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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1972
Page
1
In a Nebraska cafe the week begins with 9 inches of snow shaping moods and meals. Phil mutters he cannot hear the weather report while farmers seek calm digestion and steady routines amid a cold white reality. A photographer’s note ends with political chatter and a nod to 1972 politics.
Basketball coach Dan Gilson leads a 34 player group with a nine member letterman core for the varsity. Returning seniors include Albin Bender Hoff man Hanquist and others with many juniors and sophomores forming the roster. The team opens with Hampton on December 1 after limited practice due to conflicts.
The Evangelical Free Church of Polk will host its annual Missions Conference from November 26 to 29, 1972. Representatives Marilyn Glans from Venezuela and Ron Meyer from Zaire will attend, along with candidate John Edgren. Special services run Sunday morning through Wednesday evening and the public is invited.
A community Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Baptist and Evangelical Free Churches of Polk will be held at the Free Church at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday November 22. Special music and Thanksgiving meditations will highlight the event and the public is invited.
The Public Library welcomes new titles including The Home Place by Dorothy Thomas and The Horse and Buggy Doctor by Arthur Hertzter. Other additions include Home Below Hells Canyon by Grace Jordan and The Home Place by Wright Morris, all focusing on Nebraska.
Judge Eldon Johnson and fellow district judges announce six appointees for the Fifth District. Incumbents Bruns Reinmiller and Johnson are not eligible as they are not lawyers. Appointees Mae Riha Sudek and Lakin are current county court clerks. All take offices January 1 with the new district judges.
Polk High School and coach Richard Owens claimed five positions on the conference all star list, with Brad Albin earning both offensive center and defensive linebacker nominations. Teammates Vic Bender Mark Anderson Rick Hoffman joined the defense and offense rosters, while Dennis Bjerrum Mike Branting and Bruce Hudson gained honorable mention.
Mrs Nettie Carlson and Ellsworth were Monday evening visitors in the Gordon A Carlson home.
The Polk Community Club supper Monday drew members and guests. High school girls sang for supper under Holly Bailey. December 16 was set for the village Christmas observance with cartoons, a turkey drawing, candy sacks for children, and a home decoration contest.
A ministry ordination was completed for Irving L. Stauffer at First Baptist Church of Polk after an ordination council of 27 delegates from 14 churches of the Great Plains Baptist Conference and one from Minnesota. The service featured readings, sermons, prayers, and charges by regional pastors, with Stauffer delivering the benediction.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran of Polk and Zion Evangelical Lutheran of Benedict join for a special Thanksgiving service at Zion Benedict on Wednesday November 22 at 7 00 PM The theme What is in Your Thanksgiving Bag features a paper bag of surprises given to entrants The Zion Benedict Youth Ministry Group participates inviting all to attend.
Mr and Mrs Gordona A Carlson announce the birth of daughter Lisa Gordona Carlson on Wednesday November 15. The baby weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces.
A devotional reflection expresses gratitude for women who chose abortion and the unborn children they carried. The speaker honors these “other mothers,” thanks them for their courage, and asks for wisdom to teach children compassion, love, and acceptance.
Ben Peterson a former Polk resident now living in Florida suffered a stroke last week and is slowly recovering. His birthday is November 29 and well wishers may send cards to his Newport Drive Crestview Florida address 32536.
Mrs Wayne Lindholm of Lincoln was a Sunday and Monday overnight guest in the Conrad Lindehim home. Her mother Mrs Recknor underwent surgery Monday.
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