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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
1
A reflection on teaching and preaching as demanding yet essential roles. The piece notes constant criticism and danger yet venerates their dedication to society. It recalls humorous death certificate entries from 1917 Wisconsin, highlighting quirks in historical record keeping.
Osceola lost its first game 8-0 to Silver Creek at the Osceola fairgrounds. Marion Bernt and Bob Hegi pitched for Osceola with Rex Grossnicklaus catching. Gene Kula allowed seven hits in the shutout. Dick Bryant caught for Silver Creek. Osceola posts a 10-1 record. next faces Dale’s of Columbus who are 8-3.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Peterson of Silver Creek announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Dennis Fischer son of Mr and Mrs Lester Fischer of Homer. Miss Peterson is a Wayne State College junior majoring in elementary education. The couple plans an April wedding.
Jerry Okiina of David City shot 65 to win the first Ryan Hill Country Club Open held Sunday August 23. In a three hole sudden death George Miller defeated Larry Johnson for second. Cham pionship Flight saw Miller finish behind Okiina. First Flight winner Dr E T Parminter Stroms burg with Doyle Rumsey Fullerton and Cliff Koutnik Columbus in order. Second Flight winners were Doug Colberg Stromsburg Frank Nordberg Stromsburg and Dob Hahn Osceola. Third Flight leader Glen Wobig Osceola with Ed Buse Shelby and Dutch Gleim A total of 40 golfers competed. Trophies awarded to flight winners. Don Hayes won a Polaroid camera and Ron Christensen a gallon of liquid refreshment in door prize drawings.
The crash south of Stromsburg involved a motorcycle ridden by Byron Youngquist of Stromsburg and a car driven by Robert Romans of York. Youngquist suffered a deep cut on his left leg. no other injuries were reported and the motorcycle had only slight damage.
Pep Club meets Friday August 28 at 6 00 p m at City Park tennis courts with all pep club girls urged to attend Booster Club gathers Friday August 28 at 8 00 p m at City Cafe to discuss season tickets membership drives and seat cushion sales Polk hosts Bean Days September 4 and 5 Arloa Yungdahl opens Arloas beauty shop in Henderson Building Osceola with Maxine Gestrine as beautician in charge Howard Dailey named manager of Norfolk Walnut Grove operation and Osceola plant leadership Other notes: Herman Anderson and wife visited Hay Springs links with Weyers family this weekend.
The first Little 6 League season ends after a tournament where Polk defeated Gresham for the championship in extra innings. Benedict, Waco, Shelby, Gresham, and Polk provide 15 high school players with two all star teams named, while Shelby and Benedict settle for third and fourth after a slug fest consolation.
Coach Gary Workman reports 48 OHS boys have reported for opening football practice for 1970 with fourteen returning lettermen. The list includes soph Jim Carlson and seniors Bryce Anderson and Bill Norton among others. First practice was August 24 with sessions at 7 am and 6 pm. after classes begin August 31 practices shift to 4 pm daily.
The Polk County Historical Society relocated the old one room District 17 schoolhouse to the museum grounds one mile east and 13 north of Shelby. The building, bought from Kenneth Oppliger with playground equipment and two outbuildings, joins the museum complex along with repairs and furnishings to be provided. Historic notes include dates from 1874 to 1958 and the first teacher Jenie Osterhout, with current officers Martin Jones president and Esther Fellows secretary.
The message urges attending Platte College for credit courses toward degrees or certificates, with options for full or part time and even special classes on any topic. Editor Nancy Norton can relay interest for a writing course. Cost described as practically nothing.
After a spate of bombings including an Omaha officer’s death, two mysterious boxes were found by Hiway 81 junctions 81-66 and 81-92. They held only old clothing and wire hangers and were left untouched by patrols Reynold Peterson and Jack Harrison as authorities weighed risk and safety.
The 1970 Polk County school census, aligned with the U S census, shows a drop in children ages 5 to 18 from 1833 in 1969 to 1755 in 1970. The 7 to 15 age group falls from 1206 to 1147, suggesting parental outmigration. Projections estimate 133 graduating seniors by May 1971, with 84 potential seniors from today’s 5 year olds if trends hold. East Side Recreation ends softball season with 10 to 4 win over Augustins Ranch to clinch league title and 11-1-1 record. Team roster listed.
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