Gloom and unrest in American politics amid Watergate fallout
The piece discusses public distrust in honesty and institutions, referencing Gallup showing low satisfaction with honesty standards and confidence in business and government. It notes Sen Curtis’ sadness over Agnew and the GOP gloom about 1974 races, criticizing Nixon's administration and calling for reform based on the rule of law and virtuous leadership.
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Gallup
Nebraska
Carl Curtis
Agnew
GOP
Senate
YAF
Young Americans For Freedom
Department of Justice
Spiro Agnew
Nixon
House
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
White House
John Dean
Richard Nixon
Henry Steele Commager
New York Review of Books
United States
Hughes Rudd
Polk Local News Social Visits Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell visited Covenant Home Sunday with Mrs Anna Wurtz and Ruth Christensen. Mrs Blanche Fitz of Aurora spends this week visiting Polk friends. Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson visited Grand Island Sunday afternoon with Mrs Clara Johnson. Levar Sandell guests with Glen Rose at Corad. Saturday dinner guests were Mrs Maude Bhenk of Hordville and Mrs Linnie Hoffer of Clarks.
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Elwood Sandell
Covenant Home
Anna Wurtz
Ruth Christensen
Blanche Fitz
Aurora
Polk
Walter Nelson
Grand Island
Clara Johnson
Levar Sandell
Glen Rose
Corad
Evelyn Shenk
Maude Bhenk
Hordville
Linnie Hoffer
Clarks
Engagement announced for November wedding in Osceola
Miss Barb McMeekin and Steve G Johnson plan a November 17 ceremony at St Vincents Catholic Church in Osceola. Parents are Mr and Mrs Robert McMeekin of Osceola and Mr and Mrs Wilmer E Johnson of Stromsburg. Miss McMeekin, a 1972 Osceola High School graduate, recently completed cosmetology studies at Sar Rob College in Grand Island. Her fiancé, also a 1972 Polk High School graduate, attended Grand Island School of Business and works for Lepp and Larsen in Central City.
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St. Vincents Catholic Church
Osceola
Barb McMeekin
Steve G. Johnson
Robert McMeekin
Wilmer E. Johnson
Stromsburg
McMeekin
Osceola High School
Sar- Rob College of Cosmetology
Grand Island
Polk High School
Grand Island School of Business
Lepp and Larsen
Central City
Polk County Historical Society Meets in Osceola City Hall
Thirty members attended the Polk County Historical Society meeting in Osceola on October 18. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and the Bernie Gisslers. President Mildred Flodman announced calendar plans, a membership drive, and a November hobby show at Swede Haven with card tables for displays.
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Polk County Historical Society
Osceola
Martin Anderson
Bernie Gisslers
Mildred Flodman
Lst
M. Anderson
Flodman
Myrtle Anderson
Esther Fleddows
Bernie Gissler
Thayer County
Belvidere
Bert Gissler
Pella
Iowa
Swede Haven
Polk news items note social calls and visits
Saturday afternoon callers on Mrs Richard Sealey included Mrs Paul Coover Mrs Paul Stevens Mrs Sharon Benson and Lisa Oth er callers during the week were Mrs Ollie Johnson and Mrs Leslie Adelson Mrs Evelyn Shenk visited Swede Haven with Margaret Bower Mr and Mrs Dick Mundt visited Lynn Sundberg Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg hosted dinner for Mrs Gene Bauer's birthday Attending were Gene Bauer and family Les Bauer Sutton Ed Saylor Judy and Steve Roger Werner visited Geo Wechner after the football game Friday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sealey
Paul Coover
Paul Stevens
Sharon Benson
Lisa
Ollie Johnson
Leslie Adelson
Evelyn Shenk
Margaret Bower
Swede Haven
Dick Mundt
Lynn Sundberg
Oscar Sundberg
Gene Bauer
Les Bauer
Sutton
Ed Saylor
Judy
Steve
Roger Werner
Geo. Wechner
Polk High Cubs Defeat Wilber 25-13 In Local Football Clash
Polk High Cubs jump to a 13-0 first half lead and hold on to beat Wilber 25-13 on their home field. Rick Hoffman scored twice including a 54 yard TD, Gale Stevens recovered a bobble set up another score, and a key interception helped preserve the win. Wilber outgained Polk 246 to 206 yards in a closer contest than the score suggests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Wilber
Polk Cubs
Polk
Carlstrom
Gale Stevens
Rick Hoffman
T.d. Willits
Cubs
Cub
Hfe
Craig Slepicka
Mike Niemeyer
Dirk Altman
Lowell Kotas
Altman
Hoffman
Randy Flodman
Willits
R. Fledman
Catherine Biskell and Asa Smith Married in Glenwood
Catherine Biskell and Asa Smith wed in Glenwood Iowa on September 15 at a friend’s home. The couple will live on a farm near Glenwood. Mrs Smith is a beautician and Asa works for the Burlington railroad. They visited Mrs Louella Smith in Central City.
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Catherine Biskell
Asa Smith
Glenwood
Iowa
Friend
Smith
Asa
Burlington Railroad
Louella Smith
Central City
Hospital Report from Annie Jerrey Memorial County Hospital
Weekly patient roster lists admissions and discharges for October 15 to 22. Names include Stacy Meister Osceola Mrs Lillian Ogden Stromsburg and Oscar Thomas Gresham among others. several patients from Osceola Stromsburg and Polk regions. Transfers include Mr Orvil Gildersleeve Stromsburg.
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Annie Jerrey Memorial County Hospital
Stacy Meister
Osceola
Lillian Ogden
Stromsburg
Ralph McDonald
Oscar Thomas
Gresham
Marian Lowther
Blanche Bolton
Franklin Williams
Emma Peterson
Fern Baer
Raymond Fey
Polk
Delmer Johnson
Victor Johnson
Virgil Anderson
Columbus
Patricia Reisdorff
Gertrude Ward
Ostberg Visit Highlights Hoffman Household
Mr and Mrs Jof Ostberg were Saturday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Martin Hoffman, Sr. and Kim Hoffman, indicating a social alignment among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jof Ostberg
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Kim Hoffman
Have You Noticed Ladies I Paint and Dream at Night
A humorous monologue details a woman’s chaotic days and sleepless nights. She recalls painting woodwork, upholstery, and even grinding venison, while dreams replay spoken words and past actions. She questions coffee, age, and sleep, ending with brief social notices.
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Lincoln
Dani
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Osceola City Hall
Mr. and
Mrs
Raymond Lindgren
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Emma Johnson
Park View
Robert Willits
Martin Lundstrom
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