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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
3
A Richmond reader recalls Bean Day traditions and cultural festivities in Crockett California. The letter discusses local pride in sugar production and commemorates Bean Day while noting editorials and a postal readers’ note. George Martin signs off with holiday wishes.
A letter criticizes Senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska as ineffective figures in Washington. The writer mocks their lack of impact, calls Nebraska's representatives mediocre, and recalls reader Alice Pack of Grants Pass who reported on the Rogue River Rooster Crow Contest with a $150 prize and a Rooster Crow Queen.
A letter from Norris Alfred of Lincoln Nebraska dated November 8 1973 expresses gratitude for renewing a subscription to the Progress newspaper and mentions aging illness and duties handled by Gunnard. He laments elm tree losses in Polk and hopes the Progress will be read for many years while noting friends in nursing homes.
Polk County residents hosted or visited in multiple family gatherings across Stromsburg Doniphan York and Lincoln over the weekend. Notable guests included Larry Bengtson Keri and Galen Sterner families from Grand Island Doniphan and Marquette plus Davidson Fjell from Columbus and Raj Gustafson Lyle Widga and Gordon Johnson households. Neighborhood exchanges featured bridal shower attendance and several Sunday and Monday calls.
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