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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
9
County sales of Series E and H savings bonds in Polk county totaled $53,863 for November, per A. E. Bodine. The eleven month total reached $672,213, achieving 111.1 percent of the quota.
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that gift traditions vary by region. Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus dominate in Europe and America with distinct origins, while Italy follows La Befana and France the Christ Child Port Noel. South America awaits the wise men with water and hay for camels.
The Womens Society of Christian Service met December 7 in church parlors with nine visitors. President Mrs. Mervin Samuels led the business session. A program titled A Christmas Card was presented by several members. The group voted to send Christmas boards to four former members and to Nebraska missionaries. A special number followed, and refreshments were served by a volunteer host team.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Adelson and Judy stayed overnight Sunday with Judy’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Pinneo in York.
Polk reports show Mrs Rose Nyberg and Don moving into the Stranberg house in East Polk. Mrs Hannah Carlson visited her son Arnold Carlson and family in Clarks and attended the Christmas program at the Methodist Church. Allan Darwin and Randy Neuhaus joined Sunday dinner with Chas Norquest family.
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