Tax talk and politics swirl around Wisconsin result
The editorial notes tax loopholes favor oil firms and critique of the depletion allowance while praising George McGovern's Wisconsin primary showing. It questions Republican explanations and discusses poll reliability, Vietnam, ITT, China, Nixon, and local Nebraska issues shaping voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
Wisconsin
Nixon
George Wallace
ITT
China
Gallup
McGovern
Nebraska
Ronald Reagan
Alaska
J. J. Exon
Services Wednesday For Oliver Adelson 65
Funeral services for Oliver E. Adelson 65 of Polk will be Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home near Stromsburg Rev Milan E Swasko will officiate Burial will be in Swede Home Cemetery He died Sunday at Lincoln Hospital Born June 10 1906 near Polk son of Alex and Otelia Adelson spent life in Polk area member of Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home Odd Fellows Lodge Polk Survived by two sons Martin of Stromsburg LaVaughn of Polk one brother Lloyd of Stromsburg three grandchildren Steve Kent and Kelly one daughter-in-law Corrine Adelson one sister-in-law Irene Adelson
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Oliver E. Adelson
Polk
Calvary Lutheran Church
Swede Home
Stromsburg
Milan E. Swasko
Adelson
Lincoln Hospital
Alex and
Otelia Adelson
Odd Fellows Lodge
Marlin
LaVaughn
Lloyd
Steve
Kent
Kelly
Corrine Adelson
Irene Adelson
Polk County Historical Society to Meet April 20
The Polk County Historical Society holds its April meeting at Polk Methodist Church on Thursday April 20 at 7 30 P M. Mrs Irvin Anderson and Mrs Dwight Burney chair the program featuring church history and long time area families. Mrs Curtis Flodman of Stromsburg speaks on the society and Osceola museum. The Methodist ladies serve lunch. attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Historical Society
Polk Methodist Church
Irvin Anderson
Dwight Burney
Polk Area
Curtis Flodman
Stromsburg
Osceola
The
Methodist Church
Weather Outlook Through April 10 With Unremarkable Averages
The forecast details daily temperatures from Tuesday April 4 to Monday April 10 with clear to partly cloudy skies. Notable readings include 56 at noon Tuesday, 70s to 90s heat on Wednesday and Thursday, and a damp spillover with rain by Saturday. Rain totals about a quarter inch.
Polk Girls Track Finishes Last in Hampton Triangular
Polk girls place last as Hampton wins 44 to 33 to 29. Terri Harrington leads with a 50 yard dash win and a 2nd in the 220. Carita Jones, Marla Branting, Cindy Tewell and Wendy Redman post key marks and help the 440 relay. The Goldenrod Conference Meet is set for Polk on April 18 at 12:15 p.m.
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Polk
Hampton
Hardville
Terri Harrington
Carita Jones
Marla Branting
Wendy Redman
Cindy Tewell
Jeanelle Carlson
Melody Albin
Melody
Luann Bills
Peg Lindburg
Becky Flodman
Leann Glad Named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Polk High
Leann Glad of Polk High School has been named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow after placing first among senior girls on the December 1 test. Her exam will be entered in the state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanne Glad
Betty Crocker
Polk High School
Noon Luncheon for Polk County Republican Women
A noon luncheon for Polk County Republican Women is planned for Monday April 17 at 12 30 p m at the Community Hall in Polk. Lt Gov Frank Marsh will be guest speaker. Reservations requested by April 15 via Mrs Leo Larson Stromsburg Mrs Paul Monson Osceola Mrs Reuben Hanaulst Polk or Mrs Harold Carlson Polk.
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Polk County
Polk
Frank Marsh
Leo Larson
Stromsburg
Paul Monson
Osceola
Reuben Hanaulst
Harold Carlson
Hirshfeld Baby Kimberly Kay Born March Thirty First
Mr and Mrs Ross Hirshfeld welcomed a baby daughter Kimberly Kay born on March 31. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edwin Doremus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hirshfeld
Kimberly Kay
Edwin Doremus
Polk Community Club Program by Mrs Leo McGowen
Mrs Leo McGowen of Ulysses will present slides and discuss soil conservation in the Ulysses area at the Polk Community Club meeting in the Community Hall on Monday April 17 at 8 p.m. A lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo McGowen
Ulysses
Polk Community Club
Cubs Track Team Opens Season with Triangular Meet
The Polk Cubs placed third in a Stromsburg triangular against the Vikings and Benedict. Individual highlights include Kent Anderson winning the discus and 1st in the 120 highs, Bruce Hudson and Kent Anderson top in the 1, 2 in several events, and the Cubs earning multiple seconds and fourths across sprints, distance, and field events. The team hosted Marquette Bradshaw April 4 and prepared for Hastings Class D invitational.
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Cub
Cubs
Stromsburg
Vikings
Benedict
Polk
Burg
Polk Bruce Hudson
Lynn Bills
Randy Flodman
Bills
Hudson
Vic Bender
Kevin Goertzen
Scott Lindburg
Bender
Rick Hoffman
Kent Anderson
Greg Hanquist
Lawson Reckner
M. Branting
Duane Bodine
Hoffman
Flodman
Bodine
Branting
Bill Hoffman
Daryl Tenniges
Dennis Bjerrum
Brad Albin
Marquette
Bradshaw
M-Cubs
P-Cubs
Roger Carlstrom
Kevin Geertzen
C. Carlson
Mark Anderson
Hastings
Polk Cubs
Deshler
Clay Center
Hildreth
Exeter
Davenport
Gilmer
Chester
Bruce Hudson
Lynn Bulls
National Action for Foster Children Week Proclaimed
Nixon declares April 9 15 1972 as National Action for Foster Children Week urging public awareness of the 300000 children in foster care. The piece discusses reasons for foster placement, the shift to home like settings, and the need for more foster homes and support for youths.
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Richard Nixon
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U.S. Steel
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Oliver Adelson
Clarence Meerkatz
Deanne
Robert Hurley, Jr
Robert Hurley
Grand Island
Leann Glad
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