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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
9
A class of third graders writes about why they love Christmas noting presents, decorating, lights, family gatherings, and the Christmas program. They describe festive activities, the story of Jesus, and holiday wishes including power tools, a football helmet, a farm set plow, and a dump truck as gifts.
Polk Nebraska proceedings show approval of First National Bank of multiple towns as county depositories and a resolution authorizing release of an Old Age Assistance lien. Staff includes Ceva Eller and Virginia McVeigh. Jail reports from the sheriff were reviewed. board adjourned to January 5, 1970.
A fragmented ledger lists November expenditures for the County Relief Fund and Road Fund. Items include hospital care payments, office supplies, postage, utilities, gas and diesel fuel, gravel, and various repairs totaling multiple lines and vendors. Names such as Alice Gustafson and Louise S Timm appear as treasurer and clerical staff in the funded accounts.
The Eastside Birthday Club gathered at Winnifred Lackey’s home on Friday December 18. Nine members attended a Christmas grab bag gift exchange followed by lunch served by Winnifred.
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