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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1973

Page

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Politicking And Potatoes In The Lincoln Era

A patchwork of columns lampoons potato chip shortages and parking costs while critiquing Nixon era controls. The piece links Evangelist Billy Graham remarks to Rome’s decline and exposes the Committee to Re Elect the President and CREEP scrutiny.

Lincoln Billy Graham America Rome Lincoln Sunday Journal Star Shultz Oo Don Walton Lincoln Star Carl Curtis Nixon Mr Walton

Obituary for Rolland F Swanson of Stromsburg Nebraska

Rolland Franklin Swanson born December 20 1908 near Osceola Nebraska son of Frank and Emms Swanson. He married Goldie Swanson June 12 1938 and farmed near Stromsburg for forty years. He served as deacon at Stromsburg Baptist Church and on the Great Plains Board of Trustees. He died July 20 1973 leaving wife children two brothers Wendall and Paul and many relatives.

Rolland Franklin Swanson Frank and Emms Swanson Swanson Osceola Nebr Country Stromsburg University of Nebraska Farmhouse Fraternity Rolland Trespines Nebraska Goldie Swanson Polk Robert Doris Janet Farmers Union God Jesus Christ Great Plains

Senior Citizens Host Bingo at Legion Hall

Senior citizens gather August 1 1973 at 2 00 pm at Legion Hall to play bingo and socialize in a community event.

Legion Hall

Hospital Notes and Patient Listings

Mrs Julia Flodman is a patient at Aurora Memorial Hospital. Wilbur Whitacre was admitted to Osceola hospital on Sunday.

Julia Flodman Aurora Memorial Hospital Wilbur Whitacre Osceola Hospital

Swede Plain Church Welcomes New Minister at Supper

Polk Market notes a Sunday supper at Swede Plain Church welcoming Rev. Robert Holbrook. Also reports visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson in Doniphan with Mr and Mrs Galen Sterner and Kyle, and supper guests in the Lyle Johnson home including Carrie Ann and Coleen from Stromsburg and Grand Island residents.

Swede Plain Robert Holbrook Harry Anderson Doniphan Galen Sterner Kyle Larry Johnson Carrie Ann Grand Island Russell Johnson Coleen Stromsburg Lyle Johnson

Services Held at Stromsburg Baptist Church

Services were held Monday July 23 at Stromsburg Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Burke and Rev. Paul Lundgren officiating. Soloist Mir Lee Nelson and duets by Jane Roberts and Terry Anderson performed standard hymns. Bearers were Melbourne Olson Wayne Anderson Neal McBeth De Vere Swanson Earle Johnson and Carleton Anderson. Interment followed in Stromsburg Cemetery.

Stromsburg Baptist Church Roger Burke Paul Lundgren Mir Lee Nelson Jane Roberts Terry Anderson J. C. Fowler Melbourne Olson Wayne Anderson Neal McBeth de Vere Swanson Earle Johnson Carleton Anderson Stromsburg Cemetery

Oldest Boys Baseball Team Edges Waco 10-7 in Season Win

Oldest boys team 15-17 beat Waco 10-7 on local field. Vic Bender earned the win with five hits allowed. Bruce Hudson slugged two homers and drove in two, adding two steals. Allan Willits made a running left field catch then doubled off a runner. Hudson leads with a .487 average, Branting at .461 last six games, Bender at .400 for season. Next Sunday Polk hosts Gresham for final game. tournament at Shelby August 2 3 5. Donations to recreation fund stagnant. swim bus runs. 12-14s lose to Waco 5-0. 12-14s to finish season Sunday. League tournament begins Benedict Monday with Polk vs Rising City.

Tony Warnick Waco Vic Bender Bruce Hudson Allan Willits Hudson Mike Branting Polk Boys Gresham Shelby Recreation Fund Osceola Polk Mark Clymer Dudley Baack Archer Dana Anderson Marsx Clymer Randy Granting Tim Benson Scott Hudson Benedict Rising City

Home Society Meeting at Irene Widga’s Residence

The Home Society gathered at Irene Widga’s home on Wednesday July 19 with ten members present. Rea Johnson led the business session, a thought for the day served as roll call, and the meeting closed with a shared Lord's Prayer. Gifts were exchanged, and an afternoon of card playing followed a pot luck lunch. Minnie Miers won high score and Edna Lenz had the low.

Home Society Irene Widga Rea Johnson Minnie Miers Edna Lenz

FHA Loans Open to Rural Youth for 4 H Projects

The Farmers Home Administration announces loans for rural youths under 19 for modest income producing projects tied to 4-H and similar groups. Youth must plan with a project advisor or club leader, reside in nonmetropolitan areas, and ensure income covers expenses and debt. Contact Mr Raymond M. Hauser Jr, County Supervisor, David City Nebraska.

Farmers Home Administration Future Farmers of America Future Homemakers of America Raymond M. Hauser David City Nebraska Manning Building 4Th & E Streets

Have You Noticed, Ladies Have You Noticed, Ladies

Marsha Redman recalls her grandmother a lifelong diarist who lived through Nebraska prairie settlement hardships. The author reflects on a bedfast life, faith, family memory, and the power of journaling to connect generations across time.

Nebraska Grandma

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