Polk Progress Report From Chicago Daley's Benches
The letter from I Noll recounts Polking Around I Nuit and U Nuit failing to pass Daley's security at the Democratic convention. Nebraska Press Association press passes fail at the machine and police refrain from obstructing the Polk Progress reporters.
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I. Nuit
U. Nuit
Polk
Martin Jones
Chicago
I. Noll
Nebraska Press Association
Daley
State St
Lincoln Park
Mayor Daley
National Guard
FBI
The
Daley Protection Society
DPS
Polk Progress
Nebraska
Polk Bean Days of 1968 Draw Big Crowds and Fun
Polk Bean Days 1968 drew large crowds for beans and barbecued beef with help from volunteers and good weather. Activities included Indian dances, teen dances, a Saturday parade with winners in several float categories, a tractor pull with multiple classes, and children's races with prizes. Winners included local youths and area farm machinery brands. community groups funded food and prizes.
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Kearney
Carolyn Anderson
Rolland
Elaine) Stromberg
M.c
Polk
American Legion and Auxiliary
Allyn Chambers
Kent
Kelly Adelson
Geo. Ditloff
Stanley Anderson
Oscar Sundberg
Baptist Church
Evangelical Free
Immanuel Lutheran
Martin Jones
Osceola
Polk Bible Camp
Werner-Burney
Polk Progress
Polk Grain Co
Farmers Coop Grain
Citizens State Bank
Polk Community Club
Larry Homan
Seward
Dick Luebbe
M-M
Central City
Rogeer Broadwell
Dick Krance
Jim Kalifg
York
Leonard Fiala
Bill Juranek
David City
John Hines
Morris Bluff
Gaylord Stevens
Hardville
Verland Widga
David Moravec
University of Nebraska
Benjamin Redman
Becky Wize
Raymon Jensen
Tony Stuart
Dean Nelson
Lincoln
Glen Hill
Arthur Hokenson Dies in Los Angeles Heart Attack
Arthur Hokenson of Los Angeles California died of a heart attack at his home on August 24 He was formerly a resident of Polk.
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Arthur Hokenson
Los Angeles
Calif
Polk
Community Club Meeting Monday Invite Guests
The Community Club will hold its regular meeting on Monday September 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Hall. Members are asked to bring or invite guests or prospective members. A financial report regarding Bean Day will be presented and barbecued beef sandwiches will be served.
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Commuity Club
Football Opener Friday at Stromsburg
Coaches Gary Warden and Karl Adamson ready a 30 man squad for the Friday Sept 13 opener against the Vikings with 11 lettermen back. The Cubs boast a heavy line and quick backfield led by seniors Dan Shaw Steve Carlstrom Daryl Fossberg and more.
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Gary Warden
Karl Adamson
Vikings
Cubs
Polk
Dan Shaw
Steve Carlstrom
Daryl Fossberg
Bruce Samuelson
Rod L'Heureux
Mike Lindburg
Jerry LaVelle
Brad Samuelson
Kenny Bills
Dob Neuhaus
Mick Hoffman
Brad Lundberg
Polk Volunteer Fire Department elects new officers
New officers elected at the regular Tuesday meeting of the Polk Volunteer Fire Department are Larry Killion as Chief Frank Ostrander as Assistant Chief and Tyle Dornburgh as Secretary Treasurer.
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Polk Volunteer Fire Department
Larry Killion
Frank Ostrander
Tyle Dornburgh
Treas
Polk Schools Enroll 287 Students for 1968 69
The Polk district reports 287 total students this year with 56 boys in high school. Junior High has 30 boys and 23 girls, and 60 boys with 69 girls in K through 6th grade. Second grade is smallest with 15 students. New families include the Reeds Brantings Albins Doremuses and Cernys with multiple children in various grades.
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Polk
John Heywood
Wayne Tyler
Merle Goode
Central City
Hillis Sterner
John Nyberg
Wm. LeSeur
Hordville
Imogene Hanquist
Deryl Reed
Daniel
Deborah
David
Reed
Swede Plain
Marvin Branting
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Polking
Weatherman
Neal van Housen
Myron Bernt
Stromsburg
Dan Wilcan
Valparaiso
Larry Paul
Shickley
Dean Myers
Lloyd Widge
Fire Department
Chauncey Gustafson
Duane Blase
Ewart Klingsporn
Harlan Peterson
Reuben Hanquist
San Diego
Kansas City
Fremont
Aurora
Silver Creek
Clarks
Romsburg
Gustafson
Dean Buffington
Susan Lynne
Darwin Hahn
Hannah Hahn
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