Voters face yes or no on judge in November ballot
The article questions the ballot choice approving or disapproving a judge and notes the governor would appoint a replacement if disapproved. It argues for a better system, comments on political influence in justice, and recalls windmill research by USDA with nostalgia for rural life.
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United States Department of Agriculture
University Ag College
USDA
United States
Earl Butz
Cubs Edge Bulldogs 12-7 For Third Win
Cubs defeated Osceola 12-7 to earn their third straight football win. Dan Bond scored on a 7 yard run for the first quarter TD and Randy Branting returned an Osceola fumble 81 yards for the decisive score with 3:00 left. The Cubs’ defense held the Bulldogs to 157 yards as Polk improves to 3-5 and travels to Wolbach for the season finale.
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Owens
Cubs
Osceola
Bulldogs
Dan Bond
Randy Branting
Terry Bender
Cub
Roger Brockevelt
Vernon Tallman
Joel Anderson
Tom
Bill Carlstrom
Polk
Wolbach
Citizens State Bank launches Bankers Card incentive program
Citizens State Bank introduces the Bankers Card to stimulate local business with 10 to 20 percent discounts at designated merchants and nationwide use at hotels motels car rental offices and restaurants. Ken Stewart says the card benefits customers and merchants and supports community improvement.
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Citizens State Bank
Bank
Ken Stewart
Bankers
Bankers Card
Ken
Hospital admits Mr Oscar Johnson in Aurora
A hospital note records Mr Oscar Johnson was admitted to Aurora hospital on Saturday for evaluation and treatment.
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Oscar Johnson
Aurora Hospital
Tine Polk Market Report From Tuesday October 26
Market prices for Wheat Corn Soybeans and oats listed with unit figures. Values shown include Wheat at 3.48, Soybeans at 5.90, and Oats at 1.50 per bushel with additional notes unreadable.
Strombergs Return Home From Lincoln and Washington
Mr and Mrs Gary Stromberg and Tara traveled from Lincoln to Washington D C on business before returning to their Anchorage home. Tara also visited grandparents in Lincoln and attended funeral services in Davi City for Aunt Mrs Al dah Davenport of Seward. Mrs Anna Guthrie was a Friday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson.
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Gary Stromberg
Tara
Anchorage
Alaska
Lloyd Stromberg
Arlan Stromberg
Lincoln
Stromberg
Washington D. C
Gary
Robert E. Stromberg
Lloyd Stromber
Davi City
Aldah Davenport
Seward
Anna Guthrie
Grant. Johnson
Swine Flu Clinic Planned in Polk This Thursday
The Polk community hosts a swine flu clinic in the elementary gym on Thursday October 28 from 5 to 6 PM. Consent forms are available at Citizens State Bank Mac Donalds IGA and the post office.
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Polk
Citizens State Bank
MacDonald’s Iga
Trophy Won By Cub Spikers In Tourney
Polk travels to Cedar Rapids for the Goldenrod Conference Tourney seeded second and wins the cr-up trophy on October 21. They beat St Edward 15 12 15 8 with Abbi Harrington leading serving and Osceola 15 8 15 10 before losing in the finals to Cedar Rapids 15 1 15 11.
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Polk
Cedar Rapids
Peg Neeman
Denise Sterns
Lynette Flodman
Deb Bankson
Lesley Jones
Abbi Harrington
Osceola
T.V
Lori Hanquist
Denise” Sterns
Deb Barkson
Folk
Darla
Wolbach
Monroe
Silver Creek
Birthday observances and social visits reported in Grand Island area
Shanna Bengtson observed turning one with family from Grand Island. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson and Mr and Mrs Galen Sterner from Doniphan, Mrs Gary Rasmussen from Hastings, and Galen Sterner’s birthday noted. Lincoln couple Kent and Mrs Anderson visited Harvey Sundberg. various friends stopped by Martin Hoffman Sr. home. Nebraska Missouri game attended by Paul Stevens, Richard Sealey Sr., and Sharon Benson at York.
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Shanna Bengtson
Larry Bengtson
Grand Island
Harry Anderson
Galen ‘Sterner
Doniphan
Gary Rasmussen
Hastings
Galen Sterner
Kent Anderson
Lincoln
Harvey Sundberg
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Pastor Lindgren
Jim Brazda
Ilof Ostbeg
Willard Henderson
Ray Fey
Tom Hoffman
Lana of Hastings
Darold Hoffman
Orlie Miller
Henry Reed
Dennis Lind
Lloyd Widga
Walter Stahl
Dennis Widga
Annette Deems Ga
Ransing
Paul Stevens
Richard Sealey, Sr
Sharon Benson
York
Free Church WMS Hosts MD Banquet
The Ev. WMS hosted a Mother Daughter banquet on October 23 with 75 mothers and daughters in attendance. The program included vocal numbers by the Bodine and Samuelson families, readings by Marge Ichn and Adeline Harless, a style show by MONIET'S of Aurora, and a door prize won by Esther Peterson.
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Ev. Wms
Bodine and Samuelson
Marge Ichn
Adeline Harless
Moniet’s of
Aurora
Esther Peterson
Senior Citizens to Host Bingo at Legion Hall
Seniors plan a bingo event on age day November 3 at 2 00 PM at the Legion Hall. Bring a hobby or item to display and share with attendees.
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the Legion Hall
Roger Merchant Receives Commercial Pilot License
Roger Merchant completed the written and performance tests to earn a commercial pilot license. He had previously received a private license last year. Both certificates were awarded by the Don Bair Flying School at York.
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Roger Merchant
Don Bair
York
Harvest Helpers Aid Schulze Farm Workday
Relatives and friends assist Mrs Marvin Schulze and family on the farm for a harvest. Twenty six men contribute in various tasks while a group of women provide and serve meals at Immanuel Lutheran Church basement to the workers.
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Marvin Schulze
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Gaylord Dose Seeks Board of Education Seat
Gaylord Dose explains his run for the Polk Board of Education citing parental involvement and open dialogue with schools. He stresses basic education, student voice via a council, and community input. Rudolph Gustafson returns from four weeks away including hospital tests and recovery with relatives in Omaha and Lincoln.
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Board of Education
Polk Board of Education
Rudolph Gustafson
Rudolph
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Doyle Gustafson
Dean Welmer
Lincoln
Halloween Spoof Prompts Fright in Town Tale
A narrator recalls instilling Halloween fright to kids by sharing a chilling story about two elderly women driving through a graveyard and a fleeing homicidal maniac, interrupted by a police bulletin. The piece blends nostalgia with a spooky urban legend vibe, ending as the tale continues on Page 14.
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