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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1970
Page
6
Reflective critique links past chores to changing times. The piece recalls rug beating, linoleum’s rise, and the vacuum era as civilization’s decline, then pivots to Nebraska politics with Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska, and Congressman Dave Martin’s voting record over a decade.
Patients listed include Harry Wilson Shelby J Shaw Little Clarks Carl V Anderson Osceola John Karges Silver Creek Emil Monson Osceola Lesta Mace Osceola Ruby Young Shelby Tressie Brown Osceola Elmer Naslund Polk Teresa Appleton Stromsburg John Gonka Columbus Dewey Sigler Osceola Helen Kublicek Shelby Wesley Michener Stromsburg Maurice Watts Sr Osceola Ansel Pehrson Osceola Elsie Kaczor Osceola Ruth Zersen Gresham Dismissed Joel Johnson Stromsburg Norman Hofbauer Osceola Grace Rutter Osceola Lyle Lindgren Polk Anna Z Bernt Shelby Donald Hiemer Shelby Floyd Weathers Stromsburg C Marvin Frederickson returned home from Lincoln surgery Nellie Bond Osceola deceased.
Pack 163 Webelos Scouts met at Mark Clymer's home on October 14 and again on October 20 to review lessons for badge work. Lunch was provided by Mrs Bev Burney, and the group scheduled a pack meeting at the Community Hall on November 2. Ruth Sandell reported news with Curtis Burney.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Glee Killion was held at the Baptist Church parlors on Thursday evening October 22. Lavender and ivory were the wedding colors in decorations and lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson were lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Miller after church services Sunday evening.
A Nebraska third district political message flags Congressman Dave Martin as absent on 1969 and 1965 votes and opposed on 1963 measures. It urges voters to elect Democrat challenger Don Searcy to provide a constructive voice for economy education and environment.
Osceola fumbles set up Polk drives but Bulldog Coffin rifles through for a 29 yard TD run. Gissler adds points later as Osceola seals 12 point win while Cubs stall on several goal line stands before final kickoff. Lakeview visit next Wednesday in tough bid.
Irma Adelson hosted the Polk Garden Club meeting on Tuesday October 20 with twelve members and one guest present. Officers were reelected and new roles assigned while a pot luck lunch followed and plans were made to bring Betty Crocker coupons for the kidney machine at the next gathering in York November 17 at 1 30 p m.
Mae Peterson of Osceola spent Friday with Mrs. William Larson. The Polk Osceola game at Osceola drew visits by Roger Hanquist family to Levert Oquist. Harold W Johnson hosted visitors with Adolph Forss and Ruth Gestrine. Carl G Johnson and family vacationed in Fort Collins Colorado. Bible study hosted by Mrs David Jones. Ruth and Lester Gestrine spent time with Ben Berger. Continuous Friday and Wednesday social calls noted.
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