Why My Parents Should Vote Essay Contest Entries
The Farm Bureau sponsored essay contest features young writers from Stromsburg Oscerla Polk and Shelby urging voting to support democracy and peace. Entries include Davida Sundberg 123 Stromsburg Verne Johnson Oscerla Judy Johnson Polk district Velma Bowamian 11 Stromsburg Barry Nyberg 11 Polk route Annabelle Juax Shelby and others. over 125 entries across Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Davida Sundberg
Stromsburg
Verne Johnson
Oscerla
Truman
Judy Johnson
Polk School
Velma Bowamian
Barry Nyberg
Polk
Annabelle Juax
Shelby
Annabelle
Dist. 9
Abbie Grady
Frankie Miller
Patrick Henry
Polk County
Amendments to Constitution on Nebraska ballot
Six proposed constitutional amendments appear on the November 4 ballot per a legal notice in this issue of the Progress. Voters are urged to study the amendments before voting so they know what changes will occur in the state constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Legion 160 Hosts County Legionnaires Meeting
Polk Legion Post 160 hosted the county convention with about 90 attendees in attendance and a considered good turnout for the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion 160
Entertains County Legionnaires
Polk Legion Post
It Happened In Polk Hunters Find Rare Three Bird Catch
Leonard Jisi hunted near Polk last weekend and fired at a pheasant. He retrieved one bird but reportedly downed two others, raising questions about hunting rules and fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enal
Leonard Jisi
Leona 4
Polk Beats Shelton 12-7 Wednesday Night
Polk defeated Shelton 12 to 7 to win their fifth game of the season. Kenny Werner Morris Fisher Bob Renquist and Gaylen Holmes led Polk on offense and defense in a strong first half and in fending off Shelton's late threat. A full account will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Kenny Werner
Morris Fisher
Bob Renquist
Gaylen Holmes
Pheasant Season Opens Across Nebraska in 26th Hunt
Thousands of Nebraska sportsmen joined the 26th annual pheasant season opening last Friday. The show tables indicate birds are plentiful and cover is heavy. zone rules set harvest limits and dates withZone 2 closing Oct 26 and Zone 1 running to Nov 23. Hunters must retain sex identification by keeping either the head or feet of each pheasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Bay
Legion event highlights in Osceola meeting
Everett Green served as master of ceremonies and Bob Steenbeck led the business session. M. M. Mills Jr. spoke on veterans benefits, W. H. Norton was elected county adjutant succeeding Arnold Neuhaus, and the Legion Auxiliary provided a baked ham banquet.
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Everett Green
Bob Steenbeck
M. M. Mills, Jr
Osceola
W. H. Norton
Arnold Neuhaus
Legion Auxiliary
Silver wedding anniversary observed at Hanquist home
In observance of their silver wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hanquist held a reception at their Hordville home on Sunday October 19 with about 140 relatives and friends. Guests from Omaha Lincoln Grand Island and other towns attended. A buffet supper followed for 23 relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hanquist
Hordville
C. A. Johnson
Dave Ekdahl
Polk
Harold Hanquist
Dale Hanquist
Irvin Larson
Dick Anderson
Clifford Carlson
Rudolph Gustafson
Marjorie Hanquist
Jean
Beverly Ekdahl
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Neottsblutff
Paldang
Central City
Straiusburg
Osceola
Clarks
No Muttterings This Week Column
The column notes a reduced week of work with only partial effort possible. It explains the twelve page paper was prioritized and hints at resuming full content next week. The writer apologizes for delays and assures readers the regular mutterings will return.
Recent Bride Honored At Shower
A three hostess miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Leland Bills a recent bride was held Monday evening October 20 at the home of Mrs. Martin Hoffman with Mrs. Lowell Bills and Mrs. Ester Lackey assisting. Twenty one guests enjoyed games contests and a blue and white theme. The honoree received many useful items and refreshments included blue ship favors sandwiches cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Bills
Martin Hoffman
Lowell Bills
Ester Lackey
Sundbergs, Sundberg family host Sheridan gathering
A Sundberg family event at the Oscar Sundberg home in Sheridan Oregon included Mr. and Mrs. Emma Johnson Valparioso and numerous Sundberg relatives with extended guests the Strombergs and Rolland Stromberg attending afternoon and evening meals.
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Henry Sundberg
Sheridan Oregon
Oscar Sundberg
Emma Johnson Valparioso
Albert Sundberg
Henry Sandell
Clarence Bodine
Lily@ Stromberg
Merle Stromberg
Terry
Rolland Stromberg
Corn Harvest Nearing Completion Across Community
Harvest wrapped up this week with most corn gathered and yields ranging from 40 to 60 bushels on dry land farms. Irrigated crops remain last to harvest as drought persists, with quality high though ears are dry and field conditions dirty making picking difficult.
Polk routs Silver Creek 45 to 6 in football clash
Polk dominates Silver Creek after a tight first quarter. Gaylen Holmes scores two TDs and passes for three more, adding 140 rushing yards on nine carries. Don Nyberg Rob Renquist Kenny Werner also score as Polk pulls away to post 45 points while Silver Creek only tallies a single TD by McCormick.
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Cubs
Phillips
Regnlars
Polk
Verland Widga
Silver Creek
Gaylen Lolmes
Werner
Gaylen
Louis Light
Don Nyberg
Rob Renquist
Kenny Werner
Kenny
Ron Nyberg
Leon Stankel
Gavien Holmes
Ken Werner
McCormick
Library Adds New List Of Books
The OtK library shelves gain Fifteen new titles and several children's books. The library board invites patrons to visit, enrich vocabulary, and enjoy winter reading. A list of new acquisitions includes The Old Man and the Sea The House in Between Kon Tiki The Sea Around Us Concod Bridge How We Elect Our President Divine Average To Heaven on Horseback The Silver Chalice This Town The Cain Mutiny Bread From Heaven The Sleeping Sword Flamingo Hunt Root Out of Dry Ground.
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Otk
Library Board
Ither
Ernest Hemingway
Howard Spring
Thor Heyerdahl
Rachel Car
Howard Horne
Will Rogers
Edith Kirkland
Paul Cranston
Thomas Cos
Wilbur Steele
the Cain Mutiny
Herman Wonk
Henrietta Buskmaster
Peal Frye
Paul Zahl
A. M. Briggs
Dinner Hosts and Local Rally Highlight Osceola Event
Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller hosted guests including Mrs Ethel Gooding of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Noel Kealther in Osceola. Elmer Berger visited Sunday evening. A Republican Rally featuring Congress man Bob Harrison is set for Friday Oct 24 at 8 PM in the Legion Hall Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlie Miller
Ethel Gooding
Lincoln
Noel Kealther
Ilos Ostberg
Bob Harrison
Legion Hall
Osceola
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Boyd
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Garfield
Grant
Holt, Hooker
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Loup
Rock
Thomas
Wheeler Counties
Patronize Progress
Morris
Silvor Creek
Benearescence Acwee
Enncenes
Wecesse Cerseuese
Wecese
Tain
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