Polking Around and Population Densities Across the Nation
The piece reflects on how population density varies from Nebraska to California and Washington, D C, citing 1970 and 1960 figures. It mixes quotations from public figures and editors about politics, rhetoric, and economics while noting a shift toward absentee land ownership and professional management.
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United States of America
United States
England
E. F. Schumacher
Ted
Calcutta
Polk
Nebraska
Lynn Ludlow
Mill Valley
California
U. S. Department of Commerce
Massachusetts
Washington
D. C
Washington, D. C
Ludlow
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Henry Kissinger
Kremlin
Richard M. Nixon
Marty Strange
Walthill
Nebr
Center For Rural Affairs
Boris Gudunoff
Moussorgsky
China
Taiwan
San Francisco Examiner
San Jose Mercury
Ite
Mae West
Arvin
Dinuba
Calif
Commissioning Service for Polk Missionaries Stauffer
Rev and Mrs Irving Stauffer to depart as Baptist General Conference missionaries to the Philippine Islands. Commissioning message by Rev Dale Bjork at First Baptist Church of Polk on Friday March 14 at 7 30 PM. They finish Polk ministry May 15 1975 and begin deputation, leaving for the Philippines the first week of September. coffee fellowship to follow.
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First Baptist Church of
Polk
Irving Stauffer
Stauffers
Baptist General Conference
Philippine Islands
Dale Bjork
World Missions
Baptist Church of Polk
Philippines
Deeper Life Meetings At First Baptist Polk
The First Baptist Church of Polk hosts Deeper Life Meetings with Rev. Roger Burke from Sunday March 16 to Wednesday March 19. Two Sunday services at 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM, and daily 7:30 PM services Monday to Wednesday, with special music and nursery provided. Burke is pastor of Stromsburg Baptist Church and delivers messages to help growth in Christian life. Community invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church of
Polk
Roger Burke
Stromsburg Baptist Church
World Day of Prayer Observed at Swede Plain Church
Friday service at Swede Plain United Methodist drew 45 attendees with participants from Polk United Methodist Trinity Lutheran Arborville Congregational and Swede Plain United Methodist. Coffee and cookies followed. Mr and Mrs Bill Hoffman of Ft. Sill Oklahoma visited Polk relatives over the weekend.
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Swede Plain
Bill Hoffman
Ft. Sill
Okla
Polk
Community Chorus Practices Set for Palm Sunday Concert
The Community Chorus meets weekly at 8 24 in the high school auditorium for preparation of the annual Palm Sunday concert.
Death of Axel Sidwell noted in Holdrege area
Word arrived of the death of Axel Sidwell at Holdrege. He and his wife Myrtle grew up around Polk and Hordville and lived here for a time after their marriage.
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Axel Sidwell
Holdrege
Myrtle
Polk and Hordville
Polk High School Alumni Banquet Date Set
The Polk High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday May 2 at 6 30 PM in the high school auditorium. The Legion Auxiliary will serve the dinner. Committees include Program class of 1963 Cheryl Van Housen chairperson Decorations class of 1970 Donna Rodike chair Nominating class of 1927 Leslie Adelson and Earl Stevens Table and chairs class of 1960 1959 Roger Merchant chair Invitation Mildred Anderson chair Blanche Erickson Marjorie Lind Barb Kennel and Carol Be dient Honor classes listed 1915 1925 1945 1950 1955 1965 RSVP Mrs Lowell Bills.
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Polk High School
Legion Auxiliary
Cheryl van Housen
Donna Rodike
Leslie Adelson
Earl Stevens
Roger Merchant
Mildred Anderson
Blanche Erickson
Marjorie Lind
Barb Kennel
Carol Bedient
Lowell Bills
Community Pancake Supper Planned by Local Club
The Pork Community Club hosts a pancake supper at the Community Hall this Saturday from 5 p.m. menu includes pancakes sausage and drink. Prices are 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children 12 and under. Proceeds fund remodeling with two year scope costing 10 to 15 thousand dollars. Members begin street level renovations today and a volunteer drive tops the event. The pancake committee led by Lowell Bills includes Larry Jones Verland Widga Glen Babcock Roy Shaw and Nick McNaught.
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Pork Community Club
Lowell Bills
Larry Jones
Verland Widga
Glen Babcock
Roy Shaw
Nick McNaught
Polk
Polk Market Report Highlights March 11 1975 Grain Prices
Market brief lists wheat at 5.15 per 100, corn at 3. miles and oats at 4 with unclear decimals. Readable items show wheat price and general grain quotes for Polk County market on a Tuesday in March 1975.
Births Announced for Angela Kay Folts and Shane Michael Samuels
McCool Junction couple Mr and Mrs Norman Folts announce the birth of daughter Angela Kay on March 6 at Aurora hospital, weighing 8 lbs 12 oz. Grandparents Dan Graves Bradshaw and Glenn Folts York noted. Vern Samuels reports son Shane Michael born February 28 1975, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz, with grandparents Mervin Samuels Polk and Vern Atkins Kimball referenced.
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Norman Folts
McCool Junction
Angela Kay
Aurora Hospital
Dan Graves
Bradshaw
Glenn Folts
York
Vern Samuels
Shane Michael
Mervin Samuels
Polk
Vern Atkins
Kimball
Legion Birthday Party at March 21 Meeting
All Legion and Auxiliary members are invited to a birthday party on March 21 at 8 00 p m followed by a pot luck lunch.
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Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Vern Skinner Dies at 50 in Memorial Services Today
Vern Skinner, 50, died Saturday. Funeral services are scheduled for today, Wednesday, with arrangements announced by his family.
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Vern Skinner
Runaway Mom Shelters From Domestic Strain
A mother flaws the plan to escape eighteen years of family pressure. She stomps off with coat and purse but returns after car troubles and empty finances reveal her longing for home. The scene ends with a contrite bit of gum buying and hope for reunion.
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Hawaii
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Baptist Church
World Day OF Prayer
Polk H. S
Evangelical Free Church
Dale Lindburg
Larry Coover
Dene Good
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