Kindness to Polk widow noted with community aid
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday with picker shellers and trucks to harvest and deliver corn to the elevator for the widow of W D Bill Richardson who died July 7. A cookout followed with many volunteers named and a Golden Wedding anniversary for P W Aker and spouse planned for November 21 at the Baptist Church Parlor open house from 2 30 to 5 pm with a 3 pm program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D
Bill) Richardson
Lyle Johnson
Henry Blase
Wilfred Stephens
Alvin Smith
Dick Sagehorn
Marvin Schulze
Kenneth Ziegelbein
Lloyd van Housen
Max Jones
Leon Meerkatz
Harry Puterbaugh
Arlo Stevens
Shorty Widga
Clarence Meerkatz
Clarence Blase
Larry Hoffman
Curtis Flodman
Neal Sandell
Wayland Flodman
Kenneth Meerkatz
Ed Hanson
Don Miller
Wendell Shaw
Bob Brazda
Henry Ditt
P. W. Aker
Polk
Baptist Church
Commercial club sets Yale season schedule
Commercial Club members led by Lloyd Stromberg outlined a December plan featuring a Christmas tree lighting on December 4 with caroling and Turkey Day registrations, December 11 turkey presentations and registrations, December 13 candy sacks, December 18 a train ride for kids with Santa and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stromberg
Santa Claus
Commercial Club
Cold Polk weather slows harvest and hints at winter
A cold fog and icy rain sweep Polk County delaying corn harvest though most grain is now stored. Carl Carlstrom sprains his back while residents wonder if winter will be harsh. Teens plan another dance and local deer hunters report success. Archery club ideas circulate as residents propose more Doosies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Johnson
Polk
Carl Carlstrom
Carl
All-Conference Football Teams Named for Goldenrod Conference
Coaches selected Polk players to the first and second all-conference teams at St. Edward. Don Sealey Wayne Heiden and Steve Saylor earned spots on the squads. First team includes Matt Shensey Jim Pogue Steve Hiller Dennis Sealey Greg Wilhelms Mick Shonsey Steve Powers Mike Anderson Wayne Heiden Paul Powers Darrell Carlson. Second team features David Jones John Nelson Steve Saylor Duane Rice Greg Burger Steve Roberts Jim Glasgow Wayne Kanter Roger Klein Larry Donaldson Tom Nyffeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod
St. Edward
Polk
Cubs
Don Sealey
Wayne Heiden
Steve Saylor
Matt Shensey
Clarks
Jim Pogue
Stromsburg
Steve Hiller
Dennis Sealey
Greg Wilhelms
Mick Shonsey
Steve Powers
Silver Creek
Mike Anderson
Osceola
Paul Powers
Darrell Carlson
David Jones
John Nelson
Duane Rice
Palmer
Greg Burger
Steve Roberts
Jim Glasgow
Wayne Kanter
Roger Klein
Larry Donaldson
Tom Nyffeler
Polk Garden Club Decorates Kroger Windows for Thanksgiving
The Polk Garden club decorates Kroger store windows with a blue sea ship and sandy shore filled with shells. Indian dolls horses and small animals frame a northern background of trees. The south window features a large white turkey amid winter bouquets inviting passersby to view.
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Polk Garden Club
Kroger
Correspondents Urged to Doorstep Items by Tuesday Night
To publish early next week editors request all correspondence and materials be delivered to the Progress office by Tuesday night. The notice emphasizes timely submission and local deadlines for newsroom workflow.
Civil Defense Conference in Osceola Courthouse
A civil defense conference will be held in the Osceola district court room from 7 to 10 p.m. on November 29. The program includes a film, shelters discussion, defense readiness, and local resource summaries. Attendance is open to all with no charge.
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Osceola
Polk administrator to attend Nebraskan school meeting
Administrator Walter Nielsen, superintendent of Polk Schools, plans to attend the Nebraskan School Administration Association meeting in Lincoln on November 18 or 19. The annual gathering focuses on Nebraska school administration and will cover the new federal elementary and secondary education act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nielsen
Polk Schools
Nebraskan School Administration Association
Lincoln
Nebraska
Pilot and passengers survive Hastings crash near Miami Bowl
Bob Garey of Hastings, pilot, and his passengers escaped serious harm after a crash injuring Senator Carl Curtis. The flight is described as a close call with a safe landing. The piece notes Garey as a second cousin to county agent Gary Garey and ends with a nod to watching the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year’s Day.
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Bob Garey
Hastings
Carl Curtis
Our
Gary Garey
Garey
Louisiana
Texas
Mexico
Mississippi
Miami
Practice Hopes Lift Cubs Into 1965–66 Season
Coaches Wight man and Tranmer lead a 30 man Cubs squad before the 1965 66 season. New shooters show improvement while veterans sharpen rebounding and shooting. Despite a short bench the Cubs aim to challenge taller teams and goodwill from the community backs the effort.
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Wightman
Tranmer
Cubs
Social Calendar and Hospital Note
Mrs Clarence Johnson returned home Sunday after two weeks in Clarkson hospital in Omaha for surgery. The note follows social listings for American Legion Eastern Star Faithful Workers Club and L E A Polk Locals with events on Wednesday November 24.
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American Legion
Eastern Star Faithful Workers Club
L.E.A
POLK
Clarence Johnson
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
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