Secretary of agriculture Buzz misreads economic facts
The column skewers claims that consumers will pay higher prices if they understood economics and jokes about Nixon power and a phantom Exon settlement. It notes a Nebraska GOP split over unspent Nixon funds and reports on a Wood River fire department barn arson training burn.
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Buzz
Rogers
Nixon
Nebraska
Republican Party
CRHEP
Douglas County
State Party
Lawvyer
Grand Island Independent
Wood River Volunteer Fire Department
Fellows
Exon
Exon’s Inc
Exxon Corp
Jersey Standard
Leo Scherer
Calvary Lutheran Plans 100th Anniversary Observance
Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home Nebraska prepares for its centennial celebration on August 12 marking 100 years since its 1872 founding by 28 Swedish Lutherans. Events include an open house August 10, a confirm and reunion August 11, and a centennial sermon August 12 by Dr. David Sward with former Gov. Harold LeVander keynote at the historical service.
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Calvary Lutheran Church
Swede Home
Stromsburg
Calvary
Varna
LCA
Augustana Synod
Jonas E. Nordling
Carl A. Sward
Milan E. Swasko
First Lutheran
Lillie Chindgren
August Carlson
Reuben T. Swanson
David Sward
van Nuys
Calif
Harold LeVander
Minneosta
Magnus LeVander
Polk Faculty For Fall Term Is Completed
The Polk 1973 74 faculty is completed with Miss Dianne Andreasen named sixth grade instructor. She graduated Genoa High School and Wayne State College. Cynthia Mann of Fullerton will teach business education, a Kearney State College graduate. Dan Newman will teach social sciences, a graduate of Ansley High School and the University of Nebraska. Robert Eddy Jr a Kimball County High School and Chadron State College graduate, will teach science and is pursuing graduate work at Washington State University. Newman and Eddy will move their families to Polk in late summer.
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Dianne ‘Andreasen
Polk
Andreasen
Genoa High School
Wayne State College
Cynthia Mann
Fullerton
Kearney State College
Dan Newman
Polk High
Ansley High School
University of Nebraska
Robert Eddy, Jr
Kimball Co. High School
Chadron State College
Sweet corn harvest saying echoes regional phrase
The speaker notes a local adage about corn ears reaching the size of a squirrel signaling readiness to eat. The saying reflects rural humor and timing around harvest after Independence Day.
Wayland Flodman Announces Engagement of Wanda Lynn
Mr and Mrs Wayland Flodman of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Lynn to Mr David Carodine, son of Mrs Doris Evans of Grand Island. Miss Flodman is a secretary at Schuppan's Sales and Service in Grand Island. Mr Carodine works for Robert Schroeder Masonry Contractor in Grand Island. A September 29 wedding is planned.
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Wayland Flodman
Polk
Wanda Lynn
David Carodine
Doris Evans
Grand Island
Miss Flodman
Schuppan
Carodine
Robert Schroeder
Polk Market Wheat Prices and Rates
Polk Market bulletin shows wheat at 2.00 per unit and soy items listed as 1.70. Additional notes mention sewer costs per 100 at 3.00 in this July 10 issue.
Wheat Harvest Underway With Strong Yields Reported
Farmers Co op Grain reports growers began harvest last Friday with wheat yields in the 50 bushel per acre range. The grain is heavy and low in moisture and the harvest will end soon. Wheat is not a large local crop.
Services Thursday For Otheila Hanquist 83
Funeral services for Mrs Otheila Hanquist 83 are set for Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Baptist Church at Polk conducted by Rev. Irving Stauffer. Interment follows in Lindale Cemetery. She died Monday evening July 9 at York Hospital after living at the Manor three years. Survived by son Donald of Polk, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Elmer on March 4 1973 and daughter Imogene on August 9 1970. Obituary next week.
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Otheila Hanquist
Baptist
Polk
Irving Stauffer
Lindale
Hanqust
York Hospital
the Manor
Wall Funeral Home
Donald of
Elmer
Imogene
Osceola
Shelby
Waco
Benedict
Gresham
Tony Warnick
Monte Hudson
Vic Bender
Roger Carlstrom
Daryl Tenniges
Mike Branting
Carlstrom
Bruce Hudson
Ed Ostberg
RBI
Dana Anderson
Randy Branting
Tim Benson
Mark Clymer
Curtis Burney
Taney
Larry Wishusen
Tom Carlstrom
Bradshaw
PeeWees
Doug Shenk
Mike Hahn
Russel Wiishusen
Ron Baack
David Shenk
Steve Swanson
Terry Bender
Randy Harless
Snelby
PeeWee
Marquette
Services Today For Mrs Dora Lawhead
Mrs Dora Lawhead aged 79 died Monday in Central City hospital. Services Wednesday July 11 at Solt Byers Funeral Home Central City with interment at Aurora Cemetery. She and husband Frank lived on farms near Polk Scotia then retirement to Central City in 1968. Survived by three sons Harold Vern and Frank Jr and many grandchildren.
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Dora Lawhead
Parkview
Central City
Central City Hospital
Solt- Byers
Aurora Cemetery
Frank
Polk
Scotia
Central Cty
Harold
Wichita, Kans
Vern
Phoenix, Ariz
Frank, Jr
Grand Island
Sailor Pool Bus Draws Large Polk County Crowd
A Polk community pool bus proved popular last Friday with 37 riders from the Stromsburg area. The bus runs Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 30 pm from Polk park and returns from the pool at 4 pm. The service, sponsored by the Polk Community Club and funded by donations, began with a $25 contribution from The Progress.
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Stromsburg
Paul Wagner
Polk Park
Polk Community Club
Birth of Denise Lenore Johnson in York Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dennis Johnson of Polk announce the birth of a baby girl named Denise Lenore born on Friday July 6 at York hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces.
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Dennis Johnson
Polk
Denise Lenore
York Hospital
Hospital Notes Report of Local Discharges
Mrs Walter Nelson returned home from Litzenburg Memorial hospital of Central City on Saturday. Mrs Cloyd Lind returned home from Bryan Memorial hospital on Friday.
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Walter Nelson
Litzenburg Memorial Hospital
Central City
Cloyd Lind
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Liberation Day in Town Sparks Family Plotters
A mother plans a solo shopping day in town for dress shopping, sandals, a facial, and lunch while her children plot to tag along. Her kids alert her to the plan, demanding rides and errands, turning a simple outing into a family negotiation.
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Wendy
Matt
T.v
Fellas
Jason
Jay
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Nis
Calvary Lutheran
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