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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

8

Henry Spafford Fired After Boss Denial and Plans

A narrative recounts Henry Spafford's braggart behavior and leverage with Jason Reid Steamship, leading to his firing by his employer. Friends arrange a new job through Bob Taylor Lines, as Henry seeks Madge's support amid a local moral reckoning.

Madge Spafford Henry New York Jason Reid Steamship Company Philadelphia Jay Bod Taylor Betty

Poacher Ring Foiled by Rookie Warden Up North

Chief Mather assigns Glen Lloyd a recon mission against a moose poaching ring in Birchill county. The rookie hides near a base camp under a cliff, awaiting Loomis and Moe Stanford suspected, as snow falls and cold wind bites before a distant car roar signals action.

Glen Lloyd Fred Mather Birchill Glen North Woods Mather Loomis

Warden Compares Courage as Glen Foils Truck Poachers

Warden Loomis learns of Glen Lloyd in a Northward chase on an old tote road. Glen disables two poachers aboard a truck and cuffs them, signaling a successful night operation praised by Chief Mather in a personal note to Supervisor Herrick.

Glen Len Muszle Warden Loomis Glen Lloyd Joe

Analytical tale of love and jealousy ends in shock

Barry teases Hugh about Valeria waiting for him as he studies love and caution. Val loves Hugh and plans to marry when he is ready. Barry warns of a possible marriage to another man and then calls with devastating news that Val has married Barry, not Hugh, leaving Hugh stunned and anxious.

Barry Hugh Valeria Val WIN Features

Notice to Contractors Polk County Nebraska 1949 road project bids

Sealed bids for grading sand gravel surfacing culverts one bridge guard rail and incidental work on Polk East Federal Aid Secondary Project No S 285 1 will be received in Lincoln Nebraska June 16 1949 and opened at 10 00 A M Proposals require 100 percent bond and five thousand dollar certified check Bonding and wage provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are required Bidders must be qualified under Legislative Bill No 206 1939. Plans and specs available at Osceola County Clerk and Lincoln Department of Roads and Irrigation. May 26 June 2 9 noted Polk County.

Department of Roads and Irrigation Lincoln Nebraska Polk East U. S. Department of Labor Structural Steel Osceola Department _of Roads and Irrigation F. H. Klietsch John I Anderson Polk County

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