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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1966
Page
1
A Chicago visitor recounts entering the Art Institute and reacting with amusement to modern sculpture labeled Hot Dog Rampant and No Backseat Driver. He jokes about the works, then finds a Rembrandt that seems to acknowledge him, ending with a playful mutual appreciation of art.
The Polk Band travels to Grand Island this Saturday to take part in the Harvest of Harmony parade. They will watch Nebraska marching bands compete from 1 to 5 p m at the football field after the parade at 9 30 a m. Spectators are urged to cheer the band as it passes by.
Polk Cubs arrived unbeaten and unscored on but Clarks Bombers dominated the first half scoring 20 points and held on for a 20 to 13 victory. Key performers included Matt Shonse y Jack Sweet and Tony Douglas for Clarks while Darwin Neuhaus Dick Sealey and Joel Stevens led Polk with multiple plays and drives. Polk’s late surge fell short as Clarks preserved their unblemished record.
President Johnson proclaims October 10 to 15 Zip Code Week to boost zip code usage. Polk area residents may zip code mailing lists during October as post offices distribute address cards. Nationally 95 million cards will be delivered for missing zip codes. cards return to senders with no postage. Mae Sundberg travels to Sterling Colorado to visit son Doyle and family.
A tea honoring Mrs. Norbert Tiemann Mrs. Robert V. Denny and other Republican candidates wives will be hosted at the Wayden Anderson home 815 E 5th St Stromsburg on Wednesday Oct 12 from 3 30 to 5 00 p m Other guests include Mrs. Dale Stubblefield Shelton Mrs Anne Batchelder Omaha and Mrs Lorraine Orr North Platte.
Gov. Morrison challenges Sen. Curtis to a public debate, denouncing his reluctance to discuss policy. At a Polk County Democrat dinner in Osceola more than 200 attendees heard Morrison address science, education, and growth, while Sorenson and Rasmussen urged progress and hard answers.
Record lists citizens across Nebraska towns with court penalties. Names include Robert N. Swanson Stroms burg Dale R Hopwood Jr Sharon A Timms Rose Marie LaMonte R E Shepardson James K Brazda Garry C May Gale R Gronenthal Merle W Runquist. Offenses range from speeding drunken driving reckless driving and check restitution to child support failures and license suspensions. Fines noted vary from 5 to 100 dollars with additional penalties and suspensions.
Eleven members of the Faithful Workers Club and one visitor met at Mrs. Harold Miller home in Arcadia Wednesday afternoon. They dined in Loup City. Mrs. Clarence Van Ostrand installed officers for the coming year: Ester Lackey president Noel Kealiher vice president Harold Carlson secretary Gary Tranmer treasurer. A lunch was served after the meeting by Noel Kealiher and Curtis Hoffman.
William H. Norton Polk county attorney for three terms abruptly pulled out of reelection Monday night. His departure leaves Republican Phil ip Nyberg as the remaining candidate. Norton cited heavy law practice and desire to spend more time with his children, noting his role on the State Power Review Board limits his time.
The hospital lists discharged and patient names across Stromsburg Osceola Polk Shelby Rising City Gresham York with many individuals and families named. Notable entries include Mrs Victor Johnson and Miss Julia Johnson plus Mr Gust Lundberg and Mr Milton Burgason among others.
Lee B Hanson aged 18 of Stromsburg and Patty Ann Flodman aged 18 of Polk receive marriage licenses. Jerry Peterson aged 27 of Shelby and Marlene Fusby aged ? of Osceola obtain licenses.
Bert Warnick, 83, longtime Polk resident, died Tuesday October 4 at 10 30 p m in Lutheran Hospital Columbus.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Blasser and Mr and Mrs Carroll Blasser at Mrs Minnie Miers and Henrys. Elsie Burgeson of Stromsburg and J C Gustafson visited Mrs Ruth Bills on Wednesday. LaVaughn Adelson hosted Sunday eve with Maurice Sundberg of Stromsburg Clarence Johnson Ronald Beins and families of Aurora.
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