Polking Progress and Checks Across Polk Nebraska
A humorous field note on checking mail for subscription checks in Polk Nebraska. Readers discuss renewals from Erna Peterson and others, ponder finances, and note a Community Day chat about federal grants for hall renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Cb’s
Erna Peterson
Wisconsin
Marsha
Margaret Peterson
Denver
Colo
Ralph Peterson
Columbus
Lloyd Peterson
Blanche Fitz
Aurora
Jim O’brien
Portland
Oregon
Polk
Cbs
Progress
Lynn Ludlow
Linda
California
Nebraska
Community Day Raises Funds For Hall Renovation
The Polk High School Gym hosted Sunday’s Community Day under organizer Shirley Wagner. The event drew a crowd, raised 356.25 for the Community Hall Fund, and featured guitar vocal numbers by Bradshaw performers, a cake auction, door prizes, and a cake-decorating class. Volunteers and participants from local groups supported the program and renovation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Shirley Wagner
Bradshaw
Teresa Bracken
Tami Wahl
Sharon Kaiser
Millie Schimmelfenny
Mel
Phyllis Bender
Chuck
Louise Logston
Barb Sealey
Verland
Janice Widga
Clem
Paul
Jane Kealiher
Leslie Jones
Lisa Wurst
Norris Alfred
Shirley
Community Thanksgiving Spirit Shines Amid Kindness
A town celebrates a cooperative effort shown last Sunday with many willing hearts helping when needed. The writer expresses pride in the community and gratitude, ending with blessings and Thanksgiving wishes.
Senior Citizens Pot Luck Dinner and Bingo Invite
Senior citizens are invited to a pot luck dinner on Wednesday December 3 with bingo at 2 p.m. Dinner at noon. Bring own dishes and silverware. Coffee provided. Each attendee should bring two unwrapped gifts valued at 25 to 50 cents. For questions call Lauretta Neuhaus at 765-3181.
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Lauretta Neuhaus
Basketball Season Opens With 18 Hopefuls On Deck
Coach Mike Fleming fields an 18 player squad for the season with five lettermen. The opener is Friday December 5 against Hampton on the local court. Senior lettermen Dana Anderson Brian Samuelson Brian Bedient and Monte Hudson lead the lineup. Juniors Vernon Tallman and Leter man Tom Carlstrom join the core. Sophomores Randy Branting Bill Carlstrom Curtis Burney Joel Anderson Mark Clymer Kent Adelson round out the group. Freshmen Scott Hudson Keith Tallman Kevin Sandell David Shenk and Dave Pauls also participate.
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Mike Fleming
Hampton
Dana Anderson
Brian Samuelson
Brian Bedient
Monte Hudson
Vernon Tallman
Letterman Tom Carlstrom
Randy Branting
Bill Carlstrom
Curtis Burney
Joel Anderson
Mark Clymer
Kent Adelson
Scott Hudson
Keith Tallman
Kevin Sandell
David Shenk
Dave Pauls
Girls Basketball Team Opens Practice This Week
The girls started basketball on Monday November 17. Current roster includes seniors Brenda Bankson Heidi Harrington juniors Lynettel Flodman Denise Sterns Abbi Harrington Cheryl Fisher Peg Neeman Judie Saylor Lori Hanquist sophomores Jan Lindburg Lesley Jones freshman Darlan Sterns Deb Bankson Lisa Wurst Jean Ziegelbein Becky Erickson.
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Brenda Bankson
Heidi Harrington
Lynettel Flodman
Denise Sterns
Abbi Harrington
Cheryl Fisher
Peg Neeman
Judie Saylor
Lori Hanquist
Jan Lindburg
Lesley Jones
Darlan Sterns
Deb Bankson
Lisa Wurst
Jean Ziegelbein
Becky Erickson
Hospital notes from Omaha and Kansas City recoveries
Mrs Clarence Guthrie entered Clarkson hospital in Omaha on Monday for eye surgery. Mr Willard Adelson returned home Saturday from the hospital in Kansas City and is recuperating nicely at home. Mrs Nellie LaVelle returned to her home from Bryan Memorial hospital on Monday.
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Clarence Guthrie
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Willard Adelson
Kansas City
Nellie LaVelle
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Christmas Program At Arborville Church Scheduled
The Arborville Congregational Church will hold its annual Christmas program on Sunday December 21.
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Arborville Congregational Church
Have You Noticed Ladies Thanksgiving Reflections
A Thanksgiving column muses on small blessings amid a snowstorm and family prep. The author notes school cancellations, messy chores, and the comfort of home, then expresses gratitude for family understanding and modest feasts, hinting that Donna will host next year.
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T.v
Donna
Jolly West Birthday Club Meets at Wilma Miller Home
The Jolly West Birthday Club gathered last Monday at Wilma Miller's home to honor Helen Samuels Mary Stevens and Vi Babcock with an all hostess lunch.
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Jolly West
Jolly West Birthday Club
Wilma Miller
Helen Samuels
Mary Stevens
Vi Babcock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Jim
Alice Wilson
Community Hall Fund
Lavern Schulze
Janis
Murray Fowler
Gene Fowler
Hordville
Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. M. Fredrickson
Bae
Main St
By Marsha Redman
Polk Market
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