Wheat harvest wraps Polk with mixed yields and first-load reports
Polk community reports wheat yields from 10 to 38 bushels per acre while early loads test around 14 to 15 percent moisture with weights near 60. Clyde Stromberg delivered the first wheat to Polk elevator noted by Dean Meyers. Lloyd Hahn brought in the first Carl Steelquist farm load with tests at 14.5 moisture and 60 weight.
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Polk
Clyde Stromberg
Polk Elevator
Dean Meyers
Farmers Elevator
Dwayne Hahn
Hardville Farmers Elevator
Lloyd Hahn
Carl Steelquist
Edith Nelson
Stohls Move. Berger Family Purchases Lincoln Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Gunnard Stohl moved Saturday to their newly purchased home in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Elmer Berger and family of Ft Collins Colorado moved into the Stohl farm home which they recently purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnard Stohl
Lincoln
Elmer Berger & Family
Ft. Collins, Colo
Stohl
Valley News social notes highlight local visits and travel
Sunday afternoon visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dunn and family at the Fish home in Clarks. Other gatherings span Omaha hospital trips, casino visits, cabin trips, and multiple calls by relatives from Elmhurst Columbus and Lincoln to families in Stroms burg and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dunn
Charles Fish
Clarks
Dale Dunn
Omaha
Allan Kresha
Richard Kreski
Elmhurst
Til
Fred Henggeler
Frank Jaax
Columbus
Fred Dunn
Ray Richards
Gerhardt Lux
Don Sterup
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Bruce Pickett
Lynn Smith
Silver Creek
Glenn
Shields
Clifford Bowman
Christianna
Laurence Sarow
Local families share weekend visits across Nebraska towns
Mr and Mrs Dee Hastings and Jerry traveled to Nebraska City to visit Virgil Hastings and daughters Cindy Debbie and Vickie. Donald Schmoker with sons visited York with aunts Vera Carrow Gladys Walters and Clara McClatchey. Various guests joined Dave Rutter and family for birthday and dinner gatherings including Eileen Ebbesen of Vermillion and Frank Pickett Genoa with Bruce Pickett. Edward Novack of Chicago visited Allan and Mary Kresha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Hastings
Jerry
Nebraska City
Virgil Hastings
Cindy
Debbie
Vickie
Donald Schmoker
Earl Jenkins
York
Schmoker
Vera Carrow
Gladys Walters
Washington, D. C
Clara McClatchey
Harlan, Iowa
Fred Dunn
Effie Fornander
Dave Rutter
Bruce Pickett
Edward Novack
Chicago
Allan Kresha
Mary
Ted Samland
Ted
Omaha
David Rutter
Robi. McCormick
Lincoln
Robt. Wieseman
Local social notes from Clarks area residents
District 54 residents and guests frequent area homes during the week with visits to Dannebrog and Clarks. Notables include Mrs Eva Hennings visiting Frank Schott in hospital and extended family gatherings with Wyman Mor ris and Schipparell relatives. The piece records numerous visits, bridal showers, and trips including a Chicago funeral train journey for relatives.
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Don van Zant
Denver
Sam Wyman
van Zant
Wyman
Eva Hennings
Dannebrog
Frank Schott
Frank
St. Paul
Richard Schippereil
Pender
John Wyman
Nellie Benson
Polly Newcomb
Floyd Frizzell
Frank Frizzell
Gilbert Hinkle
Dennis
Robert Tooker
Kensington
Merle Schott
Vern McCormick
Violet Blattman
Sadie Gwartney
Central City
Joe Imm
Bill Wyman
Chris Gaedeke
Chicago
Social notes of area residents and visitors
Swede Home Mrs Henry Thelander and others visited at the Gestrine home. Warroad Minnesota residents Dr and Mrs Allen Scheuneman spent the weekend with Otto Wegmann. Families traveled to Omaha Lincoln York Scottsbluff Central City and Columbus for visits funerals and reunions. Boys attended Camp Cedars with Vincent Krol Lee Nelson and others.
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Henry Thelander
Delano Ahlquist
Pamela
Mona Gordon
John Gestrine
Allen Scheunemen
Warroad
Minn
Otto Wegmann
Duane Jones
Omaha
Thomas Holcombe
Lyons
Nebr
Paul Gustafson
Ronald Sarow
Edna Gestrine
Harold W. Johnson
Wesley Thelander
Norfolk
Frank Thelander
Vernon
William Larson
Merlin Larson
Junction City
Kansas
Edith Larson
Harold Curry
Lincoln
Amanda Anderson
Bill Wilcox
Tom Gonnerman
Laurence Norine
Jean
Seward
James Norine
York
Irving Norine
Bonnie
Scottsbluff
Gary Mosier
Blayne
Elmer Naslund
Irving Noriie
O. A. Johnson
Polk
Edith Naslund
William Naslund
John Hultman
Irvin Gestrine
Scheunemen
Columbus
Central City
Camp Cedars
Vincent Krol
Lee Nelson
Lynn
Bradley Sundberg
Loren Oberg
Carol
Rodney Jones
Douglas
Delmer Jones
Local Families to Stay With Hosts for Summer Visit
Jack Anderson, Tommy Stevens, Kent Heckman and Stephen Fredrickson will spend three weeks with Otto Wegmann and Byron Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wegmann and family from Colorado Springs arrive Tuesday. Mrs. John Evans and family from Shelby, Iowa visit Otto Swanson for a few days.
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Jack Anderson
Tommy Stevens
Kent Heckman
Stephen Fredrickson
Joe Wegmann
Colorado Springs
Colo
Otto Wegmann
Byron Johnson
John Evans
Shelby
Iowa
Otto Swanson
District 4-H Camp Set for Seward In July
Polk County 4-H members may attend District 4-H camp in Seward July 9 to 11. The $6 registration covers room and board, transport insurance, three pool swims, and at least one handicraft item. Sessions led by the state game commission plus other activities include swimming volleyball softball crafts and vesper services. Register by July 6 at the County Extension Office with health certificate and packing list.
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Polk County
Seward
State Game Commission
4-H
Hot Weather Hog Care Tips for Summer Efficiency
Swine producers should prepare hogs for heat by keeping water cool and shaded to boost water intake and gains. Build shading over watering facilities, aim for water at 65 degrees, and provide natural or artificial shade. Structures should be six feet high and oriented east west for airflow, long and narrow with the high side north, and kept near alfalfa or grasses. Paint hog houses white and place feed under shade. concrete walls are fine for summer walls.
Federal Gas Tax Refund For Farmers And Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers may claim a four cent refund on federal excise tax paid for gasoline used in farming operations. The refund program targets agricultural producers and requires proof of fuel purchases and usage tied to farming activities.
Gasoline Tax Refunds for Farmers and Ranchers 1961 62
The article explains refunds for federal gasoline tax paid by farmers and ranchers for agricultural use between July 1, 1961 and June 30, 1962. It covers who may file, deadlines, Form 2240, and eligibility including cultivation and livestock care. It notes separate state refunds and guidance from county agents.
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Director of Internal Revenue
Federal Internal Revenue Service
The
Revenue Service
Copper Sulfate Safe for Cattle in Algae Control
University of Nebraska extension specialist Dr. E Crosby Howe says livestock need not be removed when copper sulfate is used to control green algae in watering tanks. A rate of one teaspoon per 150 gallons of water is recommended to avoid toxic effects.
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University of Nebraska Extension
E. Crosby Howe
Millet varieties and seed options for grain or hay use
University agronomist J C Swinbank details millet choices for grain or hay. Grain millet like Prose, Turghai, Early Fortune. certified Turghai seed available. For hay use fox tail millets such as German White Wonder Siberian. German R 8A and Manta certified seed available. Proso millets reach grain in 60 65 days. fox tail hay in 65 70 days. grain feeding value about 83 percent of proso millet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Swinbank
Osceola Social Notes Include Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Clarence Lawson of Phoenix Arizona Roger Watts Mr and Mrs Kent Perry and family and the Ronnie Watts family spent Friday evening in the Walter Watts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lawson
Phoenix, Ariz
Roger Watts
Kent Perry
Ronnie Watts
Walter Watts
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