Conspicuous consumption and a lighted world of waste
The piece mocks a consumer era, detailing a late model used car and joining a gas guzzlers club, and rails against endless spending. It parodies ethics of plenty with references to Greedy and the saturation of trash culture, ending with a note on toilet paper unrollers and theft at a Florida college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Gas Guzzlers
Cbers
Nebraska
I. M. Greedy
Can& Bottle Association
Toilet Paper Unrollers Association
The
Toilet Paper Manufacturers, Inc
Tallahassee
Fla.) Community College
Tax exemption debate traces tax bias to banks and farms
Center for Rural Affairs writer Chuck Hassebrook reports on the Nebraska Unicameral's personal property tax exemption and its shift of relief from urban to rural areas. Senator Dave Newell criticizes the plan as costly and biased toward the wealthiest 20 percent, with urban counties receiving far less relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Newell
Omaha
Newell
Douglas County
Community Club Meeting Notice
The Community Club will meet Monday April 18 at 8 p.m. at the usual venue. Members are urged to attend as the agenda includes upcoming events and local planning.
Polk County teacher Patricia Vest attends Nebraska teachers' assembly
Patricia Vest of Polk represents Polk Co. Teachers Assn among 450 delegates at the 110th Delegate Assembly of the Nebraska State Education Association in Omaha on April 1 and 2. Delegates, from 339 local associations, addressed state aid to education teacher rights collective bargaining and political action. John Ryder, NEA president, delivered a highlighted speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Vest
Polk
Polk Co
John Ryer
National Education Association
Piano Recital by Students of Mary Jane Samuels
Mary Jane Samuels leads a piano recital Friday April 15 at 8:00 p m at the Polk Methodist Church. Performers include Shari Harless Sarah Lindburg Amy Hanquist Paula Anderson Connie Nyberg April Nyberg Holly Bedient Michel Sandell and Lynne Sandell. Lunch will follow for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Samuels
Methodist Church
Polk
Shari Harless
Sarah Lindburg
Amy Hanquist
Paula Anderson
Connie Nyberg
April Nyberg
Holly Bedient
Michel Sandell
Lynne Sandell
Engagement announced for Janette Samuelson and Rodney Roth
Mr and Mrs Dean Samuelson announce the engagement of their daughter Janette to Rodney R Roth of rural Comstock Nebraska. The couple will marry May 21 at the Evangelical Free Church in Polk. Janette works as an artist at the Dental College UNL Lincoln and Rod is a UNL student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Samuelson
Janette
Rodney R. Roth
Comstock
Nebraska
Evangelical Free Church
Polk
Dental College
UNL
Lincoln
Rod
Hospital Notes From Area Clinics
Mrs Leonard Orendorff returned home Friday from the hospital at Columbus. Marie Smith of York is a patient at the York hospital after a fall fracturing her pelvis on Monday morning. Dennis Carlstrom entered the Osceola hospital last Tuesday night for surgery. He returned home on Saturday and is recuperating nicely. Mrs John Myers is a patient in the York hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Orendorff
Columbus
Marie Smith
York
York Hospital
Dennis Carlstrom
Osceola Hospital
John Myers
Polk student earns Midland Lutheran Honor Scholarship
Lynette A. Flodman daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayland Flodman of Polk Ne has been awarded an Honor Scholarship by Midland Lutheran College. A Polk High School senior she received the award on high school rank and ACT scores. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years of study at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette A. Flodman
Wayland Flodman
Polk
Midland Lutheran College
Polk High School
Lynette
Baptist Pastor Arrives at Polk Baptist Church
Pastor and Mrs Al Magnusson with two children arrived from Des Moines Iowa to serve as the new minister at Polk Baptist Church Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Magnusson
Des Moines
Polk Baptist Church
Open House for Rolland and Elaine Stromberg Silver Anniversary
Rolland eight ball and Elaine Stromberg celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary with an open house at Polk Legion Club on Saturday April 16 from 8 30 p m to 12. Relatives and friends are invited without further invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland
Elaine Stromberg
Polk Legion Club
Remembering Courage and Humor Through Loss
A brother's battle with brain cancer and his family's reflections on faith, resilience, and humor. The writer recalls his courage, acceptance, and the impact of his distant yet guiding example during grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
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Polking
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Banks
By Chuck Hassebrook
Chuck Hasselbrook
Center For Rural Affairs
Walthill
Nebr
Orval Keyes
S Revenue Committee
Mr. and
Mrs
Clarence Rahrs
Progress
R. L. Peterson
Clarence
Esther Rahrs
Bob
Miss Vest
Polk County
By Marsha Redman
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