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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nebraska
Grandma
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