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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

9

House backs Social Security bill amid reconversion aims

The House passed HR 7037 amending the Social Security Act with a 1 percent FICA rate continued for 1947 and veterans provisions plus maritime unemployment. The OPA would gain over 75 million in appropriation as subsidies approach a billion dollars with about 4 000 enforcement staff.

OPA

Community gatherings and honors mark local week

A belated birthday party at Leo Wurtz’s for Luella Gustafson featured a treasure hunt for gifts and 13 candles on a cake. Lincoln and Rockford families visited York residents, while a Commercial Club drive raised over $1,000 for a proposed Memorial Athletic Field. A Polk County noxious weed district hearing is set for August 19 at Osceola Court House with county officials and residents urged to participate.

Jim Schneider Lonetta Anderson Lincoln Geo Johnson Rockford Clara Anderson F. P Anderson Clem Meerkatz Ludwig Widga York Leo Wurtz Luella Gustafson Wurtz Freda Peterson Los Angeles Ervin Green Vancouver Washington Polk Commercial Club Memorial Athletic Field Polk County Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Nebraska Legislature of Department of Agriculture and Inspection Said County

Miss Elsie Croisant Weds Wendell Spalding at Shelby U B Church

Miss Elsie B Croisant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edn Croisant Stromsburg married Wendell S Spalding son of G G Spalding Gresham in a single ring ceremony at the U B Church Shelby Rev Cc F Wantz officiated The bride wore a lime green crepe dress with pink rose and white carnation corsage The groom in a brown pin stripe suit Attendants were Eleanor Croisant and Floyd Croisant A three course dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Lyle Johnson Stromsburg Eighteen family members attended The couple will live at Elk City Nebraska after a brief visit in Omaha

Croisant — Spalding Osceola Elsie B. Croisant Edn Croisant Stromsburg Wendell S. Spalding G G Spalding Gresham Cc F Wantz U. B Shelby Eleanor Croisant Floyd Croisant Shelby High School Anderson Mere Co U. S. Coast Guard Weigel South Pacific Lyle Johnson Omaha Elk City Nebraska

Summer Care for Dogs Warns Against Violent Exercise

The Gaines Dog Research Center in New York City urges reducing food, avoiding rough play and midday outings, and limiting heat exposure. Walking should be morning or evening, swimming is fine, and provide constant shade and fresh water. Do not leave dogs in parked cars and avoid clipping long coats in heat.

Gaines Dog Research Center New York City

Pint of Peaches Inspires Trio of Desserts and Salad

Capper's Farmer reveals how one pint of peaches yields a pie a salad and an upside down pudding. Recipes include Peach Patsys with flour milk peaches and baking powder, Cheese-Peach Salad with cottage cheese and orange juice, and a Peach Pecan Pie with custard filling and meringue topping. Nutritional tips call for careful mixing and baking at 400 degrees.

Brucellosis Vaccination Pros and Cons in Cattle

Veterinarians warn against indiscriminate brucellosis vaccination of cattle and urge herd checks before dosing. The piece notes calves benefit in problem herds and abortions sometimes, while adult vaccination can cause positive tests and milk sales issues. Decision should follow local conditions and veterinary focal analysis.

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