School News Grades and Cheerleaders Update
First nine weeks grades released with Oct 30 date. Cheerleaders listed by grade with 7th Charisse Anderson and Michelle Anderson, 8th Darla Sterns and Lisa Wurst. head cheerleader Darla Sterns. Student officers include President Rebecca Brazda, Vice President Pam Green, Secretary Michel Sandell, reporter Kim Clymer. PT conferences set for Friday November 8 with letters to parents detailing time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charisse Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Darla Sterns
Lisa Wurst
Rebecca Brazda
Pam Green
Michel Sandell
Kim Clymer
Football schedule and grading changes at Osceola High
The Osceola high calendar lists football games on Oct 23 at 7 30 and Oct 28 reserve football at home, with a nine week grading period ending Oct 24 and Oct 30 grades. A new grading system uses sealed grey envelopes for parents to sign, dropping citizenship grades per Principal Brutto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Silver Creek
Brutto
Dance Is a Success After Friday Night Soccer Hop
The sock hop following Friday's game drew many students and about forty dollars was raised. Teachers plan additional dances during basketball season to continue community fundraising and fun.
Nicknamed People and Local Guests Highlight 50th High School Reunion
The article recounts a list of nicknames from past residents such as Link Pappy Bud Fat Fat Strand Slim Shorty and Howdie and notes two siblings returning for their 50th high school graduation anniversaries. It also lists Sunday guests visiting the Stromberg and Bolton households in Nebraska and Oregon for family and anniversary gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro
Morris Lindquist
Link
Paul Stevens
Pappy
Arlo Stevens
Bud
Charles Lind
Sonny
Harold
Howdie
Smith Crow
Fat Strand
Slim Peterson
Shorty Green
Copey
Cohagen
Monicker
Calmer Jones
Kelley
Little Doc
Big Doc Slusser
Dr. Slusser
Orrin
Little Ole
Harvey Alfred
Big
Hank
Henry
Don
Donald
Dad
Dudley
Bake Sale Profits Reported by Polk High Pep Club
The Polk High Pep Club thanks buyers and bakers including mothers who contributed to the bake sale. The event earned a profit of 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Pep Club
Local Social News from Polk County Shows Neighborly Visits
Mrs Mabel Bowen of Council Bluffs visited in the Lowell Bills home with Ruth Bills. Reuben Hanquist attended a funeral for Clinton Johnson in York. The Harless families visited Pam Harless at Midland College Fremont. Richard Gustafson's family joined a birthday dinner for Henry Steinke in Central City. Various relatives and friends dropped in at Roger Gustafson, Allan Pickrel, Otto Kempf, and other homes across Hastings, Lincoln, Stromsburg, and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stromberg
Robert E. Stromberg
Washington, D.C
Charles Stromberg
Lincoln
Merle Stromberg
Wahoo
Rolland“ Stromberg
JoElla
Ron Martin
Clatskanie
Ore
Robert Stromberg
Washington, D. C
Lloyd and Rolland Stromberg
Golden
Oscar Sundberg
Wallace Sandell
Hon Martin
Oregon
Roger Hawke
Palmer
Minnie Wright
Nina Larson
Stromsburg
Denver
Colorado
Don Hanquist
Lori
Laura Bolton
John Reckner
Carroll Flodman
Merton Flodman
Osceola
Robin Flodman
Central City
Carroll Flodman’s
Clarence
Bud) Bolton
Ethel Anderson
Bessie Brewer
York
Mabel Bowen
Council Bluffs
Lowell Bills
Ruth Bills
Reuben Hanquist
Clinton Johnson
Lee Harless
Dick Harless
Pam Harless
Midland College
Fremont
Richard Gustafson
Mike Harris
Henry Steinke
Park View
Beulah Gustafson
Hastings
Blanche Sundberg
Roger Gustafson
Allan Pickrel
Roger Gustafsons
Wilda Holmes
Johnson
Russell Fjell
Adolph Forss
Lloyd Lind
Lennis Lind
Shelby
Arthur Samuelson
Ronald Katz
Arthur Hornung
Roca
Walter Stahl
Noma Wright
Nettie Carlson
Wallace Lind
Grand Island
Needs a Home for Peanuts Puppy Seeks Good Owner
A small puppy named Peanuts, mother a registered poodle, seeks a new home. Call Barb Kennel at 765-3837 or contact the Progress for details. A village notice announces a Polk Nebraska Village Board meeting set for November 5, 1974 at 8 00 P M at the Farmers Co op office. Stray notice lists two brown and white heifer calves with contact 765-3947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Polk
Farmers Co-op
Nebr
Arnold L. Neuhaus
Polk County Happenings Highlight Weekend Visits
Local residents hosted and visited across several towns including Valley Stromsburg Hastings Lincoln and Omaha. Notable guests included Mrs June Egbert Emma Anderson Winnie Whitacre and Cindy Brugman with hosts Mrs Alvena Lind Hilmer Jones and Emma Anderson among others. Attendees also celebrated a golden wedding anniversary for Oscar Sundberg and joined open house at Covenant Home in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Egbert
Valley
Emma Anderson
Stromsburg
Alvena Lind
Ray Skoglund
Moline
Dil
Lillie Shaw
York
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Nellie LaVelle
Winnie Whitacre
Lillie Lind
Nettie Carlson
Murray Nelson
Oscar Nelson
Hastings
Cindy Brugman
Lincoln
Hilmer Jones
Gilbert Ruzicka
Los Angeles
Calif
Minnie Miers
Dick Mundt
Charles
Rolland Bamesberger
Shelley
Helen Mundt
Hampton
Arnold Neuhaus
Everett Green
Nebro Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
Dale Nyberg
Craig
Central City
Richard Johnson
Gordon Bush
Omaha
Philip Hedeen
Santa Cruz
Hannah Bodine
Emma Johnson
Parkview
Robert Stromberg
Washington, D. C
Hannah Rodine
Charles Shenk
Baby
Evelyn Shenk
Ae Raymond Hurd
Eileen White
Keith Leaverton
California
Santa Ana
Purl Shea
Phoenix
Ariz
Oscar Sundberg
Gerald Ruzicka
Polk
Vergil Bush
Walter Bush
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JR. High Pep Club
Campbell Soup
Immanuel Lutheran School
Fisher
Arborville
Gateway Realty of
Columbus
Maurice Regoler
Haven
Virginia
Joof
Merson
Bob Baack
Lowe Paints
Armstrong Barwick Carpeting
Discount Lumber & Paint Seeds
Farmers Mutual OF Nebr Insurance
Leland Harless
OES
Ae Eo
Larry E. David
Call
Polk Farm Supply
Seward
Midland BY Products Inc
Aurora Hospital
Vna
Veterans Hospital
Oman
Pastor Carlson
Albin H. Benson
Savage
Bede
Arthur Swedenburg
Hardville
Blue Creek
Ralph Fisher
Patronize Progress
Don’s
Alma Oil Co
Don Williams
E. T. Parminter
Polk County Mental Health Clinic
Victor Anderson CO
Central TV
17Th Ave
Motorola & Sylvania Sales & Service
Polk County
Mabel H. Widga
Myrl D. Edstrom
Eldon R. Johnson
Gibson’s Discount
E 7Th
Progressive Company
York Area
Wilbur’ R. Whitacre
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