Polk Cubs Crush Genoa 40 to 0 in Conference Clash
Polk Romps Over Genoa 40 0 as Polk earns second conference win. Ken Werner scored a TD and added a second on a late reception, Don Nyberg notched two TDs with a long 40 yard run, Gaylen Holmes added two TDs plus extra points, while Dale Peterson suffered a shoulder injury.
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Polk Cubs
Genoa
Polk
Morris Fisher
Ken Werner
Orioles
Holmes
Don
Holmues
Gaylen Holmes
Gold
Cubs
Dale Peterson
Phillips
Don Nyberg
Lincoln Telephone Company seeks rate increase in Nebraska
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company filed with the Nebraska State Railway Commission for higher rates. Vice President Merle M Hale cited rising costs, a new wage contract raising weekly pay, and tax increases as drivers. No specific rate figures were disclosed and the commission will review before any decision.
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Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Gates
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Merle M. Hale
Commission
Hale
Polio Virus Confirmed as Cause in Nebraska Letter
Governor Val Peterson writes to Polk village officials confirming polio is caused by a virus. He notes three known virus types and rejects insecticide as the polio cause, while acknowledging insecticide exposure can cause illness at high doses.
Bob Steenbock Named County Commander
Bob Steenbock was elected County Commander of Polk County at the district convention in Schuyler last Wednesday. A World War II veteran and longtime Legion member, he has served as Finance Officer for the local post and will be installed at the Polk County convention next month.
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Schuyler
Bob Steenbock
Polk County
Bob
Legion
Polk
Ed Baker 70 Dies in York Hospital
Ed Baker 70 a long time York County resident died Monday evening at York General Hospital after a five month hospitalization. He lived much of his life in Idaho and Nebraska before settling in Polk with his brother Ollie. Surviving are Clyde Baker and a sister. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 at Metz Mortuary York with Benedict Cemetery burial.
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Ed. Baker
Polk
York General Hospital
Idaho
Kimball
Nebraska
Mr. Baker
York County
Ollie
Clyde Baker
Metz Mortuary
York
Benedict Cemetery
Polk County Federated Woman's Clubs Cancelled Meeting
The Federated Woman's Clubs of Polk County cancel their convention set for September 26 in Polk due to the polio epidemic. Mrs. Ford Shenk of Clarks visited over the weekend with Mrs. Ella Shenk.
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Federated Woman's Clubs
Polk County
Polk
Ford Shenk of
Clarks
Ella Shenk
County Co-ops Postpone Get-together
At a special Stromsburg meeting on September 20 the County Co-ops decided to postpone the annual get-together due to the polio epidemic. A pancake feed was planned for early spring as a follow up event.
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Stromsburg
Nebraska Telephone Company Faces Growth Driven Strain
The Nebraska company has grown 9 percent since 1949 and since April 1949 spent over 6 million dollars on plant and equipment, raising investment per telephone and lowering earnings. To finance this, it sold 5.29 million dollars in bonds and stock. more additions are planned to meet rising service demands across 124 exchanges in 22 counties.
Two Polk Girls Injured In Auto Accident
Ila Mae Werner and Patty Kis ler injured in a Sunday noon crash two miles south and three quarters west of Polk. Werner car struck dirt and overturned inflicting facial injuries on Patty and bruises on Ila Mae. Both were taken to Central City hospital. vehicle badly damaged.
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Ila Mae Werner
Patty Kisler
Polk
Werner
Ila Mae
Patty
Central City Hospital
Lincoln couple visits in-laws on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Scott Willoughby of Lincoln spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lennis Lind.
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Scott Willoughby of
Lincoln
Mrs
Lennis Lind
Polio Toll Rising In Polk Prompts Community Lockdown
Polk and surrounding area report 17 polio cases, far above state average, with two deaths. Village and School boards order one week of closures starting September 22, canceling church services and the Polk Shel ton football game, while awaiting further action.
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Polk and Community
Rally Day Promotion Postponed to October 6 at Polk M E Church
The Rally Day program and related promotion exercises are postponed from this Sunday to Sunday October 6 at Polk M E Church.
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Polk M. E
Aransas Pass trio dinner guests at Glen Hill home
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hill and daughter Mrs. May Everett of Aransas Pass Texas were dinner guests Thursday in the Glen Hill home.
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Owen Hill
May Everett
Aransas Pass
Texas
Glen Hill
Polio Claims Life of Janice Crow in Polk Area
Polk and surrounding community mourn the death of 11 year old Janice Crow daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Crow from polio. She first showed a light case then worsened midweek and died Saturday morning Janice is the second polio victim in the area with Mrs Gordon Carlson having died the previous Friday.
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Polk and Vicinity
Janice Crow
Sidney Crow
Janice
Gordon Carlson
Janice Crow 11 Dies After Farm Childhood in Polk
Janice Louise Crow born August 17 1941 Long Beach California died September 20 1952 at age 11. She lived on a farm near Polk with parents Sidney and Edna Crow and two brothers Calvin and Vernon. Services were held Tuesday at 10am with Rev Milton O Connor burial Arborville Cemetery. pallbearers included Ivan and Everett Cramer and Dean Ostberg.
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Janice Louise Crow
Long Beach
California
Sidney
Edna Crow
Polk
First Lutheran Church
Methodist Sunday School
Merry Makers
Calvin
Vernon
Ithel Crow
Laura van Housen
San Diego
Alvina Fenster
Central City
Nebraska
K. Crow
Milton O’conner
Arborville
Lutheran Choral Union Announces 1952 Fall Concert Dates
The Lutheran Choral Union of York area announces fall concerts with performances on November 23 at Crete and Beatrice, November 28 at Hampton, and November 30 in York. This fifth annual concerto features director Paul F B Bussert of Gresham and the Raver.
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Lutheran Choral Union of
York Area
The
Choral Union
Crete
Beatrice
Hampton
York
Lutheran Choral Union
the Raver
Paul FB. Bussert
Gresham
Local couples enjoy Minnesota fishing week
Mr. and Mrs. Don Oetberg and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Johnson are spending the week fishing in Minnesota.
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Don Oetberg
Mrs
Grant Johnson
Minnesota
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State of
Val Peterson
Village Board of Trustees
Polk, Nebraska
Yours Truly
Ed Baker
Warren
Shelton
Shirley Gordon
Regy Green
Chuckie Peterson
Kendall Sandell
Vernon Crow
Lincoln General Hospital
Harold Green
Kenneth Bowers
Cleo Cramer
Terry Brinley
Russell Fjell
Allen Ziegelbein
Steve Anderson
Ted Jansky
Alice Marie
James Lindburg
Rutth Kroger
Albert Sundberg
William Lavelle
Ivan and
Everett Cramer
Dean Ostberg
Donald Scheapler
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