Project Simpler aims to cut costs in farm program admin
The ASCS launches Project Simpler nationwide to simplify forms and procedures, reduce manpower, and lower costs. Polk county ASC, led by Richard C. Sealey, Leo Cockson, and Ernest E. Lees, with staff Ruth Eklund Mavis Rowan and Eugene V. Sterup, begins local efforts after an August 12 district meeting in York. The plan invites input from farmers and leaders as it seeks quicker processing methods and budget savings, aligning with President Johnson’s call for efficiency.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
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Polk County
ASC Committee
York
Richard C. Sealey
Leo Cockson
Ernest E. Lees
Ruth Eklund
Mavis Rowan
Eugene V. Sterup
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Joans
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Secretary of Agriculture
Freeman
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Sealey
Johnson
U.S
Bean Days Parade Plans Advance in Progress Notice
Bean Days organizers announce parade details sponsored by the American Legion. Entries from children groups clubs firms and individuals with floats must notify the Legion before Bean Days on Sept 10-11. More details to come in next week's Progress. Social calendar lists events from Sept 1 to Sept 2 and local church activities. Donna Bauer of Sutton cited for winning state honors at Legion events in Omaha. Swede Plain WSCS meeting notes cover devotionals and program on Our Children and Theirs.
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American Legion
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Donna Bauer
Sutton
State Legion
Omaha
Grid Team Begins Practice Under Coach Tranmer
On August 23, 45 players reported to Coach Gary Tranmer for the first day of football practice. Fundamentals and conditioning lead, with the squad showing promise yet gaps from last year’s senior class remain. Schedule lists games from Sept 10 to Nov 3 across Stromsburg Shelby Genoa Clarks Palmer Henderson Osceola St Edward Silver Creek.
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Genoa
Clarks
Palmer
Henderson
Osceola
St. Edward
Silver Creek
New Driver Licensing Delayed by State Law Change
County officials say new licenses won’t arrive until mid September due to a state law change taking effect 90 days after adjournment. The shift affects ages 20 to 21, moving from adult licenses with 12 violation points to one year minor licenses with 8 points. Officials warn the public will be notified when prints arrive.
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Carleton Anderson
Anderson
Lincoln Nebraska bus schedules issued for the year
The notice outlines changes due to high school graduations and new kindergarten entrances. Drivers will keep last spring routes in semester one and reverse in semester two with strict on time bus stops and a three minute wait. Parental permission required for off route drops and morning contact before 7 am for on time arrivals.
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Harry Anderson
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