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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

Page

3

Wool Incentive Payments Set for 1970 Marketing Year

Richard C. Sealey, ASC Committee Chairman, announces 1970 wool and mohair incentive payments. Payments begin around April 1971 for 1970 marketing year sales, based on the difference between the incentive price of 72 cents per pound and the national average. Sales after December 31, 1970, qualify for early 1972 payments. applications require detailed sales receipts and proof of ownership and delivery or transfer of wool or mohair to the buyer.

Richard C. Sealey County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC ASCS Sealey Polk County

Letter From Africa Describes Travel and Views on Development

Natalie Hahn writes from Uganda and Kenya describing travels to Queen Elizabeth National Park and various development sites. She notes women’s roles in home economics, compares to 4-H, and observes warm weather, local dress, and wildlife including elephants and lions. She plans to return to Rome and UN work.

Equator USA Africa Barbara Stock Farm Growers Co-op Union Queen Elizabeth National Park Mountains of the Moon Rome United Nations Natalie Hahn Italy

Official Polk Village Board Proceedings December 1 1970

The Village Board met on Tuesday December 1 1970 at the Polk Hotel with all members present. Reports from committees and the treasurer were read and approved. Bills against the village were listed and approved, with warrants to be drawn from respective accounts. Adjournment followed.

Village Board of Trustees Polk Myers Redman McNaugh Light and Water Commissioners Jones Dornburgh Kansas Nebr. Gas Co Polk Oil Co Burdette Flodman Margaret Shaw Lincoln Electric Electric Supplies M & M Transfer Frieght Apace Epg Dutton Lainson Stree Light Seceesesees Dutton Lainson Wire Citizens State Bank W Lincoln Tel & Tel Bsepvicg Polk Progress Legals Polk County K. L. Stewart Agency Firemen’s Nebr. Firemen’s Ass N. Dues Ag Nies McNaught

Local Socials Highlight Lincoln Brunch and Grand Island Visits

Mrs Leslie Adelson and Mrs Arthur Prince of York attended a Lincoln brunch and shower for Sharon Larson. Guests at Cantata weekend include Mrs Emma Johnson and Mrs Mae Felton with Mr and Mrs John May.

Leslie Adelson Arthur Prince of York Lincoln Sharon Larson P. Ww. Aker Emma Johnson Mae Felton John May

Navy Mothers Clubs of America seeks Polk area club

A Nebraska Navy Mothers Club Organizer invites Polk area mothers to form a local Navy Mothers Clubs of America chapter. The letter outlines the national organization’s aims to aid naval service families through welfare, education, and hospital support, and requests help to organize a local club in the Polk area. Erma Van Ostrand, organizer for Nebraska, cites 15 Nebraska clubs with 400+ members and urges meeting to explain duties and purposes.

Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Navy Mothers’ Clubs of America Naval Services Mothers of Navy Sons McAllen Texas United States Navy United States Navy Veteras Nebraska Naval Pott Polk Erma van Ostrand Navy Mothers Club West 19Th Street York

Merry Mothers Extension Club Meeting Highlights

The Merry Mothers Extension Club met at Mrs. Richard Gustafson’s home on December 8 with twenty one members present. Mrs. Earl Ferguson demonstrated Christmas candies and a gift exchange occurred followed by lunch. Coffee guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swedenburg.

Merry Mothers Extension Club Richard Gustafson Earl Ferguson Gustafson Ralph Johnson Stromsburg Paul Johnson Wilbur Whitacre The Baptist Church Arthur Swedenburg Clarks Joe Ehn

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