Birthday and visit notices from York area gathering
The article lists multiple social visits in the Pork community. Dwight Burney and James Wilson hosted at a York cafe for Mrs. Burney’s birthday. The Burneys and Wilsons visited Orpha Due in York on Sunday. Lampshire visited Wesley Burney in Lincoln. A miscellaneous shower honored Patty Doremus at Paul Fusby. Carrie and Ada Semple visited Walter Fisher in Palmer. The Fisher family hosted a reunion dinner at Robert Vandergrift’s Stromsburg home for Mrs. Fisher’s birthday. Wayne Swanson and Virgil Tenniges visited Roger Werner in St Louis and Lincoln guests joined Conrad Lindholm’s November birthday and Thanksgiving gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Burney
York
James Wilson
Gilbert Lampshire
Walter Fisher
Robert Vandergrift
Stromsburg
Mrs. Fisher
Wayne Swanson
St. Louis
Virgil Tenniges
Roger Werner
Wayne Lindholm and
Russell
Lincoln
Robert Harden
Holdrege
Conrad Lindholm
Parathion Has Little Effect On Pheasants
University of Nebraska entomology and Game Commission researchers report preliminary tests in milo fields near Mead show no pheasants deaths or behavioral changes after spraying with eight ounces parathion per acre. Tissue analysis ongoing to measure cholinesterase levels amid a controlled study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska Department of Entomology
Game Commission
University
Mead
Certified Grass Seed Should Be Planted
Nebraska farmers now plant certified adapted grass seed to ensure seed origin and vigor. Polk County reports 5 321 acres planted with varieties such as Big Bluestem Kaw Pawnee Little Bluestem Aldous Blaze Indian Grass Nebraska 54 Switchgrass Blackwell Pathfinder and Side oats Drama Trailway. Local Soil Conservation Service Office in Osceola can provide seed mix guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Polk County
Blackwell
Soil Conservation Service
Osceola
Evangelical Free Church Hosts Japan Slide Program
The W M S of the Evangelical Free Church sponsored a Sunday night program at the church featuring slides of Japan. Mrs Reuben Hanquist led the program with narration by Mrs John Nyberg. A lunch followed. Judy Gartner and Leigh Anne Gustafson of Hastings visited the Roger Gustafson home Sunday afternoon.
Martha Creech Honored At A Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Martha Creech of York was feted at a Baptist church shower hosted by the Mission Circle. Out of town guests included Mrs. Betty Van Dyke and Mrs. Janice Ernst. program featured readings, songs, and a skit with students. Guests wrapped gifts under a red lighted Christmas tree as the ceremony closed with prayer and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Creech
York
Baptist Church
Mission Circle
Betty van Dyke
Council Bluffs
Janice Ernst
Omaha
Ted Otte
Benedict
Gene Wood
Mary Lou Sandell
Lincoln
Otte
Miss Creech
Alice Jones
Lois Killion
Louise Merchant
Wool Incentive Payment Rules for Polk County Producers
Wool producers must bring sales documents for shorn wool and unshorn lambs to the Polk County ASCS Office to qualify for 1969 incentive payments. A single payment can cover both wool and unshorn lamb sales, and purchases of replacement stock must be reported. Shorn wool payments equal a percentage designed to lift the national average price to 69 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aday
Polk County
ASCS
Richard C. Sealey
ASC
Sealey
Mr and Mrs Liyle Widga Visit Martin Hoffman Sr Home
Mr and Mrs Liyle Widga were Sunday evening visitors in the Martin Hoffman Sr home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Liyle Widga
Martin Hoffman Sr
December 27 Luncheon Served by Four Hosts
Meal served on December 27 by Mrs. Ted Otte, Mrs. Martin Jones, Mrs. Larry Killion, and Mrs. Robert Merchant for attendees in a local event. The list highlights four women who hosted the luncheon and contributed to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Otte
Martin Jones
Larry Killion
Robert Merchant
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