4-H Demonstration Contest Set for August 17
Polk County Extension announces the 4-H demonstration contest will be held Thursday August 17 in the 4-H building at the Fair. The change avoids crowding from the County Fair and aims to improve the event.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
7
Nebraska Voters to Decide on Gasoline Tax Measure
Legal notice details a proposed 1950 Nebraska measure to raise gas taxes and modify revenue allocations. It outlines tax rates five to six cents per gallon, fund distributions, refunds, and enacting sections, with emergency effectiveness after passage. The measure seeks voter approval on November 7, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture and Inspection
Department of Roads and Irrigation
County Events Invite Public to Attend and Camp
The notice invites attendance at a 1:00 start for a local contest. It lists 4 H participants heading to District Camp in Seward on Monday July 31 and announces the Mothers Vacation Camp at Kiwanis Camp in Fremont August 16 to 18. The three day outing costs 4.50 plus eggs potatoes and other provisions, with swimming and crafts available. Contacts are through the Home Extension Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Polk County
Kiwanis
Fremont
Extension Service
Dodge County
Polk County Fair Marks 71st Annual Event
Facts from Polk County reveal the 71st Polk County Fair is upcoming with the board of directors reportedly purchasing season tickets for attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk County Fair Plans And Help Needed For Exhibits
The Polk County fair seeks more exhibits especially in canning and baking and invites public support. Local efforts include Project Club ladies as superintendents and volunteers in baking and flower departments. County funds of 2000 dollars support the fair with potential for more improvements. Directors travel up to 44 miles for meetings and plan events such as a tractor derby and a tractor derby as a local attraction. The 1949 machinery exhibit was praised and bands from Polk Osceola and Stromsburg are expected. The Crop Growers Association and directors serve without pay and welcome improvement suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aksarben
Polk County
Guy Fox
Project Club
Polk
Osceola
Stromsburg
Nebraska Ballot Reform Referendum Question Preserved
November 7 1960 ballot asks voters to reject Legislative Bill 401 which seeks to raise motor vehicle registration fees and modify tax allocations. the measure details fee distribution to counties and state funds with dealer number plates and in transit rules for vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Department of Roads and Irrigation
State General Fund
Tdis
State
County Road Fund
Picnic guests center on local park in Stromsburg area
Mrs Stromberg hosted her parents Mr and Mrs Everett James at Palmer while a Sunday picnic in the local park gathered families including Will Kroger Lloyd Kroger N E McNaught and Mr and Mrs Carl Steelquist of Lincoln. Afternoon guests joined Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson and sons of Gothenburg. Mrs Karl Detloff was taken to Stromsburg hospital Saturday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Rex Nelson of Stromsburg were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Nelson
Stromsburg
Glen
Kimball Woman Spends Days in Reuben Ehn Home
Maria Rogers of Kimball spent several days of last week in the Reuben Ehn home, according to local reports noting her extended stay and residence details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Rogers
Kimball
Reuben Ehn
Nebraska vehicle registration changes raise fees and plates
The act outlines new license plate provisions for farmers and ranchers, changes to registration numbers with added letters, and a tiered fee structure based on vehicle weight and use. It details tractor and truck registrations, ambulances, hearses, and taxis, plus repeals several prior statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Roads ‘and Irrigation
Nebraska
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Department of Roade and Irrigation
Department of Roads and Irrigation
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