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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1970
Page
3
A Houston Post item notes the Rex Resource Bureau drills a 20 point resident action list. It urges turning off water while brushing teeth, repairing leaks, conserving heat, reducing disposable items, and keeping lakes and rivers free of litter and pollutants.
Farmers urged to apply ammonia nitrogen this fall to boost next year’s yields. University research and Corn Belt experience show fall application matches spring results, with extra 10 percent nitrogen recommended except on sandy or flood-prone soils. Contact Custom Farm Services for service.
The text outlines a proposed Nebraska Constitution clause on legislative size and sessions but is interspersed with garbled OCR lines. It mentions not more than fifty and not less than thirty members, with sessions to be held, and includes names and daily life references such as Martha Larson and Nyberg family members across several cities.
Cub Scouts met October 13 at the Don Shostrom home. They recited the promise learned the salute and handshake, played Touch and Tails, and explored new magic tricks. The den met again on October 20 with Den Chief Royce Killion. They did Touch and worked on the Den Doodle while reviewing magic tricks and studying pack law and the Bobcat pin requirements.
Mr and Mrs Ted Dittmer and family visited Mrs Otto Dittmer at Clarks on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lyle Widga visited in the Robert Shostrom home Saturday evening. Mrs Ivan Benson of Aurora and ee ee ae of How weilin seer Tete Mert ant eae TS.
GOP to meet in Polk with Senator Carl T. Curtis as featured speaker at a Friday Oct 30 fund raising dinner in Polk High School. County chairman Paul Monson of Osceola says Republican candidates for state and county offices will attend.
Rollin Schneider warns against flame risks in kids costumes and décor. NFPA tips urge flameproof labels on disguises, avoid baggy fabrics, use a flashlight for pumpkins, keep open flames away, ensure short and bright costumes, add reflector strips, and keep younger children with a responsible adult during trick or treat.
Polk County Nebraska officials audit claims for General Fund Road Fund and extension service items. Notable entries include salaries, gas, supplies, insurance, and medical aid with named payees and amounts. The meeting approved a Tri-Party road engineering agreement and adjourned to November 3 1970. The SIDP Sheep Producer Handbook promotion details and local visits conclude the report.
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