A Nebraska Road Trip Through Polk and Forest Views
A traveler recalls a 900 mile Nebraska loop visiting Polk and Halsey areas. He notes drought and irrigation, burnt sections of Halsey National Forest, elm disease in Polk streets, and community contrasts with softer maples. The piece also recalls school political lessons and a local fire chief reporting a check from Dale Lindburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv Fredrickson
Canada
Mervin
Kathleen Oberg
Halsey National Forest
Nebraska
Polk
Five Africans To Visit County Cooperatives
A group of five African government officials will visit Polk County farm cooperatives for two weeks starting August 1 as part of a month-long U S government technical assistance training program. The visit follows two weeks of hosting by local farm families during an AID FA IAC contract program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
U. S
Polk County Farmers Union
Nebraska Farmers Union
Farmers Union International Assistance Corporation of
Washington, D. C
U. S. Agency For International Development
United States
FAIAC
Agbozo Emanuel
Togo
West Africa
Max Jones
Polk
Emanuel
York
Max
Alvertus
Polk County Republican Women Meet at Osceola City Hall
The Polk County Republican Women gather next Wednesday at 2 30 PM in Osceola City Hall. Speaker will be Mrs Dale Stubblefield of Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Dale Stubblefield
Shelton
Fire Crews Honor Volunteers for Dale Farm Slip Blaze Work
The Volunteer Fire Department receives recognition for extinguishing a fire that broke out in the slip on Dale's farm. The department’s swift response prevented further damage to property and surrounding fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Polk School Yearbooks Arrive For 1966
The Polk School Yearbooks have arrived from the printers and can be secured at the Nielsen residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk School
Nielsen
Bob Burns Named Acting Postmaster in Stromsburg
The Polk County Democratic Central Committee met July 15 in the district court room to accept the resignation of Carleton Anderson as acting Stromsburg postmaster. Bob Burns of Stromsburg was named the new acting postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Polk County
Ben Peterson
Polk
Jim Majors
Osceola
Horace McKeag
Stromsburg
Carleton Anderson
Bob Burns
Social Security Rep Visits Osceola On August 8
A Lincoln social security representative will visit Osceola on August 8 on the courthouse second floor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. People should sign up for Medicare one to three months before turning 65 to avoid gaps in coverage. Medicare is available for nearly everyone 65 or older and delaying filing before retirement is not advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Lincoln
Osceola
Pvt Jay Shaw in Saigon Mud and Rain on Move
Private Jay Shaw writes from Saigon Viet Nam detailing long flights from Oakland and bus transport under armed guard. He notes muddy grounds and scarce water, nightly shelling from hillside artillery, and routine KP and guard details while awaiting assignment. He recalls visits en route through Hawaii Wake Island and the Philippines, and asks about Polk before promising to write again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Oakland
Calif
Saigon
90Th AG Repl. Hhd
Camp Alpha
Hawaii
Wake Island
Final Ball Tourney in Polk Starts Monday
The Polk summer program final tourney begins Monday August 8 at 4 30 PM with Polk vs David City at 8 30 PM The 7 8 9 year olds played Wednesday July 27 Benedict defeated Bradshaw 12 3 Polk youths beat Gresham 4 1 for the championship The 15 17 group lost to Shelby Friday night A Polk girls team earned a steak feed after winning their tourney at David City showing support for state softball Fremont region this weekend Clarks defeated Polk boys in two close games Sunday night The notice totals show collections of 770 92 4 7 27 23 5 00 7 29 9 00 7 31 10 46 totaling 812 61
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
David City
Benedict
Bradshaw
Polk Younsters
Gresham
Shelby
Shelby Bunch
Fremont
Clarks
Verland Widga
Seéwshaglae Ses
Mary Salchow Receives BA Degree at Kearney
Mrs. Mary Salchow was honored at a July 29 dinner by Mrs. Marie Heiliger and Mrs. Lola Hoerle in Kearney. Attendees included Nina Burke, Walter Nelson, George Burke, Paul Klawonn, Ralph Hillgass, Edwin Nelson family, Ruth Moore, and Judy Moore after the Summer Graduation Exercises at Kearney State College. Salchow, one of 195 graduates, will return home mid August to resume teaching at Benedict Junior High in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Salchow
Marie Heiliger
Lola Hoerle
Kearney
Nina Burke
Stromsburg
Walter Nelson
Polk
George Burke
Central City
Paul Klawonn
Ralph Hillgass
Hampton
Edwin Nelson
Beverly
Richard
Marquette
Ruth Moore
Judy Moore
Benedict
Kearney State College
Salchow
Polk man announces engagement of Janice Creech
Mr Clarence Creech of Polk announces the engagement of his daughter Janice to Gerry Earnest son of Mrs Opal Earnest of Omaha The bride elect a 1964 Polk High School graduate attends the Vocational School of Practical Nursing in Kearney and will graduate in March The groom elect a 1963 South High School Omaha graduate is employed by H P Smith Ford in Omaha Wedding plans are indefinite
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Creech
Polk
Janice
Gerry Earnest
Opal Earnest
Omaha
Polk High School
Vocational School of
Kearney
Earnest
South High School
H. P. Smith Ford Company
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Polking
Polk Main St
Main St
Reuben Gustafson
Hordville
Concord
Mass
Eisenhower
Reform School
Country School
Bob Baack
Dale Lindburg
Coop
Ted Otte
York, Polk
Hamilton Counties
Peace Corps
Africa
David Kahler
York County
David Vaillancourt
Hamilton County
Brian Sar‘ata
Farmers Union
Aurora
Wow-Tv
Susan Garner
Susan Hoffman
Patty Sealey
Nancy Kisler
Bury
Jay Shaw
Jay
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