20 Feb 1975
Page 7
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1975
Page
7
A Nebraska birding report notes cedar waxwings moving into the Platte area as snow falls intensify. Observers. Lee Morris and son Tom, spot horned larks, lapland longspurs, robins and bluebirds amid drifting snow.
The article chronicles a prolonged snow season with persistent fog and frost. It notes February 11 as a mild anchor day, temperatures around the mid-teens to twenty, and ongoing snowfall with northeast winds. Frank Cohagen predicts the final snowstorm, while frustration grows in the post office over yet another winter event.
The page notes a 78-72 overtime loss to Genoa on December 17 and a 66-63 double overtime defeat at St Edward on December 20 for the Cubs. Santa Claus visited Polk on December 21 with gifts and drawings awarding $5 certificates. Weather lists 15 to 22 degrees with more snow predicted. Local social items include 80th and 60th anniversaries, a Silver Wedding event, a public farm auction, and coronation at Southeast Nebr Community College. Births and deaths are recorded for December.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Swansom were Tuesday lunch guests of Mrs Mervin Branting in York and visited Mervin in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Dick Harless and family were Sunday afternoon outs of Mr and Mrs Lee Har.
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