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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1966
Page
1
A Sunday edition themes the theft of the Christchild from a Pennsylvania Lutheran church nativity, urging readers to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. The piece contrasts Dickensian redemption with modern materialism and notes the enduring value of childlike belief and the true meaning of the holiday.
Osceola high school basketball overwhelmed Silver Creek 99 37 as coach Don Bartek rotated reserves. Alan Gissler led with 16 points while John Sedlak added 21 and 6 free throws. Osceola later split a conference clash with David City 64 52 with Gissler scoring 40 in the win over the class B school.
Liberty Missouri resident Raymond Kresha won a dollar in The Record’s Spy Quicky contest. Next week a grand prize winner will be announced and a portable FM AM radio awarded. The contest continues with weekly prizes for anyone who sends an idea and a short joke explanation.
A compilation of brief Christmas requests from Osceola Nebraska targets several youngsters. Mark asks for a Long John or steel fire engine, Beth and Beths sister request ovens and curios, Douglas wants an Allis Chalmers loader and more. Dennis and Jody seek a Honda and a Baby Boo Doll respectively.
The Chamber of Commerce will form a committee to study a historical museum site and construction financing. President Chris Dahmke will appoint members to evaluate location options and funding. Also on the agenda Jan 30 is Ladies Night. Ray Soukup plans a camper parking lot at his motel for 20 to 25 overnight campers, with Chamber backing Farm-Home Day sponsorship.
Moisture remains scarce with surface and subsoil short. Winter wheat is good while other crops are excellent and all harvested. $50 winner Wesley Koehler of Osceola is awarded in a Chamber of Commerce drawing, plus multiple $10 prizes. Holiday events included a free Saturday show, Santa visits, and a Color TV giveaway.
Deeds transferred among individuals including Ivan J. Kinsman and heirs in sections 23 16 1 and 23 15 1 plus Headstrom addition in Stromsburg. County court reports list checks and fines for Dale Hobbs Roy Stuhr Gregory Urban Joyce Micek Ronald Baker Chris Walker Donald Dasher Harold Selvidge Gordon Pierson with various penalties. Stromsburg mourns the death of Gordon Pierson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Pierson after a short illness services held Tuesday.
Rev. Odgers urges Christ centered Christmas in Osceola locals. The column blends holiday reflections, church anecdotes, and parish updates with personal memories and wish for a meaningful season. It recalls a doll Christ-child, Lutefisk humor, and Christmas cards from across the country.
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