Polk High FBLA Forms New Leadership and Activities
The Polk High School FBLA chapter held its first meeting on October 12 electing officers including President Bill Hoffman and Vice President Nancy Reather. The group plans a Halloween spook insurance fundraiser and aims to boost youth leadership and community ties. The Polk High Music department adds a Jazz Band led by Mr Batley with ongoing preparations and future updates promised.
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FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
Polk High School
Bill Hoffman
Nancy Reather
Karen Sterns
Lee Sundberg
Charles Otte
Rodney Werner
Melody Albin
Phyllis Ostberg
Polk High
Batley
Brazda
Polk
Doyle
Pete) Hahn
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Robert Merchant
Linda Nyberg
Janice Anderson
Bonnie Carlson
Bonnie Hanquist
Linda Eisler
Jane Fredrickson
Joan Sandell
Elmer Knerr
Chappell
S. J. Harless
Ester Lackey
Glen Brazda
Chas. Nelson
Leon Meerkatz
Renee
Charles Nelson
Baby
Doyle Klingsporn
Harold Miller
Charles Norquest
Wayne
Pa” Hill
Sixth Grade Has Thirteen Students
Sixth graders study ancient societies and daily life while expressing themselves through creative writing. The class includes thirteen students: Ronnie Baack Rebecca Brazda Mike Cerny Becky Ed ick son Pam Green Scott Hudson Douglass Miller David Shenk Kevin Sandell Darla Sterns Keith Tallman Monica Werner and Lisa Wurst. They also keep seven fish and occasional visitors like frogs grasshoppers and a snake.
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United States
Ronnie Baack
Rebecca Brazda
Mike Cerny
Becky Erickson
Pam Green
Scott Hudson
Douglass Miller
David Shenk
Kevin Sandell
Darla Sterns
Keith Tallman
Monica Werner
Lisa Wurst
Hudson Gets Stopped POEM By Kevin Graves
The poem questions farmers hiring spies to learn about ties with Russia and what Buzz shared with large grain firms. It critiques collusion and suggests hope that Mr. Butz will stay out of such matters.
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Buzz
Russia
Mr. Butz
Reserves Triumph Over Osceola In Season Finale
The reserve Cubs host Osceola Bull dogs in the final game. Osceola scored a field goal for the only points in the first quarter. Daryl Tenniges scored a touchdown with 9:08 left in the fourth, and the two point conversion succeeded as the Cubs rallied 8 to 3.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Cubs
Bulldogs
Daryl Tenniges
Cubs Fall to Osceola in Varsity Volleyball Action
The Cub volleyball team lost to Osceola in two tight sets 4-15 and 13-15 while freshman and reserve squads split their matches. Coach Mr Richey notes improving rallies and serves as the squad heads to Palmer Invitational on October 23 24 Genoa on October 26 with conference tournaments October 30 31 and district play November 6 8 9 starting at 5:00 PM.
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Osceola
Varsity
Richey
Cubs
Palmer
Genoa
Polk
Insem Ege
Pep Club News Highlights October Meeting Plans
The Pep Club met on October 5 to plan posters for parent teacher conferences. They discussed painting the football field outhouses and decorating the boys locker room for the Palmer game. Sophomore girls made a dummy and hung it at the field. Special thanks to Bob Kisler for letter work and to the shop boys for the scoreboard sign.
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Bob Kisler
Shop
How Polk Got Started According to Local Voices
A class shares oral histories on Polk's origins. Jean W says people moved from Hordville. Paula cites the railroad decline pushing relocation. Mr Cyberon notes Swedish settlers near Polk. The group mostly agrees with Paula.
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Apthorpe
Polk
Jean W
Hordville
Paula
Cyberon
Duane Bodine Wing Pie Eating Contest Victor
On Friday the 13th at 3 30 Duane Bodine Rodine won a wing pie eating contest with five pies eaten in three minutes. Contestants included Mr Gilson teacher rep Rod Werner senior rep Scott Lindburg junior rep Duane Rodine sophomore rep and Randy Wize fifth grade. Pies donated by the Junior Home Ec Class.
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Mr Gilson
Rod Werner
Scott Lindburg
Apthorpe
Duane Rodine
Randy Wize
Governor Griswold Duck and pheasant hunt at Polk noted
Governor Dwight Griswold and his delegation visited Polk for a duck and pheasant hunting outing. The trip included a drive from Lincoln with I. D. Beynon and Griswold Jr. The event followed a day when local residents hosted state leaders and residents attended various social events and community notices across Polk County.
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Rudolph Gustafson
Milford Johnson
Stach
Elwyn Johnson
Fred Johnson
Joe Johnson
Elwood Sandell
Clarence Bryant
R. M. Bailey
Ruth Bailey
Max Jones
Filley
Branting family visits spread across Omaha and Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Marvin Branting and Mrs Clifford Branting visited Sunday with Cliff Branting in an Omaha hospital and later shared supper with Mr and Mrs Mervin Branting in Lincoln, reflecting family ties in Polk community.
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Arthur Swedenburg
Clarks
Joe Ehn
Thengvall
Chauncey Gustafson
Lyle Johnson
Russel Johnson
Stromsburg
Darold Johnson
Philipsburg
Kans
Ollie Johnson
Marvin Branting
Clifford Branting
Cliff Branting
Omaha
Mervin Branting
Lincoln
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Peloponnesia
Winter Discount
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Don Lampshire
Libby
Ig. Pke
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Crisco
SWIFT
Swift’s
Brown & Serve
Fireside
Duncan Himes
Ibs
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IGA
Polk County
Dale Frizzell
Norge
Westinghouse
Norge and
Hudson
By Kevin Graves
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PEP Club News
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Duane Bodine Wing
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Carl Steelquist
Clarence Bodine
Hardville
R. E. Pearson
Durant
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State Association of Farmers Elevators
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J. L. Hedbloom
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Herbert Hoover
W. L. Darnell and Co
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I. T Samuelson
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Hastings
Hilmer Jones
Eugene
Carroll Erickson
J. J. Erickson
L. P. Jones
Hampton
Willard Lindburg
Lillie Johnson
Hazel Johnson
Paul Hertel
Hyland Park
Milton Johnson
York College
A. G. Glad
Edwin Glad
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William A. Stevens
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Polk Cemetery
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Ethel Crow
Los Angeles
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Milton
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Delaware
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Syracuse
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