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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1972

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Open seats in Osceola elections spark filing push

Only two candidates so far for six open posts in Osceola with March 10 filing deadline. LeRoy Flink and Miriam Carey filed for school board and city council respectively. City Clerk Fred Bond and Phil Nyberg handle filings. The Record reiterates unsigned letters policy and notes local events including Rex Cadwallader’s UNICEF tied concert and Meals on Wheels project. A Republican Women’s Club bus trip to Lincoln is planned with details.

LeRoy Flink Miriam Carey Fred Bond Phil Nyberg Republican Women's Club Lincoln Legislature Miller & Paine Fur Salon Laura Delfs Osceola Stromsburg

Centennial Celebration Signs To Erect East And West Of Osceola

Signs publicizing Osceola Centennial Celebration June 1 3 will be placed April and May east and west of town funded by local business donations. Contributors include First National Bank Osceola Record Jack and Jill Nahrstedt Osceola Cleaners Osceola Implement Lewis Mobil Zedicher Construction Co op Oil Malek s G6 Service Cengas NPPD Eikenhorst Farm Supply Tenniges Chevrolet Builders Supply Merts Appliance and Furniture Kepner Robets McVeigh Barbershop Osceola Hotel Farmers Co op Grain Smith Grain Bert Gissler Inc Ray Soukup Bob Carey Bertha s Vanity Davis Electric Cover U All Lepp and Larsen Osceola Body Shop Vern Johnson Osceola Legion Dr Davis Bush s Drug Osceola Bar Association Harold s Market Arlen s Town House Osceola Locker Rowan Plumbing and Heating Dale Buchta Harry Lees Good Samaritan Center Lincoln Tel and Tel Ivar Oberg Burt and Dees.

Osceola First National Bank Osceola Record Jack and Jill, Nahrstedts Osceola Cleaners Osceola Implement Lewis Mobil Zedicher Construction Co-op Oil Malek’s G6 Service Cengas NPPD Eikenhorst Farm Supply Tenniges Chevrolet Builders Supply Mert’s Kepner-Roberts McVeigh Osceola Hotel Farmers Co-op Grain Smith Grain Bert Gissler Ins Ray Soukup Bob Carey Bertha’s Vanity Davis Electric Cover U All Lepp and Larsen Osceola Body Shop Vern Johnson Osceola Legion Dr. Davis Bush‘ Drug Osceola Bar Association Harold’s Market Arlen's Town House Osceola Locker Rowan Plumbing and Heating

Candidates Needed for Six Elective Seats

Two weeks remain before filing deadline for school board and city council seats. Four school board terms and two city council terms are up with no candidates yet. Filing closes March 10 with Phil Nyberg or Fred Bond. Filing fee is 1 percent of annual wages. no fee for school board as no salary. City council incumbents are Ray Sokup and Earl Watts. school board retirees are Paul Walgren Jack Wieseman Lillian McDonald and Hubert Girard. Elections set for April 4 with school board May 10 alongside the Nebraska primary.

Phil Nyberg Fred Bond Ray Soukup Earl Watts Paul Walgren Jack Wieseman Lillian McDonald Hubert Girard Nebraska

Ladies plan to deliver hot meals in Osceola

The Osceola American Legion Auxiliary organizes Meals on Wheels to deliver hot meals for $1.15 to elderly and shut-ins. Interested people or families may contact project chairman Mrs Newton Page at 747-5901 to join or request service.

The Legion Auxiliary Osceola

Funeral services for Mrs Ce celia Thelen held in Shelby

Mrs Thelen age 93 died Feb 20 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital after residence at Good Samaritan Home Osceola. Funeral services were at Sacred Heart Church Shelby Feb 23 with interment at Union Cemetery south of Shelby. Lena Page 91 formerly of Columbus died Feb 16 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Labor interviewer A Barnes to meet at Welfare Office Osceola Feb 29 2 30 p.m. phone 747-5351.

Cecelia Thelen Sacred Heart Church Shelby Union Cemetery Page Lena Page Columbus Good Samaritan Osceola Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital A. Barnes Court House

Salina Speaker to address Knights of Columbus awards dinner

Frank E. Thelen formerly of Shelby now in Salina Kansas will speak Sunday March 5 at the Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner Thelen has held many KC roles since June 1953 including Grand Knight District Deputy Faithful Navigator and three terms as State Secretary He recently joined the Supreme Council as a field advisor for north central Kansas The dinner at St Vincent's Hall begins at 7 pm and honors Knight of the Year and others for youth and community service.

Frank E. Thelen Shelby Salina Kansas Knights of Columbus Thelen Coffeeville Faithful Navigator Department of the Supreme Council North Central St Vincent's Hall

Bulldogs Wrap Up Season With Four Dual Wins

The Bulldogs ended their second season with four dual meet wins including a victory over state champion Clarks. They placed second in the conference after competing in several tournaments, led by senior Mike Treffer who finished 19-7.

Bulldog Clarks Mike Treffer John Girard Duane Hahn Ray Urban Kurt Anderson Mark Tenniges Mike Jenn Merle Runquist Tim Howe Terry Swoboda Roger Augustin Chuck Lemp Dave McMeekin

Osceola Chamber To Discuss Centennial Celebration Agenda

Osceola Chamber of Commerce meets Monday dinner at Chat and Chow Cafe to discuss Centennial Celebration and attracting new industry plus mobilizing the Union Pacific Depot. Tickets by Warren Campbell Harry Imm and Charles Roberts. sales late this week or at First National Bank.

Osceola Chamber of Commerce Chat and Chow Union Pacific Warren Campbell Harry Imm Charles Roberts

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens in Prairie Hills Council

Girl Scouts of the Prairie Hills Council begin cookie orders February 25 at 4 pm through March 6. Delivery April 7 to 14 with cookies priced at 1.10 per box. Troop profits 25 cents per package for troop activities. orders on troop blanks. General chairmen named.

Prairie Hills Gordon Marshall Fremont Louis Gross Elmer Hass Bud Abbott Shelby

Girls share Mexico trip at Brownies Juniors meeting

Senior Girl Scouts Jackie Smith and Nancy McDonald spoke to Brownies and Juniors on February 14 about a summer trip to the Scout Cabana in Mexico. They answered questions on the Cabana and Wider Opportunities trips for Scouts. The Polk-Butler Mutual Insurance Co held its 80th annual meeting in Shelby on February 10, electing Wayne Ruth, Lester Selden and Marvin Dawes to three terms. A film titled People Come First was shown followed by sandwiches and coffee.

Jackie Smith Nancy McDonald Mexico Ruth

Osceola student wins Regents scholarship

M Augustine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Augustine, won a one year Regents scholarship as Osceola's recipient based on her SAT score earlier this year. Alternates named from Osceola High School include Becky McDonald Cindy Nahrstedt Steve Tonniges and Jackie Rowan.

Marla Augustine Wayne Augustine Osceola Miss Augustine Osceola High School Becky McDonald Jay McDonalds Cindy Nahrstedt Dale Nahrstedts Steve Tonniges Jerry Tonnigeses Jackie Rowan Harlan Rowans

Osceola Book Fund Gets 150 From Ballgame Boost

The Osceola Centennial Book Fund received 150 last week from proceeds of a basketball game between the Osceola town team and NU football players. The funds will defray book expenses and a bake sale with free coffee is planned on distribution day. Watch the Record for details.

Osceola Centennial Book Fund Osceola

Bulldogs top St Edward 90 82 in high school clash

OHS Bulldogs surged to a 90 82 win over St Edward as Jim Carlson led with 33 points, Randy Neujahr 29 and Steve Tenniges 17. Col in McKeag grabbed 12 rebounds while Keehn fueled St Edwards with 28 points and 13 boards.

Terry Anderson Bulldogs OHS St. Edward SEHS Beavers Jim Carlson Randy Neujahr Steve Tenniges Colin McKeag Carlson Randy Keehn Rod Jasa Kim Channer R. Neujahr S. Tenniges M. Jones C. McKeag J. Carlson S. Monson C. Hayes R. Boruch M. Johnston B. Peterson Chuck Micek Doug Baker B. Condreau O J. Johnson R. Keehn Tom Nordeen Jeff Johnston Brother Mike Cedar Rapids Aquinas David City David City High

Osceola Private Prososki Completes Army Basic Training

Army Pvt Myron J Prososki 19 son of Mr and Mrs Albin Prososki Route 2 Osceola Neb completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey He trained in drill weapons map reading combat tactics and military justice with Company E 1st Battalion 3rd Brigade A 1970 Osceola High School graduate.

Myron J. Prososki Albin J. Prososki Osceola Neb U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Ft. Dix N. J Prososki Osceola High School

Open House for 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Elmer Rudeen honor her parents Mr and Mrs John Braithwaite of Shelby on their 50th anniversary with an open house Wednesday March 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lone Star 10 miles north of Shelby no gifts requested. Town team Osceola Centurions will face Omaha Center Bank in AAU tournament at Wahoo JFK College Friday Feb 25 at 8 p.m.

Elmer Rudeen John Braithwaite Shelby Lone Star Osceola Centurions Omaha Center Bank Wahoo JFK College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frau Kathy Rex Cadwallader Danny Kaye Unicef Rex Organization Maria Augustin GOP Mmes. W. W. Norton Dave Rutter Girls State M. R. Anderson JR. Legion Auxiliary Junior American Legion Auxiliary Bellwood Hi Lo Prec By Terry Anderson Steve Schultz York Augustin Ron Finke Ravenna Ken Swoboda Steve Feye Leigh Treffer Anderson Jenn Stroup Girl Scouts M. Augustine Book Fund Ballgame St. Ed Helen Merrick
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