Rug cleaning memories and political critique mix in column
The column frets over Secret Service protection for top Democratic candidates including George McGovern and recalls rug beating before vacuum cleaners. It questions inflation goals under Nixon, reviews a state bill on county courts, and critiques DOJ lawyers and liberal politics, ending with a racialized crime-stereotype passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
George McGovern
Campain
Ooop
Nixon
Ooa
Saunders
Butler
Hamilton
Polk
York
Seward
Department of Justice
ACLU
ADA
Democrat Party
Zes
Liquor by Package Wins Approval in Village Election
A record turnout of 174 voters approved liquor by the package 92 82 while liquor by the drink was defeated 94 73. Dean Myers and Ralph Redman were re elected to four year terms on the Village Board of Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Myers
Ralph Redman
Polk Girls Second In Triangular Meet
The Polk girls track team placed second at a triangular meet in Stromsburg on March 29, behind Stromsburg and ahead of St. Edward. Terri Harrington set a school record in the 50 yards, Wendy Redman in the 440 set a school mark in the 14 foot 3 inch long jump, and the 440 relay team finished second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Stromsburg
Burg
St. Edward
St. Ed
Terri Harrington
Yolllows
Wendy Redman
Cindy Tewell
Carita Jones
Melody Albin
Luann Bills
Marla Branting
Peg Lindburg
Gail Samuelson
Pam Harless
Births Report From Lincoln and Pocatello
Mr and Mrs Michael Bousquet announce the birth of a son Bryce Michael on March 21 at Lincoln General Hospital weighing 7 lbs 5 oz. Steven Dennis born to Mr and Mrs Dennis Henricks on March 27 weighing 8 lbs 13 oz at 240 Whitaker Rd, Pocatello Idaho. Patrick Michael born April 3 to Mr and Mrs Walden McNaught weighing 6 lbs 11 oz. Jeffrey Robert born March 30 to Mr and Mrs Robert Wolfe weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. Grandparents listed for each family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bousquet
Lincoln
Lincoln General Hospital
Bryce Michael
Ernest Bousquet
Bousquet
Adelaide Lindburg
Dennis Henricks
Steven Dennis
Whitaker Rd
Pocatello
Idaho
Paul Stevens
Walden McNaught
Patrick Michael
Lennis Lind
Neal McNaught
Robert Wolfe
East
9Th
Hastings
Jeffrey Robert
Earl Flodman
Polk Community Club to Organize Tree Sale
The Polk Community Club will arrange tree purchases through a government agency with small trees and low prices. Recommended species include Mountain Ash Crabapple flowering Dogwood flowering Honeylocust Hackberry Green ash Norway Maple Pin Oak American Linden Blair Soft Maple Sugar Maple Red Oak Bar Oak and Sycamore. Inquiries via Progress office Harold Anderson club president. Weekend visitors in area include Mrs M C Killion of Denver and families from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Community Club
Polk County
Progress Office
Harold Anderson
Week of wild weather with odds and ends of doom predictions
A consumer weather diary records a cold week from March 28 to April 1 with daily readings and mixed conditions. Forecasts include doom predictions of snow and even 30 inches, while actual days show frost, sun, and a tease of warm spell. A playful aside mocks the doom forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Services Held Tuesday For Harold Miller 60
Funeral services for Harold E. Miller 60 longtime Valley County Road Department employee were held Tuesday April 4 at Arcadia United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Old City Cemetery. Miller died Saturday at Valley County Hospital Ord born March 29 1912 in Valley County to Theodore H and Lita L Drake Miller Jr he married Ruth M Jones in 1934 and lived on farms near Arcadia York County and Polk County before returning to Arcadia. Survivors include Ruth Lois Lindburg Karen Stonehocker Eugene Miller nine grandchildren and sister Maxine Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Miller
Valley County Road Department
Arcadia
United Methodist Church
Old City
Miller
Valley County Hospital
Ord
Valley County
Theodore H. and
Lita L. Drake Miller, Jr
Ruth M. Jones
York County
Polk County
Polk
Harold
Ruth
Dean
Lois) Lindburg
Hordville
Karen Stonehocker
Eugene
York
Maxine Moody
Local Firm Awarded 255000 in Highway Construction
Hill's Sand and Gravel Co. of Polk won two guard rail contracts totaling 255000 dollars. One contract for 88000 dollars covers a Grand Island to Kearney modification to be finished in 60 days. The second contract for 167000 dollars covers a York to Lincoln stretch to be completed in 125 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island -Kearney
York -Lincoln
Turtle feast inspires suburban dinner tale
A suburban narrator recounts cooking a giant snapping turtle found after a Sunday excursion. The turtle’s heart and liver are preserved in jars, later used for “show and tell.” Despite gory details, guests try the meat, noting its chicken like flavor, as the tale ends with the shell repurposed as an army helmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Jason
Beng
Polk County Tops Heart Fund Goal in Drive
Polk County surpassed its Heart Fund Drive goal for the eighth year in a row. The $1500 target was exceeded by 62.10 for a total of 1562.10. Memorial gifts include 40 to Guy Ball and 100 to Charles Norquest, with Polk American Auxiliary thanked for sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Stromsburg
Shelby
Charles Norquest
Polk American Auxiliary
Polk
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Robert Gustafson
Betty
Emerald Neidfeldt
Robbie
Kansas City
Chauncey Gustafson
Oscar Johnson
Rolland Stromberg
M. C. Killion
Denver
Larry Killion
Thomas
Tyler
Harold Miller
Hill’s Sand & Gravel Co
Progress
Polk Progress
Loren Lind
Matt Nyberg
Dave Fredrickson
Steve Swanson
Mark Sterns
Michael Hahn
Dale Dose
Condon Shostrom
Teddy Cerny
Pam Willits
Kimberlie Oops
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