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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1975
Page
1
Osceola volunteers from farmers to students helped relocate school equipment ahead of August 25 opening. The piece notes a Medic Alert necklace found at the park, gas station fee rise, vandalism concerns, and two stolen stop signs, urging vigilance as families submit reunion stories for next issue.
August marks the fifth anniversary of the Food Stamp Program in Polk County. From August 1974 to July 1975 total food stamps issued reached 20,647 dollars, including 11,402 in cash and 9,245 in bonus coupons. About 50 people used the program per month.
Brainard hosts its 44th Old Home Town Festival on August 30 31 with a Bicentennial focus. Events include a state fire department water fight parade outdoor Mass bingo a chicken and ham meal and helicopter rides at Kovar Field plus a children program and drum corps performances.
Knights of Columbus Council 5383 of Shelby Osceola and Glarks held its annual family picnic in Osceola Park Sunday August 17. About 20 families attended with children swimming and enjoying races and tug of war. Cash prizes were awarded and some adults played cards and horseshoes. A follow-up gathering is set for Sunday September 28 at Eugene Gabels home with watermelon games and cards.
The school lunch program announces daily chef salads with three dressings and brown bag lunches for band choral clinics contests and track meets. Both options meet Type A requirements and count as one punch on the lunch ticket. Public input welcomed via Mrs. Merle Johnson.
Nebraska safety officials warn that alcohol remains a major factor in crashes and pedestrian incidents. Governor Sullivan and Highway Safety Director Exon cite 1974 data showing alcohol cited in 2,119 accidents and 59 fatal crashes, plus pedestrian alcohol involvement. Summer 1975 campaign urges hosts to prevent intoxicated driving and repeated calls to stay alive. House Sold: Mrs Homer Hastings home in Osceola sells for 7,900 to Ricky Jones.
Osceola will start the 1975-76 year Monday August 25 welcoming 424 students in grades K-12. The new 54,000 square foot school includes hexagonal classrooms a multipurpose assembly room a large gymnasium and a science wing with TV capable facilities. Faculty totals 21 with a large junior and senior high staff and bus drivers custodians and lunch staff listed.
Interest grows in reactivating the Osceola Booster Club to support OHS sports. The group emphasizes parent participation and will offer game video tapes for member viewing. Contacts are Pete Chapman Jon Habben Johansen Jack and Jill and Bernie Gissler with phone numbers provided.
The Federal Land Bank Association of Columbus cuts its variable rate from 9 percent to 8 3 4 percent for all new and existing variable loans. President Alvin M Grubaugh cites money-market improvements and aims for further future reductions. The association serves Boone, Butler, Colfax, Nance, Platte and Polk Counties with about $30 million in loans to 1200 farmers and ranchers.
August listings show Society and club meetings from Historical Society to Lions Mental Health and Filibuster Club events across August 21 to 28. Public invited notices include Rebekahs and U N report at Polk County Noxious Weed venue with local civic group activities.
Edith Heilman born October 28 1891 in Nantasket Nebraska died August 14 1975 at a care center in Kearney Nebraska age 83. She served as Polk County Welfare Director from 1942 to 1967 retiring to be near her daughter Josephine Anderson. Survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were 3:30 p.m. Sunday August 17 at Anderson Johnson Horner Mortuary and burial 11:00 a.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery Waverly. Dr William H Doran officiated.
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