Weeds and rail history note Osceola issues and plans
The piece highlights rampant town weeds along Osceola streets including a shuttered filling station and vacant locker building, urging city action. It mentions hay fever from ragweed and notes depot relocation efforts, citing West Point’s success and listing local supporters and a chamber of commerce prompt after summer.
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Osceola
Depot Preservation Finance Committee
West Point
Cuming County
Chicago and North Western Railroad
County Fairgrounds
Bert Gissler
Ron Christensen
Orval Eikenhorst
Martin Jones
Raymond Kepner
Archie Klein
Phil Nyberg
Jim Lewis
Joe Roberts
Gene Sterup
Larry Theis
Bernie Gissler
Gresham Gazette
David City
Shelby
C & NW
Gresham
Kathy McVeigh Becomes CNSSP Educational Consultant
Kathy McVeigh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Art McVeigh, began work August 9 as an educational consultant with the Central Nebraska Support Service Program. The CNSSP funds mandated by December 1976 require districts to provide programs for handicapped students.
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Kathy McVeigh
Art McVeigh
Central Nebraska Support Service Program
CNSSP
Nebraska
Howard
Merrick
Hall
Osceola Schools Set Aug 30 Start For 1976 77 Year
The Osceola district announces the 1976 77 academic year begins Monday August 30 with bells at 8 40 a m The buildings open at 8 30 a m for students Then football practice starts August 16 and girls volleyball practice August 23 Registration for grades seven through high school is August 26 There is no school on Labor Day September 6
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Osceola
OHS
Locals Sweep Two Playoff Games in Osceola
Osceola won 15 to 3 against Staplehurst in the first Bicentennial League playoff game at Staplehurst. In the Monday rematch Osceola trailed York 6 to 2 through 8 innings before storming back to win 7 to 6 and reach the final series with Seward. The final series starts Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Osceola.
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Osceola
Staplehurst
Osceola - Prokop
Reber
Stallings
Nelson
Staplehurst - Konesky
Schaeffer
York
Seward
Check Children Immunizations School Starts August 30
Parents are reminded that Nebraska law LB 173 and 546 requires children up to age 12 to be immunized against measles rubella diphtheria tetanus pertussis and polio before entering school. Consult a private physician to ensure up to date vaccines before fall entry with emphasis on measles and rubella to prevent spread and costs.
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Nebraska
Osceola Girls Softball Team Wins Little 8 Tourney
Osceola 12-14 girls capture first in a four day Little 8 League tournament in Waco with 14-12 over Gresham, 10-1 vs Waco, and 8-2 over Ulysses in the final. coached by Nancy Randall and Marian Gillett. William Wolfe Post 91 sponsors. trophy displayed at American Legion club rooms.
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Osceola
Waco
Gresham
Ulysses
Polk
Nancy Randall
Marian Gillett
American Legion
William Wolfe
Kindergarten Enrollment For 76 77 At Local District
Registration lists 1976 77 kindergarten students with two sessions morning and afternoon. If a name is missing contact the high school office at 747 3121. Congresswoman Virginia Smith to speak at Viking Center Stromsburg Thursday August 12 at 2 30 p m town hall with Q A and refreshments for all attendees.
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Virginia Smith
Viking Center
Stromsburg
Heindryckx Joins Growing Farmers Coop in Osceola
Bob Heindryckx begins duties at Farmers Coop Grain Association in Osceola on Monday August 9 bringing 30 years of experience in feed fertilizer and chemical sales He will handle direct sales and feed delivery Dave Coffin adds grain handling duties joining since January 1976. Sheriff report notes Gary L Boruch deer collision north of Osceola with $250 deer value and $500 vehicle damage.
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Farmers Coop Grain Association
Osceola
Bob Heindryckx
Heindryckx
Bryan Milling & Grain
Joe Hendrick
Sheriff’s
Gary L. Boruch
Boruch
Dave Coffin
Association
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Royce Schaeffer
Paul Cerny
Valley Street
Mickey
Beebe
Nebraska Job Service
Jim Voboril
Debbie Johnson
Deb Neu~jahr
Deb Jones
Lori Marsh
Sheila Boden
Nancy Kucera
Darcey Becker
Susan Jones
Brenda Christensen
Paige Gustafson
Melinda Peterson
Lisa Davis
Krissy Johnson
Denise Triba
Bev Schott
Tim Althouse
Kevin Andels
Andrea Anderson
Kristi Bergen
Shells Bartak
Pauline Carey
Kenneth Carlson
Sheila Cole
Karen Marie Dotson
Chad Flodman
Adam Gabel
Christopher Gabriel
Michelle Gillett
Mark Gustafson
Ian Kucera
Carolyn Kropatsch
Jimmy Robinson
Darla Scott
Julia Schott
Jill Sigler
Steve Serup
Chris Watts
Polly Watts
Shawn Wieseman
Yvonne Wright
Smith
Coop
Masons
IOOF
Chamber Meeting
Polk County Fair
Andy Monson
Steven Hennings
Beginning Foods
Amy Jo Lemkau
Advanced Foods
Carolyn Hennings
Rachel Nordstrom
Melanie Oquist
Patti Bender
Cindy Widga
Debbie Theis
Jennifer Widga
Kris Monson
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