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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1973

Page

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Nixon Council on Candor and the Watergate rhetoric

A historical note on President Nixon and a White House Council on Candor shaping careful wording to avoid misinterpretation. The piece satirizes the effort to keep statements above suspicion, cites inflated caution, and hints at public reaction and ongoing political pressure.

White House Nixon Council On Candor Watergate FBI CIA Pentagon Ehrlichman Haldeman Council Richard Nixon U. S Xandor United States

Dorothy Carlson Leaves ASC Office After 27 Years

Dorothy Carlson of Stromsburg has retired from ASCS after 27 years with Polk County ASC Committee. She began in May 1946 as a temporary employee and became a regular administrative assistant handling payroll, files, minutes, and correspondence as farm programs evolved. The vacancy will not be filled.

Dorothy Carlson Stromsburg ASCS Polk County ASC Carlson Eugene Sterup

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for June 19

The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting on Tuesday June 19 at 8 o clock in the Legion Hall. Becky Miller will present a report on her Girls State attendance.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Becky Miller Girls State

Walleye Family Feats at Johnson Lake Angling Event

Frank Harding caught a 10 lb 4 oz walleye at Johnson Lake near Lexington using a fly rod and a yellow doll fly. His father Jake Harding previously landed an 8-pounder in 1972, while Lon Harding’s catch surpassed that by two pounds. Frank resides in Beatrice, with Jake historically connected to U P work and Lincoln winters.

Jake Harding Frank Johnson Lake Lexington Jake Father Harding Lon Harding Beatrice U. P Polk Lincoln

Polk Market Report Shows Wheat and Soybeans Prices

Polk Market notes on Tuesday June 12 show wheat at 2.40 and 1.72 per 100 in unclear terms. Soybeans listed at 10.00 per bushel with limited legible data remaining.

Darwin Neuhaus Graduates at Milford

Darwin Neuhaus graduates from Nebraska Technical College at Milford with an associate degree in Technology. Mr and Mrs Walter Nielsen and Mr and Mrs Arnold Neuhaus and Randy attended the commencement exercises Thursday evening June 7.

Darwin Neuhaus Nebraska Technical College Milford Walter Nielsen Arnold Neuhaus Randy

WSCS Guest Day at United Methodist Church

The WSCS met at the United Methodist Church on Thursday June 7 with devotions led by Mrs Rolland Stromberg and a skit titled Good Church Garden. Program leaders included Mrs Lyle Johnson Edward Saylor and Oscar Sundberg. The group divided into four discussion sections and sang two numbers before a lunch hosted by Mines Glen Hill Walter Nielsen Richard Johnson Roger Gustafson and Richard Sealey Sr.

WSCS United Methodist Church Rolland Stromberg Mmes Lyle Johnson Edward Saylor Oscar Sundberg God Glen Hill Vern Samuels Fred Richey Gaylord Stevens Rodney Johnson Mines Walter Nielsen Richard Johnon Roger Gustafson Richard Sealey

Social Security Summer Earnings for Students

Students receiving social security advised to track earnings for summer work. Earning up to 2100 dollars yearly keeps benefits intact. exceeding that requires reporting. Lincoln representative to visit Osceola at the Courthouse second floor on Wednesday June 20 1973 from 9 30 am to 11 30 am.

Social Security Social Security Office Social Security Administration Lncoln Osceola

Baby Chaden Steven Carlstrom Born in Palmer

Mr and Mrs Steven Carlstrom of Palmer announce the birth of a baby boy on June 7 named Chaden Steven. He weighed 10 pounds 12 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vern Ekklund of Bradshaw and Mr and Mrs Carl Carlstrom of Polk.

Steven Carlstrom Palmer Chaden Steven Vern Eklund Bradshaw Carl Carlstrom Polk

Boys Baseball Teams Host Benedict This Week

The 15-17 year old team carries a 2-2 record in the Little Hight League after a 18-13 loss to Shelby, with Bender and Swanson each adding two hits. They beat Ulysses 5-1 and routed Rising City 16-0 led by Blase 4 RBIs and Carlstrom 2 RBIs and 8 strikeouts. Twelve players, including Blase and Carlstrom, form the roster as Benedict comes to town Wednesday, with Waco trip planned for Sunday.

Shelby Vic Bender Rod Swanson Daryl Tenniges Bruce Hudson Roger Carlstrom Mike Swanson Osceola Polk Ulysses Monte Hudson Rising City Randy Blase Brian Bedient Tony Warnick Greg Hanquist Alan Willits Ed Ostberg Mike Branting Tim Benson Curtis Burney Larry Wilshusen Dudley Baack Waco Gresham Benedict Polk Woman’s Club

Arborville Vacation Bible School Held June 4 8

Arborville Vacation Bible School took place June 4 8 with the theme Reach Out. Average attendance was 31. Helpers included Pastor Dick Bauer Delores Tewell Ruth Hanson Cindy Tewell Margaret Wochner June Ditloff Helen Blender Josie Kennel Goldie Blender Virginia Werth Shirley Morris and Harriett Bedient.

Arborville Vacation Bible School Dick Bauer Delores Tewell Ruth Hanson Cindy Tewell Margaret Wochner June Ditloff Helen Blender Josie Kennel Goldie Blender Virginia Werth Shirley Morris Harriett Bedient

Faithful Workers Club Met at Polk Park in May

The Faithful Workers held their final meeting of the year in Polk Park on May 23 with 10 members present. Minutes were read and new programs for next year announced by Irene Widga Esther Larson and Delores Miller. Secret pals were revealed and a pot luck picnic followed. They plan to meet again in September with Marie Henderson attending. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson visited Ollie Johnson Thursday evening.

Polk Park Irene Widga Esther Larson Delores Miller Marie Henderson

Trinity LCW meets for Bible study and film

Trinity LCW gathered Wednesday evening at the church with Pastor Rowoldt leading a Luke study. Lauretta Neuhaus directed the program and presented a film about the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Frances Tenniges ran the business meeting. The group plans July Senior Citizen Bingo. lunch was provided by Frances Tonnige and Joyce Baack.

Trinity Lcw Rowoldt Lauretta Neuhaus Lutheran School of Theology Chicago Frances Tenniges LCW Frances Tonnige Joyce Baack

Bridal Tea Honoring Miss Leilani Stohl Held in Central City

Mrs James Clarke hosted a bridal tea at their Central City home on June 9 for Leilani Stohl with 100 guests enjoying lime green and white refreshments. That evening Mr and Mrs James Clarke and Joe entertained at Valley View alongside Mr and Mrs Robert Stange, Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl and Leilani.

James Clarke Leilani Stohl Central City Joe Valley View Robert Stange Walter Stohl Leilani

Emergency appendectomy turns Keystone Kops sitcom for family

A family treks through misadventure as Wendy suffers a suspected appendectomy. Misplaced urgencies, a nightlong scramble, and a chaotic hospital dash unfold with neighbors, a boyfriend, and improvised plans all colliding in a humorous, chaotic memory.

Wendy York

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