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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
Planning for Nebraska highways centers on timely action as funding rises. Major work occurs in warm months, but two months of advance planning are needed before contracts start even when funds exist. The piece emphasizes efficient scheduling to accelerate road projects.
Officials lay out steps for Nebraska highway projects funded largely by federal aid. After May first approval, bidding would start by mid May, with bond and federal approval needed before contracts are awarded. If smooth, work could begin by early July and progress before cold weather.
Local church notices list services for Hordville Baptist Immanuel Lutheran Polk Baptist Arborville Congregational Swede Plain Methodist Polk Swede Plain Evangelical Free Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Swede Home and pastors including Harry Ratzlaff W Long Milton O Connor Clifford A Smith Bernt G Johnson with Sunday School Morning Worship Divine Worship and other services noted.
Mr and Mrs Will Moore of Central City were Sunday dinner and luncheon guests of Lizzie and Elmer Johnson, reflecting local social ties as crews prepare for highway work.
I thank all who remem bered me with cards letters gifts and visits while in the hospital.
Entomologists at the University of Nebraska advise fall as the best time to control boxelder bugs. Indoors use a pyrethrum spray to knock them down, then sweep and burn. Outdoors, apply a 5 percent chlordane spray to trees and fences before they enter winter quarters. indoor use not recommended.
A small private party was held at Gordon Glad s home Wednesday evening with guests including Mrs Lillie Johnson, Mr and Mrs Wilmer Bodine, Mr Roland Bodine, Fred Stellars, Ed win Glad and Gilbert. Dale Fredrickson and Rhonda Jean spent Sunday evening at the Marvin Fredrickson home. A lunch accompanied the social evening.
Mr Karl Detbloff and Mrs Detbloff spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Minnie Klute in York.
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