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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
7
The article notes Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10, urging public attention to fire deaths and safety measures. President Eisenhower's proclamation calls for lifelong community and national responsibility to protect life and property. A humorous aside about footwear and leather links to local anecdotes before returning to fire safety themes.
Rally Day observances filled Sunday across local churches with Sunday School programs, promotions and Bible gifts. Miss Elaine Nyberg spoke on Venezuela mission work, while Baptist and Methodist churches held rallies with certificates and promotions. Local families shared visits and dinners following services.
Cpl. Eric L. Anderson U S 55208607 and 66 Main St Fitchburg Massachusetts. Pvt. Jack LaVelle U S 65374854 3rd Medical Dispensary AP O 164 c o Postmaster.
The notice lists several service members with unit affinities and locations including Pvt. Join A Forss in the 79th Eng Field Maint Co A P O 9 San Francisco Pfe Ray I Scott in Ist Am Trac En Ist Mar Div Fort Bliss Texas Cpl George F Scott P M Co 11th Abn Co Fort Campbell Kentucky Doyle A Hahn and Lorence R Blase at various Army units and ports including New York City and APO postings.
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