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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
4
Mook notes in a humorous fashion about weddings where the singer may misstep thanking the groom. The column shifts to June tornadoes causing community and farm damage with ten fatalities at a family gathering. Weather warnings were widely broadcast, yet many people remained unaware.
The text urges five minute siren warnings to prepare residents for approaching funnel clouds. It notes police updates, a new village marshal enforcing stricter measures, and plans to publish arrests and fines if directed. It mentions June weddings and local family visits alongside a graduation in Nebraska.
Early plans for the Co op Refinery dedication in Phillipsburg Kansas called for 5000 to 8000 attendees but interest has grown to possibly 10000. The event on June 18 features a full day program with a free noon barbecue and a three hour refinery tour from morning through 11 o'clock.
Mrs. Arthur Gustafson and her mother spent last week in Lincoln at Paul and Ruby Gustafson’s home. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson visited Sunday at their daughter’s home. Mrs Dean Welmer and Doyle Welmer attended the University Graduation where Doyle earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
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