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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1972

Page

3

Two One Act Plays Added For Senior Class

The second grade recounts a Thanksgiving reenactment with Indian and Pilgrim names and a mock election in December in the second grade room. Students observe real polling, hear talks from Mrs Grayce Burney and Mrs Sondra Feidler, and exchange holiday cards from six South American nations and Japan.

Nebraska Bradford Massasoit Squanto Captain Jones Hill Grayce Burney United Nations Sondra Feidler Norfolk Orpha Due York Japan Louise Merchant

Four More Years Nixon Landslide Victory

The piece argues Nixon's landslide winner reflects fear of McGovern rather than broad support. It suggests voters chose the known quantity over radical policies, highlighting cautious optimism and concern about the alternative. Strong emphasis on the "our More Years" theme.

Richard Nixon Nixon McGovern

School Board Seeks Female P E Teacher For Girls PE

The school board considers hiring a female P E teacher to lead girls physical education and track in the second semester. Several women may be interviewed soon. no definite candidate at this time.

FBLA Members Rally for Community Service Projects

FBLA members enjoyed helping the community with leaf raking and window washing before a snowstorm interrupted activities. They report strong response to their fundraising ad and look ahead to future service projects.

FBLA

Weather Delays Scheduled Services Due to Snow

Some customers requested work but heavy snowfall delayed crews. Once conditions improve, teams will resume bringing the agreed services to nearby properties.

Village Board approves gas rate ordinance in Polk Nebraska

The Village Board of Trustees met November 7 1972 at the Co op Grain Co with all members present. Ordinance No 174 setting natural gas rates was read by title and adopted after suspending the three readings rule. Bills totaling numerous items including fuel, supplies and services were audited and ordered paid. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

Village Board of Trustees Co-op Grain Co Myers Dornburgh McNaught Light and Water Commissioners Jones Redman Polk Nebraska Yeas Co-op Oil, Inc Amb. Gas & Service Fire Dept. Gas and Service Micknay & Co POLNG Cociccbaedssees Ccecee Ceeaees Polk Oil Co Puel and Oil Cccce Ceee Dick's Standard Peeere Nebr Public Power Dist Dutton - Lainson Thorco Rental Controller Corp Overland Aedegas Citizen’s State Bank W. H. Tax Polk Progress K. L Stewart Agency James Brazda, Sr Cceensesees Farmers Co-op Grain Light & Water Dept Petty Cash & Moise Winkle & Allphin Scsccescsevens

Abbie Green Reports Pecan Theft and Paper Delays in Coolidge GA

In a letter from Coolidge Georgia Abbie Green complains about late Polk Central City and Aurora papers and notes pecan thefts affecting farmers. Readers discuss mail service cuts and postal delays while referencing national politics and editorials from the Boston Globe and Massachusets reactions to the election.

Abbie Green Coolidge Polk Central City Aurora Abbie Postoffice Department Postoffice

Home Society Meeting at Myrtle Bush Home

The Home Society met at Myrtle Bush's home on Wednesday November 15 with eight members and one visitor. Irene Widga, president, chaired as members remembered Thanksgiving with family. Members prepared a $15 Christmas donation to the Nebraska Children's Home and sent a get well card to Mervin Shenk.

Home Society Myrtle Bush Irene Widga Nebraska Mervin Shenk Ella Cramer

Regional jail study released for Nebraskan districts

The Cresap, McCormick and Paget study submitted Nov 1 to Regions 8 9 and 14 finds outdated Nebraskan jails overstaffing underuse and lack of rehabilitative programs. It recommends closing some city and county facilities upgrading others to meet standards and provide services while avoiding a single regional jail.

Robert Harrison Cresap, McCormick and Paget, Inc Nebraska Harrison

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THE CUB Reporter By Becky Carlstrom P. E By Cheryl Samuelson Fbla News By Charles Otte Coop Farmers Coop Grains Association Polk, Nebraska the Village Board Wee Progress Norris Mike Bello Randolph Mass Boston Globe Dick Cavett Henry Kissinger Massachusetts Home Society Met Nebraska Commission On Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
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