Promoting Rain by Cloud Manipulation Debated
The Rev. Carl F. Kemper argues cloud manipulation may one day distribute rain more equitably while Anne Batchelder notes man pursues ingenuity. The piece contrasts divine guidance and legislation with NASA and technology, concluding prayer may influence weather more than human control. Seipa lhas to keep pumping and dryland farmers urged to keep praying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Kemper
United Church of Christ
Clay Center
Anne Batchelder
Kemper
Washington, D.C
White House
Nebraska
Congress
Washington
NASA
Earth
DAR
Castro
NRA
Norbert Tiemann
J. J. Exxon
Seipalhes
Polk's Boys Rally in 12-14 Tourney Fin as Waco Runs Rule
Shelby tops Ulysses 20 2 in a 3 inning game by 10 run rule. Polk defeats Rising City 8 4 and Shelby 6 5 to reach final. Randy Branting, Larry Wilshusen, and Curtis Burney starred. Kevin Sullivan threw a no hitter in Waco 9 Polk 0. All Star picks include Branting Wilshusen Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Baack
Shelby
Ulysses
Polk
Rising City
Scott Hudson
Mark Clymer
Randy Branting
Larry Wilshusen
Wae
Waco
Benedict
Benéditt
Osceola
Gresham
Bill Carlstrom
Wilshusen
Joel Anderson
Joel
Curtis Burney
Tim Benson
Branting
Burney
Kevin Sullivan
Terry Bender
Dave Shenk
Ronnie Baack
Randy Harless
Are Hudson
Scott Albin
Brian Norquest
Todd Hanquist
Gingham Gals 4-H Club Meets at Widga Home
Gingham Gals 4 H Club met at the home of Rhonda Widga on July 29. Members filled out their exhibit cards and practiced their song for the Fair. Lunch was served by Verland Widga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gingham Gals
Rhonda Widga
Verland Widga
Polk Happenings At Mrs Ericksons And Local Visits
Mrs J L Erickson of Hampton hosted a Wednesday visit at the Willard Lindburg home. Sheila and Twila Carlson stayed as guests at the Clayton Nelson home in Marquette. Ted Dittmer and family visited Edwin Stankoski in Silver Creek Wednesday evening. Mrs Otto Dittmer helped celebrate her birthday at Clark’s. Merlin Nyberg's guests included Wayne Eipperle Colleen and Lowell Omaha Lennis Lind Bruce Cowgill guests from Silver Creek and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Erickson
Hampton
Willard Lindburg
Sheila
Twila Carlson
Clayton Nelson
Marquette
Ted Dittmer
Edwin Stankoski
Silver Creek
Otto Dittmer
Clarks
Merlin Nyberg
Wayne Eipperle
Colleen and
Lowell
Omaha
Lennis Lind
Mr and Oats Bruce Cowgill
Silverreek
Polk School to Start New Elementary Building
Lacy Building & Supply Co won the Polk School Board contract for a new elementary school at 680000 after deductions for gym seating, concrete paving and air conditioning. Construction to begin immediately with completion planned by August 15 1975. Phillip Brutto named high school principal for 1974 75 succeeding Fred Richey. Brutto will relocate from Exeter with his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Building & Supply Co
Polk School Board
Lacy
Roger Hanquist
Polk
Phillip Brutto
Fred Richey
Brutto
Exeter
Polk County Fair Opens With Rodeo and Derby Delights
The 99th Polk County Fair begins Sunday at the Osceola fairgrounds. Rodeo events start at 8 each night, with a demolition derby Tuesday at 8 followed by a free square dance. Wednesday features a 1:30 parade, 5:00 barbecue, and 8:00 pony pull. Plan now to attend.
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Polk County
Osceola
Engagement announced for Karen Kay Gustafson and Larry Prager
Mr and Mrs John Gustafson of Newport Beach California announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Kay to Larry Frank Prager son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Prager of Douglas Wyoming The bride elect attends the University of Wyoming The groom elect recently graduated from the University of Wyoming and lives at the Prager ranch in Garrett Wyoming They plan a September wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas Wyoming
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John Gustafson
Newport Beach
Calif
Karen Kay
Larry Frank Prager
Lawrence Prager
Douglas, Wy
Karen
Gunnard Stohl
Univ. of Wyoming
Prager Ranch
Garrett
Wyoming
First United Methodist Church
Douglas
Baby Jill Marie Born to Mr and Mrs Champoux
Mr and Mrs Ron Champoux of Ralston welcome Jill Marie born July 28 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. She arrived on her mother's birth date marking a family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Champoux
Ralston
Jill Marie
Hospital notes list patient admissions and plans
Mrs Margaret Lott entered Henderson hospital for tests on Saturday. Mr Virgil Bush admitted to Lincoln General Hospital for surgery, scheduled Tuesday morning in Room 360. Mrs Sadie Clark hospitalized at Central City. Mrs Minnie Wright visited Mrs Nina Larson in Stromsburg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lott
Henderson Hospital
Virgil Bush
Lincoln General Hospital
Lincoln
Sadie Clark
Central City
Have You Noticed Ladies and Cats in My Life
A humorous reminiscence of childhood fear and dislike for cats. The narrator recalls worm medicine, encounters with Siamese cats while housesitting, and mounting defiance toward feline etiquette as two cats assert control over food, litter, and routines during a vacation sitter gig.
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Mother
Daddy
Kay
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Polking
Widga & Son
Eerone Carroll Shenk
Minnie Wright
Nina Larson
Stromsburg
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