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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
1
In Osceola several cats and kittens have disappeared. A local attorney notes that those responsible could face stiff penalties if convicted. The writer recalls attending a Cantata, an ASC meeting about the new farm bill, and a Batik art exhibit at Platte College before signing off with holiday wishes.
Osceola Lions Club met for dinner at City Hall on Monday December 14. President Dean Henricksen presided. Guests Sherman Throckmorton SCS manager and Lynn Jones county agent attended. Topics included square flower boxes, ACP handbook advertising, and the March of Dimes campaign.
Osceola Bulldogs beat Stromsburg 67 48 for their third straight win and second conference victory. Bob Gissler led with 21 points and Dick Wyman added key early baskets as Osceola built a 22 9 first quarter lead and held on despite turnovers from slick court conditions. In a separate game Osceola downed Shelby 61 44 with Gissler and Wyman each scoring 19 points, Boden 11 and Coffin 6.
Community Theatre groups prepares for Sunday matinee premiere of Dirty Work at the Crossroads on December 20 at Muse Theatre. Cast and crew ready scenery sets costumes with Miss Marlene Ahlschwede and Miss Ann Davis pictured, as Paul Schrefter designs and moves flats. Booster Club to meet December 22 at 6:45 for breakfast followed by film of Silver Creek game and business session.
Two Nebraska farm youths will receive $500 Production Credit Association scholarships for the 1971 72 school year at the University of Nebraska. Applications must be submitted by February 1 1971. Winners will be announced next spring. The program supports agriculture studies and is offered by 14 Nebraska PCAs. Columbus PCA serves Platte Polk Butler Colfax Boone and Nance counties.
Polk County Local Board No 75 forwarded Bruce Joel Bugbee to Omaha for induction into the armed forces on Tuesday morning December 8 1970. He will report to Fort Lewis Washington for basic training. Bruce is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgil V Bugbee of Osceola Nebraska. Three registrants were forwarded for physical examinations Tuesday morning. The call for January has not yet been received.
Bulldog wrestlers drop 38 20 in first conference meet of the season. Bouts featured strong showing by lighter weights with Mike Treffer Duane Hahn Andy Kresha Bryce Anderson securing pins. Newcomer Alvin Becker added at 185 lb. class. next trip Dec 17 to Stromsburg for league clash.
News notices serviceman Lester Gabriel has been relocated in Vietnam from Fhu Cat to Phan Rang. His new address lists Capt. L. D. Gabriel 50750 1765 315 T A W P S C Box 10191 APO San Francisco California 96321.
City officials face recurring valve problems at two wells. A valve failed to shut off water, causing spills near City Hall and on Ridge Street. Valves have been replaced, but no long term mitigation is decided yet.
Farmland Industries held its Annual Meeting in Kansas City Missouri on December 15. Polk County Oi Ass'n representatives attended including Verlin Johnson Oscar Smith Irvin Beckstrom Ray Beebe Duane Peterson Lowel Bills Lewis Dunn and Kenneth Olson. Byron Torell of Gresham was re elected to the Nebraska board. Jack Benny entertained 12000 delegates Thursday night. Residence changes include Jerry Peterson family moving from Littleton Colorado to Osceola and Harley Warner moving to Seward apartment. Glen Jacobsen family to Varner place and Fred Thomas family selling by public sale west of town.
A ten county ASC meeting in Shelby Nebraska on December 9 outlined the 1971 Federal Farm Program. Polk County delegates included Gene Sterup Paul Walgren Richard Sealey and F A Donelson with state officials Carl Stratton Dale Hidy and George Harnett explaining changes to producers. The program relaxes crop planting restrictions and shifts emphasis to market needs while continuing loans to guard against low prices. Secretary Clifford Hardin expresses hope for improved farm viability and gradual payments for growers exiting wheat or feed grain.
Lynn King son of the Ben Kings of Silver Creek was injured in a one car crash south of Silver Creek. The late model Ford was demolished and King was taken to Lincoln Hospital as state trooper John Iske investigated. Viola Buchta 75 widow of Dr. Jay W. Buchta died of a heart attack in Liverpool New York while visiting her son Dr. J. C. Buchta and family.
County officials participated in the annual County Officials convention at the Hilton Hotel in Omaha on Wednesday through Friday. Attending were Dale Frizzell, Louise Timm, Dorothy Fjell, Deryl Reed, Carl Carlstrom, Carl R. H. Johnson, Burdette Flodman, and County Assessor elect Richard Anderson. Betty Majors joined the Nebraska Association of County Superintendents meeting in Lincoln.
The Centennial Book Committee met at City Hall on December 10 and announced that the adult art class and Mr. Paul Schreiter will contribute art for the county history. They aim to finish newspaper research by January end and request residents to search albums for usable pictures. The next meeting is planned for late January or early February. Mrs. Warren Umshler of Chadron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hartson, was elected president of the State Clerks of the District Court Association at a recent Omaha Hilton Hotel event. Returning to Chadron the Umshlers spent the weekend with the Hartsons. visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gustafson and family of Columbus.
As you drive through Osceola this season the streets glow with blue green red and yellow lights framing Christmas scenes and messages. Whimsical traditional and religious depictions brighten the holidays inviting a peaceful ride and rest from wrapping and baking.
A cold crowd attended Osceola scrip drawings on Saturday December 12. Mrs. Greg Abbott won the $50 top prize in scrip and $10 winners included Lloyd Fjell John Iske Ernest Longnecker and Charles Gabel. Nancy Oquist and David Andelt won two toys. Final drawings for $50 and $10 occur December 19. Free movie for area children at Muse Theatre at 1 30 p m Saturday. Christmas lighting contest judging begins this weekend with entries due by December 16.
December schedule lists Beulah Cemetery Society luncheon at Lulu Ward on Wednesday with gift exchange and covered dish. WCTU meeting with Elsie Stewart on Thursday. Polk County Historical Society Christmas party at Samaritan Home on 6:30 PM. Chamber of Commerce board Friday. Free movie Saturday. Community Theatre Sunday. IOOF Scouts Monday. Rebekahs Wednesday. Lions Monday.
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