Editorial stance shifts as Ford Nixon pardon sparks debate
The writer recalls a Harpers magazine quote about fishing and politics while noting readers prefer no politics in The Progress. They discuss Gerald Ford’s Nixon pardon, questioning conscience and justice, and speculate Ford’s motives amid Watergate fallout. The piece ends with a tease for continuation on Page 8.
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Lake Lida
Minnesota
Lyle Dornburgh
Harpers
Lyle
Ivar Jennings
South Bend Bait Company
Alfred
Future Progress
Progress
Barbara Kennel
Edna Orendorff
Marie Kahler
Gerald Ford
Canada
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Ford
Richard Nixon
United States
Agnew
Arick
Cubs Rally To 12-0 Victory In Opener
Coach Owens' Cubs shut out Silver Creek 12-0 as they finally clicked in the fourth quarter. Rick Hoffman and Roger Carlstrom led the scoring drive, with Carlstrom finishing from a yard out after a series of first downs. The offense gained 277 yards to 60 but had just one first down at halftime. The Cubs head to Stromsburg next, hoping to build on the win.
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Richard Owens
Cub
Silver Creek
Owens
Rick Hoffman
Folk
Silver
Creekers
Cubs
S. C
Monte Hudson
Jerry Wilcox
Tiger
Polk
Brian Bedient
R. Carlstrom
Hoffman
Brantings
Carlstroms
Andersons
Ed Ostberg
Duane Bodine
Rod Swanson
Kevin Goertzen
Tom
Roger Carlstrom
Lindburgs Welcome Son Kristen James
Mr and Mrs Robert Lindburg announce the birth of a son, Kristen James, born September 6 weighing 8 pounds 11 3 40 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Lindburg and Mr and Mrs Floyd Headlee of Aurora.
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Robert Lindburg
Kristen James
James Lindburg
Floyd Headlee
Aurora
Hanquist Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at Polk Evangelical Free Church. About 275 guests attended including grandchildren and relatives from Nebraska and other states. A program featured tributes, music, and a reception in the church parlors.
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Reuben Hanquist
Polk Evangelical Free Church
Scott Gleim
Gregg Hanquist
Layne Hanquist
Jerry
Jim Gleim
Miland Hanquist
Joyce Hanquist
Stanley Hanquist
Gene Jones
Columbus
Stanley
Amy Hanquist
Polk
Brent
Shawna Hanquist
Laramie
Virgil Nyberg
Littleton
Colo
Nyberg
Wm. Anderson
Todd Hanquist
Rodney Hanquist
Roger Hanquist
Dorothy Gleim
Sue Erickson
Miland
Arlyn
Hanquist
California
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Ilinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Infant Son Died in Aurora After Birth
Phillip Andrew George, infant son of John and Evelyn George May, was born September 4 1974 in Aurora and died September 6 1974. Funeral services were held at Higby Mortuary Chapel with Rev Mervyn Davidson officiating. Interment in Aurora Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, one brother Daniel, grandparents Mildred May of Kearney and Willis George of Aurora, great grandparents Glenn Lewis of Aurora, three uncles, five aunts, and several cousins. The Mays were former Polk community residents.
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Phillip Andrew
John
Evelyn George May
Aurora
Higby Mortuary
Mervyn Davidson
United Methodist Church
Daniel
Mildred May
Kearney
Willis George
Glenn Lewis
Mays
Polk
Kisler and Green United in Osceola Ceremony
Anita Kisler and Harold Green wed at the United Methodist Church in Osceola Nebraska on Saturday August 31 1974. The 11 am ceremony was performed by Rev Truman Bachenberg with Hollis Stromberg and others attending and open house held that evening for relatives and friends.
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Anita Kisler
Harold Green
United Methodist Church
Osceola
Nebi
Truman Bachenberg
Hollis Stromberg
Clarks
Robert Lindahl
Everett Green
Lincoln
Gary Green
Central City
James Green
Porter anniversary open house in Sioux City IA
Children of Mr and Mrs Robert D Porter invite guests to an open house celebrating their parents 25th anniversary on Sunday September 22 1974 from two to five pm at the Palmer House Motel Sioux City Iowa. No gifts please.
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Robert D. Porter
Indiana Ave
Sioux City
Palmer House
Iowa
Ramsey Stachar Wedding at Kearney Home
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ramsey announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia to Mr Michael Stachar son of Mr and Mrs Vern Stachar of Phoenix Ariz The wedding was held at the bride’s parents home in Kearney on Wednesday evening September 4 Patricia’s grandfather Henry Reed of Polk attended as an honor guest The couple will live at 3403 Jerry Ridge Road Jersey Ridge Apt No 223 Davenport Iowa
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Wayne Ramsey
Patricia
Michael Stachar
Vern Stachar
Phenix
Ariz
Kearney
Henry Reed
Polk
Jerry Ridge Road
Jersey Ridge Apt
Davenport
Iowa
Monster rumor travels near Polk and York area
Brief notes describe rumors of a monster sighting south of Polk north of Bradshaw east of Benedict and northeast of York. Reports vary from a scaly creature west of Hampton to a capture by the Safety Patrol and transport in an army truck. The landowner was barred from viewing.
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Polk
Bradshaw
Benedict
York
Hampton
Hazel Ditloff
Dean Myers
Have You Noticed Ladies Romance After 18 Years
A couple, Ralph and his wife, celebrate eighteen years of marriage and reflect on aging, routine, and the call to rekindle romance. The narrator recalls a magazine article urging self and relationship stocktaking and shares a midweek attempt at renewed affection interrupted by family duties.
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Ralph
Jane
Irma
Matt
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Conrad Lindholm
Gunnard Stohl
Ollie Baker
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