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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1972
Page
4
Cindy Tyler wins a $400 4-H scholarship and competes in state Make It With Wool. Local clubs meet at homes, host fundraising bake sales, and plan events including a Crossroads Conference Music Clinic and PTA. Snowstorms pause activities. basketballs vs Shelby kick off Dec 1.
The Busy Beavers 4H Livestock Club will reorganize on Monday November 20 at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall.
The Winchesters attended the ordination of Pastor Irving Stauffer at Polk Baptist Church on Friday evening. Mrs Winchester was guest of honor at a Friday afternoon tea with refreshments by the Social Committee. Reuben Gustafson has been transferred from Bryan Memorial Hospital to the Aurora hospital.
Arborville residents attended the 4H Achievement party at the 4-H building in Central City Saturday evening. The Outreachers a University of Nebraska singing group led by Teresa Bedient performed. Various families hosted or joined social gatherings across Arborville including visits to Lincoln and York as part of the weekend community events.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall on Tuesday November 14 with President Louise Logston presiding. Irene Widga reported on Junior Auxiliary projects and Margaret Johnson on Bingo for Senior Citizens. Members planned December gifts and a carol singing visit to the Nebraska Home and Veterans Hospital.
The county 4 H Achievement program was held at the Osceola Methodist church on Monday November 20. Polk area 4 H members received 3 year pins Dana Anderson Becky Ericson Sue Ericson Lori Hanquist Todd Hanquist Peggy Neeman Judi Saylor and Julie Willits. 5 year pins went to Mark Anderson Patty Bender Victor Bender and Allen Willits. Pins were sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau. Peggy Neeman received a purple ribbon in Beginning Unit Clothing and Sewing. Debbie Creech and Kathie Bender also earned purple ribbons in Middle and Advanced Units respectively.
The Arborville Community Club met at Arborville Hall on Thursday evening November 16 for a carry in Thanksgiving supper and card entertainment. Vera Blase and Ervin Paben won high prizes while Elizabeth Fisher and Henry Blase won low prizes. Fourteen members and guests attended. Mrs Emma Johnson visited a Sunday dinner and afternoon with Mrs Hannah Bodine, and Mr and Mrs Murray Nelson were Thursday visitors in the Conrad Lindholm home.
Ed receives bronze medals supplied by Sim plicity Patterns for a local craft exhibit. The items were presented at the opening ceremony, with organizers noting the sponsor's contribution to the prizes.
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