Nebraska Ballots Contain Plain Explanations For Voters
Weekend print notes show 15 constitutional amendments to Nebraska voters with plain language explanations. The piece pairs YES or NO with clear meanings, aiming to help non lawyers understand amending questions. It also touches on electoral reform, anti crime bills, inflation, and campaign tactics. Kent Sandell, a pilot, chats with Festus from the TV program at Devil's Nest.
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Nebraska
Kent Sandell
Festus
Kent
Lincoln
Devil's Nest
Devil’s Nest
Polk Cubs Fall 8-0 To St Ed Beavers In Winding Thriller
Polk Cubs were shut out 8-0 as St Ed Beavers scored on a late third period touchdown pass from Steve Flaherty to Larry Crosier. Nor deen added a two point run after the drive began at the Beaver 35. Cubs showed more yardage than the Beavers with 186 to 118 but failed to light the scoreboard. Mark Albin, Alan Merchant and Randy Neuhaus stood out on both sides. This Friday Warden's Wards host Genoa Orioles at 7:30 PM.
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Steve Flaherty
Beaver
Larry Crosier
Polk Cub
Tom Nordeen
Beavers
Cub
Polk Boys
St. Ed
Cubs
T.d
Polk
Dave Kennel
Dennis Baack
Ken Bills
Mick Hoffman
Kennel
Gus Bills
Nordeen
Saints
Mark Albin
Alan Merchant
Randy Neuhaus
Genoa Orioles
Mrs. Paul Strand Hosts Women's Club Supper
The Pork Woman's Club opened its season with a supper at Mrs. Paul Strand's home on Sept. 8. Thirteen members and four guests attended. President Mrs. Strand led roll call with vacation tales, two songs were sung, and the pledge and club collect were recited. Plans for an October costume party were discussed and committee reports given. Mrs. Kenneth Stewart directed the program.
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Pork Woman's Club
Paul Strand
Strand
Kenneth Stewart
Legion District Convention Held in Polk
The seventh district American Legion and Auxiliary hold their annual convention in Polk led by Lemuel R. Wilcox Post 150. About 30 posts expected. activities include a 10:30 a.m. memorial service, Legion Hall gathering, Polk Community Hall for Auxiliary, 6:30 banquet in the grade school dining hall, and a Legion Hall dance. Registration 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Duane Burney urges Polk post members to attend.
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American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Polk
Lemuel R. Wilcox
Legion
Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Legion Hal
Legion Hall
Duane Burney
Polk Post
Ken Carlstrom Wins Football Contest
Ken Carlstrom earns $5 for correctly guessing the Nebraska versus Southern Cal tie-breaker at 21 14 with the Cornhuskers on top. Two runners up tied on points but with less precise scores. Doane’s win streak ended last week and Polk beat St E as the popular pick.
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Ken Carlstrom
Nebraska
Buzzy Bee 4 H Holds Sept Meetings for Biscuits and Cookies
The Buzzy Bee 4 H met at Peggy Neeman’s house on Sept 10 to make biscuits and a hot dish. A second gathering at Lora Hanquist’s home on Sept 18 made oatmeal cookies. The group will begin sewing next. Judie Saylor, reporter.
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Peggy Neeman
Lora Hanquist
Judie Saylor
Mr and Mrs Leonard Anderson Visit Oscar Anderson Home
Mr Leonard Anderson and Mrs Anderson along with their family were Sunday evening visitors in the Oscar Anderson home.
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Mrs
Leonard Anderson
Oscar Anderson
European Tour Slides Highlight Nations and Guests
A slide presentation recounts a trip to Russia and Germany with notes on Europe. Hostesses for the evening include Mrs. Paul Strand, Mrs. Mae Felton, Mrs. Emma Horstman, Mrs. Leslie Adelson, Mrs. Bob Clymer, Mrs. Jim Brazda, and Mrs. Dave Moore.
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Russian
Germany
Europe
Paul Strand
Mae Felton
Emma Horstman
Leslie Adelson
Bob Clymer
Jim Brazda
Dave Moore
Family Night at Polk United Methodist Church Event
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stewart discuss and show pictures from Russia at Family Fellowship Night on October 8 at 7 PM in Polk United Methodist Church. Marquette United Methodist Church members are invited guests.
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Polk United Methodist Church
Kenneth Stewart
Russia
Marquette United Methodist Church
Modern Millies Club Hosts September Meeting
The September meeting of the Modern Millies Extension Club was held at Mrs. Ron Foote's home with co host Mrs. Dean Lindburg. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs. Owen Bedient president Mrs. Wm Blender vice president Mrs. Morris Fisher secretary treasurer and Mrs. Duane Burney news reporter. Mrs. William Blender led the Frozen Desserts lesson and desserts were provided by Mrs. Blender. The next meeting is set for October 13 with Mrs. Dean Lindburg.
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Modern Millies Extension Club
Ron Foote
Dean Lindburg
Owen Bedient
Wm. Blender
Morris Fisher
Duane Burney
William Blender
Blender
Bear and Wolf Cub Scout Den Opens Meeting
Six boys attended the Bear and Wolf Cub Scout den’s first meeting on Tuesday September 15 at Francis Tewell home. They toured the milking barn hiked the creek and returned muddy. Future meetings begin after school on Tuesdays ending at 4 45.
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Bear
Francis Tewell
Mrs. Emma Anderson and Mrs. Nettie Carlson Visit Alvena Lind
Mrs. Emma Anderson and Mrs. Nettie Carlson joined Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lind for a Thursday trip to Grand Island to visit Alvena Lind at Lutheran Hospital.
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Emma Anderson
Nettie Carlson
Wallace Lind
Grand Island
Alvena Lind
Lutheran
Have You Noticed Ladies When Dad Leaves Home
A humorous reflection on a short separation from the husband reveals mishaps at home from a broken furnace to blocked drains. The narrator endures odd tests of motherhood and a cat’s musical misadventure while admitting relief at shared duties and questioning if the price of independence is worth the loneliness. The piece closes with an alliterative lament about endless fish dishes.
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Congress
Ralph
Matt
Hospital Notes From Osceola and Nearby
Mrs Hannah Hahn entered the Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola Saturday. Dennis Mills was transferred from Grand Island Veterans Hospital to Omaha Veterans Hospital for surgery. Mrs Emma Johnson returned home Friday after several days in Osceola hospital. Mrs Ralph Kahler remains a patient at Aurora Hospital. Clarence Bodine returned home from Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and is improving. Mrs Alvena Lind was dismissed from Lutheran Hospital in Grand Island.
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Hannah Hahn
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola
Dennis Mills
Veterans Hospital
Grand Island
Omaha
Emma Johnson
Osceola Hospital
Ralph Kahler
Aurora Hospital
Clarence Bodine
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Incoln
Alvena Lind
Lutheran
Local Morning Visits In Polk County Homes
Monday morning coffee guests of Mrs. Robert Ostrander and family were Mrs. Rodney Johnson and family and Mrs. Gary Harless and Roni. Mrs. Francis Tewell was a caller in the home of Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. Laura Merchant Wednesday afternoon.
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Robert Ostrander
Rodney Johnson
Gary Harless
Roni
Francis Tewell
McCoy
Laura Merchant
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Albert C. Walsh
American Party
Christ
Walsh
Reuben Anderson
Glen Hill
Ray Werner
Summer Recreation Fund
Ee Tee Sea Ee
Bank Ee
the Bear and Wolf Club
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