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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1974
Page
1
The message extols enduring friendship across time and distance. It expresses affection and mutual regard, notes life’s distractions yet highlights the value of remembered bonds, and hopes to meet again in this life or another with lasting contentment and good work. The tone is reflective and affectionate.
Louis E. DePauw son of Mr and Mrs Omer DePauw of David City earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Nebraska. He served as vice president of A I Ch E Sigma Tau and E Week and was an engineering trainee at Goodyear. He and his wife Carmelita Augustin will move to St Louis where he will work as a process design engineer for Monsanto.
Osceola High School wrestling reports two hard defeats last week. In a Stromsburg loss, six points from forfeits decided the meet as Osceola fell 28 34 after leading early. Earlier, Clarkes downed Osceola 36 17 with Clarkes state qualifiers in strong form.
Economic shifts reshape U S cattle raising as large feedlots struggle with high grain costs and pollution. Farmers shift to cow calf production, demand for yearlings rises, and overall herd numbers stay high but trend downward amid costly changes and potential long term health of the industry. A separate note reports a 2 vehicle accident near Osceola, injuring Ronald B Jones, with $2300 damage to a pickup.
The Polk County Historical Society met December 19 at Swede Haven Stromsburg with 37 attendees. Members shared Christmas memories and readings, honors were given to John Falk and Dwight Burney, and plans were made for March. Santa distributed popcorn and cookies followed by a social hour.
Dr. Bob Thompson begins his second month in Osceola at the Osceola Veterinary Hospital which he bought from Dr. Y. F. Monson in November. He and his wife Debra will move from Columbus to a Ridge home at year’s start. Thompson, Iowa born and Iowa State graduate, brings cattle clinic and horse experience, plus hog confinement production know how, to the Nebraska town.
Delegates to the Polk County ASC convention elected Richard Sealey Jr. to the ASC Committee for a three year term starting January 1, 1975, replacing Richard C. Sealey. Paul Walgren became chairman and F. A. Donelson vice chairman. Marvin Dawes and W. John Nyberg were named first and second alternates.
Nebraskans may receive late December requests from the State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics to report 1975 planting intentions and livestock inventories. Division Director Doug Murfield says the early acreage estimates help farmers make decisions, though actual plantings may vary with weather, prices, and labor.
Doris and Sandy send old fashioned holiday wishes in a festive message from the Osceola Record, hoping the season brightens lives and hearts.
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