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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

2

Good Citizen Jury Duty Perspective in American Heritage Series

The article promotes jury duty as a front row view of democratic justice, explaining grand, petit, coroner, and common juries. It urges participation, outlines procedures, and notes civil and criminal roles, with instructions to obtain the booklet for 25 cents.

U.S The American Heritage Foundation Grand Jury Commonwealth East 45Th Street New York N. Y

Inez Gerhard and Lona Massey in New TV and Film Roles

Inez Gerhard and Lona Massey bring spy and comedy presence to NBCs Top Secret based on real espionage, with Massey also noted for singing in Balalaika and Rosalie. Porter Hall appears in Ace in the Hole with Kirk Douglas. Paul Lavalle records Band of America for Voice of America released in Italy with Italian commentary.

Lona Massey Tiona Rosalie Porter Hall Paramount Kirk Douglas Jan Sterling Albuquerque N. M Hall Paul Lavalle Band of America State Department Voice of America Italy Lavalle

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A readable crossword puzzle list with Across clues from 1 to 50 and Down clues from 1 to 37, including varieties like mix, roots, poet, and gear. The grid references words such as Edible rootstock, Greek poet, Lassies, Shield, Sailors, and Italian poet.

Last Week's Answer and Related Clues Summary

Puzzle notes list last week answer number forty with forty two hints. Toll details appear as a separate clue in forty three. Cherished animals are referenced under the forty five cue. An alcoholic beverage is indicated by a final entry.

Wind for the Mills

Mapleridge townsfolk react as Silas Kent contemplates selling his windmill after a 1935 windstorm. A Boston philanthropist’s letter triggers a town meeting, offers rise to $2000, and Kent’s plan to save his landmark.

Mapleridge Silas Kent Silas New England Asa Gardeners Asa Asa Gardener Breen J. Allan Brown Boston Mass Mapleridge Agag S. Kent J. Allen Brown St Kent’s Bert Englewood Sara J. Allen

Farm Safety Week urged to cut track accidents nationwide

National Farm Safety Week runs July 23 to 29 with emphasis on safety rules and common sense. The campaign cites 17 500 fatal farm accidents last year and 1 500 000 disabling injuries, urging adherence to 15 practical rules to reduce losses and protect farm families.

United States National Safety Council Kansas Ohio Wisconsin Charles F. Brannan

Uncle Charlie’s Public Relations Bake-Off at Dunkelmeyer

In Delancey Street capers Charlie rigs a publicity stunt to ruin Dunkelmeyer’s bakeshop. A plan with basement access and store window theatrics uses imagined mouse nests to spark fear and draw customers away from the rival. The tactic backfires into a comedic outcry that restores Charlie’s own shop traffic.

Schultz Charlie Dunkelmeyer Charley

Harvest Season Dangers Warn of Farm Machinery Risks

Ahead of the busy harvest period, authorities warn that farm accidents spike as workers handle tractors and other machinery. Many suffer serious injuries or loss of fingers or toes due to neglecting basic precautions, with thousands sidelined for weeks by misused axes and tools.

Classifieds: Tavern, vending machines, farms for sale

Quick sale sought for Beer tavern and lunch counter in a county seat town of 2000 with 8000 dollars plus inventory. Also Blue Top Tavern Waterloo Neb and James J. Dolesal contact for trailer park cafe business on 2 acres. Jacob 32 V Windcharger windmill tower and related 32 V equipment for sale from Blanche Semenway Clearwater Neb. 180 acre farm near Lincoln listed by Dan Sullivan Lincoln Neb. Bicycle parts, Sears optical services and local optometrist listings included.

Bill P.O. Mex Breaux Bridge Farm Machinery & Equip Jacobs Blanche Semenway Clearwater Nebr

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