ira Nelson

Local Polk County social visits mark weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs Larry Cramer of Stromsburg visited Emory Cramer and Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle. Mrs Reuben Hanquist called on Mrs Orlie Miller. Pam Harres visited Gary Harless. Margaret Lott called on Richard Johnson. Glen Brazda and family hosted a supper for James Brazda Sr. 47th anniversary with Jim Brazda Jr Kristi, Roger Brazda, and Bob Brazda along.

Larry Cramer Stromsburg Emory Cramer Hannah Hahn and Doyle Dolan Hahn Reuben Hanquist Orlie Miller Pam Harres Gary Harless Margaret Lott Richard Johnson Glen Brazda Fullerton James Brazda Jim Brazda Kristi Roger Brazda Hordville Bob Brazda James Brazda, Jr

Our Changing World Reflections on Energy and Change

Legislators urge a direct approach to energy policy as President Carter faces criticism over his handling of the oil shortage. The piece argues democracy's challenges, the risks to employment, and the need for restraint and conservation amid a shifting societal landscape. It laments environmental degradation and calls for steadiness and civility in adapting to abrupt change.

Carter

Polk Village Board Adopts Electric Rate Adjustment

The Polk Village Board meets November 1 1977 approves raising meter deposits from 25 to 50 dollars and passes Ordinance 191 adjusting electric rates tied to wholesale changes. Reports from Treasurer and Light & Water are reviewed. several bills are authorized for payment.

Village Board of Trustees McNaught Myers Dornburgh Burney Light & Water Commissioner Ang Ava State Bank Carrie Polk Polk Progress Blue Cross Blue Shield Nebr. P. P Ludi. Printing Co Shaws Repair OD Oil Inc Fed. W. H American Fire Control York Fire Dept Vedic Lincoln-Tele. Co I Service Light Fund Polk County Survey Dept Survey Dept. of Revenue

Mail Box greeting from Springfield readers

The letter from Mrs. Keith Brown of Springfield Oregon thanks Norris for continued support and shares family updates. She notes Jay's visit from Anchorage and mentions Gary and JoAnn Stromberg, Dean and Eva Nelson in Brookings, Jim in Eugene police, and growing grandchildren Laurie Ann born in March.

Norris Marsha Gary Central City Anchorage Dean Eva Nelson Brookings Jim Eugene Jeff Judy Laurie Ann

Dinner guests share weekend visit

Family were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle. Mr and Mrs Sam Grossmick, Sr. and daughter Shari of Scottsbluff, were weekend guests of Mrs Margaret Jones.

Dolan Hahn Hannah Hahn Doyle Sam Grossmick, Sr Shari Scottsbluff Margaret Jones

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ARC K. L. Stewart Littler Construction CO West Charles Grand Island, Nehr Rebekahs Wesley Larson Willard Henderson Pauline Carlson Caroline Larson Wesley Arson Woman’s Club MOD Drive Ork Farmers Coop Grain Assn COOP Page 2 THE Polk Village Board Kriz-Davis Co Enterprise Elec. Co Knox Construction Light & Water Dept Co-op Air Inc Amb. ‘Service Seseo K. L. Stewart Agency Library’ Insurance Kansas-Nebr. Gas Co Bas Vevedpentede South West Chem. Co., Chemical Labeeegond iMy Tana Mfg Tepaits Johnson Garage Polk Oil Co Mola Arnold L. Neuhauh Springfield, Oregon Mrs. Keith Laura) Brown
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