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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
4
A mimeographed July weather report notes a July 30 frost in Nebraska’s Sandhills with 29 degree readings at Agate the coldest official July temperature ever recorded in the state. Gardens suffered damage as plants froze.
Polk Public School begins hot lunch on August 31 with Laura Bolton as manager for her 18th year and the same staff. Government commodities will be reduced but prices stay the same for the first semester. children's lunches 35 cents, adults 40 cents, milk lunch 2.70 per semester. Free lunch applications require annual review and Board approval. forms available at the school secretary’s office.
The Believers from St. Paul Nebraska will conduct Sunday morning services at Arborville Congregational church at 9 30. Mr and Mrs John Reckner are members of the group.
The Branting family reunion took place in North Platte on Sunday August 22 with attendees from Hastings Falls City Denver Englewood Polk Falls City Clarks Falls City Denver and surrounding areas including Marvin and Clifford Branting Gerald Branting Ralph Gill Richard Sybrandts and many others.
Descriptions of Indians in western attire and ceremonial garb fill the scene with girls in beadwork and men in feathers. Drums beat as dancers move, while Ben and Jay watch eagerly. Shawni seeks an Indian hat, but the item eludes them.
The family expresses gratitude for visits cards gifts and flowers received during hospitalization and after returning home Mrs Dennis Carlson and Karla Renee thank friends and relatives for their kindness
The Lindburgs express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for cards and greetings on their Golden Anniversary. Their joy and memory were enhanced by the thoughtful messages. Mrs M G Lindburg and Mr M G Lindburg extend appreciation. Mrs Bill Wyman of Silver Creek visited Mrs Reuben Anderson for coffee on a Wednesday afternoon.
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