Farming scale questions and outhouse nostalgia in Progress
A TV piece shows a young farmer harvesting 4000 acres, with a massive combine, prompting questions about big farms and big machinery. The column reflects on land respect, changing farming practices, and compares past banker lore to modern finance, ending with a puzzled note from local subscribers.
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Progress
Max Peterson
Dayton
Ohio
R. Peterson
Osceola
Max
S* Weekly
Friendly Firefly program to visit Polk County schools
A fire safety film The Friendly Firefly will be shown at Polk elementary at 9 a.m. and at the high school at 10:15 a.m. Monday Oct. 20. Doug Wendt, 26, burned as an infant, speaks on fire prevention with his foundation aiding burn victims. Lutheran Brotherhood Fraternal Branch sponsors the appearance to promote safety and fundraising.
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Polk
Doug Wendt
Doug
Fargo
N. D
Lutheran Brotherhood
Polk County
Foundatioon
Progress, yet they subscribe in a bygone era
A brief note hints at progress and the mystery of subscriber loyalty in 1975. The reference underscores a lengthy list of Progress subscribers during the outhouse era, suggesting enduring local support despite rustic conditions.
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Progress
Junior Class News Highlights Annual Magazine Sales Record
The Junnitors report a new sales record for the year with two weeks yielding $2,785 in magazine sales and $1,170 remaining for Prom and activities. Peg Neeman signs off as Junior Class News Reporter. The October 2024 lunch menu lists weekly items from Chicken Noodle Soup to Barbecue Beef on bun with desserts. notes indicate no school on Thursday and Friday.
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Junnitors
Peg Neeman
Fairmont Tigers Defeat Polk Cubs 27-6 At Polk
Derrie Nelson, a 190 pound senior, sparked the Fairmont attack as the Tigers beat the host Polk Cubs 27-6 Friday night. Nelson scored early from the Cub 16 after a fumble and again in the third quarter from the Polk 1, while Brian Bedient led Polk with persistent carries and a first half TD pass to Dana Anderson.
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Polk
Silver Creek
Cub
Denise Sterns
Abbie Harrington
Lynette Flodman
Brenda Bankson
Jane Kealiher
Patti Bender
Heidi Warrington
Stromsburg
Goldenrod
Progress
Lori Hanquist
Peg Neeman
Lesley Jones
Jan Lindburg
Jodie Saylor
Janet Kennel
Ginny ,Miller
Cheryl Fisher
Jv's
Polk Frosh
Silver Creek Tigers
Lisa Wurst
Pam Green
Darla Sterns
Deb Bankson
Monica Werner
Jean Ziegelbein
Rebecca Brazda
Derrie Nelson
Hack
Fairmont Tigers
Polk Cubs
Tigers
Fairmont
Nelson
Cubs
Brian Bedient
Monte Hudson
Dana Anderson
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Tiger
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School Dedication Set for November Second
Dedication services for the new elementary school building will be held on Sunday November 2. More details will be provided next week.
Johnsons welcome son Derick Lynn at York General
Mr and Mrs Dennis Johnson announce the birth of a son named Derick Lynn born October 9 at York General Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces.
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Dennis Johnson
York General Hospital
Derick Lynn
Wedding book woes spur plea for new etiquette guide
A writer laments wedding planning myths after Wendy and Bruce wed. The piece mocks etiquette books for focusing on ceremonies and gowns, not the emotional fallout of a wedding, proposing chapters on easing a child's departure, guest lists, and getting a father into a rented tux.
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Bruce
Mom
Andy
Main Street
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