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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
8
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness from WW, relatives, friends, and neighbors with cards letters visits flowers and food. Robbie Anderson, son of Ed and Mrs Anderson, left Friday for Omaha to report for Navy duty.
Major General Logan McBride formerly of Elgin Nebraska leads the 80th Division near Munich as he returns to Germany after a Washington visit. He is praised as a hero of World War II for expanding command to 45 thousand troops and overseeing vast German surrenders.
The Ball Brothers Company advice covers sugar shortages in canning jam. It notes strawberries demand sugar and pectin, suggests substitutions like corn syrup, and gives methods for sugarless jams using berries’ own juice. It also covers blueberries and elderberries with minimal or no sugar.
Home canning tips from Gladys Kimbrough of Ball Blue Book emphasize preserving luxury foods like mushrooms and eggplant during wartime shortages. The guide covers choosing jars, processing times, and a tested eggplant canning method plus a Red Pepper Jam idea for a tart, decorative addition to meals.
Polk County Nebraska official proceedings note audited claims and warrants for June and July 1945 across funds including County General, Emergency Relief, and Mother's Pension. Payments cover utilities, supplies, mileage, rent, and road work with names of local officials and vendors. The board adjourned to July 17, 1945.
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