Polking Around and Summer Tales From Local Folks
In a chat with local philosopher Butch Mills, he recalls a busy summer spent fishing gardening and waiting for winter chores as his wife plans the household. The column also notes fishing trips to Canada a 1907 newspaper copy tie in and a letter from Mary Hill while Darwin Hahn reports from Atsugi Japan where he coaches and plays sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Mills
Butch
Canada
Nick McNaught
Ray Werner
Reuben Anderson
Glenn Hill
Glen Babcock
Sam Wall
Noo Oo Darwin
Dob” Hahn
Tokyo
U.S. Naval Air Station
Atsugi
Japan
Polk couple reveal engagement of Patty Ann Flodman
Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Patty Ann to Lee Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Dean Hanson of Stromsburg. Patty Ann attended Polk Public Schools while Lee studied in Stromsburg and works in farming with his father. A September 24 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Flodman
Polk
Patty Ann
Lee Hanson
Dean Hanson
Stromsburg
Polk Students Leave For College Campuses
Polk students return to colleges across the region with Nebraska leading enrollments. Nebraska state university hosts four Polk seniors and several others in depth, while Kearney State, Wayne State, Wesleyan, and Rockmont College welcomed multiple Polk undergraduates and graduates. Local clubs report social gatherings and birthday tributes with the Westside Birthday Club meeting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk College
Polk
University of Nebraska
Polk H. 5
State University
Vick Bjerrum
Cheryl Johnson
Jean Larkin
Arlyce Lind
Delores Willits
Linda Eisler
Dick Mundt
Steve Flodman
Karen Funk
Jane Fredrickson
Karen Stevens
Dennis Sealey
Wayne State College
Rockmont College
Longmont
Colo
Beverly Glasser
Myrna Merchant
Don Hanquist
Lorraine Reckner
Regy Green
Mary Doremus
Lynda Myers
Lynda van Ostrand
Grand Island School of Business
Douglas Sundberg
Lincoln
Barbara Glasser
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Ill
Arlan Stromberg
Wesleyan
Sioux Falls
M. D
Connie Jones
Minneapolis
Minn
Gary Johnson
Milford Trade School
Polk Cubs Dominate Stromsburg Vikings In Season Opener
The Polk High Cubs beat the Stromsburg Vikings 20 to 0 in Friday night action. Key plays included a 87 yard interception return by Dick Sealey, Joel Stevens two rushing scores, and solid defense led by Wayne Heiden as Polk opened the season with a shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Stromsburg Vikings
Polk
Bob Brockevelt
Dick Sealey
Steve Saylor
Joel Stevens
Brad Sundberg
Joel
Stromsburg
Viking
Sealey
Saylor
Neal van Housen
Vikings
Burg
Tom Parminter
Cubs
Dob Neuhaus
Terry Branting
Wayne Heiden
Branting
Tom Stevens
van Housen
Stevens
Steve Carlstrom
Tranmer
Rodney Warner
Bradley Sundberg
Bradley Johnson Fund Receives $96.50 This Week
The Bradley Johnson Fund has collected 96.50 during the week. A fuller report will be provided next week. Contributions can be made at the bank or the Progress office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Johnson
Progress Office
Custom Farm Services Plant Under Construction Near Polk
Construction starts on Polk Custom Farm Services Inc plant west of Polk Grain Co. The facility will provide prescription mixed bulk and bagged fertilizer anhydrous ammonia pesticides and other farm chemicals to Polk and nearby areas. Spreader service soil testing and agronomic guidance will make it a one stop fertilization center. Operation expected October 20 under manager Bob Clymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Custom Farm Services, Inc
Polk Grain Co
Custom Farm Services
Polk
Bob Clymer
Children’s Pictures Wanted for Progress Day
Friday September 23 is photo day for Polk Progress. Children brought by parent or guardian to Polk Community Hall 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM will have free pictures taken with no subscription or purchase required. Appointment line: Mrs. Bob Clymer 765-6171.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Progress
Polk
Bob Clymer
Local Court Dockets Page Reports Multiple Speed Violations
In County Court Jerry Lee Debner California day speed 25 5 Alf Oscar Ohman Iowa day speed 15 5 Leonard Riggs Gothenburg day speed 15 5 Jon Yocum Chapman night speed 30 5 Gary Gellner North Platte day Dick L Dittmer Clarks night speed 30 5 Robert W Shea Omaha day Gale Raymond Gronenthal Columbus driving while under suspension or revocation of driver's license 30 days jail at hard labor License revoked for one year from date of final discharge from jail
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Jerry Lee Debner
California
Alf Oscar Ohman
Iowa
Leonard Riggs
Gothenburg
Jon Yocum
Chapman
Gary Gellner
North Platte
Dick L. Dittmer
Clarks
Robert W. Shea
Omaha
Gale Raymond Gronenthal
Columbus
Hospital Report on Beck y Stevens Appendectomy
Becky Stevens underwent surgery for an appendectomy Sunday Sept 4 at Central City Hospital. Robert Oliver 84 brother in law of Mrs Edd Coover died Monday in Omaha.
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Becky Stevens
Central City Hospital
Edd Coover
Robert Oliver
Omaha
Mrs Velma Stephens Dies Unexpectedly
Velma Stephens 62 wife of Wilfred Stephens of Polk died Sunday at Osceola hospital after admission Saturday. Born in Bismark North Dakota she moved to Friend as a child. She married Wilfred Stephens November 6 1924 and lived in Hamilton and York counties. Survived by husband a daughter in law a Lincoln granddaughter and grandson three sisters and one brother Funeral services were held at Polk Methodist Church with graveside at Exeter Cemetery.
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Velma Stephens
Wilfred Stephens
Polk
Osceola Hospital
Bismark
N. D
Friend
Frank
Dora Adams
Hamilton
York Counties
Jack
U. S. Air Force
Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Eva Stephens
Lincoln
Ronald Grey
Robert Stephens
Floyd Taylor
Exeter
Roy Dalton
Springfield
Loyal Hogg
Tucson
Ariz
Frank Adams
Waco
Polk Methodist Church
Exeter Cemetery
Obituary of Emma Dose Former Zion Lutheran Member
Emma Amelia Adelia Dose nee Heiden born April 25 1882 in Hampton Nebraska. Baptized 1882 confirmed 1896 at Zion Lutheran Hampton. Married Adolph Dose November 14 1907. three children Gerhard Clara Emma. Died September 5 1966 aged 84 years four months 11 days. Survived by son Gerhard daughter Clara Emma two sisters two brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral September 8 at Zion Lutheran Church Hampton. Burial Zion Lutheran cemetery.
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Emma Amelia Adelia Dose
Heiden
Hampton
Nebr
Johann
Bertha Heiden
Burger
Zion’s Lutheran Christian Day School
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Theodore Moellering
Zion’s Lutheran Church of
Adolph Dose
Gerhard Dose
Clara Blase
Emma Roehrs
Polk
York
Walter
Emma) Roehrs
Sarah Davis
John Heiden
Fort Collins
Colo
Alfred Heiden
Tacoma
Wash
Anna Strehlow
Kearney
Zion Lutheran Church
Finnigsmier
Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Brahmstead couple welcome baby boy in Aurora
Mr and Mrs William Brahmstead of Hampton welcomed a son born Saturday September 10 at Brian Memorial Hospital in Aurora. The baby weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and Mrs Brahmstead is Luella Dose daughter of Mr and Mrs Art Dose. Mr and Mrs Dean Myers and family were Sunday supper guests of her uncle Mr and Mrs Frank Heermann at Scribner.
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William Brahmstead
Hampton
Brian Memorial Hospital
Aurora
Brahmstead
Luella Dose
Art Dose
Dean Myers
Frank Heermann
Scribner
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Polking
Mary McDaniel
Progress
Mary Hill
Pas
Manitoba
James E. Hill
The
Shelby
Ralph Kahler
Kahler
Hill
Ralph
Hwy. & 7 St
the Pas
Westside
Helen Samuels
Selah McNaught
Anita Eisler
Ruth Shenk
Polk Cubs
Bure Vikings
Burge Polk
Eaenes
Bradley Johnson Fund
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