Candid Corner Seeks Local History Links and Chamber News
The column discusses national resource shortages and energy conservation urging 65 degree thermostats, recalls World War II gas rationing, and notes the Osceola Chamber of Commerce’s 1977 officers and focus on local projects. It mentions actor John Archer born in Osceola, Ralph Bowman, wrestling host Osceola, and NPPD power outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Land of Plenty
America
Sunday World-Herald
John Archers
The
Shadow
Osceola
Candid Corner
Marie Lewis
Bowman
Ralph Bowman
KFAB
Cubs Earn Highest Rank Derby Winners Chosen
At a January Cub Scout Troop 162 pack meeting the Arrow of Light was presented to Darrell Andelt Dion Buhl Joseph Gabriel Chris Jensen Russ Nordstrom and Andy Mons on. The Pinewood Derby followed with trophies by the Lutheran Church Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Andelt
Dion Buhl
Joseph Gabriel
Chris Jensen
Russ Nordstrom
Andy Monson
Wolf
Bear
Lutheran Church
David and
Eric Dake
Mark Eurich
David Hanson
Robbie Johansen
Allen Sculley
OHS Matinen Reigned Supreme At Invitational Dual
The Osceola High School Bulldogs dominated the Elba Invitational, winning first place with 11 individual medalists and boosting their dual meet record to 8-0 after beating David City High 41-15. Key wins included Ray Johnson at 98, Corky Cliffords at 112, Dale Runquist at 119, Tracy Day at 126, Bill Day at 145, Greg Cliffords at 155, Duane Tenniges at 167, and Eric Henderson at 185, with multiple byes and decisive finals to seal the team title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Jones
OHS
Bulldogs
David City High
David City
Ray Johnson
Dan Kresha
Tim Bachenberg
Paul Grubaugh
Corky Cliffords
Scott Ehlers
Dale Runquist
Brian McCoy
Tracy Day
Ken Bell
LeeRay Augustine
Lane Cooper
Carl Mangelsen
Dennis Romshek
Bill Day
Frank Allen
Greg Cliffords
Joe Pope
Duane Tenniges
Ron Svoboda
Eric Henderson
Craig Cooper
Rick Johnson
Russ Shehorn
Osceola
Jeff Wheeler
Tom Grubaugh
Dave Bryan
Vern Hoeft
Dean Runquist
Jim Heins
Morris Schmoker
Sam Barleen
Chris Hofbauer
Scott Buresh
Pat Wi
Ray
Corky
Tracy
Wood
Greeley
Schall
Ansley
Tim
Burns
Chalupa
Sargent
Lewandowski
O'Connor
Smolik
Dale
Cooper
Elba
McGrath
Hughes
Chamber Officers Re-Elected At January Meeting
At the January 25 noon Chamber of Commerce meeting 21 members attended along with guests Brian Beckner and Ken Keller. Officers for 1976 were re-elected Dennis Johansen as president Steve Darling as vice president and Maxine Winslow as secretary treasurer. The group approved a $200 donation to the school athletic banquet and discussed taking down Christmas decorations. The next meeting is February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brian Beckner
Ken Keller
Keith Cox
Dennis Johansen
Steve Darling
Maxine Winslow
Corn Futures and Grains Prices Report
Market brief shows February quotes for corn at 2.30, beans 6.65, Milo 3.57, and wheat 2.36. Prices reflect ongoing supply conditions and trading activity.
Machinery Marking Project to Protect Farm Equipment
The Polk County Farm Bureau and Polk County Sheriff's office partner to curb theft through a Rural Crime Program. A Farm Identification System assigns 10 character IDs to farmers, stamped on equipment, allowing rapid owner identification and interstate law enforcement cooperation. A marking guide and inventory sheet support quick recovery, with IDs verifiable via county sheriffs. The 1977 Polk County Heart Fund Drive teams were named across Osceola, Polk, Shelby, and Stromsburg communities, with American Legion Auxiliary leadership and county officials coordinating memorials and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farm Bureau
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Polk County
American Legion Auxiliary
Alan Berggren
Stromsburg
American Legion
James Hatfield
Doris Kreis
Martin Roberts
Osceola
G. E. Ekstrand
Willis Davis
Aunt Emma And Renate Celebrate Grand Opening
Aunt Emma's Cafe hosted a January 28 celebration for Mrs. Herta Schleifer and daughter Renate marking their grand opening with a free buffet. More than 200 guests attended as local groups offered bouquets and best wishes while the Schleifers, from Karlsruhe, Germany, begin one year of labor permits after visa hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Herta Schleifer
Renate
Schleifer
Schleifers
America
Karlsruhe
Germany
Stephen Gustafson
F Polk
Marion
Johnson
Goldie
Bond
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Candid
Chamber
Goldenrod
Clarks
Fullerton
St. Edward
Palmer
NPPD
Nebraska
Cubs
Bob Johansen
David Dara Darrell
Andelt
Andy Monsen
Dion
Newsweek
Vermont
California
Runquist
Jock Gabel
Greg Boggs
Kent Urban
Vic Pokorney
Paul Hennings
Scott Deavers
Lee Ray Augustine
King of Fullerton
LeeRay
Jensen
Sandhills
Slingsby
Lundy
Kent
Racicky
Bill
Milby
Day
Harris
Greg
Fenske
Donovan
Duane
Schipporeit
Olson
Tenniges
Sample
Landreth
Wiese
HWT
Cox
Rick
Gumb
Gene Bartak
Game and Parks Commission
Osceola Lnsurance Agency
Heart Fund
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Polk County Fair
Nebraska State Board-of -Agriculture
County Fair Managers Association
Lincoln
Polk County Ag Society
Henry Galus
Walden Jones
Bob Tooker
Silver Creek
Gilbert Lampshire
Leslie Adelson
Polk
Allen Anderson
Moore Greater
Ray Conrad
Robert Bryan
Sid Dunn
Ron Fink
Ray George
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