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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
6
The 1969 Nebraska State Fair will launch a new 4-H livestock contest to honor high school seniors who excel in show performance and in practical livestock knowledge. Winners will be crowned in beef sheep and swine divisions plus an overall champion.
Listing of driving while intoxicated, fishing without permit and speeding fines plus costs. Multiple marriage licenses issued or marriages recorded in Osceola and surrounding towns with ages and birthplaces. Local oblique notices include visits and family news from August events in Nebraska.
Associate Administrator Car roll G Brunthaver says government involvement in farming is entering an unprecedented shift driven by external forces. He notes 1969 marks a major divide in farm program thinking, with costs and urban issues pressing Congress as farm legislation extends beyond 1970.
Polk County ASC leaders describe their role in administering federal farm programs and aiding local development. Committee Chairman Richard C. Sealey notes disaster, defense, and planning duties, while Eugene V. Sterup leads the county defense committee. Brunt haver discusses a long range resource adjustment program with voluntary land retirement and more efficient annual programs.
A Nebraska ASC chairman notes farm income lagging behind nonfarm sectors despite rising productivity, stressing agriculture’s $50 billion market impact and widespread dependence on a healthy farm economy. He urges increased nationwide understanding and sound farm programs for the 1970s. Further local notes report visitors and gatherings in Osceola and Stromsburg, with a trio of out of town aunts visiting.
Mr and Mrs Ted Wyman and family returned from a week in Oklahoma and Kansas visiting relatives. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Kensington Maryland Elmwood Oakpark Lincoln Columbus Whiting St Louis Omaha Fullerton Monroe and Central City shared meals picnics and church events. Several weddings showers and funerals are mentioned with attendance by many local families.
Urban 199 and Mildred Ransom 153 anchored a league night. Francis Urban led a 533 series while Maxine Buffington and Carol Sagehorn posted 407. Team leaders included Cellar Dwellers 607 and Humper Dinkies 604 593, with Ridge Runners 591. Humper Dinkies topped team series at 1740.
Mrs Richard Kentopp and Ann of Fremont visited the Ray Brantings and Jerry Kriegers. All attended the Bennett Krumbach wedding in Shelby Saturday. The Don Uland family of Hastings visited with Wesley Koehler and Bud. A picnic at Osceola park included Wayne Beatty and family, Mrs Shirley McGimpsey, and DeVerne Rodene. Harry Rodene and Mrs Don Uland of Hastings joined Wesley Koehler for the Golden wedding reception at Polk Methodist Church.
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