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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1967

Page

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Nebraska to observe daylight saving time under governor signed bill

The article notes Governor Tiemann signed a daylight saving measure for Nebraska and reports unusually warm, wet weather across the state with records in Grand Island and Kahler's Coffee Shop. It also discusses proposed state employee layoffs, tax policy shifts, and the impact of removing the property tax in favor of sales and income taxes, detailing tax cost implications for residents.

Tiemann Nebraska Grand Island Kahler Polk State House

Mobile X Ray Unit Visits Stroms burg and Osceola

The Mobile X Ray Unit will survey Stroms burg March 21 22 and 23 and Osceola March 28 29 30 31. Free X rays are available to anyone over 18. Hours run 9 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM in both towns.

Stromsburg Osceola

Nebraska readers reject sales tax and income tax shift

A protest piece argues Nebraska should not enact a sales tax tied to income and property, warning that many families would face higher total taxes. The writer notes spending estimates, underscores inequity, and hopes political action changes before a proposed levy becomes law. The piece ends with a light aside about Lin say Darnell.

Nelsons Visit Albert Nelson at Columbus Manor Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson visit Albert Nelson at the Columbus Manor Home on Saturday He was moved recently from Central City to Columbus for care and residence confirmation.

Walter Nelson Albert Nelson Columbus Manor Central City Columbus

Farmers Co op Oil Reports Solid Year Profits

The Fortieth annual meeting of the Farmers Union Co op Oil Association of Polk County met at Stromsburg high school with about 150 members. Reports show sales of 1.55 million dollars and net savings of 132 thousand dollars. About 100 thousand of the savings will be paid as cash on customer purchases and stock dividends. Sales rose by more than 400 thousand from the prior year. A redistricting plan by Quentin Torell and Verlin Johnson won election in district one. Lunch and prizes followed, with gifts from the Stromsburg Bank.

Farmers Union Co-op Oil Association Polk County Stromsburg Quentin Torell Trade

County Agent Glen Krohn to Resign June 1

The Polk County Extension Board accepted the resignation of Glen Krohn County Agent. He plans to return to the University of Nebraska to study for his Doctoral degree in Adult Education or Educational Psychology. The resignation is effective June 1 1967.

Polk County Extension Board Glen Krohn University of Nebraska

Immunization Clinic Set For Polk March 30 At Grade School

Under Polk Woman's Club and Polk Schools sponsorship a low cost immunization program will run from 9:00 A.M. at the grade school. Dr. C. M. Hadley will administer the diphtheria tetanus and smallpox vaccines, 50 cents each, with price possibly rising if registrations are low. Preschoolers and adults may participate. general rules and scheduling details are provided.

Polk Woman's Club Polk C. M. Hadley Woman's Club

Polk Community Chorus Practice Notice

The Polk Community Chorus will meet for practice at 7 00 P M Friday in the high school auditorium for an evening session.

Polk Community Chorus H. S. Auditorium

Osceola High School Thanks Polk Community

Kenneth Sipes principal of Osceola High School expresses gratitude to the Polk community for backing the Bulldog basketball team during regional playoff and state tournament games. He credits coaches, students, and faculty for support and goodwill.

Polk Osceola High School Kenneth Sipes

Polk Community Chorus Presents Easter Cantata Concert

Polk Community Chorus will stage Hallelujah What A Savior at the high school auditorium. Rev Gene Wood directs the cantata with Mrs Robert Merchant as accompanist as forty three members rehearse for the Sunday 8 00 P M performance with a free will offering at the door.

Polk Community Chorus Gene Wood Robert Merchant

Sixteen Polk Students Enter Interscholastic Contest At Kearney

Sixteen Polk school students will travel to Kearney on Friday March 17 for the annual Kearney Interscholastic Day. Freshmen Mark Sandel and Bradley Samuelson lead a group that includes five sophomores three juniors and five seniors in tests across subjects against teams from other high schools.

Polk Kearney Mark Sandel Bradley Samuelson Teresa Bedient Donnette Ostberg Bruce Samuelson Patti Sealey Rodney L'Heureux Vicky Ehn Daniel Graves Alfred L'Heureux Beverly Willits Marie Carlson Wayne Heiden Margaret Rosno Diane Thompson Daniel Tyler

Hospital patients in Lincoln and Osceola report

Walter Green is a patient at Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola admitted last Sunday. Mrs Lawrence Shenk has been a patient at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln for a week. Mrs Vern Jones entered Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Tuesday morning and will undergo surgery Wednesday morning.

Walter Green Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola Lawrence Shenk Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Vern Jones

Babcocks Welcome Baby Boy Mark Richard in Greeley

Mr and Mrs Richard Babcock of Greeley Colorado announce the birth of a son born Sunday March 5 weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces and named Mark Richard Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Stevens and great grandmother Mrs T A Stevens

Richard Babcock Greeley, Colo Mark Richard Raymond Stevens T. A. Stevens

Three End Studies At Business School

Mary Doremus Lynda Myers and Lynda Van Ostrand completed studies at the Grand Island School of Business on March 9. Mary Doremus is employed as an account ant at Greenberger's in Grand Island. Lynda Myers is a secretary at Nitzel & Co Grand Island. Lynda Van Ostrand will leave April 1 for Washington DC to work for the Navy Department.

Mary Doremus Lynda Myers Lynda van Ostrand Grand Island School of Business Mary Greenberger’s Grand Island Nitzel & Co Washington, D. C Navy Department

Nebraska Senior Natalie Hahn Named May Queen Finalist

Natalie Hahn, a University of Nebraska senior, is named one of ten finalists for the May Queen title. Ten were chosen from more than 50 candidates by sororities and student groups. voting by junior and senior women will determine the winner ahead of Ivy Day ceremonies on May 6.

Natalie Hahn University of Nebraska

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