Polk Bean Days and School Pride In Polk
Interviews with Polk High teachers depict a friendly, involved community. Principal Richey praises student energy and unity during Bean Days, while teachers note curious first graders, new classroom pets, and a focus on phonics, numbers, and social skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Richey
Polk High
Apthorpe
Marjory
Michelle Hahn
Lynne Sandell
Susanne Miller
Brian Tenniges
Lynne’ Sandell
Leanne Lind
Jim Fisher
Judy LaVelle
Jason Redman
Marjory Love
Donna Reed
Jennifer Widga
The Choice by Kevin Graves
A satirical poem questions political conventions and party choices. The speaker muses on intelligence and knowledge being sparse as both parties press toward the presidency. The poem ends with the line about writing NEITHER on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Graves
Demos
Polk High volleyball opens season with wins and a loss
Polk High School girls volleyball opened Tuesday September 12 against St Edwards Beavers. Varsity and Reserve won while Freshmen fell short. Standout players were Marla Branting Paula Bills for Varsity and Jeanele Carlson Julie Green for Reserve. Heidi Harrington Jane Kealiher led Freshmen scorers. Coach Richey expectations rise. fans invited to cheer. The Polk Band also thanks Miss Banks for Shrine Parade prep with hospitality from the Polk Magnific Lodge and Lowell Bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Swanson
Polk
Mr Richey
Miss Banks
St. Edwards’ Beavers
Paul Bills
Becky Carlstrom
Cheryl Samuelson
Lee Sundberg
Melody Albin
Marla Branting
Rita Ossberg
Pam Harleys
Karen Sterns
Cindy Tewell
Luann Bills
Terri Harrington
Polk High School
Banks
Polk Magonic Lodge
Lowell Bills
Local Residents Visit Scottsbluff Area and Cheyenne
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hall of Laramie Wyoming returned home after visiting at the P. W Aker home where Mrs Hall is sister to Mr Aker and Nell Aker. Mr and Mrs Glen Babcock stayed from Sunday to Wednesday with the Elmer Burger family at Scottsbluff. Elmer Burger was moved from Scottsbluff hospital to the Veterans Hospital in Cheyenne. Cards would be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Hall
Laramie
Wyo
P. W Aker
Hall
Aker
Nell Aker
Glen Babcock
Elmer Burger
Scottsbluff
Burger
Scottsbluff Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Ruth Kroger
Omaha
Margaret Jones
Randy Branting
Joel Anderson
Clifford Branting
Lorrell Branting
Clarks
Weeklong Polk Weather Streak Sees Calms and Heat Swings
The report tracks a calm week in Polk with scattered hail storms nearby and rising temperatures from 52 to the 90s. It notes crop damage risk from hail, lists daily readings and calm periods, and mentions social visits of Ruth Kroger, Margaret Jones, Randy Branting, and the Branting family.
Local Community News Highlights Birthdays Visits and Gatherings
Saturday evening celebrations at the Carroll Flodman home marked Mrs Flodman birthday with guests Mr and Mrs Doyle EKlingsporn and sons. Nearby visits included C Marvin Fredrickson hosting John Gahan of Forrest City Illinois and Virgil Flodman’s family. A prayer group met at Vernon Fredrickson’s home and Horse Show attendance at Loup City featured Carroll Flodman and family. Others hosting visits included Merton Flodman Chad of Osceola and Herbert Wurtz at the P W Aker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Eklingsporn
Carroll Flodman
Mrs Flodman
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Virgil Flodman
Central City
John Gahan
Forrest City
Nell Aker
Violet
Robin
Loup City
Merton Flodman
Chad
Osceola
Flodman
Herbert Wurtz
P. W. Aker
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Polk Cub Reporter
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Cyberon
Bob K
Hilligas
Rich W
Nebraska
Bradshaw
Marquette
Pork
Polk Grain Co
Purina Et
Lincoln Company
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