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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

3

Natalie in New Zealand shows unique climate and culture

The writer compares New Zealand to the United States noting short mini skirts, cold houses, widespread tourism growth, frequent earthquakes, and a kiwi official bird. She recalls a 1861 gold rush, forested lands, and homes with gardens while describing hospitality and local baking before signing off.

New Zealand U. S California Great Britain Europe South Pacific America

Weekend Guests Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Clyde Travis of Fullerton visited Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson on Saturday evening. Miss Leigh Ann Gustafson of Hastings spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson, and Mr and Mrs Joe Tyler. Trent was Sunday evening guest.

Clyde Travis Fullerton Roger Gustafson Leigh Ann Gustafson Hastings Joe Tyler Trent

Kennedy Wins Presidential Election By A Landslide

Kennedy wins the junior high student election with 29 votes to Johnson 15 and other candidates tallying small sums. School poll procedures included private booths and 100 percent turnout noted for seventh and eighth grades.

Polk United States Ith Johnson Kennedy McCarthy Nixon Percy Reagan Wallace Humphrey Robert Kennedy

Local Visit Stirs Hordville Friends at Gus Tafson Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson and Mr and Mrs Jerry Larson and families from Hordville joined Mr and Mrs Clem Meerkatz for Friday evening social at the Roger Gustafson residence.

Recognition for Matilda Sparks Reading Drive at Polk City

Second grade with Pam Ostberg explores Polk City Library led by Mrs Sundberg. Students check out books, plan future visits, and learn health habits through a moon breakfast game. They track healthy breakfasts and earn breakfast pins. Science covers plant needs and growth with hands on planting. Manuscript writing certificates awarded and cursive exercises begin.

Polk City Library Sundberg

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