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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
2
The First Baptist Church of Polk suffered major damage last Thursday when a furnace overheated causing a fire that gutted the interior and furnishings including a $2,000 pipe organ.
The Polk Progress lists editor and publisher Norris W. Alfred as second class matter at Polk Nebraska with subscription rates in state and out of state, a 6 month option, and a per line card of thanks and obituary poetry pricing. It also notes advertising rates per column inch.
The 4H Club held its first meeting January 18 electing President Marla Branting Vice President Roxanne Werner Secretary Kathy Bender and Treasurer Becky Miller. Leaders Mrs Ed Dobberstein and Mrs Rolland Stromberg taught a pencil and pad kitchen reminder and served a good lunch. Rita Fossberg Reporter.
Mrs Emma Horstman and Art Rowe traveled to Tucson and California for a time away. Douglas Bush and Gordon Bush visited in the Richard Johnson home, with Douglas returning to Parris Island Marine Base. Cindy and Debbie Larson stayed with grandparents Leslie Adelson, mother and friend visiting Sunday. Various meals and gatherings followed at the Adelson and neighboring homes.
A reader in Chicago sends a renewal check for another year of the Polk Progress He notes loyal opposition support and asks to mail copies to his sister Mrs Roy B Nelson in Clarks He also jokes about home made ice cream at a meeting and urges continued coverage of Nebraska and Alaska senators.
The Polk County 4-H program highlights its impact during January 25 to February 1. The piece notes 358 members and 61 leaders with 850 projects in 60 categories in 1988, plus 45 State Fair exhibits and Ak-Sar-Ben entries. The writer thanks supporters and encourages youth to explore other programs if 4-H does not fit. Also mentions visitors Mr and Mrs Steven Rowe staying with Mrs Emma Horstman.
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