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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1970
Page
6
Kring urges farmers to pause and reflect on life and safety as wet weather slows field work. He highlights three actions to save money and possibly lives, stressing careful operation of heavy equipment and attention to hazards on farms this Friday morning.
Larry Lee Colson of Stromsburg Nebraska was sent to Omaha for induction into the Armed Forces reporting to Ft. Lewis Washington for basic training. The May draft call lists two inductees and two for physical exams.
Nearly full participation in the April drive in Pleasant Home precinct raised 149 dollars from 123 contacted homes. Leader results include Mrs Clifford Bowman with 30.50, and thanks go to ten veteran canvassers, Country Woman's Club, and Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid for their support. Local visits noted include Ilof Ostberg and Ward Ostberg in Monroeville, plus Melvin Bender and family visiting Mrs Ella Eaton in Central City.
The Polk County School District No. 72 board met with all members present. President Gerald Stevens called the meeting to order. Minutes were read and approved. Bills were submitted and approved. Principal applicants were discussed and interviews scheduled. ETV possibilities were discussed. Regular business reviewed and meeting adjourned. Bills itemized include office supplies and bus expenses.
A public thank you for Swat Pot Day success credits students farmers businessmen teachers ministers weed district Extension Service and County Board of Commissioners Jim Wilson Paul Walgren and all who contributed. Students are praised for courteous behavior and leadership in driving out wild marijuana. Patty Bender hosted weekend visits. coffee guests joined Harold Anderson. funeral noted for John Stohs, former Martha Schutze sister of Henry Stohs.
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