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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
2
A PBS network of 230 stations faces two years of federal pressure over alleged critical reporting of the administration. Observers note Washington exerts dominance shaping narratives, while supporters urge fair broadcasts.
The U S Department of Agriculture announces major changes to the Farm Storage and Drying Equipment Loan Program effective December 13 1972 The changes trim required on farm storage to one year of production limit loans for certain structures remove inclusion of concrete and electrical costs widen the borrowing base reduce maximum outstanding balance from 35000 to 25000 and raise interest from 46 to 50 cents per 100 annually reflecting higher borrowing costs to the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Gustafson and Stephanie visited Hordville Friday. Mrs Gerald Larson hosted coffee in the Roger Gustafson home Monday. Paul Wagner and family dined with Ralph Redman Sunday. Lawrence Sundberg of Rockford Illinois spent a week with Raymond Sundberg. Harvey Sundberg and Leann hosted guests with Lawrence Sundberg, also of Rockford. Til, Wil and Ray Sundberg with Brad and Lynn Sundberg hosted at times. Polk Gideon Camp held its annual meeting and supper at the Food Shop Monday evening. Grace Stevens received visitors from Rockford DL Monday afternoon. Stephen Gustafson and family visited Dr C R Peterson Osceola Saturday afternoon.
The Soil Conservation Service reviews 1972 activities in Polk County noting 300 farmers received technical help and 15 other land users used SCS services. Environmental work included critical area plantings and ponds while Jones Creek Watershed projects reduced flood damage. NRD consolidations occurred July 1 1972 with SCS ready to cooperate with new districts.
A weekend of hospitality across Ames Clarks York Lincoln and Giltner features Mr and Mrs Ike Ostberg Mrs Olga Graves and families hosting and visiting relatives. Attendees include Blase Nelson Nelsons Nelsons Don May Dennis Eastman and many others at multiple homes.
Mr and Mrs J C Gustafson express gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during their hospital stay and wish blessings on all who helped.
The Peterson family thanks friends for their thoughtful support during this sorrowful time. Mrs. Ben Peterson and family express heartfelt gratitude and blessings in memory of their loved one.
Acknowledgment to neighbors and friends for help with the farm sale. Special thanks to Trinity Lutheran ladies for the lunch stand and to Verland and Dick for a successful sale, signed Wayne Leila and Lyn Ramsey.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnston express gratitude for flowers cards gifts and help at their Open House celebrating their Golden Anniversary. They extend thanks to their children and grandchildren for making the occasion memorable.
Wednesday supper guests were Polk and Stephanie at Mr and Mrs Jim Kortum’s in Clarks. Saturday evening visits included Calmar Johnson Marcene Sundberg Rockford Illinois Sundbergs and Roger Gustafson family in Hastings. Sunday coffee at Roger Gustafson’s with Arlo Stevens. afternoon supper guests Gary Anderson family Stromsburg and Clyde Travis Fullerton.
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