Polk mail reads like a local post office diary
The column details daily mail habits at Polk, noting the post office classes, the quirks of envelope contents, and a tour of local postal figures like postmaster Clarence Bodine. It mentions regulations on parcel sizes, anecdotes about misread notices, and a dig at national politics reflected in mail releases.
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U. S. Postal Service
Mo Johnson
Hi Ho
Polk
Dave Martin
Rep. Martin
Treasury
Widga Obituary One Life Ended In Polk Community
John Melcher Widga born September 3 1891 near Polk died October 4 1968 at a Grand Island hospital after a life in Polk He served in World War I and belonged to Swede Plain Methodist Church since 1908 and American Legion Post 160 Survivors include four sisters and nieces and nephews Service October 6 at Wall Funeral Home with Reverend Deryl Reed and musical tributes Graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 160 Polk with Chaplain Allyn Chambers Honorary bearers named
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Oscar Johnson
Swede Plain Methodist Church
Alvena Lind
Deryl Reed
Ray Guilford
Don Shoup
Jackie
Jeffrey
Joan
Ronnie Heiden
Jesus
J. W. Ekwall
Lincoln
Lind
Harleen Heiden
Arlyce Lind
Willard Adelson
Hardville
John Ekwall
Central City
Robert Sigler
Osceola
Victor Johnson
Walter Johnson
Denver
Colo
Dee Dee Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Atha Riddlemoser
Gertrude Jacobsen
John Melcher Widga
Polk
Charles and
Anna Widga
Grand Island
Widga
Swede Plain
Richard
Lilly
Ruth
the Wall Funeral
William LaVelle
Robert Clymer
American Legion Post 160
Allyn Chambers
Holdrege Couple Welcome Baby Daughter Stacy Lee
Mr and Mrs Merlin Lampshire of Holdrege announce the birth of a daughter named Stacy Lee born October 2 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces.
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Merlin Lampshire
Holdrege
Stacy Lee
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge Hosts Oddfellows Event
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge entertained the Oddfellows on Saturday night September 28. United Nations delegates Miss Teresa Hahn and Miss Ver Jene Eklund spoke and showed slides from their summer trip, with Dorothy Dahlin presenting them the official U N pin. Seven tables of cards followed by coffee and sandwiches. Candy Hanson of Stromsburg visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman.
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Rainbow Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows
United Nations
Teresa Hahn
Ver- Jene Eklund
Noble
Dorothy Dahlin
U. N
Notable Obituary Details for Stromsburg Residents
The record lists pallbearers Elmer Anderson Jones Floyd Buttinger Dennis Mills along with casket bearers Arnold Neuhaus LaVaughn Adelson Don Ostberg Rolland Stromberg Bur dette Flodman and Lyle Widga. Taps performed by Sydney Widga and Gail Widga. Service and interment in Stromsburg Cemetery.
Boxer Baby Beef Club Banquet for 4-H Buyers at County Fair
On October 3 the Boxer Baby Beef 4-H Club hosted a banquet for merchants who bought calves at the county fair sale. Loren Oberg served as president and MC. Gary Garey, former county agent, spoke on what makes a good sale and 4-H work in Omaha.
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Loren Oberg
Shirley Anderson
Glenn Dobberstein
Irvin Beckstrom
Gary Garey
Omaha
Orville Dodds
County Hospital Earns Three-Year Accreditation
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals approves a three year accreditation for Anne Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital. The letter to administrator Mrs Margaret Dozier commends ongoing efforts to maintain high standards and improve patient care.
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Board of Commissioners
The
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
Anne Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Margaret Dozier
Fisher announce birth of baby boy Jason Christopher
Dr and Mrs Joe Fisher of Champagne Illinois announce the birth of a son Jason Christopher on October 5. He weighed seven pounds. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Fisher and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lyle Dornburgh.
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Joe Fisher
Champagne
Jason Christopher
Ralph Fisher
Lyle Dornburgh
Polk Cubs Dominate Clarks in 14-0 Homecoming Win
The Polk Cubs shut out Clarks Bombers 14-0 on their home field Friday night. Penalties overshadowed the game with 21 infractions, while Polk seized key moments including a first-half TD by Mark Wood and another score by Ken Bills. Polk fans, meanwhile, rally for Dad's Night this Friday against Palmer at 7:30.
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Polk Cubs
Clarks Bombers
Clarks
Warden
Warriors
Cub
Cubs
Mark Wood
Brad Sundberg
Brad
Bombers
Mark Sutko
Dob Neuhaus
Kenny Bills
Steve Carlstrom
Polk
Neuhaus
Lebensraum
Carlstrom
Greg Douglas
Tim Engel
Bills
Ken Bills
Warden’s Wayfarers
Wood
Sundberg
Clark
Palmer
County Court Docket Highlights By Towns
In County Court to October 4 Hodgson of Grand Island faces night time speeding with a $20 fine and $5 cost. Wozny of Osceola charged with minor in possession at $100 and $5 costs. Laible of Stuart cited for day time speeding at $15 and $5. Ritchie of Omaha cited for day time speeding at $15 and $5. Bahr of Shelby charged with driving while intoxicated at $100 and $5. Rich of Omaha faces night time speeding at $30 and $5.
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Orin D. Hodgson
Grand Island
Larry D. Wozny
Osceola
Ronald S. Laible
Stuart
Mary Beth Ritchie
Omaha
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Polking
Clarence Bodine
Clarence
Pete Johnson
Grand’ Island
Pete
OV Koffee Kup Kahler
ODD Fellows
Little Candy Hanson
Stromsburg
Carroll Flodman
Boxer Baby Beef Club
County Hospital
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