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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
2
The Hardville Hampton regional girls basketball game is set for Wednesday February 23 at 7 30 in Polk. The note also mentions district tournaments and upcoming school activities from Sue Erickson and students.
The menu covers two weeks from February 28 to March 14 1977 with daily meals. Items include mini lasagna chili soup beef noodle soup tator tot casserole creamed turkey on biscuits sloppy joe with sides and desserts plus milk fruit and vegetables.
The narrator describes a failed repair with a broken belt and a chaotic attempt to install a new one. After twisting knobs and loosening bolts a close look reveals the dirt catcher cover was disturbed, yet a quick test shows dust blown out quickly and the scene ends with a mischievous exchange between mother and child.
The text argues that all aspects of nature are interrelated and warns that dam projects threaten flood plain meadows and migratory sandhill cranes. It condemns the idea that what is possible and profitable should be allowed, urging moderation to prevent degrading life and risking the future.
Mr and Mrs Larry Lukas and family visited at the Charles Lukas home in Clarks Sunday evening. Mrs Conrad Lindholm visited Friday afternoon with Esther Appelton at Osceola hospital and with Anna Appelton at the Boot Samaritan Home in Osceola. Mr and Mrs Wiltbur Jones of Central City were Sunday evening visitors of Edna Sundberg. Mr and Mrs Guy Blanchard of Grand Island were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Tyler returned on February 11 after six weeks in Australia with Mr and Mrs Dan Tyler meeting their grandson Michael. They toured the South Coast Blue Mountains and cattle country around Dubbo. They witnessed bush fires and saw cattle sales with fat cattle at 17c per lb top price and feeders at 10c. Calves 350 lbs brought 12 dollars per head and yearlings 40 to 60 dollars. They also visited a large 84,000 acre farm and sheep station and noted lower wheat prices on world markets due to ample hard red spring wheat.
Local residents posted as guests and visitors in friends and relatives homes across Central City, Lincoln, Stromsburg, and nearby towns. Notable events include birthday celebrations for Sheri, visits to Parkview and Covenant Home, and weekend hosting by the Sundbergs and Lindholms. A 10 point card club met with winners Orlie Miller and Paul Strand.
Mr and Mrs Brad Sundberg entertained Sheri’s birthday guests Tuesday evening joined by Mr and Mrs Harvey Sundberg, Mr and Mrs Lynn Sundberg and sons, Mr and Mrs Adolph Forss and Mrs Edna Sundberg. Glen Stevens visited Robert Stahl Thursday afternoon. Reuben Swanson visited York hospital Monday with Mrs Lulu Myers and Russell Fjell. Dinner at Mrs Leona Person’s York home Sunday honored Willard Adelson’s birthday with Ruth Kroger and Mr and Mrs Wesley Lindahl of Omaha present.
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