Petersons Move to Grand Island and Community Notes
Elmer Peterson family relocates household goods to Grand Island where Mr Peterson will work for Mid-continental Petroleum Co. Scattered items report engagements and showers for local residents with weddings planned for Leila Reed and Wayne Ramsey, and a golden wedding anniversary for Rev. Nels Pearson. Also noted are military updates, births, hospital news, and local business improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Peterson
Grand Island
Peterson
Mid-continental Petroleum Co
Albert McNeely
N. E. McNeely
Pearle Miller
P. M. Miller
Scotia
Richard Myers
Baby
Polk
Myers
Doniphan High School
Farmers Oil Co
Raymond Peterson
Felton Pharmacy
Lloyd Benson
Lloyd Kroger
H. M. Benson
Hordville
Dwayne Miller
York Hospital
William Dwayne
Nels. Pearson
Memorial
Holdrege
Nebr
F. Alfred
Pearson
Don Dahlin
Vernette Kingsley
Polk County Nebraska designated National Bicentennial Community
The National American Revolution Bicentennial Administration designated Polk County Nebraska as a National Bicentennial Community, the 115th in Nebraska. Osceola Polk Stroms burg and Shelby received Bicentennial flags at the Polk County Fair in August 1974, marking a countywide first. A flag presentation to the Polk County American Revolution Bicentennial Committee is set for July 14, with Bicentennial Day at the County Fair on July 16 and a rodeo event at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
Polk
Stromsburg
Shelby
Village Board reorganizes. Dornburgh elected chairman
The Village Board of Trustees met June 3 1975 at the Fire Hall. After regular business the board reorganized with Lyle Dornburgh elected permanent chairman and Trustee Myers serving as temporary chair due to Dornburgh’s absence. A motion authorized placing school zone signs on South Main Street. Continued on Page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of Trustees
Myers
Redman
McNaught
Burney
Dornurgh
Light & Water Commissioner
Lyle Dornburgh
Dornburgh
Polk Progress display of rates and notices
The Polk Progress lists advertising rates and subscriptions with Nebraska pricing including annual and six month terms. It notes second class mailing, class rates for obituary poetry and cards of thanks, and per line charges for notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris W. Alfred
Polk
Nebraska
Inch
Pleasant Weather Week With Thunderstorms Rounds Up
A week of mild temperatures gave way to two noisy thunderstorms Tuesday and Saturday nights with rain and lightning. Temperatures ranged from 52 to 82 degrees as winds shifted from southeast to northwest, bringing moisture and a wet Sunday with sprinkles and showers. No complaints as hay remained dry enough to be cut and the crowd noted a rare June pattern despite the storms. Mrs Grace Harless joined a York picnic with guests from California Pleasanton McCool Polk and Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Grace
Harless
York
California
Pleasanton
McCool, Polk
Democracy in a World Moving Toward Scarcity
The piece argues that abundance sustains democracy but scarcity tests it. It recalls FDR era ideas on material plenty versus dependence, warns of creeping materialism, and questions whether a majority-driven state can manage rationing, shortages, and nationalization amid wars and new weapons programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sears, Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Russia
General Motors
United States
Ford Administration
Congress
Cambodia
Official Proceedings of the School Board Bills Submitted
The June 2, 1975 official school board bill listings cover warrants, mileage, and petty cash. Items include library materials, teaching supplies, music and athletic goods, custodial and utility expenses, insurance, and tuition payments with numerous vendors and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Hammond & Stephens Co
Walter Nielsen
MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc
Stephenson’ School Supply Co
Willsie Cap & Gown Co
Philip Brutto
Scecseeene Soos
Mike Cotter
Milcage
Cssecceeserecseres
Irene Sundberg
Peor Caelara
Robert Eddy
Scott, Foresman ,& Co
Brary
Burgess Pulse Co
MacDonald - Iga
Sundberg & Son Hardware
Carl Fischer
Chicago
NEFF
Music Letters
Kollfeyer’s Sporting Goods
EB. &Atheltics Sup
Polk: Oil Co
Fis
York--Medical
Cli
Goa
Marilyn _Beber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freddie Smith
Okinawa
Leila Reed
Wayne Ramsey
Lester’ Rehers
C. A. Carlson
Mesdames
Wm. Blase
Wm. Garling
L. E. Blase
Bernice
Pfc
Roland Stromberg
Kusley Field
Miss
Oscar Stromberg
New Mexico
Charles Smith
Freddie
Cecil Newton
S/o
States
Antioch
Calif
Everett Cramer
Oklahoma City
Okla
US Navy
Montie
Butch Mills
Palmer
Wayne Hill
Henderson Hospital
Methodist Church
June’ Skaden
Myrna Skaden
Lincoln Beauty Academy
Ben Your
Duane Blase
Clarence Meerkatz
Ethel Beckman
Mt. Vernon
Wash
Lewis Beckman
Douglas L. Stevens
Nebr. Wesleyan
Lincoln
Earl Stevens
Polk High School
Bob Lindburg
Murray Lindburg
Bonnie Krohl
Washington, D. C
Krol
Polk County Rural Public Power Dist
M. G. Lindburg
Clarence Rodine
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Rodine
Lin- Cae
Marvin Shenk
Aurora Hospital
Sunda
the Village Board
Modern Methods, Inc
Polk Light and Water Dept
Larry’s TV
Linchin
Tel. Co
Kansas-Nebr
Gas Co
Kelso Co
Huntington
Richard Johnson
Baker Hardware Co
Reuben Hanquist
Pene
K. L. Stewart
School For the Deaf
Linsay, Darnall
Pitte IL
Silver - Burdette Co
Library
Silver, Burdette. Co
Veleceedeudt
Inc
Science
Eeotees
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