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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
8
A narrator recalls jars of golden fruit in a sunlit kitchen, praising the artistry of canning while expressing frustration that family members doubt they will actually eat the produce. The tone is informal and reflective.
A reflective piece on two letter state abbreviations and their quirks. The author notes OHIO PA MA ME and other forms, jokes about musical scales from abbreviations, and contemplates the mental overflow of trying to fit meanings into concise codes. The narrator ends with a musing mood and a mind stuck on MT.
The Polk County Mental Health Association marks its fourth year with a county clinic opening August 23. Membership cards cost $1 and funds support incidental expenses after county and state funding. fees are based on ability to pay and no one is turned away. Committee members listed include Shaun Johnson Delores Hengelfelt Ruth Cul ton from Stromsburg Virginia Nicolas Verda Richter John O'Brien from Shelby Rev Tru man Bachenberg Lucile Hohn baum Betty Majors Osceola Alice Wilson Carol Stevens Norris Alfred from Polk.
The Mothersingers adopt the Crescendos as their new name and plan a Thursday 9 30 meeting in the high school gym with babysitting. They seek more talent show entrants for October and will donate program proceeds to the library fund.
Mrs Herschel Shenk entered York hospital on Monday. Larry Coover had surgery Friday at St Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln. The Progress listed him as Larry Cox being transferred from York General hospital. Mrs Donavin Widga entered Aurora hospital on Saturday. Mrs Anna Rau is a patient in Aurora hospital admitted Tuesday August 9.
Polk local notes list multiple visits and family gatherings. Mrs Richard Gustafson and Kath y vacationing in Salt Lake City for ten days. Numerous relatives from Polk and surrounding towns hosted parties and attended church picnics and reunions.
The Gleim family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness during hospitalization and loss. They thank Dr. Davis, hospital staff, and Rev. Bachenberg for comfort, praying God blesses each reader. Signed by Mrs. Elmer Gleim and family members.
Mrs Warren Erickson hosted Margaret Lott for a Tuesday dinner while Cecil and Duane Newton visited Vivian Halleck in Chaska Minnesota. Local families traveled to Lincoln Omaha and Wahoo for meals holidays and social events.
Market page lists coin prices and commodity quotes for that Tuesday. Details include weights and figures for corn oats and related items along with regional ticker data.
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