Polk Main Street recollections from 1955 to 1977
A Polk Progress column recalls longtime Main Street businesses and residents from 1955. Lyle Dornburgh retires as Co op Oil manager, Ken Carlstrom steps in, and memory threads through shops including Brazda Implement, Stromberg Grocery, Kroger, Corner Cafe, Polk Theater, Kahler Coffee Shop, Floyds 66 Service, and Stewart Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Dornburgh
Co-op Oil, Inc
Polk
Ken Carlstrom
Main ‘Street
Progress
Main “St
Oscar Sundberg
Ken Stewart
Clarence Johnson
Dean Myers
Arnold Neuhaus
Glen Hill
Main Street
Brazda Implement Co
James Brazda, ‘Sr
Legion Hall
Donavin
Rich Widga
Don’s
Lloyd
Eleanor Stromberg
Stromberg
Ruth
Alice Nelson
Polk Hotel
Everett Green
Polk Theater
Lee Bayer
Wayne
Hill
Farmers Union Co-op Oil Ass’n
Main St
Walt Nelson
Polk Oil Co
Nick McNaught
Kahler
Ralph and
Marie Kahler
Floyd Lyle
Floyd
Marie
Marvin ‘Fredrickson
Village Board of Trustees
Clarence
Pete” Johnson
Johnson Bros. Chevrolet
Pete
Green
Stewart Pharmacy
Polk Drug Store
Virgily
Anna Eisler
Len Orendorff
Len’s Place
Crescendos Talent Show Sets Sunday Library Benefit
The Crescendos youth group and local performers present a library benefit talent show this Sunday at 2:38 p.m. in the high school gym. Proceeds support the library fund with art displays, the Centennial Band from Aurora, and various acts including piano solo by Mary Samuels and juggling by Russ Hanson. No admission charge. donations welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library
Centennial Band
Aurora
Russ Hanson
Stromsburg
Kerri Anderson
Bell
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mary Jase Samuels
Dee Rahrs
Alan Willits
Cheryl
Carol Magnuson
Penny David
Paul’ David
Pat David
Lola
Paula
Cindy Wagner
Shari
Jean Harless
Jennifer Widga
Leanne Lind
Lynne Sandell
Suzanne Miller
Births Report Three New Babies in September
Here I Am Mr and Mrs Thomas Stevens welcome Courtney Ann born September 25 at York General Hospital weighing 7 pounds 11? ounces. Grandparents Horace Stevens Polk Glenn Ernst Columbus. Great grandparents Martin Jones Osceola Philip Bender Wishek ND. Alan Pickrel announces Jeffrey Alan born September 20 at St Francis Grand Island weighing 10 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents William Pickrel Clark s Roger Gustafson Elva Peterson. Great grandmother. Gary Stromberg Anchorage Alaska announce Clark Edward born September 18 weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. Sister Tara Lynn welcomed home. Maternal Delhert Smith Anchorage paternal Lloyd Stromberg Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stevens
Courtney Ann
York General Hospital
Horace Stevens
Polk
Glenn Ernst
Columbus
Martin Jones
Osceola
Philip Bender
Wishek
North Dakota
Alan Pickrel
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Jeffrey Alan
William Pickrel
Clarks
Roger Gustafson
Elva Peterson
Gary Stromberg
Anchorage
Alaska
Clark Edward
Tara Lynn
Delhert Smith
Hospital Notes Entries From Lincoln and Osceola
Mrs Ralph Kahler entered Bryen Memorial hospital in Lincoln on Saturday. Mrs Anna Kisler entered Osceola hospital Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kahler
Bryen Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Anna Kisler
Osceola Hospital
Library Thrift Shop Opens During Repairs
The Library Thrift Shop will be open Wednesday from 1 30 to 3 30 while work is done on the library entryway. Bargains await and donations help the library fund. Last Wednesday several people helped with the entryway and more volunteers are welcome as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonalds
Ralph
Polk to Host Meeting on New Boy Scout Troop
District leaders of the Boy Scouts of America will speak at Community Hall on Saturday October 1 at 7 30 p.m. about forming a Polk County Boy Scout troop for boys in grades 6 9. Parents and others are invited to learn about leadership and skills development and the Polk Ministerial hopes to register boys that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Polk
Polk School Board Meeting Changed
Polk School District No 72 adjusts its October General Board meeting from Monday October 3 to Wednesday October 5 at 8 00 p m in the elementary media center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk School District No. 72
Cubs Surprise Polk To Win 14-7 In Final Drive
The Polk High Cubs trailed 6-7 late in the fourth quarter before Dave Shenk connected with Randy Branting for a 27 yard fourth quarter score and a 14-7 win over Palmer. Branting starred with late receptions and a kick that set up the winning TD as Polk capitalized on Palmer fumbles and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High Cubs
Dave Shenk
Randy Branting
Palmer
Polk
Shenk
Branting
Cubs
Shhenk
Terry Bender
Roger Brockevelt
Steve Meyer
Schenk
Cub
Russ
Kevin Sandell
Tiger
T.d
Polk’s
Clarks
Senior Citizens Bingo Party Notice
Senior Citizens invite members to a bingo party on Wednesday October 5 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens
Legion Hall
Rescue Unit Schedule for Clark County Hospitals
Rescue unit roster lists crews and dates from September 26 to October 26 with assignments in Clarks Osceola Fairmont Wolbach and names including Les Branting Joe Hahn Don Hanquist Charles Shenk Dick Mundt Paul Wagner Rodney Hanquist Larry Lukas Frank Ostrander Leon Meerkatz. Replacement options are requested where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Les Branting
Joe Hahn
Don Hanquist
Charles Shenk
Fairmont
Dick Mundt
Paul Wagner
Osceola
Rodney Hanquist
Larry Lukas
Wolbach
Frank Ostrander
Leon Meerkatz
Have You Noticed Ladies Collapses Under Menu Pressure
A homemaker laments endless meal planning and grocery logistics seeking cooking guidance. She recalls trying magazine menus that failed to please her family, ending with improvised dishes and a late realization that simple staples beat fancy recipes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Janice Saylor
Carolyn Anderson
Ol Magnuson
Marlene Manquist
Mary Jane Samuels
Mary Stevens
Virginia Samuelson
Linda Sundberg
Thelma Lind
Donna Lindburg
Vicki Kerschner
Carol Bedient
Beverly van Housen
Diane Lind
Ann Widga
Library News
TE Polk
By Marsha Redman
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