ASC seeks September voting for Polk County committees
Polk County ASC announces September elections for community and county committees. Community races use mail ballots with one nominee per community. multi community farming voters vote in one. Petitions for nominees require one name, six valid voter signatures, and must reach the county ASC by August 25. New residents listed include the Hewitt, Van Hoosen, and Waller households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County
ASC
Sealey
Phil Hewitt
Lexington
Gary Conrad
Logan van Hoosen
Champaign
Ill
Bill Borers
Gary Waller
Niemeier
Empire of the Platte ties Nebraskans to Polk County history
The review highlights Richard Crabb's Empire of the Platte tracing cattleman conflicts and the Platte region saga near Polk County. It notes Osceola figure Albinus Nance helped maintain order, and mentions Crabb seeking Nance’s home site via Albert Ryan and the centenarian bee man A T Wilson, who died recently at 100.
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Empire of the Platte
Richard Crabb
Olive
Texas
The
Platte
Polk County
Mr. Nance
Bee Man
John Wilson
A. T. Wilson
Osceola Development Drive Nears $5000 Goal
Osceola Development Corporation reports steady progress toward a $5,000 fundraising goal. A board and interested parties will meet 8 pm Wednesday August 23 at City Hall to review the drive and plans. Dean DeLand named Father of the Year for Monrovia California community work and family update.
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Osceola Development Corporation
Dan Armbruster
Armbruster
City Hall
AWAD
Dean DeLand
Monrovia
Calif
Osceola
DeLand
John DeLand
Glendora, Calif
Mr. DeLand
Lions Plan Booth At Polk County Fair
Lions Club outlines fair weekend activities with a booth to sell watermelon slices or whole fruit and sign up attendees for free giveaways during Friday and Saturday programs. Dick Howe led the Monday noon meeting.
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Lions Club
Polk County
Lions
Dick Howe
Children to Be Photographed in Color for Osceola Record
The Osceola Record announces a free color portrait feature for area children at Hotel Osceola on Monday August 28 1967 from 10 am to 5 pm. All local families including Clarks and Silver Creek areas may participate with no strings, no charges, no subscription required. Portraits will be taken in color by a pro and printed in black and white. color prints available by arrangement with the studio representative. Call Mrs. Doris Grossnicklaus at 747-2431 or 747-4907 to schedule.
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Osceola Record
Osceola
Clarks
Silver Creek
Jeancy
Doris Grossnicklaus
Vanderbeek and McCarthy Families Welcome New Babies
Tammy Carol Vanderbeek born August 12 in Lincoln to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Vanderbeek weigh 9 pounds 12 ounces. Kent Eugene Wells born July 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Wells with mother Margie Brazee. Debra Ann McCarthy born August 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Wm J. McCarthy. weight 5 pounds 5 ounces. mother formerly Margie Ransom. Ray Brantings vacationed with the Kentopps of Fremont in Kansas City and St. Louis. Albert W. Gabriel held open house to celebrate recent business purchase with soft ice cream cones and bouquets. Osceola High School calendar lists football practice, registrations, and games through September.
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Debra Ann
Albert W. Gabriel
City Cafe
Courthouse notices include fines and licenses issued
Courthouse records list speeding fines for Robert C. Jacobson and Tim Grossnicklaus, plus an insufficient funds check for Wm. R. Wozny. Marriage licenses issued for Dennis Van Fossen and Nancy Parminter, Gary Waller and Jean Johnson, Jon Nordstrom and Carolyn Jones. Executors transfers and real estate deeds noted. Also band practice, obituary for Arthur Martin, and race post-time correction.
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Robert C. Jacobson
Millard
Wm. R. Wozny
Osceola
Tim Grossnicklaus
Shelby
Dennis van Fossen
Columbus
Nancy Parminter
Stromsburg
Gary Lee Waller
Jean Leslie Johnson
Jon Evan Nordstrom
Wausa
Carolyn Louise Jones
Osceola Girl Crowned Pageant Winner
Osceola honors a local girl as pageant winner with a public ceremony. Entry day details were announced for the August event.
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Osceola
Nebraska Pageant Winners and Local Talent Events
The week features Little Miss Nebraska finalists Dennette Gabriel Patty Racek and Cristine Houdersheldt with Kristine Johnson Julie Ann Conrad as runners up and talent award ties. Also noted are a quarter horse trophy sponsorship by Durant Grain Co and Penny Sue Swanson’s airlines career training in Denver.
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Nebraska
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dennette Gabriel
Arthur Gabriels
Osceola
Patty Racek
Ed Raceks
Wood River
Cristine Houdersheldt
Keith Houdersheldts
Shelby
Bobbi Moffett
Bob Moffetts
Kristine K. Johnson
Gregg Johnsons
Julie Ann Conrad
Jack Conrads
Cristine Houdershheidt
Gibbon
Airlines
Penny Sue Swanson
Paul Swansons
Stromsburg
Airlines Training School
Denver
Colo
Miss Swanson
Stromsburg High School
Newsaper
Frugal Friday Auction and Grand Ole Opry Show
A Friday program lists a Baby Beef Auction at 3 30 p m followed by an 8 p m Grand Ole Opry featuring The Countrymen Alec Elmer Lonzo and Oscar. The item presents two acts linking a livestock auction with a regional country music stage event.
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Grand Ole Opry
Alec
Elmer Lonzo
Oscar
Community Event Night with Barbecue and Tractor Pull
Saturday events feature a 1:30 p.m. horse show with trophies and ribbons for all ages, a 5:00 p.m. free barbecue, a skydiving display, and an 8:30 p.m. tractor pulling contest. Also noted are university degrees awarded to area residents and funeral services for James Fisher of Osceola with burial at Hoffer Cemetery.
Osceola Ties Community Ties To Gracious Living
In a warm hometown reminiscence, the author reflects on life in Osceola. Neighbors, local services, and the new clubhouse highlight small town virtues while contrasting city life. The piece recalls teachers, community events, and personal memories, urging appreciation of local bonds.
Polk County Fair Heads into 92nd Annual Event Weekend
Activities unfold at Polk County Fairgrounds as the 92nd annual fair opens entry day on Wednesday. The real work begins Thursday with a big Saturday slate and a Saturday night program led by a Teen Hop featuring the Satellites of Stromsburg providing lively car-banging music.
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Polk County Fairgrounds
Stromsburg
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