Osceola School Board member outlines building woes
A Osceola School Board member discusses the Junior Senior High Building issues, summarizing self-evaluation findings from 1969 70 and 1970 reviews by Nebraska education committees. He notes space shortages, fire regulation challenges, scheduling problems, and the impact on student preparation for college or work.
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Osceola
Board of Education
Nebraska
Department of Education
North Central
State Department of Education
Polk County
University of Nebraska
Osceola High School
North Central Committee
Jr.Sr. High
Junior Auxiliary forms at Wolfe Post 91 in April meeting
The American Legion Junior Auxiliary of Wm. Wolfe Post No. 91 met April 8 with 17 of 22 members present. Co-leaders are Mrs. Milan Snodgrass and Mrs. Harlan Rowan. Officers: Janet Urban chairwoman Jackie Rowan vice chair Becky McDonald secretary treasurer Julie Wobig sergeant at arms Sharon Green chaplain Karen Johnson historian Mary Kresha musician. Dues are 1.50 yearly and meetings are first Monday after school.
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American Legion Junior Auxiliary
Wm. Wolfe Post No
Milan Snodgrass
Harlan Rowan
Janet Urban
Jackie Rowan
Becky McDonald
Julie Wobig
Sharon Green
Karen Johnson
Mary Kresha
Snodgrass
Rowan
Career Night Aids Osceola Students Despite Storm
The storm cancelled the Osceola Career Night for freshmen and sophomores but the event was held on Tuesday April 6 with several county business and farm representatives present. Parents praised early planning for future education, and Glen Cederberg guidance counselor noted students can learn about jobs and job requirements at these nights.
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Osceola
Columbus
Glen Cederberg
Osceola Council Debates Streets and Power Options
Osceola City Council discussed street repairs after heavy snows and considered buying a gas motor to run the city well during emergencies. They will compare motor types and costs and visit other communities before deciding on the Nebraska Public Power District distribution system lease set to expire January 1, 1972.
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Osceola
Nebraska Public Power Dist
Bernts To Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Julius Bernt of Shelby will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 25, 1971 with an open house from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall in Shelby. They were married April 26, 1911 at St Andrews parish by Reverend Father Bickert. The couple requests letters and cards but no gifts.
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Julius Bernt
Shelby
St. Andrews Parish
Father Bickert
Elks Scholarship Winners Highlight Polk County Students
Polk County students won several awards at the Elks scholarship banquet in York. Andy Kresha of Osceola and Janet Swanson of Stromsburg earned $100 scholarships in Scholarship and Leadership, children of Glen Kresha and Rolland Swanson. Ann Otte and Janet Simpson won 2nd and 3rd in Scholarship division. Ted J. Otte and Ralph Simpson were their parents. James A. Steube chaired the event with Eddie Pennard as main speaker.
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Polk County
Elks
York
Andy Kresha
Osceola
Janet Swanson
Stromsburg
Glen Kresha
Rolland Swanson
Ann Otte
Polk
Janet Simpson
Ted J. Otte
Ralph Simpson
James A. Steube
Elks Youth Activities
Eddie Pennard
Nebraska University
Candidates announced for Spring Fete at Nebraska Wesleyan
Two area students, Lynelle Fredrickson from Osceola and Dennis Stevens from Polk, are among the candidates for Queen and Student Prince and class attendants at the traditional Spring Fete to be held April 30 at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lynelle Fredrickson
Osceola
Dennis Stevens
Polk
Fire destroys east Osceola square facilities
A Thursday afternoon blaze heavily damaged the east side of Osceola’s square, destroying Muse Theatre, the Youth Center and TV & Appliance Service Center, plus East Side Recreation. Fire Marshal blamed a shorted TV set in the Service Center for the fire, which caused about 25 000 dollars in merchandise losses and smoke damage to the theatre.
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Osceola City Square
Osceola
Muse Theatre
Youth Center
TV & Appliance Service Center
East Side Recreation
Gary Conrad
TV & Appliance
Conrad
Leonard Nelson
G. Clarence Carlson
Fritz Graham
Graham
Red and White
Muse
Bill Zedicher
Virgil Bugbee
Bugbee
Stromsburg
David City
Clarks
Shelby
York
Silver Creek
Columbus
Osceola Thinclads Dominate County Track Meet
Osceola won County Track Meet honors with 64 1/2 points as Cal Coffin set a new 440 yard dash mark, downing his previous time 52.4 by a tenth. Osceola swept 10 of 17 events, Shelby and Polk tied for runner up with 42 1/2 points each, Stromsburg had 30 1/2.
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Cal.Coffin
Polk County
Stromsburg
Coffin
Osceola
Shelby
Polk
al Stroup
Knights of Columbus
Scotus High School
Jim Carlson
Cal Coffin
Tom Yungdahl
Jim Green
Mrs Hastings marks 90th with family, neighbors and friends
Mrs. Hastings observed her 90th birthday with a Friday breakfast at Lula Pickett’s home and a Saturday all-host dinner with her children and close friends. Attending were numerous relatives and neighbors from Columbus, Palisade, Elko, York, Griffith and Fort Wayne, with cake baked by Mrs. Rose and ham served by Ray Hastings. Also included are athletic results from a local meet noting winners in shot put discus long jump and relays.
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R. N. Hastings
Lula Pickett
Chas. Massie
Brad Johansen
Tom C. Hastings Jr
Mary Christensen
Columbus
Jack Howard
Palisade
Colo
Jack Hastings
Elko
Nev
Ray Hastings
Carolyn Rose
York
Jim Hastings
Kansas City
Joe Sullivan
Fort Wayne
Ind
Andrea Hoffman
Griffith
Tommy C.hastings
Eugene Johansen
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Osceola High to stage free spring concert
Osceola High School Music Department directed by Rex Cadwallader presents a free concert Tuesday April 20 at 7 30 p m in the OHS Auditorium. Junior high band and 8th grade vocal groups join senior groups. Parents meeting and refreshments follow to discuss forming a band parents group.
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Osceola High School
Rex Cadwallader
OHS
Albion
Band Mothers
Band Parents Organization
Bernts Celebrate 50 Years With Open House
Open House honors Mr and Mrs Fred Bernt on their 50th anniversary at St Andrews Church Osceola April 18 1971 from 2 to 5 p m. Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Committee Polk County elects officers Thelma Conkling county chairman Ruth Eklund Christmas Seal chairman Edna Stohl treasurer Lavina Swanson alternate representative Rex Brigham Arnold Neuhaus Horace Stevens join board.
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Fred Bernt
St. Andrews Church
Osceola
Polk County
Thelma Conkling
Ruth Eklund
Edna Stohl
Lavina Swanson
Rex Brigham
Arnold Neuhaus
Horace Stevens
Parents urged to return Tuberculin Testing forms Osceola
Parents of students in grades 1 6 and 9 are asked to sign and return forms immediately if they wish their child to participate in the Tuberculin Testing Program. The program will be conducted at the State Health Department in Osceola at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20.
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Osceola
State Health Department
Mrs A T Wilson to Celebrate 99th Birthday
Mrs A T Wilson former Osceola resident will celebrate her 99th birthday on April 22. She now lives in Curtis Nebraska and greetings may be sent to Box 14 Curtis NE 69025.
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A. T. Wilson
Osceola
Curtis
Nebr
Box 14
Labor interviewer to visit Osceola April 27 at 1 30
A Nebraska Department of Labor interviewer, A. Barnes, will be at the Welfare Office in Osceola on Tuesday April 27 at 1 30 p.m. Residents may reach him at 747-5351 for questions or appointments.
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A’. Barnes
Nebraska Department of Labor
Osceola
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