Dill gravy and life on the page
The piece recalls dill gravy learned from family meals with lake trout in Michigan and explains its sweet sour cream base with vinegar and sugar. It weaves in memories of neighbors and old-timers, noting quirky food quirks and reflections on longevity and moderation.
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Michigan
Philip
Philip Meline
Alfred
Mother Alfred
Lowell
Beverly Bills
Beverly
Charlie Smith
Cubs Triumph 26-0 Over Tigers In Rain At Palmer
Polk Cubs dominate Palmer Tigers 26 to 0 in wet conditions with a 60-yard run by Bruce Hudson nullified by penalties and Carlstrom scoring twice. Rick Hoffman and Gale Stevens add scores as Cubs block a kick and defend late to seal the win. They host Clarks Bombers Friday in a Goldenrod matchup.
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Cubs
Tigers
Palmer
Clarks Bombers
Polk Cubs
Bruce Hudson
Terry Stratman
Cub
Roger Carlstrom
Tiger
Rick Hoffman
Allen Willits
Carlstrom
Randy Flodman
Mark Anderson
Polk
Gregg Hanquist
Hoffman
Gale Stevens
Clarks
Monte Hudson
Brian Samuelson
Brian Bedient
Vandals Damage Polk Library Interior
Mrs Oscar Sundberg reports two acts of vandalism at the Polk Library in the hotel basement. Books were tossed from shelves and library cards stolen, prompting a threat to close the library if incidents continue. New arrivals include Mandala, El Rancho Rio, The Birds Fall Down, South Moon Under.
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Oscar Sundberg
Polk Library
Sundberg
Birthday Guests Honor Nate Chader and Tina Chader
Mr and Mrs Murray Nelson visited the De Lane Chader home in Hordville Saturday to help Mrs Chader and daughter Tina celebrate their birthdays. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Bousquet and Debra of Lincoln and Judy Bousquet of Omaha visiting Mr and Mrs Willard Lindbure.
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Murray Nelson
Delane Chader
Hordville
Chader
Tina
Ernest Bousquet
Debra
Lincoln
Judy Bousquet
Omaha
Willard Lindbure
Blackwood Brothers Quartet to Perform at Stromsburg High
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet from Memphis Tennessee will appear October 10 at Stromsburg High School Auditorium at 8 PM. It is billed as gospel music’s most beloved quartet with admission at the door and this will be their last appearance in the area until well into 1974.
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Stromsburg High School
Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Memphis
Tennessee
Obituary for Mrs Anna Ehn at Central City aged 83
Mrs Anna Ehn died September 27 1978 at Parkview nursing home Central City aged 83 She was born February 19 1890 near Chapman to Frank and Hilda Swanson She married Gustohn of Polk in 1915 and lived on farms near Polk Green City and Central City She was a charter Evangelical Free Church member and Sunday School teacher Surviving: two daughters Bernice Anna Myrtle Ruth one son Marvin Virgil plus sisters and relatives Services were October 1 at SaltByers Funeral Home Interment Polk Cemetery A poem written by Anna Ehn was read and Ak-Sar-Ben visit noted
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Anna Ehn
Parkview
Central City
Chapman
Frank
Hilda Swanson
Mamre Evangelical Free Church
Gustohn
Polk
Green City
Mamre
Evangelical Free Church of
WMS
Polk Church
Bernice Anna
Marvin Virgil
Myrtle Ruth
Doris
Elizabeth Nelson
Alberta
Canada
Emily Olson
Omaha
Salt-Byers
Hubert Peter
Arvid Stranberg
Reuben Ehn
Floyd Pearson
Wayne Swanson
Dean Samuelson
Norman Erickson
Maynard Erickson
Leslie Cash
Leon Nelson
Wendell Falk
Leslie McHargue
Polk Cemetery
Have You Noticed Ladies Lighter Recovered From Trash Barrel
A narrator recounts a mother child dilemma over a found miniature silver lighter. The son earns a duty to light guests and burn trash, but the lighter slips into a full burn barrel. The mother retrieves it with gloves, risking mess and danger while debating further use.
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Jason
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Polking
Charlie
van Bush
Van
Iowa
Mrs
Paul Jasa
Fred
Ak-Sar- Ben
H. Ly, Anderson
By Marsha Redman
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