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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1977

Page

2

Services Held For Hazel Dover Halleck Of 76

Hazel Halleck died March 25 at Lincoln General Hospital at 76. She leaves two daughters Hazel Vandebur and Katherine Straub a brother Arnon Dover four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at Polk.

Hazel Dover Halleck Hazel Halleck Lincoln General Hospital Hazel Vandebur Katherine Straub Arnon Dover Larry Killion Russell Lane St. Francis Hospital Grand Island Lyman -Lampshire Hordville Darlene Meerkatz

Country Woman Club gathers at Faye Stevens home

The Country Women's Club met in February at Faye Stevens home with nine members and one guest. Agnes Sealey led the afternoon entertainment. The March meeting, also led by Agnes Sealey, drew eleven members and two guests. Officers for the coming year were elected: Marjorie Lindholm president Elaine Miller vice president Dorothy Adelson secretary Agnes Sealey assistant secretary Helen Samuels treasurer Myrtle Johnson assistant treasurer.

Country Women’s Club Faye Stevens Agnes Sealey Marjorie Lindholm Elaine Miller Dorothy Adelson Ass’t Helen Samuels Myrtle Johnson

Rainbow Rebekahs Plan District Meet in Polk

Rainbow Rebekah Lodge of Polk met with four teen members. Nina Burke N. G. led the business meeting as plans were finalized for the District 14 gathering at Polk Community Hall on April 7 1977 with registration 8 to 9 a.m. and coffee and rolls. Osceola Rising City Bellwood attendees to Arborville Church will serve the noon meal. Ruth Poss received the Merry Go Round gift and lunch was served by Esther Larson and Laura Bolton.

Rainbow Rebekah Lodge Polk Nina Burke N. G District 14 Polk Community Hall Osceola Rising City Oe City Bellwood Arborville Church Ruth Poss Esther Larson Laura Bolton

Couple Visited Leonard Johnson and Son in Central City

Mrs Carroll Flodman and party visited Leonard Johnson at Bader Villa in Central City on Tuesday evening. They also visited their son Robin Flodman, who was a weekend guest in his parents home in Central City.

Nettie Carlson Wesley J. Reist Polk Univ. of Ne Lincoln Allen Ziegelbein Lloyd Hahn Natalie Karen Stevens Dianne Sandell Carroll Flodman Leonard Johnson

Polk Progress publication details and subscription rates

The Polk Progress lists editor Norris W. Alfred and staff photographer Rich Bicker. It notes newspaper registration as a second class matter at Polk Nebraska and provides subscription pricing: $7.00 per year in Nebraska, $4.50 for six months, $3.00 for three months, and $8.00 per year elsewhere. Single copy and advertising charges are referenced in small print.

Norris W. Alfred Rich Bicker Postoffice Polk Nebraska Ae . Weine Dodates

Week of weather shifts from snow to warmth in Nebraska

The week opened with heavy snow and cold, then thawed to greening ground as temperatures ranged 20 to 65. Snow melt created mud then dry soil, with seed corn dealers busy preparing for a uncertain growing season. Containing forecasts and community travel notes, it records residents' trips and local gatherings.

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Water Scarcity and Irrigation Woes Across Plains

An editorial warning on the looming groundwater crisis in Nebraska and Texas high plains. It argues pumping for irrigation depletes the Ogallala aquifer, notes dry wells and rising regulation calls, and contrasts dryland farming with pivot irrigation while urging conservation and policy action.

High Plains Texas Maurice Kremer Aurora Texas High Plains Lincoln Journal Kremer Ogallala Nebraska Texas Panhandler Keith Otoe County Missouri River Mississippi River Robert D. Miewald University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sunday Journal Star

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