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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
6
Nebraska digs out of mud and aims for better roads as 1928 per capita government cost is 31.22. State roads total 5,753.4 miles with 3,920.2 graded and surfaced and 1,833.2 graded only. A four cent gasoline tax is expected to raise 8.5 million dollars yearly to fund road building and distribute one fourth to counties. Roy Cochran, state engineer, predicts broader farm to market construction.
The 16-year-old Falls City youth Richardsons County flood victim was found 50 yards from where he was swept away by floodwaters. Francis Mackey, his companion, located the body after extensive search. The flood damaged Nemaha bridge and roads, with county officials projecting over 1 million dollars in total losses including 600,000 in crop damage. The county considers a 250,000 bond issue to start repairing fifty bridges affected.
Lincoln's operating and maintenance costs for general government in 1928 totaled 2,207,178 dollars, or 31.22 dollars per person. 1927 per capita was 30.51 dollars and 1917 12.87 dollars. School expenses reached 1,397,352 dollars, with total payments for general departments, public service enterprises, interest, and outlay including schools and sanitary districts at 4,180,038 dollars.
Workmen uncover a four year old Indian child skeleton by Beaver Creek while building a dam. A decayed red blanket and a glass bottle labeled By Robert Tuttle for his invented Balsam of Life Jan 26 1712 accompany the find. The site is tied to former extensive Indian camping grounds hindering colonial surveys.
State engineers report roads in northeast Nebraska were damaged by heavy rains. The most serious damage occurred on highway No. 81 near Crofton with washed out fills. About two weeks will be needed to restore good shape and substantial expense is anticipated for rebuilding.
Circuit rider of the 1880s and longtime Nebraska pastor Rev Thomas Bithel, 69, died in an Omaha hospital after a three year illness. He served nine Nebraska pastorates and was once superintendent of the Norfolk district. He retired in 1920. Burial will be in Omaha.
Grain elevator at Kinney owned by Channing Lewis was destroyed by fire. loss $9,000 with insurance. Cass county ministers form a county ministerial association led by Rev. A. V. Hinson. Burwell’s telephone system to be completely rebuilt by Continental Telephone of Kearney. Burlington round house at McCook to gain six engine stalls and a blacksmith shop in a $40,000 upgrade. A large Niobrara dam near Marsland completes and to stock a trout lake. Population growth in Nebraska shows 167,608 gain over ten years with 294,389 births and 126,781 deaths in the decade. Col. M. A. Bates marks 87th birthday. editor emeritus continues work. State purchase bids to supply 7,000+ institutions. three to six month periods for various goods. Crete youths James and Harold Clark reel big catfish. Legislative capitol report finds minor defects. no fraud in capitol administration. Rosalie bank closes for reorganization under state supervision. Fort Riley captain and a photographer survive a parachute incident near Fort Robinson. Mrs. Mabel Hite earns Theodore Vail medal for heroism. Western Nebraska crops show promising prospects after heavy rainfall.
Readings from Psalm 103 extol the Lord for forgiveness healing redemption and loving kindness The poem favors praise adoration of God's goodness and justice and ends with universal Thanksgiving to angels hosts and all creatures for God’s works and mercy
A teaching from Mark 11 22 24 urges that faith in God removes mountains and enables believers to receive what they ask for in prayer if they do not doubt in their hearts. The passage emphasizes speaking with unwavering belief and trusting divine power to fulfill requests.
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