28 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
1
A narrator recalls a pinhead spider aboard the Kluge press feeding on a moving thread, its climb thwarted by the press and the narrator sparing its life. The piece reflects on curiosity, small dangers, and respect for life in the Progress Office, ending with a wasp intrusion and a segue to Page 8.
Preparations for Bean Days accelerate as a large crew cuts wood for a barbecue pit and harvests ash trees. Local groups provide beef, ham costs are covered, and donations flow from Custom Farm Service and Meerkatz Land Leveling. The day features a teen dance, carnival rides, a parade, prize divisions, food service, a tractor pull, races, a chicken dinner, and a stage program with a Legion Club dance.
Polk requests five word or fewer slogan ideas for a town advertisement box at the Polk Progress before Sept. 1. The winning entry will earn $100, announced on Bean Day Sept. 6 by Mayor Dean Myers. Submit as many as you like.
Mr and Mrs Edd Coover marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday August 24 at the Polk Methodist Church with 168 guests. Married January 28 1919 they were honored by their children as readings prayers and music accompanied a meal and festivities with guests from Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska towns.
Principal John H. Hegwood announces a new school schedule with band from 8:15 to 8:55 a.m. and regular classes starting at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal moves to 3:30 p.m., allowing about 20 minutes earlier hometime, with morning bus schedules likely up to five minutes earlier.
Polk school bus drivers prepared routes for the 1969 1970 term. Routes reverse spring semester paths with ten minute earlier start times due to schedule changes. Drivers alert parents to cooperate and note routes and drivers listed for Routes 1 to 5 with assigned pupils and stops.
Mr and Mrs Omer Troester of Millard welcome daughter Amy Lea born August 21 at Bergam Mercy Hospital Omaha weighing 6 lb 13 oz. Bertha Holtorf of Hordville, Oliver Baker and Abbie Green attended the Aurora fair with Baker and Green entering flowers. Roy Glasser Jr and Wayne Lindholm of Lincoln were Thursday coffee guests of Mrs Ron Adams and Kelly.
A family recounts camping in a 10 by 15 foot cabin with five kids. The night proves uncomfortable on couches and a bunk tent while rain and mud complicate survival. The parents dream of grand memories but face chaos and the longing for quieter living. The tale ends with plans for a muddy swim as sunshine returns.
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