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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
3
Community members gathered at the Eldon Johnson home Sunday evening to honor Bruce Johnson on his thirteenth birthday. Attendees included H. M. Benson Floyd Johnson Lennart Johnson and Jennie Johnson among others in Polk.
Carl Steelquist of Lincon and Robert Strickland of Clarks served as accompanists for the chorus in the 1941 concert. Leon Stunkel returned home Saturday to spend Sunday with his mother and celebrate his birthday. Miss Viola Jones of Los Angeles returned home after six months visiting her sister Mrs. Frank Davis and others in Nebraska. Mrs. H G Brauer, Mrs. Leo Wurtz and Danny were Sunday guests at Sam Wall's Hampton home and attended Lutheran Church confirmation services where Ann Wall is in the Confirmation Class.
With planting season near, Polk County farmers weigh corn rootworm control. Past infestations suggest moderate issues in 1954 and growers plan preplant insecticide applications either broadcast or row treatments to reach the top four inches of soil. Nebraska tests show minimal impact on earthworms and soil bacteria, with primary aim to curb the rootworm.
The eighth grade tackled math square roots while science and health tests took place this week. Home Economics girls presented a clothing unit style show, modeling garments they made and discussing materials craft and taste during class.
Students described skirting and blouse making using commercial patterns and their own designs. They crafted an apron with appliqued tulip pockets, decorative green stem leaves, and learned basic stitches, seams, and embroidery techniques while enjoying the unit.
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