Polk Progress columns rail at election hype and labor stances
The Polk Progress criticizes election campaigning by Mrs Haven Smith on the Republican ticket for the third congressional district seat and notes mixups by national figures. It discusses a write in bid by Linda Fuhr, the county audit report, and local voter directions at Gonka Lakes, ending with reflections on labor, big majorities, and a cautious voting stance by the paper.
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New York Times
Polk
Haven Smith
Virginia
Mayne
Will
Polk Progress
Dave Martin
Ford
Mrs Smith
Lincoln
Nebraska
Vivian
Vera
Wayne Ziebarth
Shelby
Mook Wilhelms
Stromsburg
Polk Headlight
Stromsburg Progress
Mook
The
Progress
Linda Fuhr
Polk County Assessor
State Tax Commissioner
Clear Creek Island
Floyd Neadbolski
Gonka Lakes
Norris Alfred
Polk County
Dale Frizzell
Ziebarth
Marvel-Batchelder
J. J
Exon
Clarence Davis, Jr
Democratic Party
Grand Island Daily Independent
Engagement announced for Sheree Hackett and Brian Tyler
The engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Donal P. Hackett of LaJolla California unites Sheree Hackett a LaJolla High School graduate and Westminster College student with Brian Tyler son of Mr and Mrs D W Tyler of Polk a Westminster College student and Interwest Aviation employee. They plan a January 4 wedding.
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Sheree Hackett
Brian Tyler
Donal P. Hackett
LaJolla
California
Sheree
LaJolla High School
Westminster College
Salt Lake City
Utah
Brian
D. W. Tyler
Polk
Polk High School
Interwest Aviation
Salt Lake
Graveside rites held for infant son in Arentzville
Graveside services were conducted at Immanuel Lutheran cemetery on Wednesday afternoon October 23 for Jeremy Jungé infant son of Ronald and Mrs Junge of Arenzville Illinois. Rev. Stephen Stohlmann officiated. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Junge Benedict and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith attended.
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Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Jeremy Jungé
Ronald Junge
Arenzville, Ill
Stephen Stohlmann
Albert Junge
Benedict
Alvin Smith
Obituary of Victor John Johnson from Polk
Victor John Johnson 94 of Polk died Saturday at Osceola hospital. Born April 23 1880 on his father’s sodhouse he farmed Polk area then ran a Polk restaurant with his brother. Surviving son Victor Jr and daughter Marguerite Newell plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Polk United Methodist Church with burial at Swede Plain cemetery.
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Victor John Johnson
Polk
Osceola Hospital
Mr Johnson
Clara
John Johnson
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Wyo
Edith Nordstrom
Walter
Johnson
Victor, Jr
Lake Geneva
Wis
Marguerite Newell
Denver
Colo
Oscar
Polk’s United Methodist Church
Robert L. Hopkins
Swede Plain Cemetery
Edward Saylor
James Lindburg
Leslie Adelson
Harlan Johnson
Richard Sealey, Sr
Lloyd Stromberg
Roline Stromberg
David Stromerg
Ray Sealey Plans 90th Birthday in Denver
Ray Sealey, a former Polk resident, will celebrate his 90th birthday on November 4 in Denver. He remains in good health and still drives a car. his address is 1930 South Humboldt, Denver, Colorado 80210.
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Ray Sealey
Polk
Denver
Ray
South Humbolt
Colo
Faithful Workers Club gathers for craft evening
The Faithful Workers Club met on Wednesday October 23 at Florence Hoffman's home with Marie Carlson as co host. twelve members and one visitor attended. Margaret Brockevelt led the program while Marie Carlson presented a felt sachet craft action.
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The
Faithful Workers Club
Florence Hoffman
Marie Carlson
Margaret Brockevelt
Marie
Osceola Bulldogs Rout Polk Cubs 20–0 in Football Clash
Osceola defeats Polk 20 to 0 as the Bulldogs secure a dominant home win. The Cubs finish the season with a Friday night game at Polk against Doniphan honoring team parents, followed by a district volleyball tournament starting next Monday at the local gym with Polk girls facing Shelby at 8 p.m.
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Osceola
Polk
Osceola Bulldogs
Cubs
Doniphan
Shelby
New Eligibility Dates for American Legion Members
The American Legion set new eligibility dates at the recent national convention. Eligible periods include World War I from April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918, World War II from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946, the Korean Conflict from June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955, and the Vietnam War from August 5, 1964 to August 15, 1973. Posts urged to enroll those eligible while Congress amends the federal charter.
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American Legion
Congress
Local Hospital Notes From Fridhem Lutheran Parish
Pastor Robert Carlson of Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville is recovering well after hip surgery and has returned home. Violet Schroeder, patient in Aurora Hospital, is treated after a fall. Ed Coover is a patient in Central City Hospital. Frances Widga is a York Hospital patient following surgery. Raymond Sundberg is at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln after hip surgery.
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Robert Carlson
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Hordville
Violet Schroeder
Aurora Hospital
Ed Coover
Central City
Frances Widga
York Hospital
Raymond Sundberg
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Halloween Costume Party for Moms and Kids
Reminder invites mothers to bring pre school and kindergarten children to a Halloween Costume Party on Thursday October 31 1974 at 2 00 p m. at the Legion Hall.
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the Legion Hall
Republican Dinner Speaker for 3rd District Friday
Mrs Haven Smith, Republican candidate for the 3rd congressional district, will speak at a dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the Stromsburg Hotel. Open to all. tickets available from Mrs Dwight Burney or Mrs Wallace Sandell.
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Haven Smith
Stromsburg
Dwight Burney
Wallace Sandell
Organizational Meeting for Adult Literature Class
An organizational meeting for an adult literature class will be held November 11 at Polk High School Room 102 at 7 30. Community members are invited to discuss classical and modern literature led by Sharon Ivers and Carol Lind Hardville and Polk High School English instructors.
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Polk High School
Sharon Ivers
Carol Lind
Hardville
Flodman Birth Announcement for Stefanie Sharon
Mr and Mrs Steven Flodman of Lincoln announce the birth of a daughter Stefanie Sharon on October 25 1974. Stefanie weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Flodman.
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Steven Flodman
Lincoln
Stefanie Sharon
Stefanie
Earl Flodman
Senior Citizens Bingo Party Announcement
Senior Citizens Bingo Party is set for Wednesday November 6 at 2 00 PM at Legion Hall. This notice invites local seniors to join the social event and enjoy a community gathering.
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Legion Hall
PT Conference Friday in school notices
The Parents Teacher Conference is scheduled for Friday November 8. Kinder to sixth graders will bring home a slip with time and place for your appointment. Call the teacher if you cannot attend. High school teachers will also confer with Jr High parents. Grade school office 765 2271. Mr and Mrs Dolan Hahn and family visited Hastings Saturday to see Doug Hahn play football for Nebraska Wesleyan.
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Jr. High
Dolan Hahn
Hastings
Doug Hahn
Nebraska Wesleyan
Petersons Visit Osceola Guests Attend Lincoln Football Game
Dr. and Mrs R. O. Peterson of Santa Ana California spent several days visiting in Osceola with Dr. and Mrs C R Peterson and with Roger Gustafson. Mr and Mrs Gustafson joined them for a Lincoln football game and a banquet at Villager Inn.
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R. O. Peterson
Santa Ana
Calif
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Roger Gustafson
Lincoln
Villager Inn
Jar Lid Shortage Triggers Publix Line and Odd Interview
A shopper endures a bid for registration, fingerprints, and notary before obtaining two jar lid boxes amid a city wide lids shortage. Women line up at supermarkets while a policewoman directs entry and officials impose a strict purchase policy.
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Mac’s Super Service
Mac’s
Super Service
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