02 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
1
Osceola progresses toward Christmas with decorated shops and lighting around the square. Chamber of Commerce and NPPD crews installed the festive lights as merchants prepare, with turkey giveaways weekly and late shopping on Wednesdays. The community also hosts school sports openings and a note on a new Weekender magazine supplement.
Albert L. Timm died at 80 Monday at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island with funeral services pending. Olga Hulquest died November 24 in Boulder Colorado. committal at Stromsburg cemetery with Rev Truman Bachenberg officiating and obituary to follow. Fern Hylton, 82, funeral Monday November 29 at First United Presbyterian Church in York. Survivors include brother Fred Bond of Osceola.
William H. Norton, longtime Osceola attorney, is appointed Fifth District Judge by Governor J. J. Exon. He succeeds Judge John D. Zeilinger whose retirement takes effect January 5, 1977. Norton, 50, a Polk County native and 1951 Nebraska Law grad, has served as city attorney for Osceola and Polk, and chaired the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County committee.
Season opens this week for OHL basketball teams. First year coach Dave Bowman leads five returning lettermen as the Bulldogs host East Butler Friday night. Senior leaders include John Zelasney Reggi Mentink and Mark Schott with others battling for starting spots. Girls coach Gail Harmon optimistic about first year with 21 players out and probable starters Peggy Tindall Kim Boden Teresa Campbell. The girls face Stromisburg on December 2 in their opener.
The page lists December city council and community events including Busy Belles Party, mental health Scouts, Legion Meeting, Gabs with Joyce Bartak, Wee Club dinner, and Maple Leaf Club Christmas dinner. It profiles Dr. Steven Thomas of York and Nebraska health roles, and invites Polk County residents to a free flu inoculation at York City Auditorium on December 7.
Osceola opens against Columbus Lakeview Vikings at the old gym with preliminaries at 7:00 and varsity at 7:30. Seven returning lettermen lead the squad including Runquist, Johnson brothers, Augustine, Cliffords, and Mangelsen, with multiple weight classes represented by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.
An Extension Service discussion in Columbus on Thursday December 9 will cover farm family incorporation and partnerships. Led by attorney Jim Fehringer and Extension specialists Phil Henderson and Doug Duey, the 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. session will explore estate planning tax management and capital needs for family farms.
The Bull dogs varsity and junior high teams plan strong season with many new wrestlers. Junior high begin December 9 at 6 30 p m against St Marys, followed by a varsity clash with David City.
Polk County farmers received ballots for the 1976 ASC committee elections. Ballots must be sealed in the provided envelopes and mailed before December 6 with a signature on the mailing envelope. unsigned ballots are invalid. The Polk ASC Committee will count ballots on December 8 to select 1977 committeemen and delegates to the county convention on December 16.
Nineteen members attended the November chamber meeting in the city building. They urged businesses to stay open Wednesday evenings until Christmas and approved three turkey drawings on December 1 8 and 22. A free chili feed December 15 a free movie with Santa December 18 and outdoor decorations with NPPD help were planned. The next meeting will be December 21.
Osceola native Gary Garey of Omaha won a $5 merchandise certificate for predicting last week's football results in the Records annual Armchair Quarterback Contest. He correctly forecast 12 games, besting Doug Moon and Joe Anderson by three misses each. yardage predictions differed from actuals in several games.
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