School board OK foreign student plan sparks local interest
Osceola records show the school board approved bringing a foreign student for 1964 65 term during the Monday meeting. Other actions included gym use rules, Christmas vacation dates, adult farmer classes, Title IIII equipment purchases, and policy revisions. Lt Col Thad Black of Indianapolis named Red Bill Transportation general manager of operations. he is a former Osceola resident and brother of local resident Herman Anderson.
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Osceola
Virgil Bugbee
ITI
Thad Black
Indianapolis
Red Bil Transportation Co
Col. Black
Black
Herman Anderson
March of Dimes Leaders Gather in York Meeting
Six county March of Dimes gathering in York November 25 included Mr and Mrs Dale Frizzell Mrs Edith Heilman Mrs Kenneth Kuhnel Miss Twila Wiesen Mr and Mrs Carlton Anderson and Mr and Mrs John Ellis. Chauncey E Barney Lincoln state chairman remarked the campaign fights birth defects and arthritis as well as polio. Dr Harold N Neu Omaha National Foundation March of Dimes adviser told delegates over 250000 babies are born yearly with birth defects and arthritis affects more than 11 million Americans including many children.
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Dale Frizzell
Edith Heilman
Kenneth Kuhnel
Twila Wieseman
Carlton Anderson
John Ellis
March of Dimes
York
Prirate
Chauncey E. Barney
Lincoln
State March of Dimes
Harold N. Neu
Omaha
National Foundation March of Dimes State Medical Advisory Committee
Bulldogs Open Season With Shelby Visit
Basketball season kicks off next week as Shelby visits the Bulldogs on December 10 at home. Coach Donald Bartek trains a quick, but short-handed squad led by seniors Barry Schmoker and Bob Gabriel and juniors Greg Ransom and Joel Eikenhorst. The schedule lists home and away dates through February with a Goldenrod Conference Tournament at Stromsburg and a 8:00 PM varsity game time.
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Donald Bartek
Shelby
Bulldogs
Barry Schmoker
Bob Gabriel
Ron Buffington
Leon Johnson
Mike Gonsier
Greg Ransom
Joel Eikenhorst
Jim Headlee
Craig Monson
Stromsburg
David City
Silver Creek
Ceresco
Clarks
Aurora
D. C. Aquinas
Goldenrod
Palmer
Polk
Henderson
Genoa
St. Edward
New Workers Added at Osceola Feed Mill and Elevator
Osceola feed mill and elevator have new employees all from Columbus including Ray Wozny Jim Napier Richard Condon Clarence Way Rex Wieseman Alvin Christensen and Clarence Way. Campbell stays at a hotel awaiting housing and plans to move his family. Christensen assists after school while Wiesenman works temporarily.
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Osceola
Ray Wozny
Jim Napier
Richard Condon
Columbus
Clarence Way
Rising City
Richard Campbell
Ainsworth
Rex Wieseman
Alvin Christensen
Wozny
Earl Colby
Napier
Shelby
Don Conacen
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Christensen
Paul Schmoker Chosen for Chevrolet Dealers Academy
Paul L. Schmoker of Kearney attends a two week Chevrolet dealers and salesmen academy. The program, co sponsored by the University of Michigan, brings 47 men to each of four sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Schmoker
Kearney
Hugh Schmokers
University of Michigan
Johnsons Attend Dealer Meeting in Minneapolis
Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Johnson of Osceola attended a new product presentation in Minneapolis by the Minneapolis-Moline Company. They traveled from Omaha with other Nebraska dealers. Richard Klein, Polk County agency manager, attended an Advanced Underwriting School in Lincoln on November 20 hosted by Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Michael Alan Barr, son of Arvid and Mrs. Barr of Stromsburg, was the first baby of December, winning $3 from Tonniges Chevrolet.
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M. O .Johnson
Osceola
Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Moline Company
Johnsons
Omaha
Nebraska
Richard Klein
Polk County
Lincoln
Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Michael Alan
Arvid Barr
Stromsburg
Tonniges Chevrolet
Osceola Plans December Prizes and Free Movies
Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces three Saturdays of activities this month. Winners of merchandise prizes register in stores and gather at 3:30 p.m. at the courthouse south door. A December 14 pony drawing for children 14 and under ends with a 3:15 p.m. drawing. registration closes December 12. Lions distribute treats at 4 p.m. December 31 offers a free Western movie for youths at Muse Theatre starting 2:30 p.m.
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Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Lions
Muse Theatre
AFS Chapter Forms Meeting Monday At Osceola High
Osceola high school plans an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m Monday December 9 in room 101. The local AFS chapter would be independent and temporary until national approval and aims to host a foreign student each year living with a volunteer family as a goodwill ambassador. The group must raise 700 for student transport and invites all parents teachers students and civic clubs to participate.
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PTA
AFS
Osceola High School
Osceola
Smaler
Nebraska
Christmas Cantata to Be Presented at First Methodist Church
The Christmas Cantata When Love Was Born by Van Den Man Thomson will be performed at 4 p m Sunday Dec 8 at First Methodist Church Rev John Stalions announced Mrs Deva Carlson will direct the choir and Mrs Fred Schuman will be organist The program includes Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord Fear Thou Not Come Lord I Sing of a Maid The Rose Echo Carol To Thee My Heart I Offer and Songs of Joy with various solos and choirs Also Arnold F Dolezal Polk county president of the National Farmers Organization said delegates from here attend the national convention in Des Moines this week Dec 4-5.
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van Denman Thomson
First Methodist Church
John Stalions
Deva Carlson
Fred Schuman
Beverly Olson
Gene Dappen
Phillip Stalions
Charles Fisher
Rose
the Shepherds and the Angels
Elmer Johnson
Robert Wieseman
Arnold F. Dolezal
Polk County
National Farmers Organization
Des Moines
Osceola gas users to receive about 5100 dollar refund
The Federal Power Commission orders Northern Natural Gas Co to refund about 10.4 million dollars to over 50 wholesale customers in six Midwestern states for gas sold from August 27, 1957 to December 27, 1959 when rates were subject to refund. Western Power & Gas Co will pass refunds to its firm customers.
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Federal Power Commission
Northern Natural Gas Company
Omaha
Northern
Western Power & Gas Company
Commission
Osceola
Magnuson Funeral Services Held for Edwin Carl Magnuson
Edwin Carl Magnuson age 63 died November 11 1963 at Mead Nebraska funeral services conducted November 14 at Calvary Baptist Church Fremont with Rev Gord on L Edgington officiating Burial followed at Memorial Cemetery Fremont Magnuson born in Mead was a grandson of Jack Harrisons of Osceola described as nice though a little different by relatives.
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Santa
Jack Harrisons
Osceola
Edwin Carl Magnuson
Fremont
Gordon L. Edgington
Calvary Baptist Church
Memorial Cemetery
Mr. Magnuson
Mead
Career Day Set for Polk County High Schoolers
About 30 professionals will talk with Polk County students Friday afternoon during the annual Career Day. The event runs from 1 to 3 30 p.m. in the auditorium and invites all students to attend one or more sessions to learn career qualifications and opportunities.
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Polk County High School
Lions Initiate Three New Members at Meeting
At a Monday night meeting Lions president Lee Draeger initiated Russell Anderson Gerhardt Ahrens and Dick Howe as new members. The club agreed to solicit for the March of Dimes at Dale Frizzell's request and will soon revamp a building for use at the ice skating pond.
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Lions
Lee Draeger
Russ Anderson
Gerhardt Ahrens
Dick Howe
March of Dimes
Dale Frizzell
Methodist Church Dedicates Lighted Bulletin Board
The First Methodist Church dedicated a new outdoor lighted bulletin board after Sunday worship. Mrs Den Byers chaired the memorial committee and presented it. Otto Daum on behalf of the church accepted. Rev John Stalions led the dedication. Funds came from memorial gifts for Phil Campbell Leonard Wieseman Joel Hanson and Phil Timm.
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First Methodist Church
den Byers
Otto Daum
John Stalions
Phil Campbell
Leonard Wieseman
Joel Hanson
Phil Timm
Odd Bits column tangle of memories and local lore
A personal column reflection recalls Kennedy’s death, local gossips and tall tales from the courthouse benches, references to area figures like Wes Koehler and Tom Schmoker, notes on Thanksgiving, Nebraska politics and a long running cafe character Frank Malek, all with a nostalgic hometown voice.
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Lafayette
Minn
Clara Massey
Kennedy
Wes Koehler
Tom Schmoker
Crystal Ball
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Peterson
J. M. McDonald Co
Hastings
Unicameras
Frank Malek
L & M Cafe
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Elmer Stewart
Jerome Reisdorff
Kenneth Hopwood
Hazel McGimpsey
O. E. Kuhnel
Roderick Smith
Bill Peters
Martha Herger
Albert Lux
Max Lott
William Alcorn
Clair McCormick
Carrol Peterson
Melvin Wieseman
Gerald Obrist Jr
Lewis Lindburg
Laird Hengelfelt
Oliver Seaberg
Nellie Smith
Floyd Lindquist
Milton A. Anderson
Harlan Youngland
Gerald Mentink
Ira Ready
Everett Anderson
Gresham
F. H. Bloom
Dwight Newcomer
Harold Martin
Rex Dake
Merle Peterson
Norman Buse
Vern McCormick
George van
Dale Ruth
Ted Pieters
Tommy Richards
Julius Nebosis
Ray Morrow
A. F. Fittje
Max Ernst
Martin Valasek
Phil Laska
Ruby Zollars
Central City
Bob Lambe
Donald Santin
Bernard Judge
Julius Cerny Jr
Jerry Schmoker
Holdrege
Wilmer Johnson
Benedict
C. A. Smith
Harold Bloom
Baltimore
Fet
North Pole
Ping
Paul Schmoker
Magnuson
Pal
Albert Conway
Richard Allen
Ashland
Little Richard
Kids’ Corner
Alton Johnson
Ricky Alton
Raymond Clarence
Deborah Linnabel
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