Sledding dominates Osceola as hills close to traffic
Cold weather and deep snow push sledding to the town’s top sport with the east-west hill by Muse Theatre reserved by Osceola street crews for sledders only. The Osceola Centennial Committee borrows funds to finish 500 extra books, planning to cover the loan after about 130 sales, while the Osceola Record raises its subscription price to five dollars in-state and thirty six out-of-state. Betty Jo Anderson leaves Osceola bank work to join TPW Factory payroll in Ogallala starting January 27.
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Osceola
Muse Theatre
Osceola Centennial Committee
Betty Anderson
Ogallala
Betty Jo Anderson
Wayne Anderson
First National Bank
TPW
March of Dimes drive kicks off with Osceola Lions event
Osceola Lions Club hosted volunteer workers and co chairs Lee Draeger and Charles Roberts for a dinner as March of Dimes fundraising begins. Mothers will call on residents January to solicit donations while Mary Rystrom leads Polk County Tap program with John Peterson assisting. TAPs plan an all county education program January 18 in four high schools where king and queen winners come from the top donor school. crowns awarded at the Polk County teen dance in March.
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March of Dimes
Art McVeigh
Ronal Peterson
Robert Carey
Don Sigler
Charles Roberts
Lyle Lindgren
Mert Flodman
Newton Page
Osceola Lions Club
Lee Draeger
Lions Club
Polk County
Polk
W. Jones elected chairman at Polk County Extension Board
The Polk County Extension Board met January 8 at the Extension Office. Officers elected for the year include Walden Jones as Chairman Don Peterson Vice Chairman Mrs Calmar Herrmann Secretary and Mrs Dave Lux Treasurer. The office assistant resigned due to illness and the board asks contact at home if the agent cannot be reached. Bernie Gissler and Mildred Flodman presented a program on the Polk County Historical Society and Museum at the Columbus Rotary Club meeting.
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Polk County Extension Board
Walden Jones
Osceola
Don Peterson
Benedict
Calmar Herrmann
Dave Lux
Shelby
Bernie Gissler
Mildred Flodman
Polk County Historical Society and Museum
Columbus Rotary Club
Studleys Launch Mobile Office Servicing Grand Island Area
Kenneth Studley former Osceola resident now in Grand Island starts a mobile service unit offering bookkeeping income tax preparation and hospitalization and health claim filing help for businesses farmers and ranchers. His wife Elvena assists with bookkeeping and the unit is wired heated and fully equipped. Studley a 1969 Grand Island School of Business graduate and 1972 Kearney State College MBA holder leads the venture. Mrs Don Byers died at Annie Jeffrey Hospital after a two month illness with funeral services pending.
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Kenneth Studley
Osceola
Grand Island
Nebraska
Grand Island School of Business
Kearney State College
Free tax help expands hours in 14 Nebraska cities
Federal and Nebraska Revenue officials offer free federal and state tax assistance in 14 cities through April 16 1973 with evenings and Saturdays added After April 16 help will occur on designated days in their offices Columbus Fremont Grand Island Lincoln and nearby movements include residents relocating families and business owners adding to coverage dates and locations listed in the notice
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Federal Internal Revenue Service
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Richard P. Vinal
Internal Revenue
William E. Peters
Nebraska
Columbus
27Th Avenue
Fremont
Bell Street Center
N. Bell Street
Grand Island
Federal
Polk County NFO elects officers for 1973 term
At the January monthly meeting the Polk County NFO elected officers for 1973 with Vern Berck as president, Bill Beebe as vice president, Melvin Ransom Jr. as secretary, and Wayne Anderson as treasurer. The new meat board includes Willis Waller Ralph Jones Dick Watts Milton Marak and Dunte Jones, with Marak as chairman.
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Polk County N. F.C
Vern Berck
Bill Beebe
Melvin Ransom Jr
Wayne Anderson
Osceola Board Backs Central Tech Area and Weather Plan
Osceola School Board favors placing Polk County in the Central Nebraska Technical College Area and will ask the state senator to act. Osceola High School closes February 7 for regular classes while the Conference Declamatory Contest occurs. A weather plan to run buses an hour late after storms was approved and teacher contract proposals were accepted for 30 day review.
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Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska Technical College
Petitions Target Election Over NPPD Contract
A letter from Bob Mills explains petitions calling for an election to challenge the NPPD contract with Osceola City Council. Petition books are available locally, requiring 80 valid signatures by February 3, based on 20 percent of last city election voters, following 398 ballots cast in April.
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Bob Mills
NPPD
Osceola
Mills
Osceola Men Pledge Eight in New Wayne State Fraternity
Acacia Fraternity pledges eight men at Wayne State College in Osceola. Nebraska chapter members attend the first organizational meeting to conduct the pledging. Charter members include Dale Fjell and Barry Hanson of Osceola. Barry elected treasurer.
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Wayne State College
Acacia Fraternity
Acacia
Boulder
Colorado
Nebraska
WSC
Dale Fjell
Barry Hanson
Osceola
Barry
Recreation director appointed at Good Samaritan Center
Mrs Marilyn Houder Sheldt of Shelby starts duties as Recreation Director at the Good Samaritan Center. Daily activities planned. She seeks yarn of all colors, coffee cans with plastic lids, and nylon stockings for crafts. Assistants this week were Mrs Dorothy Kosch, Shelly Ingalls, Dottie Ingalls, and Robyn Wills. Birthday greetings listed for January residents. Polk County Fair Board schedules the 1973 fair for July 26 to 29 with Moore’s Modern Carnival on the Midway.
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Keith
Marilyn) Houdersheldt
Shelby
Good Samaritan Center
Houdersheldt
Polk County Fair Board
Osceola Park Board Hears Council on Improvements
Park Board members Sheldon Bond and DeVerne Rodene met with Osceola City Council on January 4 to discuss park improvements and future goals. The council asked for a follow up with a written list of suggested improvements for the February meeting.
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Park Board
Sheldon Bond
DeVerne Rodene
Osceola City
Osceola City Limits
Osceola Bulldogs Split Weekend With Aurora Loss and Sutton Win
Osceola opened strong but fell 69 to 12 in the first game against Aurora as the Huskies surged ahead 20-10. The Bulldogs then beat Sutton 63 to 53 behind 28 points from Jim Carlson and a hot first quarter, finishing with a 6-2 record.
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Osceola
Bulldogs
Aurora
Sutton
Cat-quick
Gene Olivier
Huskies
Jeff Johnston
Bill Peterson
Nets
Jim Carlson
Carlson
Lindley Lamb
Doug Hahn
Hahn
Chris Hayes
Sweeney
Mustangs
Lamb
Chris
Transfers of local patients between hospitals this week
News notes two patient moves on Monday from Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Tom Schmoker was sent to Lincoln General Hospital for tests and Mrs. Albert Timm departed to the Good Samaritan Center.
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Tom Schmoker
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Lincoln General Hospital
Albert Timm
Good Samaritan Center
IRS urges workers to collect W-2 and 1099 forms for 1972 taxes
District Director Richard P. Vinal warns taxpayers to ensure all W-2 and 1099 forms are received before filing. Employers must issue 1972 W-2s and organizations 1099s by January 31. Attach copies of each W-2 term to speed refunds and avoid processing delays. Contact the IRS office for more information.
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Richard P. Vinal
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service Office
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