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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
1
Coach Paul McKeever announced a meeting for those interested in OHS football at 8 a.m. Friday August 20 at the Auditorium. Equipment issuance and physical examinations are scheduled for 9 a.m. that day.
Seventeen Goldenrod Saddle Club riders competed at the Rockville Horseshow last Sunday earning rosettes and a five dollar club prize for greatest distance. Osceola won the Flag Race with Dick Miller first Loren Treffer second and Jim Marak eighth.
After months of planning a small move to new digs, the First Nation bank prepares a weekend work push while the Record transitions. An open house Sunday aims to showcase the upgrade, and author Kathy announces a trip east with Fran Howe and the kids. The note hints at a possible Osceola museum and local fundraising ideas. The column ends with a home redecorating project and a family update including a teen helper, plus a fair day watching cows.
The First National Bank moves into new quarters south of its present location and hosts an open house Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Osceola Record moves its front office upstairs as part of a square refurbishment. coffee and souvenirs will be available during tours.
Miss Nancy Ann Rongish and Gary D. Hernbloom married at Wesley Methodist Church Shelby with Rev Norman Crounce officiating. Details describe the gown, attendants, flower girl, and reception then note couple's Colorado trip and home in Shelby. 80th birthday of Mrs Herman Richter and family picnic are also mentioned along with Osceola local news and 4-H dairy success.
State Engineer John Hossack reminds that SB 153 makes the fluorescent yellow orange 14 inch emblem mandatory for vehicles normally under 20 mph when on public roads without flagmen. He cites daylight accidents and urges early adoption while noting current purchase sources and safety guidance for drivers.
Osceola public schools will open for classes Monday August 20 according to Superintendent Virgil Bugbee. High school registration is set for 9 am to 4 pm Friday August 27 and 9 am to noon Saturday August 28. Football practice begins August 23.
The An n ie Jeff r ey Hospital in Osceola used 103 pints of blood in 1963 64 with Polk County residents accounting for 192 pints in other area hospitals. The next Bloodmobile in Shelby will be Monday at the High School Auditorium needing a minimum of 89 donors. Esther Miller Mrkvicka of Osceola graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Education as part of the largest summer commencement class. Chancellor Hardin presided.
Shelby Legion Auxiliary met July 27 with hostesses Edith Hiemer and Nellie Kuhnel. Mabel Kumpf announced the Blood Mobile will visit Shelby Aug 16 and urged donors to contact her. Barbara Graff, Girls State Delegate, thanked the unit for sending her. Pearl Suddarth reported Geraldine Vrbka of Fairbanks Alaska won the outstanding 6th grade award. Next meeting is Aug 24. Fire calls at the fairgrounds last week caused minor damage. OHS band practice set for Aug 24–26. First football game Sept 10 at David City. Schools reopen details in next week’s Record.
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