Palking Around: Autumn Hints and Small-town Wit
A column notes the arrival of fall with crisp mornings and a shift in life around Polk. It recalls Lefty Nelson’s playful dressing room moment, monarch butterfly migration, and the dangers of high speed on migratory roads. The piece jokes about insects, a math riddle for fourth graders, a correction to sponsor names, and a casual drive to Grand Island ending with a page break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Christmas
Old Man Winter
Lawrence
Lefty) Nelson
Polk
Lefty Nelson
Lefty
Grand Island
Stromsburg
Ufe
Ernest Brockevelt
Roger
Sting
Reuben Hanquist
Reuben Anderson
Koffee Kup Kahler
Koffee Kup
OV Kkk
Baby arrivals span across Arizona and Texas families
Here I Am notes newborns with parents Dennis Bruns of Mesa and Agnes Sealey great grandparents Richard Sealey Sr. and Agnes. Jack Legg of Benton Pennsylv. parents of Tresa Ann born Sept 2. Robert Strickland of Killeen Texas parents of Ryan Scott born Sept 5. grandparents listed Cedar Rapids and Clarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Bruns
Mesa, Arizona
Richard Sealey Sr
Agnes
Jack Legg
Benton, Penn
Tresa Ann
Legg
Joy Lynn Blase
Robert D. Strickland
Killeen
Tex
Ryan Scott
R. J. Strickland
Cedar Rapids
Amos Gates
Clarks
Hospital notes on local residents and address
Rev. Gene Wood was released from the Veterans Hospital in Lincoln and returned home Friday. Mrs. Ford Shenk entered Denver hospital Saturday for virus infection treatment. Home address listed as 50 S. Cody St Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wood
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Ford Shenk
Denver
S. Cody St
Vikings And Cubs Open Football Season At Polk
The Polk Cubs and Stromsburg Vikings start football season this Friday at Polk. Game time is 7 30. Coach Gary Warden and Richard Hoops lead 34 players with ten lettermen as core veterans. Home games number three with Stromsburg Clarks and Osceola. six away. Reserve squad plays four games starting Monday Sept 15 at Stromsburg.
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Vikings
Cubs
Polk
Polk Cubs
Stromsburg Vikings
Gary Warden
Richard Hoops
Warden
Brad Samuelson
Jerry LaVelle
Mike Lindburg
Mark Wood
Mark Albin
David Stromberg
Duane Tenniges
Mick Hoffman
Kenny Bills
Randy Neuhaus
Brad Albin
Randy Widga
Billy Hoffman
Rodney Werner
Bob Kisler
Dennis Bjerrum
Clyde Carlson
Vic Bender
Layne Hanquist
Bill Miller
David Kennel
Kent Anderson
Roger Fossberg
Dennis Baack
Robbie Glasser
Keith Brazda
Lyle Lindgren
Richard Bedient
Tom Mundt
Gary Bjerrum
Larry Anderson
Stromsburg
Clarks
Osceola
Polk Bean Day Sees Floral and Produce Exhibits
The Polk Garden Club hosts a Silver Tea with over 600 attendees and 170 floral arrangements along with 60 vegetable and fruit displays. Four door prizes were awarded to Hulda Sagehorn Eva Perkins Jonita Baack and Lloyd Widga. prize from the ceramic exhibit was presented by Iva Cramer, district federation president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Garden Club
Hulda Sagehorn
Eva Perkins
Jonita Baack
Lloyd Widga
Louis Helden
Iva Cramer
Federated Garden Clubs
Polk Bean Days Draw Crowds With Parades And Prizes
Large crowd attends Polk Bean Days with a long parade and growing turnout. Winners in floats include Immanuel Lutheran Church Cinderella Orion Hansen Stromsburg and top prizes go to Methodist and Baptist churches. Children's division pays $5, $3, and $2 prizes to Rick Flodman and others. Tractor pull drew record entries. Chicken barbecue serves the crowd as evening program entertains with music and pantomime. Special thanks to local clubs and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Orion Hansen
Stromsburg
Randy Neuhaus
Stromberg Iga
Hardville
Moore Garage
Stevens-Benson-Heastle
Rick Flodman
Tom Flodman
Ted Hanquist
Killion Brothers
Jan Lindburg
Virginia
Marsha Redman
Oscar Sundberg
Agnes Sealey
Carolyn Anderson
Linsay Darnell
Maren Conrad
Marsha
Maren
Everett Green
Lincoln
M.c
Don Miller
Community Club
Leanne Lind
Wallace Lind
Steve Erickson
Neal Erickson
Central City
Henry Kisler
Jim Jacobi
Clarks
William Redinger
Hampton
Polk Community Club
Stromsburg Commercial Club
Glen Hill
Mildred Anderson
Polk Methodist Church
Walter
Maren) Conrad
York
Have You Noticed Ladies at the Polk County Fair
A mother journals a chaotic Saturday preparing for her daughter’s band pants, coordinating grand parade day chores, managing children in a State Fair setting, and handling meals, rides, tickets, and a clogged kitchen. She notes guests from a neighboring town amazed by Polk’s parade scale and the family’s hectic routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Polk
Matt
Wendy
Jason
Polk Bean Days Aims To Boost Time Work And Equipment
Community organizers outline plans to mobilize time, labor, and equipment to ensure Polk Bean Days runs smoothly. Local leaders emphasize coordinated effort with volunteers and sponsors to attract visitors and support regional agriculture and merchants.
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Mary Lou Kealiher
Noel Kealisher
Nebr
Medical Institute of Colorado
Saint Mark's Cathedral
G. F. Mahaffey
Colo
Garden Club
Mr. and
Mrs
Carl Brown
By Marsha Redman
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