New Polk Editor Introduces Self and Plans for Progress
The new editor outlines plans to boost Polk and keep two strong columnists, Norris Alfred and Ann's Corners, while promising to visit the town regularly and involve residents. He shares his background from Medaryville, Indiana, journalism training, and wartime service. He mentions family, staff, and hopes to add printing capabilities in the future.
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Norris Alfred
Norris
Perry Sapp
Osceola
Clarks
Silver Creek
Medaryville
Ind
Polk
Indiana University
State University of Iowa
Indiana
Wyoming
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Osceola Record
Albion
Fran Howe
Kathy
Terri
Timmy
Billy
Banjo
Carlson
County Farm Bureau leaders attend state conference
Oscar Imm president of Polk County Farm Bureau joined a state wide leadership conference at Kearney August 27 28 with Walter W Berck board member also present and presiding on administration and affiliated services.
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Oscar Imm
Polk County Farm Bureau
Kearney
Walter W. Berck
State Farm Bureau Board
David Stromberg Injured in Cemetery Mower Accident
David Stromberg son of Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg suffered a power mower accident while mowing at Polk Cemetery on Monday. He lost a toe and parts of others. Gary Stevens assisted and took him for immediate medical care, and his foot is in a cast.
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David Stromberg
Rolland Stromberg
David
Gary Stevens
Polk
Gary
Beans and Barbecued Beef Show and Polk Bean Day Plans
Polk Bean Day on Sept 12 features a talent show planned by Oscar Sundberg with added acts like reading, piano solo, piano duet, and an unusual dance number. Carnival rides, a parade led by Polk High School Band, a 1 PM horse show, and a Friday barbecue prep at the park precede free lunch at 11:30 AM Saturday with beef from Dinsdale Bros. and Pork Grain Co. Local speech therapy also starts next week in Polk schools led by Larry Hansen.
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Oscar Sundberg
Oscar
Stromsburg
Larry Hansen
Polk
Polk County
Osceola
Shelby
Henry Jackson
Grand Island
Dinsdale Bros
Pork Grain Co
Rebekah Lodge
Garden Club
Wilber
The
4 Aces
Football scrimmage under lights Friday night
Coach Don Stange schedules a Friday night scrimmage at 7 30 p m under the lights. The squad divides into blues and whites and all football contenders will participate. The event helps select the varsity offense and defense with listed starters and backups.
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Don Stange
Sherman Wilshusen
Donald Hanquist
Gary Sagehorn
Allan Tenniges
Dennis Carlstrom
Polk Garden Club Plans Annual Flower Show and Tea
The Polk Garden Club will hold its annual flower show and garden exhibit on Bean Day in the former Brazda Farm and City Store building. Entry by 2:00 p.m. Friday Sept 11. A silver tea accompanies the event with door prize registration and corsages for the oldest registrants.
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Polk Garden Club
Brazda Farm
City
Martin Hoffman
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Wayne Heidén
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Norman Reckner
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Bob Lindburg
Dick Mundt
Vance Stahl
Richard Brockevelt
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Allan Neuhaus
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Neal van Housen
Roger Werth
Dick Sealey
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Dennis Stevens
Alfred L'Heureux
Tom Stevens
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Bob Cline
Bob Brockevelt
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