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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1976
Page
1
Community turnout at the Osceola Chamber of Commerce banquet reflected broad civic engagement across professions and sectors. The event highlighted plans for a Bicentennial display, town promotion efforts, and renewed interest in a strong local organization as centennial celebrations approach.
February events list includes Masons Whirlwinds with Marcia Chapman at 2 p.m. at Maple Leaf Club, Senor Citizens gathering at St Vincent's Hall, Wesley Chapel Club with Lula Pickett and Dorothy Nelson asst at Stoner Club, and Legion Auxiliary events hosted by Norma Walgreen and Elsie Davis Bra.
Albert A Ryan 1875 196? a lifelong Osceola resident and barber who built many local homes and helped found the Polk County Fair Association and Polk County Historical Society. He helped plan Highway 81 through Polk County and recently donated a City Hall site. He received a 75 year IOOF pin. He was married three times Minnie Elwood 1939 Maude Elwood Berkheimer 1969.
Mrs. Jacky Smith representing the Bicentennial Commission met with Polk County residents at Osceola City Hall to discuss the national wagon train event. Scrolls of pledge will be signed in each town and at Osceola schools. The train encampment will be at the Polk County fairgrounds and scrolls will travel to Valley Forge for a 200 year time capsule.
Johnson and Runquist won their weight classes at the conference tournament hosted in Stromsburg. Osceola placed fourth as Clarks led with 131.5 points, Palmer second, and Stromsburg third.
Polk County Democrats outline filing timelines for county and state conventions. March 12 is the deadline to file as a delegate to the June 3 county convention and for National Convention delegates via the May 11 primary. Interested readers may contact County Chairman Davis or State Democratic HQ in Lincoln.
More than 75 Chamber members heard retiring President Arnie Dowling oversee the program at Ryan Hill Country Club. Charles Roberts and Dennis Johansen received plaques for 1975 service. Roberts earned Most Community-Minded, Johansen Outstanding Businessman as Johan sen became president and introduced Bob Schmuelle of KGIN TV. Farmers urged to file 1975 tax returns and pay by March 1 to avoid penalties. IRS notes two thirds of 1975 income from farming.
The Service for Christian Unity was held Sunday evening February 1 at St Vincent Catholic Church with pastors Nordstrom Bachenberg and Sladky officiating Mrs Meister was organist The 4th degree Knights of Columbus Council 5383 stood as honor guard Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts attended Refreshments followed in the parish hall hosted by Circle 2 of the Altar Society chaired by Mrs Kucera
The Polk County Chapter American Cancer Society division supplied public schools with smoking awareness kits and pamphlets. Second graders received coloring books about cigarettes, fifth graders a comic on dangers, and junior high science teachers loaned Nature of Cancer kits. High school libraries received resource packets. For information contact Mrs Larry Lehn in Stromsburg.
Osceola hosted its first dual with East Butler last Tuesday with eight wrestlers. five earned team points. Results include Johnson 4-0 over Bohac, Runquist 7-0 over Prochaska, Mangelsen 7-0 over Prochaska, Watts losing to Cousul, and several forfeits. Cliffords and Tenniges posted solid showings against East Butler, while Smola and Svoboda led the visitors during a strong showing by Osceola wrestlers.
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