Arbor Day and Daylight Saving Time Change Noted
Arbor Day 1976 promotes tree planting and care with the slogan There’s always a tomorrow with trees. Daylight saving time begins Sunday the 25th, adding an hour of evening light. The week also recalls a demolished 1912 school building and reflects on the national speed limit and public apathy toward law enforcement. Osceola hosts International Cultural Exchange students Patricia and Simone visiting the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
J. Sterling Morton
Congress
Osceola
Patricia
Simone
South America
Polk County
Community Calendar Highlights for April Dates
Local listings show events from April 22 to April 29 including Easy Aces with Hilda Yungdahl, Lions Chamber of Commerce meeting April 26, T&C Club with Mrs Harold Jarmin, Gales and Eldena Lindblade on April 28, Rebekah Lodge Entre Nous with Mildred Sigler, Weed District Board at the office, and Firemen activity April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy Aces
Hilda Yungdahl
Lions Chamber of Commerce
T&c Club
Harold Jarmin
Gales
Eldena Lindblade
Rebekah Lodge
Entre Nous
Mildred Sigler
Weed District Board
Leisure Living And Sports Show In Columbus May 1 2
A record number of exhibits will highlight the 1976 Columbus Leisure Living Home and Sports Show at Platte County Agriculture Park. The event runs May 1 2 with 13 hours of exhibit and program time and free admission. Seminars cover outdoor living conservation lawn care and energy topics with displays on boats campers and home decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Leisure Living
Platte County Agriculture Park
Columbus
Kttt AM & FM
Joe Stavas
Stavas
Nebraska
Columbus Area
Agriculture Hall
Wagon Train Near Osceola Heads into Polk County
Rigs are polished and horses ready to greet the National Wagon Train as it enters the Polk County segment this Friday. The train will arrive around 4:00 p.m. via Highway 92 and parade by key sites before a 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. chuck wagon dinner at the fairgrounds priced at 1.50 per plate. A 7:30 p.m. show follows with wagon train members and regional talents. on Saturday morning April 24 the train departs for Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Highway 92
Samaritan Center
Fairgrounds
Polk County Fairgrounds
Wagon Train
Columbus
Wheat allotment for 1977 increased by 600000 acres
Eugene Sterup says the 1977 national wheat allotment will rise to 62.2 million acres from 61.6 million for 1976. The allotment guides payments under price and disaster programs, not planting limits, and will be apportioned by state and producer based on 1976 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sterup
Polk County
ASCS
Earl L. Butz
Secretary of Agriculture
Minnegasco buys Cengas assets in Nebraska and South Dakota
Minnegasco announced completion of its $31 million cash purchase of CTU natural gas properties in Nebraska and South Dakota. Cengas, serving 130,000 customers across 57 communities, becomes a Minnegasco division with Glenn E. Bonacker as COO. Rates and service will remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Gas Company
Min-Negasco
Central Telephone and Utilities
CTU
Nebraska
South Dakota
C.t.u.’S Gas Distribution Division
Cengas
Minnegasco
Glenn E. Bonacker
Paul W. Kraemer
Kraemer
New Safety Rules Extend Guarding to Farm Field Equipment
Nebraska extension safety expert outlines June 7 1976 start for guarding standards on farm field equipment including power take off drive shielding for new and old machines. Employers must ensure guards remain in place and use warning signals while training employees on five safety points annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Federal Register
Rollin Schnieder
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Schnieder
American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Annual Children and Youth Tea
The American Legion Auxiliary William Wolfe Post 91 held its annual Children and Youth Tea on Monday afternoon April 19 with nearly 90 attendees. Volunteers displayed 263 clothing items 65 bedding pieces and 23 hospital toys for veterans and children. Winners of the essay contest were announced with Debbie Neujahr first Kathie Dittmer second Chrissy Johnson third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
William Wolfe
Legion
Stars and Stripes
Debbie Neujahr
Kathie Dittmer
Chrissy Johnson
John Lux
Debbie Schott
Nebraska Law Covers Livestock Waste Control
Nebraska enforces strict livestock waste controls under state law. The DEC administers NPDES in Nebraska since 1974, with authority to regulate discharges into state waters. Farmers must apply for NPDES permits by September 1 1976 if discharges or potential discharges exist, and all runoff from rain or snowmelt must be controlled by July 1 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
US_ Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environmental Control
DEC
Soil Conservation Service
Pioneer Mental Health Center Budget and Staffing Approved
The Pioneer Mental Health Center board approved the proposed budget and ongoing work. Funding comes from state county matches and clinic fees with a three to one state match and county contribution. Jan Zegers was named acting director replacing Dr. Steve Scott who resigned to take a position in Phoenix Arizona. The group also noted site inspection to determine if a permit is required and reminded that NPDES livestock waste controls are needed to prevent water pollution, with DEC contact at 402 471 2186.
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Pioneer Mental Health Center
Pioneer
Jan Zegers
Steve Scott
Phoenix
Ariz
Wahoo
NPDES
DEC
Agriculture Division
National Bicentennial Wagon Train Arrives Friday
The Osceola Record notes this issue is a sample copy. Several hundred extra copies were distributed to cover the anticipated arrival of the National Bicentennial Wagon Train this Friday afternoon in Osceola.
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Osceola
Girls Won County Track Invitational Lead by Osceola Team
OHS girls track team won the Polk County Invitational held in Stromsburg on April 15, collecting 51 points for first place. Osceola secured multiple event ribbons and wins led by Vicki Kucera, Jayne Nelson, Sheryl Schott, and Bernadine Nitsch with strong performances across sprints, distance, and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Graham
OHS
Stromsburg
Polk County
Osceola
Jacquie Jonas
Polk
Vicki Kucera
Discus Kucera
Bernardine Nitsch
Jayne Nelson
Paula Smith
Cathy Cerny
Nelson
Smith
C. Cerny
Sheryl Schott
Tammi Hiemer
Schott
Nitsch
Hiemer
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Candid
County Fairgrounds
VanDort
Nebraska Children’s Home
Beel
Nebraska Department
Osceola High School
Shelby
Leo Kresha
Richard Wyman
Hubert Girard
Children’s Hospital
Mrs. MayDe Beel
Harris VanOort
Rex Wieseman
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