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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1965
Page
1
Temperatures ranged from below zero three times last week with a high of 46 on February 5 and an inch of snow on Sunday. Osceola notices include the death of June Egly, father of Mrs Ronald Carlson of Silver Creek, from a heart attack in Chadron.
A Nebraska column outlines a plan to equalize district populations by moving people, hints at Iowa moves if needed, and endorses a state sweepstakes law with strict monitoring. It promotes a Polk County recreation and golf facility with FHA-backed membership, plus a call for readers to join and support Chamber of Commerce efforts. It also notes water conservation concerns and upcoming community news coverage, a Colombia letter feature, and a tour to Alaska and the Northwest.
The Osceola High School band previews its second annual Bulldog Band Blast on Tuesday February 16. The program includes part of the superior marching show dances a guest trumpet solo and a number from the musical So This is Paris. Cappen aims for a stronger performance after two weeks of final rehearsal.
A meeting in Sioux City outlined steps to prevent a repeat of the January 28 1965 outage caused by faulty relay gear at Fort Randall. Consumers Public Power District Nebraska Public Power System and Omaha Public Power District will add protection facilities and interconnections, update emergency switching procedures, and rely on the new Sheldon Station unit to stabilize the grid.
An informal steering committee met in York on February 4 to plan an interest in the underground water supply. Attendees included Ray Burke, chairman of the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Bruce Anderson. The group from five counties aims to promote research, collect current data on underground water, and use information to guide recharge programs. The next meeting is set for February 25 in York.
Miss Julie Guilberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Grossnicklaus wins a University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship while Joel Eikenhorst son of Mr and Mrs Orval Eikenhorst is named an alternate.
The 58th tuberculosis drive ends March 31 with a state progress report showing 93 counties contributing 174436.60 dollars, up from 165744.81 last year. Mrs. C R Caley of Clarks urges gifts to the TB Association before March 31. Polk and Merrick counties reported 1063.30 and 1121.15 respectively, both above 1963 totals.
The Nebraska Sertoma Hearing Project is awarded a $500 grant from the Nebraska Society for Crippled Children and Adults and Alpha Delta Pi alumnae from the University of Nebraska. The funds will buy a soundproof room for the hearing conservation program at the State and University of Nebraska. A hearing testing booth, part of the Sertoma plan, supports a cooperative effort with the state health and education departments.
Osceola high school student Audrey Ranwell spoke to the Lions Club Monday noon, sharing colored slides of her country and people with commentary. Attendees included Bob Mills, Alex Mills, Charles Kucera, Jack Hadley and Steve Georgeau. A proposed group trip to the Nebraska Missouri basketball game and a March 5 slide show by Danny Liska of Niobrara on an Africa motorcycle trip were among topics. W. J. Herrmann to hold open house for 60th wedding anniversary February 14 at Osceola Methodist Church, 2 to 4 p.m. relatives and friends invited. no gifts.
Osceola notes mark 85 years of Boy Scouting with Feb 7 to 13 events under the theme Strengthen Americas Heritage. The Osceola program lists 14 Cub Scouts and 16 Boy Scouts guided by Scoutmaster Linden Mulford and Cubmaster Stanley Van Hoosen as the movement acknowledges its national 55th anniversary and a history of local youth leadership.
Osceola edged Polk 52 51 in a tense season win that put the Bulldogs in a four win one loss conference split. Sagehorn and Carlstrom led Polk with 17 and 15 while Bowe and Gissler paced Osceola with 13 and 12. Kropatsch added 21 for Osceola in a tight reaction through the night.
Osceola hosts the Goldenrod Conference Music Festival on March 26 with all conference schools joining. About 450 to 500 students are expected to participate and Gene Dappen serves as director. Entries will receive written criticisms on performances.
Senator Roman L. Hruska announced nominations to the Air Force Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. The candidates, selected by competitive civil service exams, must pass college entrance tests and meet service physical standards. David Anderson, son of the Carleton Andersons of Stromsburg, is named for the Naval and Merchant Marine academies.
Specialist Five Gary L. Cole, son of Helen Cole of Shelby, earned the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam from August 1963 to July 1964. He previously resided in Osceola and is assigned to the 5th Aviation Battalion at Fort Carson Colorado.
Osceola blood chairman Mrs Dwight Bush said the Monday Bloodmobile collected 102 pints from 107 donors, about 30 pints over quota. Five people were rejected. New two gallon club members were Carl Allinder and Glen Green. one gallon donors included Eugene Kosch, John Wieseman, Julius Schlensinger, Harold Davis, and Darwin DeTurk.
Eight Osceola high school students will participate in the Goldenrod conference dramatics festival at Clarks Feb. 11. Attendees and entries include oral interpretation of prose literature by Mary Wobig Sylvia Cerny Beverly Wieseman Julie Gullberg. interpretive public address Gary Nelson. poetry reading Audrey Ranwell Janice Fischer. extemporaneous speaking Jack McCormick. one act play cast Mary Wobig Jack McCormick Julie Gullberg Gary Nelson Sylvia Cerny.
The 16th annual WNAX five state bowling event in Nebraska starts February 27 in Columbus at Boulevard Lanes. Over seven weekends through April 11 players compete for special team prizes during the first two weekends, with defending champ Russ Kreis of Stromsburg among entrants. Entry blanks available at local bowling alleys. 14 first time donors noted and a donor list will appear next week.
Osceola Lions present a travel show by Danny Liska and family about a 40 000 mile Norway to South Africa trip filmed in color. The event begins at 8 p m with advance or door tickets from Lions sponsors. Planning committee for Old Times Day met to set June 1 and invite county groups to participate with booths parades and foods. Ruth Lux is chairwoman seeking ideas to enhance Osceola centennial year 1967. Mr and Mrs Ed Wagner celebrate 59th wedding anniversary on Saturday February 13.
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