18 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
1
A light spat about Bean Day and political jabs erupts as Old Feller visits Polk, recalling teens dances and past campaigns. The dialogue blends humor about Republicans Democrats, a garden past, and community pride in safe youth events.
Polk and Stromsburg played to a 22 22 tie in the season opener on the local field Friday night. Polk’s reserves earlier defeated Stromsburg 6 0 Monday night.
Traveler visits Polk Coop stop and sparks a slogan contest for Polk Nebraska with quotes such as Polk the Farm Capital and Polk the Navel of Nebraska. The winner earns $10 as slogans continue to flow, judges to be named, and originality encouraged.
Immanuel Lutheran Church marked its 90th anniversary on Sunday September 14 with about 300 attendees at morning services. Rev Carl F Juergenssen Humboldt Kan preached on The Vision Glorious referencing Jacob's Ladder and pioneer church-building efforts.
Mrs. T A Stevens was released from Osceola Hospital on Saturday and is living at the Good Samaritan Home. Mrs. Edith Benson remains a patient at Osceola Hospital.
Dr and Mrs Joe Fisher and Jason have moved to Austin Texas. Joe Fisher takes the position of assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas. He previously served as an instructor of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Nielsen of Walthill Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Diane to Dennis L. Anderson son of Mr Mr s Reuben Anderson of Polk Nebraska Miss Nielsen is employed at Wendell Groth Assoc Inc in Lincoln His fiance is employed at Judds Brothers Construction Company in Lincoln No wedding date has been set.
The Progress offers free portrait sessions for all children brought to the Community Hall between 1 and 5 PM on Tuesday September 23. No subscription or purchase required. appointments via Mrs. Dave Moore at 765-2501.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ramsey announce the engagement of their daughter Shelly Ann to David Michael Gorrell son of Mr and Mrs David H Gorrell of Kansas City Kansas The bride elect is a 1968 Polk High School graduate employed with Frito Lay and Company at Omaha The fiance is a Shawnee Mission East High School graduate who served four years in the Coast Guard and is now Territory Manager for Admiral Corporation in Omaha A March wedding is planned.
A humorous essay recounts a mother battling a summer cold and the gap between her wishes for sympathy and her family's practical help. The doctor prescribes simple relief while the home chores pile up and the kids and husband show practical support, making the mother appreciate her clan more.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson observe their golden anniversary with an open house at Polk United Methodist Church on September 28 from 2 to 4 PM. Friends and relatives invited, no gifts requested.
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