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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1974
Page
2
Rev Benjamin chosen again to lead Polk First Baptist Church after previously serving there. Community notes include visits, family events, local gatherings, and ties to nearby towns and institutions.
Sun day afternoon and evening guests gathered in Stromsburg to celebrate Father’s Day hosted by Mr and Mrs Larry Cramer and Susan. Several visitors from Chicago to Lincoln joined Polk friends, with trips to Omaha and Creighton Nebr. family events noted as Father’s Day gatherings and a Ginger birthday observance.
The piece argues Congress failed to pass a land use bill and urges planned utilization of natural resources to protect beauty and prevent environmental damage. It critiques tourism signs, resource districts, and profit motives, calling for decisive regulation before resources are exhausted.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Kess of Lincoln were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Anderson. Mr and Mrs Donald Haggart hosted Ruth Aker and Nell Aker for supper. Mrs Lavina Swanson of Osceola and Mr and Mrs Donald Swanson with Amy of York visited the Reuben Swanson home. Dr and Mrs Doyle Gustafson and girls of Omaha were guests of his parents, the Rudolph Gustafsons, en route home from a vacation. Maryin Branting visited her mother Mrs Carl Wilson in David City hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard Anderson and family of Arvada Colorado were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Coover and attended the Stromberg reunion at Stromsburg. Mr and Mrs Allen Andreasen of Omaha and Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg were Saturday evening visitors. Mr and Mrs Henry Blase visited Mrs Grace Harless and Stanley Harless.
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