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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1967
Page
1
Osceola Lions Club voted to cooperate in the 1968 March of Dimes campaign with Martin Roberts named chairman. Dick Howe presided at the dinner meeting and the group planned Christmas project help, market and street sign reports, the ACP Book, and future Lions ads. Military addresses listed for servicemen follow.
A look at OHS Christmas program Apollo Club on Channel 8 and post office hours Saturday from 8 to 5. Citizens admire local decorations near Zedichers and Johansens. Consumers ad promotes annual Christmas home decorating contest with Chamber of Commerce. Ray Miller credits employers for supporting volunteer fire department.
In a zig zag battle Friday Osceola trailed late but Tom Parminter sealed Stromsburg’s 72 to 67 win. Don Augustin scored 27 for Osceola with Jack Cerny adding 18 and Stromsburg’s Wayne Johnson 17, Dave Fleck 17, others 9 or fewer. Break ins reported at Osceola schools with damaged doors and windows and cash missing.
A hospital report lists patients by first and last names across Stromsburg Osceola Benedict Gresham Osceola and nearby towns. The roster includes Gertrude Peterson Emily Rinterman Joseph Anderson Alice Doggett Arthur Twarling Earl Bond Oscar Olson Albert Junge Ernest Nyquist Merlin Simpson Mercie Smith Charles Nuttelman LeRoy Brown Donald Reisdorff and baby girl Shelby Larry Colson Ellis Waller Merwin Twarling Roger Klein Dennis Emmons Selma Carlson Dale Hopwood Denzel Harrison and other patients and recent dismissals.
Lori Ann Reisdorff born December 6 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reisdorff of Shelby weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Also noted is the Richert family birth in Ulysses on December 12 and a local civic note praising employer support during holiday season. In Shelby US, the Huskies faced Osceola Bulldogs with Osceola winning 70 to 44 as Don Augustin led with 29 points.
The OHS Music Department under Dennis Muehling presented a Christmas program at the school auditorium featuring the Columbus Apollo Club directed by Ken Johnson. Performances included Senior Band, Girls Glee Club, Triple Trio, Boys Quartet, Mixed Chorus, Choraliers, Boys Glee Club, and various soloists and groups with many named participants.
Four carloads from Polk County visited Dawson County Friday December 8 to explore the feasibility of an alfalfa mill. County Agent Ken Krieg organized tours of alfalfa farms and processing plants, with meals and two farmer processor discussions. A public meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday in Osceola City Hall, sponsored by the Osceola Development Corp.
Merrick county sent five delegates to the National Farmers Organization convention in Louisville Kentucky where 12 000 farmers gathered. Charles Shank Kenneth Mesner and others attended meetings while Mrs Leo Prososki heard Vice President Hubert Humphrey speak on farm program gains and acreage controls. An alfalfa mill possibility was discussed for the area with Dawson county noted for acres and water.
A sequence of upcoming local group meetings and social activities dated December 14 to December 28. Items include Maple Leaf Club at City Hall, Filibuster Club gift exchange, Beulah Cemetery Society lunch, IOOF and FAN Project events, WCTU program, Samaritan Home Christmas gathering, Jr. MYF Rebekahs, and a Firemen event.
At the Nebraska Association of County Superintendents annual convention in Lincoln Polk County official Betty J. Majors was chosen president elect. She was later elected president of the Nebraska Council of Administrative Women in Education. Funeral services set for Mrs. Lowell (Pearl) Barr at Kepner Roberts Funeral Home after a brief illness. Ernest Nyquist of Osceola dies at Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Minnie White, 89, dies in Medford Oregon. Private Lanny L. Ang completes helicopter repair course at Fort Eustis Virginia.
By Ken Krieg precipitation for the week ending Saturday was none. Surface and subsoil moisture are adequate. Crop conditions show 99 to 100 percent harvested. Corn moisture content around 20 percent. Feed supplies average or above. Main farm work centers on fence building and prepping storage. weather has been excellent for harvest and has not affected crops. Livestock are in excellent condition.
A reflective piece on Christmas cards and social ties, noting the warmth of holiday gatherings, the value of keeping friendships alive, and quotes about love, generosity, and writing notes. It touches mild weather quirks and small anecdotes from readers.
Santa Claus visits Osceola Saturday to hand out treats and chat with children at 3 p.m. at the Consumers Office after a Muse Theatre showing Gunfighter at Casa Grande at 2 p.m. OXCO draws include 3:30 p.m. at the courthouse with a final drawing on December 23. Last week drew a big crowd. winners include Bill Bahr for $50 and several $10 prizes to local residents.
Members of the Polk County Recreational Association will meet at the new clubhouse on Monday night December 18 at 8 p.m. Secretary Elmer B. Johnson says several business matters will be discussed and decisions made on completion of the clubhouse.
Street commissioner Lee Schroeder says the hill east of Kepner Roberts Mortuary will be blocked off when snow arrives for safe sledding. The flooded ice skating pond area will become the property of ice skaters once it freezes solid.
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