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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1966
Page
1
City workers completed a concrete slab at the park tennis facility funded from park funds on the old court site in disrepair. The piece notes nearby landscaping progress and describes the project as part of park improvements.
The grand champion owned by Royal Johnson of Osceola brought 26c per pound and sold to Co-op Oil of Stromsburg. The reserve champion bought for 32c per pound by Columbus bank, and the grand champion market heifer went to Co-op Elevator of Stromsburg at 34c. Eighty three animals sold for an average of 28.76 per cwt, raising about 21557 for 4 H boys and girls. A long list of local firms and individuals provided nearly 2500 in premium support.
Polk County residents donate 2429.55 to the Cancer Crusade with 341.90 in memorial gifts. Funds support research education and service. Mrs Perry N Sapp chairs the drive and thanks volunteers and donors. Keep on fighting cancer with regular health checkups. Inductee Michael George Trout from Shelby headed to Omaha for Army induction.
Mr and Mrs Rich ard Schoop of Omaha announce the birth of a son Ronnie Lee born August 22 at Clarkson Hospital weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces. The mother is Karen Wieseman former Silver Creek resident and daughter of Merle Wieseman.
A hospital report lists patients including Mrs Fred Fleck of Stromsburg Mr Robert Anderson of Polk and Mr Robert Grossnicklaus Jr of Osceola among many others. The roster names individuals from Stromsburg Osceola Shelby Lincoln and surrounding areas with multiple spouses and relatives noted.
Osceola practice opens ahead of September 9 game with David City. New clerk at Osceola Hardware replaces Linda Meister. Senior MYF supper and program hosted for eligible freshmen. Families and relatives gather for reunions in Osceola and nearby towns. Julius Johnson undergoes appendix surgery at Jeffrey Hospital. Various visits and trips described, including extended family gatherings and weekend travels to Hastings, Omaha, and Seattle.
Elementary and secondary teachers from Polk county attend a workshop at Stromsburg high school with Mrs Betty Majors in charge and Dr Rosalie Farley as main speaker. Registration is 9:30. Goldenrod Saddle club horse show at Wolbach on Aug 21 awards given for distance and multiple race events.
Guests included Alton Howards and family from Raleigh North Carolina. A Sunday picnic at Duncan Lakes honored them. Others attending were Dick Walgreens and Paul Gustafson families from Lincoln, Bob Walgreen family from Omaha, and Ray Walgreens with Mrs. Martha Walgreen. The Howards and Mrs. Walgreen visited Lincoln midweek.
A series of notices list upcoming events from August 25 to September 16. Activities include WSCS committees, Cub Scout picnics at Polk County Wildlife Area, Chamber of Commerce, City Council, IOOF, Am Legion, Busy Belles bake sale, Maple Leaf Club, Lions Club noon meeting, Republican Women, Garden Club, Rebekahs, Entre Nous, VITI-XII, and Legion Auxiliary events with hosting individuals and locations in Stromsburg and nearby venues.
Six young men from Nigeria and Kenya visited the Osceola Lions Club Monday noon with Dr. Deems to study irrigation methods at the Polk County extension office. They will return to Africa to specialize in agricultural education and improve farming methods. Jack Conrad presided and Bob Mills was welcomed as a new member. Priv Dan B Lind completed eight weeks of MP training at Fort Gordon Georgia with wife Margaret listed as living in Lincoln.
Eldena Sapp reflects on a pleasant day with in-laws, notes long highway drives after sunset, and comments on local scenery and roads. She recalls a Lovewell bridge stop, a lake lowered for dam work, and shares musing about thrift, travel, and relatives. The piece weaves memories, humor, and small town observations.
Benats Bahr 19 of Osceola killed in Vietnam while MP. motorcycle collision cited. Miss Sharon Sundberg begins two-year teaching term in Kinshasa Congo. Pvt Gerald Gondringer completes lineman course in Georgia. Daniel Miller USN serves near Hue. Marlin Johnson attends Growing OQ program. Parish Education Month planned at St Paul Lutheran. Marvin Carlson wins AkSarBen scholarship. Recruits Kobza and Richter in San Diego basic training.
Rainfall for the week ending last Saturday was 2% inches. Surface and subsoil moisture are adequate. All irrigated crops in excellent condition and non irrigated crops generally good. Main work included hay cutting, stocking, chores, live stock care and planning of fall harvesting procedures. Feeders begin to fill their feed lots.
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