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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
1
An Omaha architect proposes a 1.5 million dollar monument to Nebraska pioneers over Interstate 80 between Omaha and Lincoln. The piece would honor pioneers while critics warn it may be a tourist gimmick and unnecessary, reflecting on the era and present values.
Randy Jay Bjerrum died at his home near Polk on October 18 after a farm related accident. Funeral services were held October 20 at the First Baptist Church Polk with Rev Irving Stauffer officiating and burial in Arborville Cemetery. He was a first grade Polk Elementary student and a member of the church Sunday School. He was survived by his parents Don and Virginia Bjerrum two brothers Gary and Dennis a sister Vicki Beckner and grandparents Cecil Bolton York and Orva Bjerrum Lincoln. He was preceded in death by one brother Douglas Dale.
Entries list multiple defendants from Columbus Wahoo Albion Clarks Lincoln Stromsburg Osceola and Polk. Cases include day and night time speeding driving while intoxicated with license suspensions fictitious plates and expired inspection stickers with fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars plus court costs.
Ron Adams has returned home from the hospital and is recuperating but largely bedbound. Terri Harless, son of Gary and Mrs Harless, remains a York hospital patient. Martin Hoffman Sr. is a patient in Aurora. Dennis Anderson underwent surgery Thursday at Lincoln General Hospital and is in room 511A.
The speaker rejects a dog eat dog world and urges focusing on private human ties over bombed conflicts. They argue for humility and cooperation, noting everyday joys and tears, ending with a call to vote for McGovern on November 7.
A compact weather blurb recalls the coldest day of fall 1972 with a sharp freeze that dropped leaves and killed flowers. Farmers welcome the freeze to dry out corn and milo, but a wet weekend canceled the dry freeze and left mud with no dust evident Monday morning.
Irene Widga presided over a Home Society gathering with twelve members present on October 12. The group voted to donate 100 to the Nebraska Children's Home for November and collected diaper material for hemmed donations. Jo Strand and Evelyn Shenk won prizes in games during the social hour.
Bear and Wolf Pack meet after school on Tuesday November 7 to discuss upcoming activities and plans.
Evelyn Norton Lincoln will be honor guest at a Polk County Democrat Women hosted reception in the St Paul Lutheran Church social room Osceola Friday October 27 at 3 45 P M She is a former secretary to President Kennedy and a Polk County native now campaigning for Senator McGovern Mrs Lincoln will give a talk and ladies of the county are invited to attend
The Junior Auxiliary lists 17 members with officers led by Marla Branting as Junior Chairman and Jane Kealiher as Vice Chair. Alibi events include a October 9 1972 meeting with 14 present, officer installation by Mrs Lyle Widga, Christmas name drawing, spending plans of 1 to 1.25, and December favors for an old peoples home.
Miss Marcia Jean Zedicher and Kermit Lyle Lindgren wed in a 7:30 p.m double ring ceremony at First United Methodist Church Osceola. Rev Truman Bachenberg performed the vows with organist Alfred Hanson and vocalist Mrs Charles Roberts. The couple will reside in Osceola where the groom works for Zedicher Construction and the bride is a bookkeeper at Overland Sand and Gravel.
Polk High's Bruce Hudson ran for four touchdowns and 234 rushing yards as the Cubs defeated Osceola 27-14. Allen Willits added a conversion and the Cubs built a 20-7 halftime lead before pulling away to 27-7 in the third quarter. Osceola rallied late with a pair of TDs and a late drive, but Polk's clock management preserved the win and improved to 5-2. next they host Nebraska Christian.
Polk public library lists a 1972 Catalog of Free Films available from the State Library Commission and pamphlets on all federal grants and funds for public use. Come in and request this information.
Swede Home assembles a perfect season narrative as fans rival Polk Cubs in Friday night fever. A local resident credits spirit, will to win, and growing confidence as Swede Home tops opponents on the field and TV scores fuel optimism for a flawless finish.
Mrs Clara Blase observed her 90th birthday Sunday afternoon at Hamilton Manor in Aurora. Fifty relatives and friends attended. A decorated cake and lunch were served. Guests traveled from Big Springs Ogallala Grand Island Seward York Central City Hardville Polk and Aurora.
A Stromsburg Republican Women luncheon on October 11 featured hosts Mrs Vayden Anderson and Mrs Mildred Anderson. Mrs Reuben Hanquist opened with welcome words and invocation by Laura Delfs. A Town and Country Store style show entertained attendees. State GOP Chairman Milan Bish urged civic duty. The group planned a Town & Country booth for October 12 and reminded members to vote on November 7.
Willard Lindburg celebrated by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with dinner for him and Mrs Yandburg at a Aurora cafe. The gathering continued at Hordville with Mr and Mrs Dean Yandburg hosting relatives wishing him well. Mark Albin of Des Moines, Iowa, visited his parents Lloyd and family for the weekend.
Marsha Redman reflects on culinary vanity and a school cooking demonstration that turned into an odd showcase. She recalls preparing bizarre dishes like scrambled brains and turtle meat, drawing both curiosity and reluctant admiration from students and staff.
Sunday callers were Mr and Mrs Bill Hemmelgarn of Perham Minnesota along with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg and Mr and Mrs Dick Sealey Sr visiting the Rolland Stromberg home.
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