Sunday Fire Destroys Large Hordville Home
The Dennis Riekenberg family lost a new two story home and burnished items when a fire destroyed their house in Hordville Sunday morning during church services. Polk Clarks and Central City fire departments aided the Hordville crew as northwest winds hindered efforts. The garage where the pickup was kept is suspected as the start, with some belongings salvaged from the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Rickenberg
Hordville
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Polk
Clarks
Central City
Riekenberg
Joyce
Christy
Karri
Craig
Grief and Dying Workshop Opens in Osceola
A Grief and Dying Workshop sponsored by Polk County Mental Health Association and run by Pioneer Mental Health staff offers three sessions. The first session is October 9 1977 at 7 00 p m at the Mental Health Clinic Methodist Church Osceola with a $10 registration fee. Call the clinic at 747 6791 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Mental Health Association
Pioneer Mental Health Staff
Methodist Church
Osceola
Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting At Post 160
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 160 met on Sept 12 at 8 p.m. President Janice Saylor led a roll call of 32 members plus a guest and one new member Janet Green. Attendance at bingo and card parties was reported. plans included serving lunch at bingo events and a library lunch sponsored by Leen Sponsoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post 160
Janice Saylor
Janet Green
Howells
Janice Saytor
Lauretia
Neuhaus
Auxiliary
Leen
Alvertus Jones
Anna Eisler
Geraldine Kealiher
Myrtle Johnson
Irene Sundberg
Lynda Sundberg
Marcia Carlstrom
Donette Shenk
Connie Ang
Shirley Wagner
Lynda
Becky Charlstrom
Baby Tanya Lynn McLean Born in York Hospital
Mr and Mrs Max McLean of Benedict welcomed a daughter Tanya Lynn born September 16 at York hospital weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. Grandparents are Lawrence Larson Stromsburg and Jim McLean Benedict. Mother is Jeanette Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McLean
Benedict
Tanya Lynn
York Hospital
Tanya
Lawrence Larson
Stromsburg
Jim McLean
Jeanette Larson
Volleyball Girls Win Twice During Week
Polk varsity volleyball teams extend victories with two wins at Genoa and St Ed. Leading scorers include Lesley Jones 10, Darla Sterns 11, Monica Werner 7, and Michel Sandell 5 in the Genoa match. In the St Ed win Sterns and Werner pace the squad with seven and nine points respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Widga
Polk
Genoa
Lesley Jones
Darla Sterns
Monica Werner
Michel Sandell
Bolk
St. Ed
Jr. Varsity
Rebecca Brazda
St. Ind
Kim Clymer
Polks
Fire Benefit Open House For Riekenberg Family
A benefit open house is scheduled for Wednesday evening September 21 from 7 to 9 at Hardville High School to support the Denny Riekenberg family. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardville High School
Denny Riekenberg
Cindy Kusler and Steve Palensky wed in Colorado ceremony
Miss Cindy Kusler and Steve Palensky of Commerce City Colorado married September 17 at Arborville Congregational Church south of Polk. Rev. John McCurdy presided. Attendants included Kim Palensky maid of honor and Bill Marget best man. The couple will reside in Commerce City after a reception at Arborville Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Palensky
Cindy Kusler
Commerce City
Colo
Arborville Congregational Church
Polk
John McCurdy
Grand Island
Lois) Palensky
Bradshaw
Vernon Kusler
William
Helena) Kusler
Colorado
Lori Palensky
Monica Jensen
York
Glenn
Loretta) Palensky
Burdette
Cheryl) Listy
Hospital News Report Details Mr Ester Lackey's Thursday Surge
Mr Ester Lackey underwent a medical procedure Thursday at Osceola hospital. The report notes his condition and hospital care details available in the local health update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Lackey
Osceola Hospital
Rescue Unit Schedule Adds Replacement Options
September 26 entries show Clarks residents Les Branting and Joe Hahn listed. September 30 shows Clarks with Don Hanquist and Charles Shenk. October 7 lists Fairmont with Dick Mundt and Paul Wagner. October 21 notes Osceola with Rodney Hanuist and Larry Lukas. October 26 sets Wolbach with Frank Ostrander and Leon Meerkatz as possible replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Res
Les Branting
Joe Hahn
Clarks
Don Hanquist
Charles Shenk
Fairmont
Dick Mundt
Paul Wagner
Osceola
Rodney Hanuist
Larry Lukas
Wolbach
Frank Ostrander
Leon Meerkatz
Eeavene Oon
Eae
Crescendos Variety Show Slated At High School Gym
Less than two weeks remain until the Crescendos sponsored variety show at the high school gym on Sunday October 2 at 2 30. Polk's talents will perform singing juggling tumbling guitar timkling bell ringing band playing piano art exhibiting candy selling and toe tapping. Admission is free and donations to the library fund are welcome for a family afternoon of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescendos
Polk
Library Fund
Library Lines Funds Grow for Riekenberg Aid and Library Projects
Donations from Don Hudson Willard Adelson and anonymous donors totaled about 58 dollars for library support. The Legion thanks supporters of a Benefit Bingo that raised about 48 dollars and plans at least two more sessions. A thrift shop will open in the new library and bedding and linens are being collected for the Riekenberg family in Hfordville. Donations can be brought Thursday Sept 22 1 30 to 3 00 p m. A library work day for cleaning and painting the entry is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hudson
Willard Adelson
Anonymous
Legion
Riekenberg
Hfordville
Polk Legion Auxiliary Seeks Pantry Aid for Denny Riekenberg
The Polk Legion Auxiliary Community Service Committee asks for pantry and canned goods to restock the Denny Riekenberg family kitchen. Donations accepted at the Legion Hall on Thursday September 22 from 9 to 11 a.m or at the new library building 1 30 to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Legion Auxiliary Community Service Committee
Denny Riekenberg
Legion Hall
Polk
Senior Citizens Card Party Scheduled at Legion Hall
Senior Citizens host a card party on Tuesday September 27 at 2 00 p m at Legion Hall. Dinner guests at the Calmer Johnson home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Calvin Crow and family of York Marcene Johnson and Don Shrader of Omaha and Mrs Edna Sundberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Calmer Johnson
Calvin Crow and
York
Marcene Johnson
Don Shrader
Omaha
Edna Sundberg
Beaver Aerials Dominate Cubs in 42-14 Victory
St. Edward Beavers routed Polk High 42-14 as quarterback Russell Kimovsky connected on 9 of 13 passes to Brad Williams for three TDs. John Kimiecik sprinted 92 yards for a Beaver rushing TD while Polk managed 127 rushing yards to 146 for St. Ed. The Cubs led 6-0 early but were undone by the Beavers aerial game as three TD passes and two long drives sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edward
Beavers
Cub
Cubs
St. Ed
Scott Hudson
Polk
Randy Branting
Curt Burney
Branting
Burney
Beaver
Dave Shenk
Shenk
Keith Tallman
Joel Anderson
Page
Have You Noticed Ladies Grandmotherhood Reflections
A humorous personal piece explores becoming a grandmother, revealing surprises pride worries and practical doubts about knitting, cookies, and photos. The narrator weighs expectations against reality while relatives visit and share support in Minnesota and Ravenna contexts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grief and Dying Workshop
Legion Auxiliary
Wilfred Stephens
Patty Gressely
Alvin Kisler
Jill
Manhattan
Kans
Mildred Norquest
Leo Wurtz
Brighton
Seereneraa Steerer Aeene
Mr. and
Mrs
Rick Hoffman
By Marsha Redman
Wendy
Bruce
Ralph
Irvin Larson
Mabel. Westlund
Minnesota
Rudolph Gustafson
Elwood Sandells
Mary Bock
Ravenna
Dean Myers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!