Osceola Notes Census Topics And Local Arts Plans
The column discusses Nebraska census figures showing a population decline in Polk County from 1960 to 1967 and the challenge of rural depopulation. It notes magazine circulations, highlights Steve Wilson’s photography with upcoming exhibits at Stuhr Museum, and describes the Osceola Development Corporation’s survey plans to gauge local opinions on business and civic matters. It closes with a reflection on Nebraska road deaths in 1967 and a question about Viet Nam casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Grossnicklaus
Jack Harrison
Polk County
Nebraska
TV Guide
McCalls
Look
Osceola
Steve Wilson
Jim Wilsons
Polk
Wilson
Steve
American Heritage
Grand Island
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Wilsons
Man
Grass
Life
Fortune
Saturday Evening Post
Holiday
Vogue
Jim Wilson
Stuhr Museum
Osceola Development Corporation
Medicine costs in Polk County rise above national average
Regional statistics from the Public Health Service show Polk County residents spend about 20.30 per person annually on medicines, with 15 for prescriptions and 5.30 for over the counter items. The National Center for Health Statistics notes higher per capitas among seniors, who spend about 50.20 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
U. S. Public Health Service
James L. Goddard
The
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
National Academy of Science and
National Research Council
National Center For Health Statistics
United States
Annual March of Dimes report details by county and clubs
Mrs Donald Rystrom of Stroms burg director of Polk county National Foundation March of Dimes reports drive results listing clubs and individuals with contributions totaling 2516.77. City election results show Harold Pearson new North Ward councilman. other posts uncontested. 84th birthday celebrated for Mrs Wm Campain at Covenant home in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rystrom
Stromsburg
Polk County National Foundation
March of Dimes
Women’s Civic Improvement Club
Harland Fusby
M. D. Strong
Osceola
Lions Club
Martin E. Roberts
Shelby
Eugene Reisdorff
Polk
Woman’s Club
Glen Brazda
American
Leonard Hiemer
Nancy Mills
Harold Pearson
Bob Hrouda
Jay McDonald
Raymond Miller
Leroy Johnson
Mayo 7
Paul Walgren
Jack Wieseman
Fred Bond
Ed Hall
Darwin Lewis
St. Edward
Ralph Rhoades
Merle Heiden
Earle Miller
Wm. Campain
Covenant Home
Hospital Staff Reports and Meeting Notes Highlight Local Figures
The report lists patients including Mrs Mamie L. Steever Stroms burg Mrs Robert D. Miller and Baby Girl Benedict Andrew E. Peterson Osceola and others, with several discharges noted. It also notes Polk County drug spending by seniors and records the 41st Rebekah district convention in Osceola with officers Carolyn Sipes Thelma Jones Olive Ready and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie L. Steever
Stromsburg
Robert D. Miller
Benedict Andrew E. Peterson
Osceola
William Cuda
Benedict
Clarence Carlson
Mary George
Lee Rein
Robert Sigler Sr
Charles Nuttelman
Gresham
Wilmont Crozier
Daniel Magnuson
Brett McLean
Benedict Frank Micek
Jeanette Cerny
John Martens
Rising City
John Bailey
Clyde Courtney
Albert Wendall
Thelma Conkling
Rodney Larsen
Alvin Dahlin
Jarold Thelen
Polk County SWCD Offers Summer Conservation Scholarships
The Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer special conservation scholarships for summer 1968 to residents or teachers in Polk County. Applications are through Mrs. Betty Majors at the County Superintendent's office in Osceola. Also notes on servicemen home on leave and local business visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Dist Rebekah meeting highlights district 14 annual session
The 41st annual meeting of Rebekah lodges district 14 convened in Osceola with 75 members from Osceola Polk Shelby Rising City David City and Bellwood lodges attending. Olive P Ready led as District President and Carolyn Sipes served as noble grand while meals were provided by Methodist churchwomen and music by the OHS department. Ex HEB Zelma Burgess was elected district treasurer and Lois Grossnicklaus named messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Sipes
N.G
Osceola
Thelma Jones
Rising City
the Dist
Eileen Simmons
Beatrice
Assembly
Olive P. Ready
Stromsburg
Viola Stack
Bellwood
Rebekah
IOOF
Polk
Shelby
David City
Osceola Lodge No. 88
Osceola Lodge
Noble Grand
Methodist Church
OHS
Sophia Pascale
Omaha
Mabel Ruffner
Rhoda Cook
Mildred Teegerstrom
LAPM
Heb Zelma Burgess
Lois Grossnicklaus
York
Gresh
O H S Track Opens Season With Win Over Henderson
The OHS thinclads beat Henderson on a windy dust-filled afternoon but records were scarce. Winners included Jack Cerny in high hurdles low hurdles and long jump Duane Gabriel in two mile Randy Bond in 100 and 440 Mike Cerny in 880 Calvin Coffin in 220 and Jim Green in the mile. Relay teams also earned blue ribbons with Duane Gabriel Jim Green Leo Potter Mike Cerny Mike Burgess Steve Sterup Scott Anderson and Jerry Cerny. Musicians attend Genoa festival April 9 with band glee clubs choraliers and instrumental solos. a parents concert is planned April 8 at 8 p.m. Prom servers named include Debbie Johansen Susie Davis Vicki Leach Barb Pehrson Janis Peterson Jane Dunn Larry Neujahr Calvin Coffin Ron Girard Lynn Boden Dick Wyman and Jim Green. Senior play Dear Diary set for April 5 at 8 p.m. tickets available from seniors or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Henderson
Osceola
Jack Cerny
Duane Gabriel
Randy Bond
Mike Cerny
Calvin Coffin
Jim Green
Genoa
Debbie Johansen
Susie Davis
Vicki Leach
Barb Pehrson
Janis Peterson
Jane Dunn
Larry Neujahr
Ron Girard
Lynn Boden
Dick Wyman
Weather outlook with scattered rain and mild temperatures
The report lists daily highs and lows from March 27 to April 2 with light rainfall totals. Officials note the recent rain was welcome and forecast calls for more similar conditions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
April Fools and birthdays echo in old days
Eldena Lindblade muses on April Fools Day birthdays like Orpha Fijell and a Reno friend, notes upcoming April 15 deadline and no civil service exam for government work, mentions Prosperity as a mailed feeling, and recalls recent moisture and whirlwinds observed near town and at the Good Samaritan Center with Nurse Aids noting wet or dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldena Lindblade
Orpha Fijell
Reno
Washington
Good Samaritan Center
Leggett shares TV stories at Osceola chamber banquet
Kerry Leggett publisher of the Old Quiz and his wife Carol spoke at the Osceola Chamber of Commerce annual membership banquet on March 26. He described his To Tell the Truth appearance and his rise from alcoholism, noting how only one panelist guessed the real Leggett. The event, presided by Richard Archie Klein, featured Larry Sabata performing on organ and accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Leggett
Leggett
Carol
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Ladies of St. Vincent Church
Kerry Leggetts
Chamber
Neb. Press Assn
Richard
Archie” Klein
Larry Sabata
David City
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Vietnam
America
Melissa Kay
Robert Miller
Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
March of Dimes Report
Hawaii
Everett Smith
Hawaiian Islands
California
Los Angeles
Margaret Schweser
San Leandro
SWCD
Kenneth Studleys
Wesley G. McCoy
Nebraska Locker and Processor’s Association
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Kent Heckman
Midland College
Fremont
Tim Darnauer
Topeka
Kans
George Heckman
Steven Hubert
Jarrel Thelen
Dist
Homer Hastings
Charles E. Anderson
Lester Anderson
Denver
Variety
Lee Anderson
Phil
LaVern Bryan
Lake Ericson
Polk Co
Irvin Anderson
Pleasant Home
Clifford Bowman
Anderson
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