Thanksgiving themes and local community notes at large
The column reflects on Thanksgiving as a universal holiday and notes regional observances. It highlights the American Education Week display at the Nebraska Public Power District office, Lions Club raffle prizes, a hunter’s success, mailbox vandalism, TV guests with Osceola ties, and recent letters to the editor, urging authors to identify themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Public Power District
American Legion Auxiliary
William Wolfe
Lions Club
Warren Campbell
Leonard Mrkvicka
American Agriculture Information Meeting in York
A meeting to support American agriculture is set for Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 p m in York City Auditorium with the theme 100 parity if the American farmer is to survive Speakers will discuss farm issues and a planned march on the State Capitol December 10 at 10 a m A rally follows at the Sports Complex and similar Capitol marches are planned nationwide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
York City
State Capitol
Capitol
Christmas stamps offer two designs at the post office
Holiday mailers may choose between a rural mailbox with bundles and a Washington kneeling at Valley Forge stamp. The Washington design honors the Continental Army's hardships, while the mailbox image recalls rural delivery. Rural carriers cover 2.2 million miles daily serving 13.8 million families on over 33,000 rural routes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuletide
George Washington
Valley Forge
Washington
Continental Army
Pennsylvania
Germantown
Dolli Tingle
Westport
Connecticut
America
Cengas Increase Due This Month
Cengas rate hike affects Osceola Shelby and 35 other Northern Natural Gas communities starting December 27 1977. The typical home heating bill will rise about $2 monthly to cover higher gas costs with a 17.12 cent per thousand cubic feet increase applied to most rate steps. Northern cites Purchase Gas Adjustment under its tariff with FERC. Dahmke notes efforts to keep gas supply adequate and costs low for served communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelby
Nebraska
Northern Natural Gas Company
Northern
Chris Dahmke
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Power Commission
Dahmke
Cengas
Gal Cagers Anticipate Their Second Season
The 1977 78 girls basketball team will have two new coaches Pete Chapman head coach and Cheryl McKeag assistant as they rebuild after a 0 7 rookie season Returning letter winners include Kim Boden Sheryl Schott JoAnn Schacher Bernie Nitsch Nancy Lemp LuAnne Watts Pam Bryan Carmen Schott Barb Cerny Joan Hayes Nancy Kucera Brenda Peterson Debbie Johnson Debbie Jones Carla Schott and freshmen Bev Schott Joyce Gabel Sheila Boden Deb Neujahr Kris Monson Tami Hofbauer Kathie Dittmer Bonnie Nitsch Teresa Cerveny The opener is Friday in Brainard against East Butler at 6 30 with both girls and boys varsity on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Chapman
Cheryl McKeag
Kim Boden
Sheryl Schott
JoAnn Schacher
Bernie Nitsch
Nancy Lemp
LuAnne Watts
Pam Bryan
Carmen Schott
Barb Cerny
Joan Hayes
Nancy Kucera
Brenda Peterson
Debbie Johnson
Debbie Jones
Carla Schott
Bev Schott
Joyce Gabel
Sheila Boden
Deb Neujahr
Kris Monson
Tami Hofbauer
Kathie Dittmer
Bonnie Nitsch
Teresa Cerveny
Brainard
East Butler
Osceola Band Boosters Set Meeting Date
Osceola High School Band Boosters schedule a meeting for Thursday December 8 at 4 p m in the high school music room to discuss band activities and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
East Butler hosts Bulldogs in season opener prep
Osceola boys begin practice with 27 players including five lettermen Todd Hiemer Scot Sipes Russell Miller Lyndon Wiese and Derald Johnson Hiemer and Johnson return as starters Joel Carlson led Armchair QB contest with 12 of 14 correct picks and Nebraska Oklahoma yardage prediction The Bull dogs coached by Bowman aim to improve on a 3 13 record with a Dec 2 road opener at East Butler plus community holiday donation drive by Silver Creek Jaycees with ornaments trees wreaths to Dec 14 and caroling Dec 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cook
Osceola
Todd Hiemer
Scot Sipes
Russell Miller
Lyndon Wieseman
Derald Johnson
Hiemer
Johnson
Joel Carlson
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Jay McDonald
Andy Johansen
Ronald
Eleanor McClain
Madison
Bears
Lions
Dolphins
Cardinals
Broncos
Colts
Rams
Browns
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Auburn
Texas
Texas A&m
Arizona State
Arizona
Southern Cal
UCLA
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Army
Navy
Baylor
Silver Creek
Habitat program buys 160 acre Elkhorn tract for wildlife access
Nebraska’s Wildlife Habitat Program funds conservation with 7.50 Habitat Stamp revenue. The first wildlife land purchase, 160 acres on the Elkhorn River near Neligh, expands river access and habitat while many tracts remain under negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Park Commission
Commission
Nebraska
Harold Edwards
Habitat Fund
Elkhorn River
Neligh
Edwards
Nrds
Commission Wildlife
Corps of Engineers
University of Nebraska
Harlan County
University
Farmers Use CCC Loans to Hold Grain Off Market
Paul Walgren, vice chairman of the Polk County ASC, reports heavy commodity loan activity since harvest. By November 23, farm stored loans totaled 209 with 1,929,265 bushels and 3,782,853 dollars, and 359 warehouse loans with 1,101,900 bushels and 2,126,218 dollars. Mil o and corn lead in stock, with ongoing daily processing. results show CCC loans helping farmers hold grain until market improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walgren
Polk County
ASC
Walgren
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Community Calendar and Nearby Hospital Updates
Community notices list events for December including Weed District and Legion meetings and Maple Leaf Club dinner. The report also notes patients Mrs. Leroy Rhodes at Nemaha County Hospital Auburn, Blanche McKeag at Lincoln General Hospital, and Flossie Deeds moved from Bryan Memorial to Memorial Hospital Seward after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed District
Legion Meeting
Maple Leaf Club
Stromsburg
Whirlwinds Palk County Ag Society
Leroy Rhodes
Nemaha County Hospital
Auburn
Blanche McKeag
Lincoln General Hospital
Flossie Deeds of
Seward
Memorial Hospital
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
Candid
East Coast
Patrick Schott
the Platte
Pat
Sarah
Lemoyne Anderson
Uncle Sam
Channel 10
Ray Johnson
Odd Bits
Eldena Lindblade
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lloyd Oliver
Betty Majors
By Sandy
Will American
Gal Cagers
Chapman
HI LO Prec
Trace
Mer
Neal Roehrs
Jerome Zelasney
Mike Voelik
John Heindryckx
Kelly Johansen
Dirk Smets
Steve Davis
Mike Klaus
Teddy Abat
Jim Monroe
Murray Dunn
John Walford
Doug Sterup
Gene Schacher
Ron Leimser
John Lux
Dan Hayes
Brad Husmann
Jeff Kuhnel
Bowman
Bulldogs
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