Computer processing begins for 1970 farm payments
The Polk County ASCS sends data sheets to New Orleans for computer processing of 1970 farm program payments. About 1600 Polk County producers are expected to certify. payments aim to begin after July 1 and end by August. Accurate acreages are essential to avoid loss of payments, with spot checks possible after certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
ASCS
New Orleans
ASC Committee
Richard C. Sealey
Sealey
Kansas City
Land and Soil: Our Greatest Resource Must Be Preserved
The article extols soil as the foundation of life and national strength. It explains soil formation from weathered rock and organic matter, notes its limited suitable land for crops, and warns that careless land management can destroy it for generations, tying soil health to independence and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Land and soil management for productive farms
The speaker stresses food and fibre produced on farms and the need for wise land management. Proper lime and fertilizer use can keep land productive for the growing population, with some areas cultivated for centuries still productive. All depend on soil outcomes for life and prosperity.
Local Social Notes Gather from Polk County
Mrs. and Mrs. Clyde Hennings, the Byron Torell and Quintin Torell families are mentioned along with visits by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sundberg to local residents. Coffee guests included the Sundbergs and the Berggrens. Lincoln visitors joined Mrs. Mae Twarling for Sunday coffee. Lincoln residents E C Mouden and Clifton Johnson traveled to Polk County for gatherings with Mrs. Renner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona
Clyde Hennings
Vern Berck
Byron Torell
Quintin Torell
Roger Sundberg
Brooke Berggren
Bill Stevens
Lincoln
Carol Donelson
Larry
Janis
Mae Twarling
E. C. Mouden
Clifton Johnson
Polk County
John Renner
Harmon Augustin
Duane Gabel
Engleburt Gabel
Rex Thelen
George Belvill
Edith Karr
Lancaster
California
Richard Augustin
Father Trausch
Pat Augustin, Jr
Cal Vrbka
Gary Gabe
Winard Augustin
Ray Vrbka
Arthur
Milton
Florida
Art Larson
Wolbach
Richard Dugan
Millard
Don Larson
Palmer
Shelby area social notes and graduation planning in May
A packed Shelby scene lists visits among local families including Obrists Hoffmans and Burkes. Lane activities cover Baccalaureate and commencement events at Shelby High with 22 graduates. Kathy Trout shines in track meets at Fremont and Marquette. anniversary celebrations mark the Augustin family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Brigham
Kathy Trout
Shelby High School
Fremont
Kathy
Marquette
Arthur Augustin
Milton
Florida
Richard Augustin
Richard Augustins
Martin Rasmussen
el Cerrito
California
Jepson
Homer
Nebr
Emery Kuhnel
Hastings
Hjalmer Gustafson
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Larry Kumpf
Darwin DeTurk
North Shelby Club
DeTurk
Wayne Kinnan
Bob Bucholz
Jay Banta
Gloria Phillips
James Air
Polk County Teachers Scholarship Noted for 1970 Winner
Kathy Trout of Shelby receives the Polk County Teachers Scholarship for 1970. The article also lists numerous local social visits, family events, anniversaries, and recital announcements across Shelby and nearby towns, mentioning several residents by name and place.
Osceola Visitor Returns After Omaha Trip
Axel Anderson came back Sunday from a 2 1/2 week stay in Omaha with the Henry Kroghs. He joined supper guests in Mauritz Swanson's home for Thelma Conkling's birthday and socializing with Scott, Forrest Burgess, and Mike. Albert Gabriel and Leonard Hiemer hosted Sunday evening visits in Shelby, with Capt Mannix and Lt Brown from Offutt AFB as Saturday guests at the Gabriel residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Anderson
Omaha
Henry Kroghs
Kroghs
Mr. Anderson
Mauritz Swanson
Thelma Conkling
Scott
Forrest Burgess
Mike
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Lane
Green’s Chapel
Mildred Kreis
Archie Steffen
Harry Obrist
Darold Hoffman
Marlin Hoffman
Stanley Harless
Keith Kinberg
Burdette Obrist
Raymond Burke
Don Lytles
Linda
Uruguay
Byron
Second Ward
Teresa Engel
Jerry Engels
Morris Sean
Osceola
George Burke
Jennie Burke
Earl Burke
Clarence Burke
Allen Anderson
Ed Peterson
Norris Johnson
Marlowe
Doris Kreis
Clifford Hornbloom
Rupert Zwiebel
Michael
York Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Keith Kreis
Wilbur Hornbloom
Bill Bryan
Gary Toline
Ronnie Carlsons
Everett Powell
Roy Hurd
Everett Loreman
York
Pearl Blakeney
Maurice Newcomer
Mark
Brooke Berggrens
A. S. Torell
Orville Hennings
Dwight Newcomer
Harley McKeag
Paul Fusby
George Catlett
Central City
Eldon Anderson
Prescott
Ann
Shelby News
Shelby
Texas
Ronald Clobes
Oregon
Irvin Clotes
Hillsboro
Orval Epler
Laramie
Wyoming
Wreatha Andrews
Broomfield
Colorado
Bernice McClung
Helen Lucas
Gering
Nebraska
Sweden
Stromsburg
Alta Bland
Margaret Funkhouser
Frank McMeekin
Dale McMeekin
George McMeekin
Wallace Banta
Charles Wantz
Wantz
James Wantz
Michael Boren
Wallace Benda
Osceola News
Fran Marshall
Legion Club
Nebraska Public Power District
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