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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

3

Polk locals host visiting businessmen and returning soldiers

Polk residents hosted and visited with relatives and friends during a weekend of business trips and family gatherings. Lt. and Mrs. Clifford Benson and their children returned from Germany to resume duties at Camp Carson Colorado, while others shared meals and welcomed guests across Polk Hardville Davenport Central City and Aurora Hospital. Janice Jones began work as a dental assistant in Central City.

Carl Olson Grand Island Polk Walden McNaught Hastings Clifford Benson Barbara Jimmy Germany Benson Armed Forces Camp Carson Colorado Lt. Benson Hardville Janice Jones Dr. McAleer Central City

Feeders and Farmers Benefit Bill Aimed at Sealed Corn

Bob Harrisons column explains a proposed bill to aid feeders buying sealed corn from farmers. It would remove interest charges tied to government loans on sealed corn, lowering costs for feeders while supporting farmers who store corn for livestock feed.

Commodity Credit Corporation

Freshies plan spring party and science projects

Sondra Hill reports six weeks left in school with twelve weeks to go. Freshies in science are scrapbooking on related topics and planning a mid March party. Seventh and eighth graders work on electric motors with Gaylord Stevens and Gary Cramer succeeding. A science test was given as 3rd and 4th graders adjust to new health books and a Hobby Show inspires learning. Visitors include Sandra and Dolan Peterson and Kathleen Jensen writes from Lincoln about happy school work and new friends.

Gaylord Stevens Gary Cramer Osceola Stromsburg Betty Johnson Sandra Dolan Peterson Hastings Kathleen Jensen Lincoln

Senate hears Air Force Academy site debate and tax form reform

The Senate Armed Forces committee finished Air Force Academy hearings and will make recommendations as the House-passed bill seeks a site. Enid Oklahoma touts its brochure as a contender for location. The 1953 tax form package saved nearly $500,000 by combining mailing items. Under Secretary Wilson, armed forces cut 160,173 jobs mainly in administration and support, with other areas affected.

Senate Armed Forces Committee Air Force Academy Senate House Enid Oklahoma Internal Revenue Wilson

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