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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
1
Attic finds vintage World War I songs including Over There and Long Boy. The article riffs on wartime patriotism, inflation, tax dodges, Nixon and Agnew, and White House money mysteries, ending with a note that the piece continues on page 8.
A Halloween party for Polk's senior citizens is set for October 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Sponsored by the American Legion Jr. Auxiliary, the event features games and prizes, plus a lunch. Guests are invited to wear costumes or masks, though not required.
The Polk Community Club holds its regular meeting Monday October 15 at 8 p m in the Community Hall. Plans for Christmas will be discussed and members are urged to attend. A lunch will be served.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Sandell moved on Monday from their Polk farm into the Martha Larson house in West Polk which they recently purchased.
Mrs Glenn Hill remains a patient at Clarkson hospital in Oniahia after major surgery on Monday. Mr Enoch Peterson underwent major surgery at St Francis Hospital in Grand on Friday after arriving Wednesday. Mr Dennis Mills transferred from Veterans Hospital in Grand Island to the Veterans Hospital in Omaha.
Mrs Alvena Lind was a supper guest of Emma Anderson and Lillie Lind on a Tuesday of last week, sharing an evening at their home.
Polk Cubs improve to 3 1 for the season after a 27 0 victory over the Clarks Bombers. Daryl Tenniges intercepted a Clarks pass for the first score and Randy Flodman added a rushing TD as Polk dominated with 246 yards to 76. The Cubs host Fairmont this Friday at 7 30 PM.
Billy Graham ISN T IT GOOD TO KNOW film shown Sunday and Monday October 14 15 at First Baptist Church of Polk. Showings start 7 30 PM each evening. Pastor Stauffer invites area families to attend with a free will offering to cover expenses.
A mother chronicles her daughter Danielle a messy eater with spaghetti on her highchair tray and floor. She notes family reactions and attempts to curb the mess while quoting Psalm 118 24 and ends with a home visit report of Mr and Mrs Leroy Johnson Osceola and Mr and Mrs Stanford Ang visiting the Olson home Thursday evening.
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