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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
1
The Record introduces a new sports feature titled Sport Spiel written by Lyell Bremser, famed Nebraska University broadcaster. It will cover all sports and even hunting and fishing, with substantial focus on the university’s athletic program.
Nearby residents seek clarity on reactivating the World War II air base in Fairmont with no confirmation yet. Authorities discuss meter parking trial and possible voter decision at April city election.
The District Class C basketball tournament runs February 27 to March 2 at Osceola starting at 2:00 pm. First day features Shelby vs Clarkson, Beaver Crossing vs Genoa, with evening games St Francis vs Clark and Platte Center vs Leigh. Wednesday includes Osceola Stromsburg St Edward Concordia opening rounds. Seeded teams are St Francis Clarkson Leigh Genoa. officials Stan Skaug and Gerald Vausek.
The Polk County Farmers Co op Oil Company has bought the Pratt Building across from Sigler Garage in Osceola to house a larger retail station. The transfer of equipment and business is planned in about a month after purchasing from Jim McBeth and Wesley Peterson. Old tanks and pumps will be removed and Co op items installed for improved service and storage.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Sandin have been discharged from Immanuel Lutheran hospital in Omaha after both undergoing surgical procedures.
Cub Scouts of Pack 162 held their Blue and Gold dinner at the Methodist church on a Wednesday evening in February. After the meal a Pack ceremony led by Cub master R O Peterson awarded Bear Badges to Gordon Olseen and Johnny Rech, with Gold and Silver Honor Arrow points. Raymond Peterson earned Wolf badge and a Gold Honor Arrow point, Gary Bowman earned Bob Cat pin, and Mrs R O Peterson received a Den Mothers badge and pin. Plans were set for a kite contest and a County Fair in March.
Osceola suffered back to back losses to St. Bonaventure 51 to 42 and St. Edward 50 to 48 in overtime. The Bulldogs failed to lock down defense and lacked a consistent scorer as Gabriel led with 11 points versus St. Bonaventure and Koehler matched with 11 against St. Edward.
Next week’s schedule lists matches: Wednesday Feb 28 7:45 pm Muse Cravens 68 45 pm McDonalds Crouses. Thursday Mar 1 7:45 pm Teachers Firemen 8:45 pm Leonards Printers Devils.
The first Boys and Girls County Government Participation Day took place in Osceola on Friday February 16 sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary. County Chairman Philip Nyberg led the program while students were registered by Carleton Anderson and M A Mills Jr. The day included a session with county officials and a luncheon at the Legion building.
Clair W. Walker announced that all teachers in Osceola Public Schools were re-elected for the coming year at a special board meeting. Contracts will be sent to teachers for signatures shortly.
A large group attended the Eastern Kensington meeting on Tuesday evening with Lydia Englehardt as host. Co hostesses were Mrs. Sam Crouse, Mrs. Don Byers and Mrs. Walter Koehler.
A local column recalls light anecdotes from Osceola area residents including Rev Swenson denying a Smorgasbord visit and Al Kuhnel’s athlete’s foot misadventure with airplane glue. It notes Osceola gym crowds and explains host schools often lose money on tournaments. It previews Lyell Bremser’s Nebraska sports column Sport Spiel and mentions new Nebraska fishing rules. Phil Nyberg, Osceola Chamber president, jokes about not knowing his Farmers Day welcome speech.
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