Genoa Orioles Rally Past Osceola To Finish Season Strong
Genoa used a big second quarter to defeat visiting Osceola 57 to 46. Osceola’s Larry Miley led with 15 points while Jerry Gdowski scored 20 for Genoa. Osceola closes at St Edward and faces Utica February 24 in the district opener at York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Orioles
Osceola
Larry Miley
Kenny Bowe
Leon Johnson
Mike Gonsier
Barry Schmoker
Gregg Ransom
Joel Eikenhorst
Jerry Gdowski
St. Edward
Utica
York
Beatles Age and Local News Stir Osceola Readers
A letter writer defends the Beatles against parental scorn and recalls past music trends from Dixieland to Sinatra. The Record invites readers to propose new color names and highlights a local basketball star Barry Schmoker. Osceola bus service to start March 2 faces a three month trial, with maps for sale and a note on cigarette advertising policy.
New USDA Wheat Standards Aimed at Protecting Quality
The USDA announces May 1 effective standards to guard quality wheat and boost export sales. The rules reduce grade tolerances, improve measurement of weight soundness and cleanliness, and support the Commodity Credit Corp. in guaranteeing grain quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
U.S
Commodity Credit Corp
USDA
Cyanide guns warning and landowner rules issued by Game Commission
M. O. Steen announces cyanide guns are dangerous and landowners must post land with signs reading DANGER CYANIDE GUNS IN USE. Devices must be 18 inch square with 2 inch letters, 200 yards from roads, 1000 yards from schools, and require permission to use on others land. Use limited to legal trapping seasons unless written authorization is obtained. American Legion Aux hosts Girls State Tea at 2:45 p.m. Nancy Norton explains Girls State. Farmers may participate in 1964 Feed Grain Program with 40 percent diversion and price support payments. Applications available at Polk county ASCS office 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
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ASCS
Leo Cockson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
M. O. Steen
Game Commission
The
Polk County
Re appraisal in Polk County real estate group effort
Dennis Ingwersen of Grand Island works with the county assessor toward a complete re appraisal of all Polk County real estate. He represents Justin H Haynes and Co of Denver. Richard P Mayer will assist later from David City under a new state law requiring periodic re appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Ingwersen
Grand Island
Polk County
Ingwersen
Justin H. Haynes and Co
Denver
Richard P. Mayer
David City
Off campus course planned at Osceola for Nebraska School Law
A meeting scheduled for Monday February 24 at 7 p m in the Polk County District Court room Osceola to organize an off campus class Educational Administration 257 Nebraska School Law Three hours credit to be taught by the University of Nebraska Dr Freeman Decker former Commissioner of Education will instruct Enrollments contact Polk County Superintendent Mrs Betty J Majors Osceola Also brief traffic fines listed for Polk county residents including David N Fjell Edward D Johnson Charles F Blodgett Jeanette E Argo Roy D Atkins and Dallas C Silvey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Educational Administration
Nebraska School Law
University of Nebraska
Freeman Decker
Commissioner of Education
Betty J. Majors
Osceola Event Honors Stephenson Mentink March of Dimes King and Queen
Suzi Stephenson and Gary Mentink of Stromsburg were named king and queen at the taps dance held at Osceola grade school auditorium. About $440 was raised by Polk county teenagers though exact totals were not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Suzi Stephenson
Gary Mentink
Stromsburg
Polk County
Ethiopian Educator Zed Yimatau to Visit Polk County Schools
Zaudneh Yimatau known as Zed from Addis Ababa will arrive in Osceola Sunday and visit Polk county rural schools next week. He earned a master of arts at the University of Nebraska and will return to teach in Ethiopia. He will speak at the Osceola PTA meeting on Feb 26, arranged by the University of Nebraska. The American Legion Auxiliary will canvass for the Heart Fund over the next two weeks. Marilyn Oberg of Osceola swam in Sioux City meet finishing the 160 yard freestyle and relay. Linda K Johnson of Stromsburg was fined for careless driving.
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Zaudneh Yimatau
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Osceola
Polk County
Yimatau
Zed
University of Nebraska
PTA
Marilyn Oberg
Sioux City
Kearney State
Osceola Set For March 3 School and City Caucuses
Osceola and its school district schedule caucuses for Tuesday March 3 in the high school auditorium. The school caucus starts at 7 30 p m and the city caucus follows at the same location. City election is set for April 7.
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Osceola City
Father-Son Banquet Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Methodist father-son banquet at 6 30 p m on March 4 are available at Bush Drug the county agent office and Johns Rexall. Only 120 tickets are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Drug
County Agent’s Office
John’s Rexall
Odd Bits and Local Politics Corner
Perry N. Sapp shares a humorous tale about a Sage Hen joke at an Arizona restaurant and coins a quip on wings. The column notes political moves as Val Peterson and Ralph Beermann exit gubernatorial and congressional race plans, with county races mentioned and a March 13 filing deadline.
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Perry N. Sapp
Arizona
Bird of Paradise
Rozst
Noot
Val Peterson
GOP
Ralph Beermann
Congress
Richard Merrick
Christian Gaedeke
Orval Gildersleve
Farmstead windbreaks offer high returns per acre
A survey of 201 Nebraskans shows livestock feeders estimate annual windbreak savings over 3800 dollars, livestock breeders over 500 dollars, and dairymen over 600 dollars. The article urges action to plant windbreaks this spring and directs readers to soil conservation and extension offices for planning help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Slusher
Kansas State University
Polk
Heart Sunday Drives Polk County Fund Aid
Heart Sunday is this week to raise money for heart research in Polk County. Chairman W. H. Norton, in his 11th year, says volunteers will contact residents or accept contributions at banks or by mail. Nebraska death data show 57 percent due to heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
W. H. Norton
Norton
Nebraska
Irrigation Workshop Completes Two Sessions in Osceola
Polk county irrigation farmers attend a four session workshop this month. First two sessions were Feb 12 and 18 at the Methodist church basement in Osceola with extension engineers John Decker St Paul Bob Mulliner Hastings and Paul Fishbach Lincoln assisting. Remaining sessions set for Feb 25 and March 2 at the Legion Club Stromsburg from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 3:00 p.m. Crop production and irrigation management to be covered.
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Polk County
Methodist Church
Osceola
John Decker
St. Paul
Bob Mulliner
Hastings
Paul Fishbach
Lincoln
Legion Club
Stromsburg
Certificate Honors C Anderson for 20 Years of Service
A certificate of appreciation recognizing more than 20 years of voluntary service to the Polk county chapter of the National Foundation-March of Dimes was forwarded to Carleton Anderson of Stromsburg, Polk County treasurer. The citation lauds dedication to aiding the sick and disabled and supporting eradicating crippling diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
National Foundation—March of Dimes
Carleton Anderson
Stromsburg
National Foundation
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Frankie Sinatra
Elvis Presley
Pappa
Beatle Records
John Body
World-Herald
Barry
Doris
Shelby
Hardville
Central City
Omaha
Department of Agriculture
George Washington
Raymond Roehrs
Hampton
Farmers Coop Grain Co
Air Force Engineers
Norma
California
Debbie
Dale
Patti
Neal
American Legion Aux
Nancy Norton
David N. Fjell
Edward D. Johnson
Charles F. Blodgett
Jeanette E. Argo
Roy D. Atkins
Dallas C. Silvey
American Legion Auxiliary
Heart Fund
Linda K. Johnson
William H. Wagner
Osceola Hardware & Appliance
Kettle Falls
Wash
Nebraska City
Stroms
Midwest
Harold Klingman
U. S
Heart
C. Anderson
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