Metric talk and the ruler of twelve inches in a letter
The piece riffs on metric system adoption and the difficulty of visualizing new units. It recalls Australia’s shift, notes happier moments with inches and feet, and ends with a Swedish cousin’s views using feet and pounds while echoing the belief that God’s ruler remains twelve inches.
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Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star
Australia
John Forsberg
John
Nebraska
Sweden
United States
Polk Market Report for June 21 1977 Commodities
The Polk Market page lists prices for Wheat Oats and Rye with measured bids and asks for the day. Wheat and oats are shown with per bushel figures, while rye appears with a per bushel price.
Polk Fourth of July Celebration And Library Fundraiser
Polk plans a July 4 event with a chicken barbecue two ball games and fireworks to raise funds for the relocated Polk Library. Activities start 3 PM with cake bazaar ice cream social bake sale candy sale and jail-for-10c game at Community Hall. Fireworks by Polk Volunteer Fire Department and games at 7 PM.
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Polk
Polk Library
Frank Ostrander
Leonard Anderson
Benedict
Polk Volunteer Fire Department
Library Fund
Crow dell of Benedict Welcome Second Son John Jeffrey
Here I Am Mike and Robie Crow dell of Benedict announce the birth of their second son John Jeffrey born June 19, 1977 at 1 11 p.m. The infant weighed 4 pounds 15 ounces and measured 18 14 inches. Grandparents are Jack Crowdell and others.
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Mike
Robie (Perkins) Crowdell
Benedict
John Jeffrey
Jeff
Jack Crowdell
Jamie
Steve Senff
Auburn
Jeffrey Todd
Auburn Hospital
Carl Blase
Wilmer Senff
Republican City
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in York and Omaha
Mr Philip Meline was admitted to York hospital on Saturday. Mrs Dwight Burney entered Clarkson hospital in Omaha on Monday morning. Mr James Doremus returned home from York hospital on Monday.
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Philip, Meline
York Hospital
Dwight Burney
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
James Doremus
Stromberg Family Picnic Marks 46th Annual Gathering
The Stromberg family held their 46th annual picnic on Sunday June 19 at the Viking Center in Stromsburg. About 60 relatives attended a cooperative dinner followed by cake and coffee. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Claude Stromberg of Clarks and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg with 1978 planning by Mr and Mrs Paul Coover and Mr and Mrs Dick Anderson.
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Stromberg
Viking’ Center
Stromsburg
Claude Stromberg
Clarks
Lloyd Stromberg
Paul Coover
Dick Anderson
Senior Citizens Card Party Planned at Legion Hall
Senior Citizens gather for a card party at Legion Hall on Tuesday June 28 at 2 p.m. All seniors invited for a social afternoon.
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Senior Citizens
Legion Hall
Mothersinger Practice At Methodist Church
Mothersinger practice at 9 30 a m Thursday welcomes new members to join the group at the Methodist Church.
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Mothersinger
Methodist Church
Ten Job Openings In Polk County For Over 55
Ten openings exist in Polk County for part time year round work at 2.30 per hour aimed at low income persons over 55. Most posts are in schools and public institutions with 24 hours weekly. For details contact Mildred Hinze Albion Nebraska or Delbert Niemeier Lincoln Nebraska state director of Nebraska Green Thumb.
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Polk County
Mildred Hinze
Albion
Nebr
Delbert I
Niemeier
North 48Th St
Lincoln
Nebraska
Green Thumb
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Kendall Sandell
A bridal shower for Mrs Kendall Sandell was held Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist Church parlors. Guests introduced themselves and shared a household hint while Mary Lou Sandell led games. Jody Hawke and Jason Hawke delivered gifts from a pink and white umbrella table.
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Mrs
Kendall Sandell
Baptist Church
Berniece
Carmen Sandell
Mary Lou Sandell
Jody
Jason Hawke
Palmer
Diane Hanke
Joan Jans
Wallace Sandell
Neal Sandell
Levar Sandell
Roger Hanke
Jerry Jones
Mary Lou
Donations to Summer Recreation Fund Rise with Local Support
Donations to the Summer Recreation Fund include 30 from the Legion Auxiliary and 50 from an anonymous donor, boosting contributions since the last report.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Cynthia Lee and Kendall Sandell wed in Grand Island ceremony
Cynthia Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Lee of Grand Island married Kendall Sandell son of Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell of Polk at Trinity United Methodist Church Grand Island. Rev Vernon Schroeder officiated the 2 pm ceremony with attendants including Vicki Berghuis and Doria Lindburg. Reception followed at Miller Hall. The couple plans to live near Polk after a Colorado honeymoon.
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Cynthia Lee
Kendall Sandell
Grand Island
Trinity United Methodist Church
Grind
Island
Lee Lee
Elwood Sandell
Polk
Vernon Schroeder
Vicki Berghuis
Saugatuck
Michigan
Doria Lindburg
Tim Kuhl
Lincoln
Michael Lindburg
Robert Lee
Roger Fossberg
Hastings
Mary Lou Sandell
Sis
Ter
Dolly McLamb
Miller Hall
Frank Hauck
Aberdeen
Dak
Carmen Sandell
Colorado
Kearney State College
Boelus
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Farmers Home Administration
Uncle Wendell and a Quiet Father’s Day Reflection
A family hosts Wendell for Father’s Day as the narrator contrasts his simple, content life with Wendell’s lonely, restless hours. The conversation centers on happiness, companionship, and the idea that Wendell’s life lacks a devoted partner, while the narrator’s home and family offer stability.
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Wendell
Uncle Wendell
Tops Club Car Wash at Polk High School
Mrs Virgil Sorensen and granddaughter and Mrs Leo Tunks and baby were Monday coffee guests of Mrs Minnie Miers in honor of her birthday.
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Tops Club
Polk High School
Virgil Sorensen
Leo Tunks
Baby
Minnie Miers
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Mr. and
Mrs. Kendall’ Sandell
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Ralph
Mari
Dani
Ben
Jason
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