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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
1
A Polk Progress column shares anecdotes about a rural mail carrier and a former county agent, then riffs on a faux museum of historical insignificance. It notes October’s warmth, recalls Washington dentures lore, and mocks a TV soap opera commercial routine plus a speedy air conditioner claim.
Polk Cubs narrowly avoid first loss on sandbar field at Palmer as Hahn bursts in for a third quarter touchdown after a tense drive. Palmer threatened late in fourth but Cubs' line held. Band halftime entertainment. next Friday Cubs travel to Henderson for homecoming under lights. Reserves beat Palmer seconds 19-6.
Hastings couple Gerald and Bob Branting announce a baby boy born October 8 at Lutheran hospital Grand Island weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Robert and Mrs Baack report a 6 pound 3 ounce son Ronald William born October 3 at Osceola hospital. Robert and Mrs Carlson of Neligh announce son Robert Dean born September 27 at Neligh hospital weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces.
The Polk Woman's Club met at Mrs. Norman McIntosh's home on October 3 with 15 members attending. Program leaders were Mrs. Oscar Sundberg and Mrs. James Brazda Sr, and hostesses Mrs. McIntosh and Mrs. C Marvin Fredrickson served a lovely lunch.
The United Lutheran Church Women of Trinity Church held a Friday meeting on October 6 with hymn Rejoice an open door. Ingathering for Tabitha Home underway. Five members attended the Seventh Annual ULCW Conference in Lincoln October 4 and 5 at Grace Lutheran Church.
The postponed sale of Hannah Johnsons household goods is set for Saturday October 14 at 1:30 PM in Hordville with Hanquist Galusha and Son as auctioneers and First State Bank of Hordville as clerk See ad on page 6 A larger sale of cattle hogs and farm machinery from Arvid and Glen Carlson 1 mile north and 34 mile west of Hordville is planned for Tuesday October 17 with the same auctioneers and clerk Turn to page 4 for copy of the sale bill
An ice show titled Adventures On Ice will play at York City Auditorium on October 24 and 25. Sponsored by the York Sertoma Club, profits support the foreign exchange student program. Tickets are available from Polk High School students.
A three day Jehovahs Witnesses conference drew 531 attendees at Kearney High School from October 6 to 8. The Sunday lecture titled Uniting Men in a Split-up World served as the event highlight and eight new ministers were ordained on Saturday.
Mrs Theo Larson admitted to York hospital on Monday. Albin Naslund entered Aurora hospital Monday. Mrs Arthur Adelson patient in Osceola hospital entering Friday.
A group from the Evangelical Free church attended a missionary district meeting at Mamre Church near Marquette. A noon lunch was enjoyed.
Evangelist Billy Graham’s new feature length film Shadow of the Boomerang will screen Sunday evening October 15 at 8 00 pm at The Methodist Church Polk. The outdoor action picture portrays Australia’s Outback with vast cattle stations and is shown free with a free will offering. The Polk Ministerial sponsors invite the public to attend.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met October 5 at the Methodist church with Polk school teachers as luncheon guests. President Mrs. Mervin Samuels led the session. The church hosts Polk and Sweden Plain for the week of prayer starting October 30. The program titled The Spirit is Lord featured Mrs. O A Johnson Mrs Leslie Adelson Mrs Tof Ostberg and Mrs Gérald Stevens. A special number was performed by Mrs James Lindburg and Mrs Leslie Adelson assisted by Mrs Oscar Sundberg. Guest speaker Mrs Campbell of Central City spoke on Congo experiences. Refreshments were served by four hostesses.
The Junior Auxiliary met on Saturday September 23 with installation of new officers. Hosts were Mrs Henry Kisler and Mrs Lee Anderson. Vernalene Eklund served as reporter.
School announces tonight lights will be installed for the Henderson football game now set to start at 7 30 pm on Friday October 17. Report cards were distributed October 11 and the honor roll for grades 7 8 and high school will be listed next week.
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