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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1972

Page

7

Thursday Visitors From Across States Reach Local Homes

Mrs Louella Smith of Central City and her daughter Beryl from Minneapolis visited Mrs Bessie Green on Thursday. Mr and Mrs David Fitz along with Karen and Cindy of McAllen Texas were guests of his mother Mrs Verl Fitz all week.

Louella Smith Central City Beryl Minneapolis, Minn Bessie Green David Fitz Karen Cindy McAllen Texas Verl Fitz

Thank You Note From New Owners

A brief message expresses gratitude and invites continued patronage from customers, signed by Hattie Green and Cynthia Carlson.

Rooster Crow Queen Contest Described In Oregon Letter

A July 27 1972 letter from Grants Pass Oregon explains a humorous Rooster Crow contest with rules for registering a rooster and counting crow events. Names are altered to protect the innocent. The writer notes travels and a playful fantasy of a magic carpet and Back Achers.

Grants Pass, Ore British Columbia Fish and Antiques Heaven Medford Dooley

Parade queen crowned followed by prizes and feast

The message notes a parade crowd reaction after the queen’s crowning and a barbecue where prizes are awarded. It mentions press propaganda and claims the Fed Fers decorated a revenge themed float. The writer offers more graphic details and threatens subscription cancellation.

Fed Fers Alice

Weather Diary Shows Week of Rain Then Bright Sun

A week of alternating clouds rain and sun details daily temperatures from 72 to 90 degrees. Farmers report irrigation shifts and calmer wells while locals note tomatoes and corn crops and summer visits by families including the Litty and Ewert households in Chicago and Columbus.

Urban Spoor Dick Neeman Progress Office Neemans Frank Cohagen

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