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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
7
County Agent notes corn and sorghum setting records with soybean 50 to 55 bushels per acre and milo reaching 130 bushels per acre. He mentions a State Corn Picking Contest with Hubert Humphrey address and emphasizes safety in machinery. Reports Polk County demographics and Home Extension activities and invites new Extension Clubs.
A birthday celebration for Mrs Addie Benjamin occurred at her hotel apartment with guests including Mrs Ella Shenk Mrs Nora Simpson Mrs Mervin Shenk and Mrs Mae Sundberg A luncheon followed. Thursday guests included Mrs Don Hudson and Mrs Leo Calhoun. Later, Mr and Mrs Neal Sandell and family joined Sunday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Julius Eberhard in Aurora. Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman and Robin visited Mr and Mrs Dean Hanson in Stromsburg Sunday evening.
William H. Norton announces he is withdrawing from consideration for reelection as Polk County attorney due to growing law practice and duties as Nebraska Power Review Board chair. Despite withdrawal his name will appear on November 8 ballot. he will not serve if elected.
The Trinity Lutheran LCW met in the church basement on October 5 with Florence Hoffman presiding. Members were invited to the Baptist Missionary Society on October 13 and a fellowship social for the new pastor set for November 13 at 8:00. Kathy Brazda, Helen Bayers led the program Walk With Me. Leila Ramsey sang. a film was shown. helpers included Albertus Jones, Donna Werner, Bertha Brazda, Betty Hadley, Edna Neeman, and Fern Myers. A lunch for 17 was served by Frances Tenniges and Myrtle Werner.
Mr. El Kadi of the United Arab Republic visited the Soil Conservation Service office in Polk County last week. He and Lee Draeger toured Columbus machines plants to study equipment for potential UAR use and will train about 2000 employees in efficient farm machinery use to boost productivity through timely cultivation and harvesting.
Carmen Sandell of Lincoln visited Friday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sandell and Kendall in honor of her mother’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Aker attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Paulus at Trumbull Sunday afternoon and were evening visitors and lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Aker at Harvard.
Mr and Mrs Roger Werner and family were Sunday evening visitors in the Melvin Bender home. Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell attended the Grace Baptist Church dedication at St Paul Sunday afternoon.
Airman Apprentice Robert Blase USN, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Blase of Hordville, has reported aboard Naval Air Station Moffett Field California. The station supports anti submarine patrol squadrons based there with five patrol squadrons, two Fleet Air Wings and staff headquarters for Commander Fleet Air Wings Pacific based at Moffett Field.
The Home Society Club met September 21 at Mrs. Grant Johnson's home with 8 members and 3 visitors. They voted to buy material for 2 dozen diapers for the Nebraska Children's Home. Sadie Clark won the hostess gift. Next meeting set for October 19 with location to be announced. Evelyn Shenk reporter. Also notes on a honeymoon couple visiting relatives and local luncheon guests at Mrs. Gustafson's home.
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