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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
1
A Polk County note column recalls a Republican pigeon control at the state capitol and contrasts it with Democratic inaction. The module also reports Burdette Flodman’s election as Polk County Commissioner and notes the Polk Emergency Unit’s 26 calls since inception.
The American Legion Auxiliary is authorized by the Butter nut Coffee Christmas Club to collect boxes in Polk County stores and ship them to Omaha for the Butternut committee. The drive supports Beatrice and Nebraskan homes with gifts and toys for Christmas. Collect labels and certificates for all Butternut products by December 15. Boxes located at Stromberg IGA Corner Cafe Holiday Laundry Citizens State Bank Kisler Sundries and the Kansas Nebraska Gas Co.
Mary Ruth Smith Sloan of Los Angeles California died at her home November 17. She was daughter of Mrs Leonard Smith of Central City and formerly of Polk. She leaves husband John E Sloan two daughters from a former marriage Mrs David Oxenham of Los Angeles and Mrs Charles Monroe of Live Oaks two brothers six sisters three grandchildren and many relatives. Remains placed in The Rose Garden near Whittier California.
Arlyce Lind of Polk is a member of the University of Nebraska Singers and will perform at the annual Christmas Carol Concert at 4 p m Sunday Dec 8 in Lincoln at First Plymouth Congregational Church. The group has 39 women and 32 men selected by audition with Earl Jenkins directing.
The Polk County Farmers Union will convene at Polk Community Hall on Monday for its annual meeting. An oyster feed will follow, with Martin Jones of Osceola, past president and retired farmer, serving as cook.
The author laments widespread spray painting touching flora and food often imagined in vivid hues. They foresee increasingly colorful meals and even dyed Thanksgiving dishes as spray cans become common, warning of a future rainbow dinner and the changing table aesthetics.
Mrs Martin Hoffman Jr reports her mother Mrs Mary Gardener and sister Mrs Bill Menken were injured in an automobile accident in Medford Oregon. Gardener is in fair condition while Menken remains in critical condition.
Nine combines and eight trucks harvested 43 acres of corn Wednesday morning for Mrs Caroline Smith. Assisting with the harvest were Arlo and Gaylord Stevens, Dick and Gary Sagehorn, Harvey and Jim Wochner, James Lindburg, Wayne Ramsey, Roger Brazda, Don Dose, Kenneth Ziegelbein, Elmer Wilshusen, Clarence Rahrs, Marvin Schulze, Paul Stevens, Lester Rohrs, Lester Rhode, Alvin Smith, Bill and Daniel Collett. Lunch and dinner were served at the Alvin Smith home by Mrs Art Dose, Mrs Lester Rhode, Mrs Viola Ziegelbein, Mrs Alvin Smith, Mrs Caroline Smith and Mrs Bill Collett.
A hospital roster lists patients at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital during the week of November 1926. Names include Mrs Jerold Rice and baby, Stromsburg. Miss Hannah Johnson, Stromsburg. Mrs Martha LaMunyon, Shelby. Mrs Gracie Moberg, Stromsburg. Mrs Parker Aker, Polk. Mr Axel Erickson, Stromsburg. Mr Edwin Glad, Polk. Mrs J W Fasbender, Shelby. Mrs Augusta Shrike, Stromsburg. Mrs Stella Gray, Stromsburg. Mrs Lille Lytle, Osceola. Mr Verle Hedrick, Gresham. Mr Oscar Olson, Osceola. Miss Rebekah Dunn, Osceola. Mr William Grossnicklaus, Osceola. Mrs Ethna Kinnan, Osceola. Mr Robert D. Miller, York. Mrs Albert Gutz, Shelby. Miss Stacey Misner, York. Mrs Esther Boden, Osceola. Mrs Edna V Anderson, Osceola. Mrs Aaron Carlson, Stromsburg. Mrs Troy Van Winkle, Silver Creek. Mr Gerhard Gronlund, Stromsburg. Glen Hill returned Saturday from York hospital. Mr and Mrs Enoch Peterson learned that his sister, Mrs Julia Jones of O’Neill, had fallen and broken hip. she is a patient in O’Neill hospital.
The Polk Methodist Junior MYF met on Wednesday November 20 in the church basement. Mrs Ostberg and Mrs Reed prepared lunch. Members shared thanks during roll call and Christmas gift exchange drawings were held. Rev Reed addressed the group. Debbie Reed, Reporter.
The WCTIU met at the home of Mrs Grant Willits on Thursday afternoon. With the president absent, Mrs P W Aker presided while Mrs Louise Doremus led the program. Lunch followed during the social hour.
In a November 19 meeting at the Media Center Columbus the Board of Educational Service Unit No 7 voted to move its headquarters from Genoa to Columbus since Nance County left the unit. Officers elected were Robert Kayton president Jerome Mark vice president and James Norton secretary. Louis Novak appointed to fill at large vacancy and Rev Roch of David City installed as county member for Butler County. A thanks resolution named Richard Battles M G Williams and Ernest Ondracek for their services. Next meeting set for January 20 at the new headquarters.
Mrs Julia Flodman was honored by children grandchildren and great grandchildren at her home for her 87th birthday. Attendees included Curtis Flodman Stromsburg Lawrence Lind Hoekstra Omaha Vergil Flodman and Rodney Central City and many other relatives from Osceola Holdrege Lincoln and York. Lunch featured a birthday cake centerpiece as guests served coffee and punch.
Christmas program set for Saturday December 21 at 7 30 p m. The WMS group from Evangelical Free Church met in church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev and Mrs Koelling received a Thanksgiving gift from the society. Mrs Reuben Hanquist and Mrs June Foote hosted. Family visits include Gordon Kealiher and Larry from Germantown Wisconsin with Noel Kealiher’s household. Thanksgiving guests include Gail Kealiher Mary Lou from Denver and the Miller families with their boys. Mrs Laura Merchant visits Roger Clough’s family in York through Thanksgiving.
A humorous holiday shopping piece contrasts older soft dolls with modern talking dolls like Baby Blabby and Rond i Reader, noting how gifts now cater to personality and era. It wryly observes the strain of buying dolls and nursery furniture, from cribs to dressers, and jokes about Barbie’s evolving, talkative hype.
The Happy Homemakers Extension Club met at Mrs Robert Willits home on a Wednesday in November. Mrs Sterling Anderson led the lesson and guided members through the session.
The Country Women's Club met at Mrs Ilof Ostberg's home on Thursday November 21 with thirteen members and one visitor present. Favors were prepared for Osceola hospital. The program featured a duet by Sidney Widga and Donette Ostberg with Vicki Ehn at the piano. A delicious lunch was served.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Johnson of Big Springs announce the birth of their daughter Jeana Marie born November 8 at home.
Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson and family of Oak hosted Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson as Sunday dinner guests.
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