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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1972

Page

5

Polk Cubs Fall To Palmer In Volleyball Clash

The Polk Cubs were routed by Palmer with all three squads dropping two straight games. Palmer led by two points each set as the varsity and freshmen squads struggled. Coach Richey called Palmer a veteran, well organized team as the season schedule lists upcoming tournaments and district playoff dates.

Polk Cubs Palmer Polk Richey St. Edward Genoa Goldenrod Stromsburg

Twenty Students Are Fifth Graders

Mrs. Vicki Reckner notes the fifth grade has 20 students with 12 boys and 8 girls. A new student, Marvin Love, joins the class.

Vicki Reckner Marvin Love

Fourth Grade Report: Class Demographics and Activities

The fourth grade lists thirteen boys and seven girls and notes Nebraska history in social studies with diorama projects. Science covers sound and molecular movement with new kits. A math line mentions numbers and a September 29 play "The Electro-Thinker" for mothers and perfect conference attendance.

Nebraska

Wanted This Week's Masery and Description

A coming week notice identifies a student over four feet tall weighing over 50 pounds with unmanageable hair and a fondness for fattening foods. The described individual wore a navy blue Pep Club uniform and is warned as armed with a stupid remark. report sightings to a Cub Reporter.

Cub

Campaigning Fire Sparks Scrutiny and Slander Risk

In a heated election arena, rivals clash over rhetoric as both sides accuse each other of deception. One candidate warns the other to speak truth or risk damaging lies surfacing during the campaign.

Noon Use Of School Building By Students

A school bulletin posts noon hall restrictions after lunch to curb disturbances as 125 students crowd the gym. Principal Richey notes occasional locker thefts and library disturbances, offering free locker padlocks. prior years allowed hallway use with fewer incidents.

Richey

Missionary And Aid Society Meeting In Lincoln

The Arborville Missionary and Aid Society met at the home of Mrs Lloyd Van Housen on Thursday afternoon October 12 with Mrs Ted Janky as program leader. Various local residents hosted visits and dinners through the weekend including families of Van Housen Litty and Rahrs while several neighbors attended church meetings and shared hospitality across Lincoln and surrounding towns.

Arborville Missionary and Aid Society Lloyd van Housen Ted Janky Landh van Housen Harry Kennel Janet Alvin Velma Peterzon Wayne Swanson Linda Virgil Tenniges Bruce Bedient Bernard Litty Neal van Ostrand de Kalb Clarence van Ostrand Rodney Johnson Neal Ven Housen Brenda Robert Rahrs Lincoln Lauren Bauer Aurora Hospital Ed Beckner Dick Bauer Hordville Ed Hanson

Social Guests Share Week in Several States

Mr and Mrs Ben Moschenross of St Louis were guests of Mrs M W Bragg and Mr Bragg from Monday evening to Thursday morning. Several families hosted visitors from York Huntington Park Omaha Lincoln and Denver with dinners, birthdays, and a wedding in Colorado. They attended a funeral in Greeley Col and Mike Cramer and Debbie White wed in Denver.

Ben Moschenross St. Louis M. W. Bragg Bragg Walter Kupke York Reuben Swanson Huntington Park Calif Clifford Branting Rex Hancock Omaha

Polk Happenings Visitors at Lincoln General Hospital and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Reuben Anderson and Larry visited Dennis in Lincoln General hospital on Sunday. Coffee guests after the football game Friday night at Carl Carlstrom home included Mr and Mrs Aaron Wall Homer Dale and Mr and Mrs Jerry Wall and Craig from Henderson and Randy Flodman. Mr and Mrs Milan Hanquist and family of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Robert Shostrom were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Roger Merchant and family.

John Wochner Don Mush Clarks Neal van Housen Lawrence Miller Grand Island W. L. Blender Vern Samuels Lisa Fred Bedient My~ron Norquest Home Were, Mr and Mrs Mervin Samuels John Andrews Wiggins Don Widga Virgil Tenniges Brian Harry Kennel Home Reuben Anderson Larry Dennis Lincoln General Hospital Carl Carlstrom Aaron Wall Homer and Dale Jerry Wall Craig Henderson Randy Flodman Milan Hanquist Lincoln Robert Shostrom Roger Merchant

Medicare Enrollment Help Arrives in Osceola

The Lincoln Social Security Office will send a representative to the Osceola Courthouse on Wednesday October 25 1972 from 9 30 to 11 30 A M to answer questions about Medicare hospital and medical benefits. Eligible people must be 65 or older and signed up, enroll within three months before the birthday month, and can contact the Lincoln office at 475 3581 for information.

Medicare Social Security Office Lincoln Social Security Office Lincoln Osceola

Birthday Party Honors October Birthdays In Dale Hanquist Home

Mrs Hannah Hahn and Doyle attended a Sunday birthday party at the Dale Hanquist residence honoring Lori Hanquist Pam Gwedenburg Berneice Erickson and Hannah Hahn. Guests included Berniece Erickson Harold Hanquist Signe Hanquist Ralph Swedenburg family and Judy Sommers. A nice lunch followed. Mr Philip Johnson visited Friday morning in the Richard Johnson home. Mrs P W Aker returned Friday from Osceola hospital after surgery.

Hannah Hahn Doyle Dale Hanquist Lori Hanquist Pam Gwedenburg Berneice Erickson Berniece Erickson Harold Hanquist Signe Hanquist Ralph Swedenburg Judy Sommers Philip Johnson Richard Johnson P. W. Aker Osceola Hospital

Local gatherings span Genoa to Lincoln in weekend visits

Mr and Mrs Norman Stromberg and family visited Genoa Sunday afternoon. Coffee guests after Friday night football included Dale Lindburg and Roger Hanquist families. Roland Rodine hosted Sunday dinner with Thengvall, Holly Bailey and Wilmer Rodine. Gideon Rally attendees included Reuben Hanquist and Wallace Sandell in Lincoln. Rudolph Gustafson visited Weimer and Bryan Memorial Hospital with Reuben Gustafson. Bonnie Weimer, Rudolph’s granddaughter, is a finalist for UNL Queen at homecoming finals October 25. Osceola hosts Horace Stevens and Tom visiting Harold Nelson as Daryl and Doyle celebrate 16th birthday.

Norman Stromberg Genoa Ethel Ostrander Roland Bodine Dale Lindburg Roger Hanquist Roland Rodine Thengvall Holly Bailey Wilmer Rodine Reuben Hanquist Wallace Sandell Gideon Cornhusker Lincoln Rudolph Gustafson Dean Weimer Bonnie Reuben Gustafson Bryan Memorial Hospital Beverly Bonnie Weimer Horace Stevens Tom Harold Nelson Osceola Daryl Doyle

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