15 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
1
A wave of vandalism around Osceola county courthouse and homes prompts talk of stricter penalties and curfews. Public sentiment questions restitution effectiveness and calls for legal action. the piece also recalls sledding memories and discusses penny production costs and possible coin changes.
Osceola’s wrestling team beat Aquinas 29-23 after a see-saw bout. Tim Bachenberg 98 lbs won 5-0, Ray Johnson 105 pinned, Wieseman brothers posted decisions, and Tenniges edged Denson 4-3 as Aquinas fought back to level at 20-20 before final bouts.
The first Christmas drawing of 1977 by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce drew a crowd despite cold weather. Winners received scrip totaling 200 dollars with four 25 dollar prizes and many 10 dollar prizes. a final drawing is planned for December 21. A separate note covers Osceola wrestling results and upcoming dual with Stromsburg Vikings, plus junior high intramural wrestling progress and team standings.
Polk County agricultural producers have elected their 1978 ASC community committeemen. Delegates will convene December 15 at 1:30 p.m. to elect a county committeeman for three years and two alternates for one year, plus 1978 chairman and vice chairman. The convention is open to the public.
Stromsburg girls suffer 53 35 defeat to Viking attack as Osceola racks up 65 personal fouls. Sheryl Scott Kim Boden Nancy Lemp and Bernie Nitsch sat out after four fouls and Osceola trailed 14 11 after first quarter then closed to 33 31 late in the game.
The Osceola Board of Education, meeting Monday, extends Christmas break. Classes dismissed Thursday December 22 at 2 p.m. and resume Tuesday January 3 at 8 40 a.m. The article also reports on a girls basketball game with Sheryl Schott leading scorers and several school records set.
Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland announced final rules for set aside and normal crop acreage for 1978. Grazing permitted on set aside six months, with a six month non grazing period between February 28 and November. NCA crops include listed staples with additions from state committees. Cross compliance updated so price support for sugar beets and cane does not depend on set aside compliance. Comments on measures invited. set aside rules apply to wheat corn barley and grain sorghum.
Osceola Bulldogs beat Stromsburg Vikings 77 69 as four players reach double figures led by Derald Johnson 17 Neal Roehrs 16 Todd Hiemer 15 and Scot Sipes 11. Bulldogs outscore Vikings 26 21 in final period to secure 2 0 start.
The Community Calendar lists December events from the U Shar It Club noon luncheon to the Wesley Chapel Club and Fillibuster Club. Also note Historical Society activities, Legion Auxiliary lunch, Senior Citizens meeting, Mental Health Projects, and a Chamber of Commerce drawing across December 15 to 21.
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