Polk area life notes mark weddings jubilees and deaths
The Polk community records two sisters Vera and Gwendolyn Stevens wedding to Larry Hammond and James Lindburg respectively at Polk Methodist Church. Gust Westlund escapes a caved cess pool. 60th Jubilee at Swede Plain Church draws former members. Edith Merchant earns B S from Nebraska University. Ray Calhoun, 47, dies in San Diego. Rev Douglas G Fraley new minister. multiple local social events and illnesses noted. rainfall totals rise to 15.36 inches in 314 months.
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Art Dose
T. A. Stevens
Polk
Methodist Church
Bates
Vera Stevens
Larry Hammond
Rockford, Tn
Gust
Westlund
Citizens State Bank
Fred Stellar
Vera
Gwendolyn Stevens
Horace Stevens
Floyd Miller
Earl Stevens
Henry ‘Blase
Aurora Hospital
Jeanelle Kroger
Gaylen Holmes
Jeanelle
Lloyd Kroger
Gaylen
Paul Holmes
A. C. Bates
Lincoln
Polk Methodist Church
Cliff Cramer
York
Douglas
G. :Fraley
Indianola
M. E
Douglas Fraley
Obscure Classified Rates and Post Office Note
Fragmentary newspaper pricing and notice text shows rates for poetry per line 20 cents and annual charges of 7.00 with Nebraska postmark references. Mentions staff photographer and class matter at Polk Nebraska and referenced advertising terms. No clear event or obituary details available.
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Rich Bicker
Postoffice
Polk, Nebrask
Act of March
Nebrasa
Polk County Welfare Director Cites 25 Years Service
The Polk County Division of Public Welfare announces the retirement of its director after 25 years in Polk County. The Platte River flooded Clark's last Thursday, with water about 2 feet deep at the main street intersection as residents sandbagged to direct flow eastward. Keene Huestle, son in law of Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens, earned a psychology doctorate at Colorado State College in Greeley on May 28. Dennis D. Wing USN, Stewardsman second class, son of Mr and Mrs Ross H. Wing of Polk, reported for duty at Barbers Point Hawaii. Emma Anderson returned from a 10 day visit to friends in Omaha and South Dakota. Mr and Mrs Donald Widga announce the arrival of a daughter born June 13 at Central City hospital, weighing 7 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk’ County
Weather notes show varied week and garden pests rise
The week swung from wet to dry and foggy to clear with winds shifting and temperatures rising. It reports weed and crop growth, livestock concerns, and a Polk spray of mosquitoes, plus musings on coins and a humorous aside about wisdom and television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Sald-Ion
The Military Mind Sparks Controversy at Graduation Speech
Lt. Gen. Donn Starry sparked debate during a West Germany graduation address, railing against liberals and peace designs while praising strength. The speech echoed critical views from Gen. George Brown, drawing protest over comments on religion, press, and liberal mercy. Starry is slated for a four star promotion amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn. Starry
Frankfurt American ‘High School
West Germany
U. S. Corps
Joint” Chiefs of Staff
George Brown
Starry
Idi Amin
Uganda
Huffer
Puffer
God
Jesus Christ
Donn’ Starry
Slow pace on Nebraska water legislation draws criticism
Prairie Perspectives notes the Nebraska Legislature adjourned without major water bills. Sen Maurice Kremer outlines aims for next year to empower NRDs with groundwater control areas, merge riparian and appropriative rights, and tighten DWR authority to deny risky surface-water permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Natural Resources Districts
Nrds
Department of Water Resources
DWR
Game and Parks Commission
Kremer
NRD
Marion Ball
Republican
Perkins,Chase
Dundy
Big Blue
York
Hamilton
Seward
Fillmore
Clay
Saline
Adams
Polk
Butler
Lower Platte North
Central Platte
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Margaret Lott
Stevens
Gust Westlund
Cesspool Cave
R. H. Thesing
Oscar Strand
D. N.mills
Charles Eckles
Clyde Stevens
O. F. Alfred
Federal Grand Jury
M. F. Smith
Boulder
Col
D. H. Westfall
Dana
New Grove
Friends
Suny
Women’s Culture Club
Gwendolyn ‘Stevens
Edith Heilman
Anderson Seed & Irrigation Supply
Leonard Anderson
Cliff Huffman
Benedict
Dean Wheeler
Dave ‘Williams
Stromsburg
Nonrisw
Alfred
Ver
Prairie Perspectives
Chuck Hassebroek
Center For Rural Affairs
Walthill, Nebr
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