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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1966
Page
1
A reflective column recaps a lighthearted Bean Day misadventure with scant food and barbecue remarks. It contrasts a Democratic woman’s rigid loyalty with a Republican antiques joke, then shifts to a mock lesson on collecting money by mail through a 45 year saga of a stale debt and polite pressure tactics.
Ralph Wilshusen of North Bend left a $15.00 donation with the Polk Progress to start the Bradley Johnson Fund for Bradley son of Mr and Mrs Gwynuel Johnson. He has been in Lincoln General Hospital three weeks after brain tumor surgery with complications. Donations may be made at Citizens State Bank or the Progress office.
Polk schools show more boys than girls across most grades. High school data lists 56 boys this year, while early grades reveal mixed counts with notable male majorities in 5th and 6th grades. Four sets of twins are noted: Thompson, Creech, Chambers, and Adelson.
Mrs Ila Mae Werth and Larry Verdsted of Lincoln wed at Faith Lutheran Seward on Sunday evening Sept 4 at 6 30 pm. Reception at Dale's Steak House Seward hosted about 45 relatives and friends. They will reside in Lincoln with local attendees from Polk including Ray Werner, Kenneth Werner and families, and Roger Werner and families.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Lawson and daughter Melody of Glendale with Mr and Mrs Grant Willits were Thursday dinner guests in the Robert Willits home. The group called on Walter Jones Reynolds Peterson and Clair Willits in the afternoon.
About 30 Polk County residents joined 250 attendees from York Hamilton Seward Fillmore and Polk counties at the T. R. McCarthy farm west of York for a Sunday evening Democratic Picnic. Speakers included Gov. Morrison Lt. Gov. Sorensen Congressman Callan and State Senator Rasmussen.
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital lists patients for August 30 to September 6 including deceased John Monson Osceola and multiple discharges such as Paul Monson also of Osceola. Other patients span Stromsburg Osceola Silver Creek and Shelby with surnames Hope Nielsen Johnson Smith and more. Esther Peterson underwent surgery at Bryan Memorial in Lincoln on August 29.
Mr and Mrs Dolan Joe Hahn announce daughter Michelle Renee born Aug 30 at Litzenberg Memorial Central City weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Tom Cunningham announce daughter Michelle Rae born Aug 30 at Litzenberg Memorial Central City weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs Cunningham is Polk school music director. Rodney Johnson of Phillips and Ronnie Johnson of Killeen Texas announce two births. one Aug 31 at Lutheran Hospital Grand Island weighing 8 pounds, maternal grandmother Mrs Alvin Dahlin. another Sept 3 at Ft Hood Texas. Ronnie Johnson brother of Polk veterinarian Dick Johnson. Gwynuel Johnson announce daughter Beverly Ann born Aug 31 at Lincoln General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces.
Dan Tyler aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Tyler of Hordville logged his solo flight on August 11 from Central City Municipal Airport. He is in flight training under John Hruban.
Polk High opens its season at Stromsburg with a line averaging 200 pounds. Key backs and linemen are named, including Stevens, Carlstrom, Reckner, Saylor, Sealey, and quarterback Joel Stevens. Coach Tranmer emphasizes a strong starting unit and depth from seventeen lettermen.
Carl A. Wilshusen 80 of York died Aug 31 at York General Hospital after two weeks admission. Born June 9 1886 in Polk County he was a Polk County farmer until 1945 retired to York and served in church work at Emmanuel Lutheran York. Surviving widow Lydia Blase a son Elmer three daughters and other relatives. Funeral at Emmanuel Lutheran York with burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Polk.
A Lincoln social security representative will visit Osceola on September 12 on the second floor of the courthouse from 9 A M to 12 noon. The notice also states that child benefits under social security no longer stop at 18 if the child remains a full time student.
Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson. Later they visited Mrs Julia Flodman, sharing a quiet social gathering.
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