Polk Ends Genoa Reign In 25 to 0 Victory
Polk Cubs overpower Genoa Orioles 25 nothing to notch their second straight conference win. Key plays by Long Holmes Kahler and Shostrom fueled a dominant Polk ground game behind a strong line led by captain Nielsen. Next up, Polk visits Newman Grove in a non conference showdown Friday at 8 p.m. Miss Ann Louise Taylor of York spent the weekend with the Taylor Brothers.
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Polk Cubs
Genoa Orioles
Genoa
Polk
Roger Long
Galen Holmes
Roger
Long
Jim Klingsporn
Holmes
Blue and White
Roy
Cubs
Gaylen Holmes
McNaught
Polk Boys
Darrell Shostrom
Ralph Kahler
Ralph
Stomsburg
Flodman
Orioles
Polk Genoa
J. Holmes
Nyberg
Lavelle
Anderson
Light
Nielsen
Shostrom
Johnson
Klingsporn
Hahn
Newman Grove
B H Taylor Buried in Benedict
B H Taylor died early Saturday after a period of illness culminating in pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Benedict Methodist Church at 2 30 p m Wednesday. The Ministerial Association elected officers for the year with Paul Walker president Milford Olson secretary treasurer and Nels Pearson publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Taylor
Benedict
Taylor
Milford Olson
Paul Walker
Nels Pearson
Gordon Weber
San Diego
California
J. H. Ferguson
Harold Nelson
Ilos Ostberg
R. H. Frederici
Kilgore
Texas
Omaha
Flora Ostberg
Polk High School News Highlights Polk County Teachers Meet
Polk County Teachers Association held its first meeting at the United Brethren Church in Shelby with Superintendent Glenn Tabor elected president. Upcoming events include a meeting October 11 at Osceola, six weeks exams, and report cards the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Teachers Association
United Brethers Church
Shelby
Polk School
Glenn Tabor
Osceola
Remarkable September Strawberry Yields Reported
Mrs. J. C. McClure found 80 berries on a single Mastodom plant, with another plant yielding 64 after a season of careful care and removed runners. Local residents shared weekend visits and football outings across York Aurora and Grand Island areas. A baby boy weighing seven pounds 15 ounces was born to Earl and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McClure
Oliver W. Johnson
Victor Newman
York
Will Kroger
Billy McNaught
Dolan Hahn
Lincoln
Harold Nelson
J. H. Ferguson and Son
Aurora
Willard Adelson
Jimmy
Lloyd Widge
Martin Hoffman, Sr
John Bills
Olaf Alfred
van Bush
H Bush
Clarks
Earl Stevens
Dennis Earl
piGas Goethe
Grand Isand
Future Bride Betty Gustafson Honored at Shower
About 30 guests gathered at the Robert Gustafson home Sunday to honor Betty Gustafson a bride to be. The honoree received many lovely gifts and lunch was served by hostess Mrs. R V Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran
Bernice Blase
L. E. Blase
Hordville
Robert Porter
L. L. Porter
Denton
Nebraska
Long
Elaine Garling
Bertha
Virgil L. Blase
Patsy Porter
Dean Porter
Lincoln
Virgil Blase
Clarence Blase
James Blase
Kenneth Blase
Patty Jane Ramsey
Kenneth
Patty
Wayne Ramsey
Herbert Blase
W. L. Kerker
Denver
H. B.reed
Portland
Oregon
Elenor Long
Eileen Blase
Ruth Ziegelbein
Betty Ann Blase
Betty Lou Kupke
Lucille Blase
Wm. Garling
Kenneth James
Ardith Nelson
Hardville High School
Ben Simon’s
Denton High School
Fred S. Sidles & Company
Estes Park
H. B. Reed
Lewis Porter
Donald
Earl Porter
Dean
Robert Gustafson
Betty Gustafson
R. V. Gustafson
John Zollars Dies Sudden in Osceola
John Zollars died suddenly Sunday evening at the Rest Home in Osceola after moving to Polk recently with Mrs. Zollars. He had been staying with his children the past two months due to his wife’s illness. Funeral services were held at Kepner Funeral Home in Osceola Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zollars
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society Meets at Ester Lackey Home
Fourteen members and visitors attended the Arborville Missionary and Aid Society gathering at Ester Lackey home. Mrs. Robert Merchant led a Hawaii themed lesson. Planning for a fall bazaar was discussed during the business meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Estor Lackey.
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Ester Lackey
Arborville
School Day Party Draws Members In School Themed Meeting
The Country Womens Club met September 22 at Mrs. Roger Gustafson home with Mrs. Willard Adelson and Mrs. Ilos Ostberg assisting. Members dressed as school children and joined spelling bees and games. Hostesses served lunches in sacks and later ice cream and cake. The club plans a bus trip to Lincoln in October.
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Country Womens Club
Roger Gustafson
Willard Adelson
Ilos Ostberg
Richard Widga
Willard Lindburg
Lincoln
Promotion Sunday Observed at Methodist Church
Promotion Sunday was observed at the Methodist Church during worship. About 50 Sunday School pupils from primary and junior departments sang choruses and presented memory work. Honors went to Gary Green and Dolan Hahn for two years perfect attendance. Sheralee Hill and Sondra Hill for four years. Marilyn Hahn for five years.
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Methodist Church
Gary Green
Dolan Hahn
Sheralee Hill
Sondra Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Paul Walker
Irvin Anderson
C. J. McCoy
T. A. Stevens
Oscar Sundberg
Paul Strand
Rolland Dahlin
Mervin Samuels
Rey. Waler
Stevens Celebrates 79th Birthday With Family bash
W A Stevens marked his 79th birthday Sunday afternoon at the Glenn Hill home. About 60 relatives and friends attended, with out of town guests from Omaha and Lincoln. A two course lunch followed and photos were taken as gifts of flowers candies and other items were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stevens
Glenn Hill
Stevens
George McClure
Omaha
Lillie Cartwright
Daisy Carbough
Conad
Robert Stevens
Susan Jo
Lincoln
J. C. McClure
T. A
Arlo Stevens
David Sundberg
Forrest Anderson
Wayne Hill
Irvin Anderson
Lloyd Hahn
Roger Gustafson
Walter Binford
Ralph Peterson
Alice Nelson
Paul Walker
Floyd Miller
Jas. Lindburg
Gerald Stevens
Oscar Gustafson
Polk County convention planned in Polk next Tuesday
Polk County Convention of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at Polk Methodist Church next Tuesday October 4. The program includes registration, devotions, flag tribute, greetings, luncheon, speeches by Rev Paul Walker and Mrs B W Stewart, music by Miss Leota Sneed and a pageant by Stromsburg Civic Improvement Club with installation of new officers and tea.
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Polk County
Nebraska Federation of Womens Clubs
Polk
Polk Methodist Church
Nels Pearson
Pork Womans Club
Faithful Workers
Polk Womans Club
Paul Walker
Leota Sneed
B. W. Stewart
Dist
Reading
Glenn Hill
James Lindburg
Lloyd Kroger
Henry Wehr
Cradle of Liberty
Stromsburg
Rally and Promotion Day at Baptist Church
Rally and Promotion Day were combined last Sunday during the Sunday School hour at the Baptist Church. Each department superintendent led class promotions after special numbers. A large attendance included out-of-town visitors. Families brought covered dish lunches and the fellowship dinner followed the service in the church parlors.
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Baptist Church
Contributions to Polio Fur d Fund Appeal
Readers are urged to donate to the Emergency Polio Fund by Friday September 30. Mail contributions to Polio care of the local postmaster to ensure every patient receives care.
Flodman Couple Celebrates 15th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman hosted a self invited gathering Thursday night for their 15th wedding anniversary. Guests included Curtis Flodman and family Marvin Fredrickson and Janie Lind Stohl and families Ernest Flodman Vergil Flodman and Junior. The couple received a gift and refreshments were served.
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Carroll Flodman
Curtis Flodman
Marvin Fredrickson
Janie
Lawrence Lind
Bob Stohl
Walt Stohl
Ernest Flodman
Vergil Flodman
Kenneth L Stewart Named Cashier of Citizens State Bank
At a September 17, 1949 directors meeting Kenneth L Stewart was elected cashier of Citizens State Bank. He succeeds Arnold and brings prior banking experience from Marquette Nebraska and the First National Bank. Stewart currently serves as Secretary Treasurer of the National Farm Loan office at Wahoo and plans to move his family to Polk as housing is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Kenneth L. Stewart
Arnold
Polk
Stewart
Marquette
Nebraska
First National Bank
National Farm Loan Office
Wahoo
Friends Host Housewarming for Eldon Johnson Family
A group of Clarks residents including Mr and Mrs Ben Peterson Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones and others surprised the Eldon Johnson family with a housewarming party Sunday evening. Guests delivered refreshments and shared well wishes.
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Ben Peterson
Oscar Jones
Lloyd Kroger
Neil McNaught
Robert Strickland
Clarks
Eldon Johnson
Osceola Families Share Sunday Weiner Roast
Mr and Mrs Gerald Holm and daughter Nels Holm of Osceola plus Mr and Mrs Russell Fjell and boys and August Nelson enjoyed a weiner roast at the river Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs O A Johnson visited at the Lennis Lind home on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Donald Hanquist called on Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton Sunday afternoon.
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Gerald ‘Holm
Nels Holm
Osceola
Russell Fjell
August Nelson
the River
O. A. Johnson
Lennis Lind
Donald Hanquist
Frank Bolton
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Taylor Brothers
Ronald Reagan
Vilind Fors
Blase — Porter
CALL
Polk High School News
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Willert
Columbus
PHS
Polk-A-Dot
Polk High
LaVonne Lyle
Phyllis Rhode
Dorothy Hanquist
JoAnn Lind
Marilyn Dahlin
Gloria Adelson
Elsie Ostrander
Jack Myers
J. Bradley
Miss Anderson
Miss Sneed
Mr. Wilhelms
Chas. Ziegelbein
Jeanelle Kroger
Jeanette Cramer
Stanford Ang
Betty Ang
Dave Eckdah
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society
Methodist
Kenneth L. Stewart New
Chevrolet
The
Polk Fire Department
Plymouth
General Electric
McCormick Deering
Hanquist & Galusha Citizens State Bank
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