20 Sep 1962
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
1
A humorous column discusses how Democrats and Republicans are labeled by regions and ideologies, noting the confusion in Middle and Far sections. It mocks directional parlance while poking at local political quirks. It mentions calls for cleaner elections next November and references local figures and events.
A group headed to Gavins Point for a final 1962 fishing trip on a houseboat AWK. They caught three crappie by nightfall, with Dornburgh and Kahler sharing the effort as storms rolled in. The piece also notes goals, mites, and harvest notes from the Progress office.
Polk High School Band joins 69 Nebraska bands in the annual Band Day program at the University of Nebraska on October 13. The 3,708 musicians and twirlers will march through downtown Lincoln Saturday morning and perform at the Nebraska-North Carolina State football game halftime. The parade will be televised statewide.
Arborville Missionary and Aid elects new officers with Mrs. Fred W. Bedient as president and Mrs. Floyd Merchant as vice president. Installation conducted by Mrs. Herschel Schenk. officers include second VP Mrs. Lowell Bills secretary Mrs. Ester Lackey assistant secretary Mrs. Harry Kennel treasurer Mrs. Lloyd Van Housen pianist Mrs. Charles Burgess. Continuous on Page 8.
The Baptist Church CYF held a Monday meeting at Clarence Creech with 23 members. Don Lonie, a teenage evangelist, spoke after devotions. An Area CYF Rally followed in York with Pastor Olson as guest speaker. A Sunday farewell for Diane Sandell included songs and a lunch.
Leigh Panthers earned a 7 to 0 victory over the Polk Cubs on Friday night as both teams battled in a mid field skirmish. Key plays featured Gary Vasek and Lawrence Franzen connecting for a 23 yard gain followed by Bob Lake finishing the drive with a rushing score.
Here I Am announces the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces to Mr and Mrs Don Bankson of Hordville born in September. A second birth records a son named Andrew Lyman weighing 9 pounds to Mr and Mrs David Wilson in Rochester New York on September 8 with Jim and Alice Wilson listed as paternal grandparents.
Polk county residents purchased $49131 worth of E and H savings bonds in August per A. E. Bodine chairman. His report shows county sales at $370606, reaching 53.1 percent of the 1962 quota.
Mrs. Martin Jones was admitted for surgery on Monday at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, seeking treatment for an unspecified condition. The record notes her hospital care and location without detailing the procedure.
The September gathering of the Swede Plain Women’s Society for Christian Service met at Swede Plain Church. Mrs. Elmer Gleim led prayer while program leaders Mrs. Donald Dahlin and Mrs. Russell Fjell organized the event. Thirty members and guests enjoyed lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Philip Johnson and Mrs. Reuben Ehn.
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