02 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1969
Page
1
The column raggedly notes how words expand to fit space and laments coverage of news last week. It lampoons President Nixon SST remarks and inflation claims while critiquing post office pricing and air mail prestige. Continued on Page 8.
Gov Norbert Tiemann honored Ed Coover with a commission as Admiral in the Nebraska Navy. The award, tied to their golden wedding anniversary, was planned but failed to arrive on time.
An invitation to parents and patrons for the 2nd annual Open House sponsored by the Board of Education and School Faculty. The event at the grade school gym starts 8 00 P M and covers new high school scheduling, potential adult Modern Math class, speech therapy changes, remedial reading program, and staff-parent交流. Coffee and rolls after.
At the Lindsay convention on Sept 28 Everett Green of the Lemuel R. Wilcox Post was honored with a Citation for distinguished service in American Citizenship. The Auxiliary earned a Citation of Merit and the history book project won second place. Polk will host the 1970 convention. Attendees included Larry Coover LaVaughn Adelson Don Miller Don Johnson and others from Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Paul Strand returned home from Osceola Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Russell Fjell returned Friday from Osceola Hospital where they had been since a Monday night pickup accident. Dennis Sealey a senior at Wayne State College entered the Methodist hospital in Sioux City Iowa for knee surgery after a football injury. Relatives and friends visited last Wednesday afternoon to honor Bessie Green on her birthday.
Polk Cubs beat Genoa Orioles 28-14 to claim their first win of the season as Gary Warden’s squad forged two early touchdowns. Key plays featured Mike Lindburg and Mick Hoffman drives, a Bills touchdown on a 12 yard pass, and a late 4th-quarter surge with Bills driving for more points. Genoa’s offense struggled but trimmed the margin with a late touchdown and a 2-point pass. The Cubs face Clarks next Friday.
Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson were honored on their Golden Wed ding Anniversary Sunday afternoon Sept 28 at Polk Methodist Church Rev Daryl Reed read scripture and offered a prayer A social hour followed Hosted by children and grandchildren the event included coffee punch guest registration gift table and light refreshments from W S C members Out of town guests came from Council Bluffs Omaha Crete Geneva Osceola Strang Stromsburg Fairburg York and Central City
A mother recalls adding a lively new puppy to the household after resisting the idea, noting the pup's bright eyes and curls, playful mischief, and the family’s past with dogs. She reflects on growing up with many dogs and the bittersweet losses that accompanied pet ownership.
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