Polk County Social Busybody Notes From Nearby Homes
Polk neighbors and relatives share visits and social calls across multiple towns. The report lists gatherings at Martin Hoffman Sr. home, Mervin Shenk home, and Dave Moore household, plus travels by the Lindburg, Calhoun, Bedinger, and Moore families to relatives in York, Lincoln, Hampton, Aurora, Hardville, Stromsburg, and Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlie Adelson
Wichita
Kansas
Julie Flodman
Jerry Jones
Lincoln
Elwood Sandell
Wm. Wright
Osceola
Minnie Wright
Gary Harless
Roni
Bob Ostrander
Dave Moore
Stanley Moore
York
Lee Morris
J. E. Moore
Fairmont
Kenneth Olson
Stromsburg
Gilbert Peterson
Tda Grove
Elmer Jessen
Battle Creek
Rolland Stromberg’s
Nyberg Notes on Careers and Political Threads
Bart Nyberg writes from Denver about Dirksen in Chicago Daily News pressure and a Massachusetts district attorney considering higher office. He references Kennedy era politics, Nixon Checkers, and Vietnam's impact on 1972 and 1976 races, mentioning Empire magazine work and a delinquency project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Dirksen
Polk
Progress Office
Dinis
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Martha’s Vineyard
Nixon
California
White House
Vietnam
Empire
Denver Post
Bart Ny
Letter From Babcocks Mentioning LA Times Clipping
A note dated August 6 1969 discusses sharing a Los Angeles Times clipping for Norris Alfred's column Palk ing Around. The writer references replies from Bill McGuffin and mentions church membership, family ties, and several local figures including Connie LaVelle Donette Ostberg Jane Frederickson and the Walter Stohl family. He recalls attending Ogden for the Golden Spike centennial May 10 and notes moving from a 1956 Oldsmobile to a 1962 Comet with a buyer in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen and
LA Times
Norris Alfred
Bill McGuffin
Bill
Laguna Hills Methodist Church
Polk
Ogden
Wyoming
Snipped Chats From Small Town Living
A fragment shows a home haircut anecdote and church absence. The speaker recalls missed church, two weeks of staying home, and a cautious barber’s wife as a home visitor, noting Lindsay’s rare polite snickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsay
Republican Women to Meet in Osceola for Club Event
The Polk County Republican Woman's Club will meet Monday August 18 at p.m. at the home of Mrs Laura Delff in Osceola. County Clerk Dale Frizzell will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Republican Woman's Club
Laura Delff
Osceola
Dale Frizzell
Fossberg Family Reunion Held at Polk Park
The Fossberg reunion drew 45 attendees at Polk Park on Sunday August 10. A noon picnic followed by lunch and an afternoon of outdoor games and visiting featured Irvin Fossberg of Grand Island and many Fossberg relatives from Nebraska cities including Hastings Fremont Nebraska City Lincoln and Polk among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fossberg
Polk Park
Irvin Fossberg
Grand Island
John Adams
Vernon Kranau
Sharon Fossberg
Hastings
Dennis Mach
Fremont
Dudley Fossberg
Nebraska City
Maxine Upton
Larry Upton
Ron Upton
Doug Hergenrader
Kent Sandell
Lincoln
Roger Hawke
Archer
Neal Sandell
Gordon Fossberg
Wallace Sandell
Polk
Enoch Peterson
Grant Willits
Robert Willits
Johnson
Genoa
Don Hult
Diane
Wausa
Nebr
Roland Bodine
Polk Gideon Camp
Soybean Price and Loan Rates Set for 1969 Crop
County Ag Committee chair Richard C. Sealey announced county price support for 1969 soybeans at 2.15 per bushel with national average 2.25 per bushel for No. 2 grade 12.8 to 13 percent moisture. The rate compares with last year’s 2.50 per bushel for No. 2 grade. The 2.25 loan level applies to soybeans meeting grade and moisture standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Sealey
Message on Olds problem solved and best wishes
A brief note expresses that the issue with the Olds was resolved and offers cordial regards. W. C. Birningham signs the message to friends and well-wishers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vustom Farm Services, Inc
Martson Ag-Service
Fertilizer & Farm Chemicals
Burg Refrigeration
GMC
E. T- Parminter
Mason
Bob Baack
Central City
Central Refrigeration
Lelon Nelson
Harimans
Farmers Mutual OF Nebr
Leland Harless
Moore Lumber CO
Hampshire Boars
Cali Gail Henriksen
Hampton
Funk
Robert Baack Polk
Central City Veterinary Clinic
Drs. R. S. Barnett
C. RK
Dawson
Ranger
Warrior
Wilson Seed Farms
Ford
Meyer Electric & Furniture Corp
Rembolt-Hansen Piano & Organ Co
Polk Grain Co
Farmade Co
Dale Electronics
Dale
Dale Coil
Columbus
C Ave
Ashbaugh
J. Weismann
Cliff Branting
RCA
Zenith Radio
Moore Lumber ‘Co
Lowe Brothers Paints—Builders
Wood
Carol Glasser Jr
Carol Green
Nebraska
William H. Kroger
Eldon R. Johnson
Bart Nyberg
Denver
Colorado
Norris
Babcocks
Fossberg Reunion
W. C. Birningham
Polk Light & Water
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