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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
5
Extension News reports on advances in upholstery fabrics including stain resistant polypropylene fibers, waterborne stain repellents, vinyl coatings added at the factory, and soft pliable laminates. It notes improved seating comfort and a range of fabric simulations from brocades to homespuns.
Manufacturers use various cushion techniques to mimic down with quick snapback. For traditional upholstered sofas check the frame built from durable wood with proper doweling and corner blocking. New looks include chromed steel frames and inflatable vinyl seating for easy moving, but beware of tacks and cigarette sparks.
The Erwin Anderson family of Omaha and Edna Anderson shared Sunday dinner with the Wes Peter son family keeping to a quiet family gathering.
A county court docket itemizes traffic and license penalties for multiple individuals across Nebraska towns. Names include Lenore M. Barta Scottsbluff and Mark J. Graham Stromsburg with fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars for speeds, stops, and license issues, plus costs where stated.
Farmers enrolling in feed grain and wheat set aside programs must meet an average productivity standard. The Polk County ASC Committee set final certification dates and strict rules on allocation, conservation bases, and grazing restrictions. Eligible set-aside uses include cover crops and wildlife habitat while grazing is prohibited April through September.
Social notes from Stromsburg and surrounding towns recount weddings and family gatherings. Attendants include Calmar Stephenson, Leon Johnson, Elroy Hoffman, and Lindquist Hallquist ceremonies. Austin, Osceola, York, and Bradshaw families join in pre Easter dinners and weekend visits with local hosts. A serious injury to West Johnston of O Neill is noted with hospital care reported.
The notice announces the engagement of Sandi Wyman to Bill Kosch with a wedding set for August 2. It also covers Silver Creek, including the selection of Thomas Wyman for the Cornhusker Boys State at the University of Nebraska, detailing his activities and scholarship.
Sheryl Edmison of Silver Creek High School has been chosen as Cornhusker Girls State representative and will serve as Silver Creek’s Girls State delegate. An honor student, she is Junior Class president, Student Council member, Pep Club participant, track and volleyball scorer, glee member, mixed chorus participant, and active in the United Methodist Church. John Sohl named as alternate.
The University of Nebraska announces its annual summer fine arts program for high school students running June 13 to July 1, 1971. Director John Moran says the program offers individual and group instruction in art dance music and speech with residence hall housing and supervised recreational activities. The All-State program is open to interested students.
The Polk County Welfare Department announces new food stamp sale dates effective April 1. Polk: 2nd Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon at the Polk Hotel. Stromsburg: 2nd Tuesday 1 15 to 3 pm at the City Utilities Office. Osceola: 2nd Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon at the welfare. Shelby: 2nd Wednesday 1 30 to 3 pm at Shelby City Hall.
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