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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1969
Page
8
Mrs Nettie Carlson and Elsworth visited the Gordon A Carlson home Wednesday evening for coffee and conversation.
Soil Conservation Service officials warn against overgrazing as grass feeds itself in leaves, not roots, risking weed invasion and lower yields. Keep grasses 4 to 6 inches high until harvest. Also note Polit County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting set for April 23 at 8:00 in Osceola.
Kindergarten and first grade students enjoyed a park outing before Easter vacation. Easter bunnies hid dyed eggs and teachers handed out chocolate eggs after each find. Reading groups Robins and Redbirds studied sounds and began real books. Birthdays in March and April were celebrated with cupcakes.
Mrs Neal Sandell hosted the Modern Millie Extension Club on April 1 at her home. Members named favorite quick breads, discussed the Spring Council, and a yeast rolls demonstration was given by Mrs Morris Fisher and Mrs Du ane Burney. A May 6 lesson on sandwiches is planned at Mrs Don Dose's home. Visitors included Clifford Branting’s guests and several area residents.
The county agent warns about uncertain greenbug infestations, noting unpredictable numbers and limited lasting control. Last year’s surge benefited from favorable weather, while aerial insecticides offer high kill but no residual protection. Farmers may switch to soybeans or sow goats with wheat, after consulting ASCS procedures to avoid losses.
Polkats 4 H Club records two meetings in March and April 1969 at Danny Reed and Jeff Chambers homes. Members sampled apple crisp, discussed Groom Your Room, Let’s Cook, and oatmeal drop cookies, and planned to bring a clothes hamper and three oatmeal drop cookies to the next meeting at Killions. Royce Killion, news reporter.
County Republican Women gather at 2 00 PM in Osceola at Eldena Lindblade home for a talk by Louise Timm. Six meetings will be held this year in various county homes. Prospective members may call Mrs Glen Babcock. Dues are one dollar.
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