24 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1977
Page
1
A reader summary recalls editing missteps in the Polk Progress with a note on a trig class graphing sine and cosine functions. It recounts childhood chicken killing methods, home chores, and a helicopter lift at the new elevator site drawing attention from residents.
The girls start their 1977-78 season on Thursday December 1 at Genoa led by Coach Joe Green with six returning veterans. Returning letter-winners include Jan Lindburg and Lesley Jones with several others in the squad. Home opener is Tuesday December 6 versus Silver Creek. Tickets are 1.25 for adults and .75 for students with doors opening through the west and north entrances.
The junior high basketball schedule correction notes the first game on January 10 is against Marquette, not at Polk as previously printed. The change clarifies venue and opponent for the opening date.
Polk County Association for Retarded Citizens invites members and others to an informational meeting on Agri-Business in David City on Monday November 28 at 7 30 p m. Polk ARC will not meet that night. Center located one block west of the Post Office. car pools arranged.
Jonita Baack of Kearney hosted herts with Mr and Mrs Robert Baack. Mike Zywiec of Centri City joined Sunday dinner and luncheon. Dean Samuelson and Mr and Mrs Samuelson visited Sunday evening at the Lee Harless home.
Polk Ministerial sponsors a Union Thanksgiving service at Evangelical Free Church with area church music. Rev. Al Amee will deliver the message. Public invited for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday the 23 with a time of fellowship in the basement after the service.
Lesley Jones and Darla Sterns earned first team honors on the Goldenrod West Division volleyball all conference list. Deb Bankson from Polk was placed on the second team.
Randy Branting and Roger Brockevelt of Polk earned spots on both offense and defense squads in the Goldenrod West Division All-Conference team. Joel Anderson and Kelly Adelson also made the offense roster.
A relatives gathering at the Viking Center in Stromsburg honored Grace Harless on her 82nd birthday Saturday night. Polk guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Harless and Mr and Mrs Dick Harless with Randy and Shari. others came from Omaha York McCool and Stromsburg.
Mr and Mrs Francis Doremus of Polk celebrate 40 years with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. November 27 at the Community Hall in Polk Nebraska. Hosts are their son Donald Doremus and family. The couple requests nods. friends and relatives are invited.
Mr and Mrs Bob Blase announce the birth of a son named Thomas Robert on Monday in Aurora hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces at birth. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Blase of Hordville.
Kevin Goertzen has completed a two year course in refrigeration cooling and heating at Hastings CTCC. He is the son of Everett Goertzen of Polk.
Mrs Leslie Adelson was admitted to York hospital on Monday. Morris Lindquist is a patient at Aurora hospital.
The record notes weekly events for ages 3-5 with Mrs Darwin Neuhaus and Nathan of McCook. It mentions Arnold Neuhaus and Walter Nielsen families, with Arnold and Nathan returning to McCook Tuesday. Also references morning coffee guests Mr and Mrs Vern Jones at Verland Widga residence.
Wallace Sandell donated 20 dollars and 10 dollars is listed as unknown donor. Gift shop sales are noted. The Polk library advertises holiday materials, large print books, and upcoming school vacation reading options.
A writer in Minuture Nebraska asks the Polk newspaper to help locate living relatives of her father John Olson who died May 5 1915. He lived near Loup City and was buried in Polk. she recalls a sister Emma Olson and a brother Gus Olson plus two other brothers and Gus's children Lillian and a son.
A humorous reminiscence about planning a Thanksgiving meal with a chaotic but earnest effort to cook a 20 pound turkey. The narrator describes shopping for a thawing schedule, trying multiple cooking methods, and finally assembling the feast amidst family commentary.
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