Osceola’s 1975 Highlights Reflect Community Resolve
Capsule review of Osceola year 1975 highlights ten stories shaping hometown life. Dr Carlos Nossa’s loss, immigration and return trials, the new junior senior high school dedication led by Dr Robert Manley, and Bicentennial events mark pivotal moments. Local newcomers, a Polk County football talent Lynn Boden, and the 16th year of the Polk County Historical Society also feature among notable items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Carlos Nossa
Polk County
Washington
Omaha
Nossas
Thim
South America
United States
Robert Manley
Nebraska
American Legion
Stephen Kuhnel
Gless and Colling
Lynn Boden
Detroit Lions
Historical Society
Court House
Roger King
Silver Creek
NPPD
Rachel Bachenberg
Regent’s
Don Siglers
Bob Gissler
Polk County Welfare Office
William Wolfe
Biography Book Fund
City Planning Commission
Polk County Feeders Association
St Paul Lutheran Church
SCS
Stromsburg
March of Dimes
Robert Roy
John Sedlak
Utica
Legion
Ryan Hill
Lions
Nebraska Hall of Fame
OHS
Jan Zegers
Cub Scouts
Den 1
Girl Scouts
Bob Heindryckx
Robb
L.C.M. Feed Co
West Island
Fairgrounds Arboretum
County
Detroit
Polk County Fair
Mary Lou Stallings
Dr Nossa
Ed Wagners
James Inness
Peggy Watts
Polk
Truman Bachenberg
Breath of Life Campaign
A. Gless
Law Week
NRD
John O’brien
Shelby
Polk County Mental Health Association
Little 8 League
Albert Ryan
Joint Planning Commission
Challengers
Help Young America
Henry Bureshes
John Innesses
Europe
Harry Frye
Lincoln
Kathy Rodene
Pakistan
John R. Dunning
Florida
Ronald E. Colling
Nyberg Law Office
Glenn I. Andersons
Patricia Canizores
International Cultural Exchange
Ecuador
Orval Eikenhorsts
Loretta Kresha
American Legion Auxiliary
Ricky Lee Morris
Debra Volkmer
ASC
Jayne Nelson
Bulldogs Dominate Osceola In Holiday Clincher
The Friend Bulldogs defeated Osceola 68 51 after leading 20 10 early. Jo chim led with 10 first quarter points as Friend held a 33 18 halftime edge and outblocked the visitors. Osceola reserves beat Friend B 48 41.
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Bulldogs
Friend
Friend Bulldogs
Jochim
Osceola
OHL
OHS
Mentink
Secree
Zelasney
Fg Ff
John Zelasney
Rich Hayes
Rob Sterup
Mark Schott
Reg Mentink
Todd Hiemer
Doug Peterson
Palmer
Neal Roehrs
Hiemer
Jerome Zelasney
Lyndon Wieseman
Derald Johnson
Roehrs
Hunter Safety Course Available in Osceola
Young hunters in Osceola must complete a six hour hunter safety course before receiving a hunting license. The course targets ages 12 through 15 and certifies graduation as the license. Eight volunteer instructors are certified to teach, with contact options listed for Dave Ratcliff, Alan Russell, Vernon Kuhnel, Harold Davis, Norman Hofbauer, Don Sigler, Don Andelt, and Dennis Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Dave Ratcliff
Alan Russell
Vernon Kuhnel
Harold Davis
Norman Hofbauer
Don Sigler
Don Andelt
Dennis Valentine
Highway 39 Crash Damages County Vehicles. Two Other Wrecks Reported
A noon December 17 collision on Highway 39 near Silver Creek damaged a pickup and caused a totaled vehicle, with $8,500 damage to a semitrailer and $300 to feed banks. no injuries. December 19 a car on icy Highway 81 near Columbus rolled and officials reported no injuries. December 23 a pickup hit a Union Pacific locomotive near Stromsburg. driver treated for cuts and bruises, locomotive $3,000 damage, dog in the pickup killed. Christmas Eve a Shelby driver rear ended by a Wagner, South Dakota resident caused about $400 damage to both vehicles with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Timothy Wyman
David Vanek
Rising City
Columbus
Vanek
Melvin Bender
Clarks
Union Pacific
Stromsburg
Bender
Osceola
Norval Augustin
Shelby
Leonard Homolka
Wagner
South Dakota
Osceola News in Review January to October 1975
Osceola ongoing calendar of local honors and events highlights Lynn Boden Kodak All American and University ties. February drafts and campaigns. March bicentennial observance and local governance notes. April May June feature awards, school milestones, community projects, plans and anniversaries. July to October cover sports results, civic roles, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peterson
Donald Gabriel
The
Knights of Columbus
Joey Fjell
Ryan Hill Country Club
Kimmel
Legion Hall
Den
Rachel Bachenberg
Susanne Lemp
OHS
Roger Haas
St Paul Lutheran Church
Museum Grounds
Polk County
Nebraska
David Ratcliff
Columbus
Susan Bryan
Walter Rempe
Legion
Lynn Boden
South Dakota State University
Dale Mautz
Steve Johnson
Roxanne Gissler
Carleton Andersons
Eugenio Romaniello
Brazil
Duane Jones
Methodist Church
Council For Chief of Police
Mmes
Arthur Deeter
Norris Larson
Deborah Larson
Legion Auxiliary
Harry Frye
Camp Augustine
Lions and Fair Board
Alan Gless
Mills & Mills
Joe Tomasiewicz
Arthur Senkbeil
Lions
Fifty Million for Soil and Water Loans Released
The Farmers Home Administration announces an extra fifty million dollars nationwide for soil and water loans with 5 percent interest and up to 40 years. Funds may aid irrigation wells and water systems, pollution abatement, and equipment, with eligibility for farm operators unable to obtain credit elsewhere. Applications require loan plan approval and a test well, with first come, first served distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Nebraska
Ray M. Hauser, Jr
Butler
Polk County
Fmha
David City
Osceola Asc
Hauser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Candid
Sandy
Friend's Bulldogs
By Bob Zelasney
Richard Anderson
City Hall
Hotel Lobby
Viking Center
Craig Page
Ridge
Shirley Marsh
South Osceola
Glenn Cederbergs
County News
Sheriff's Office Report
News and Newsmakers
Doris Grossnicklaus
Kodak
Julie Carlson
Queen of Job
Paul Walgren
Dick Sealey
Francis Donelson
Bradshaw
Tony Kerkman
Burdette Flodman
Otto Daum
W F Monson
Sladky
Nordstrom
Bachenberg
Hershel Reisdorffs
Gene Bartak
First National Bank
Wendell Lindsley
John Fujan
Ceng
Bill Beebe
NFO
Bernie Gissler
Joe Roberts
Jean Heindryckx
Osceola School
Nancy Oquist
Ray Conrad
Board.of.Agriculture
Nelson Tavares
David Nordstrom
Gretna
Rachel Boden
Betty Crocker
Ray Conrads
Gerald Bryan
Farmer’s Cooperative Grain
OHS Grapplers
D. Runquist
Nossa
Campbell’s Soup
St. Edward
Tombstones
Mavis Rowan
Pioneer
Fern Wyman
Shirley Baker
Deb Tenniges
Patricia Stevens College
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