Osceola Chronology Highlights Local Events 1976
Doris Grossnicklaus summarizes Osceola events from October to December 1976. Highlights include Harvest of Harmony parade win, swine flu clinics, homecoming royalty, decorations, scholarships, depot preservation drive, organizational awards, 50th anniversaries, public hearings, and municipal developments. Notable names: DeVon Carlson Peggy Tindall Carolyn Sipes Zella Kepner Marian Gillett Beth Jones Chris Gaedeke Susan Kaczor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Old High School
DeVon Carlson
Peggy Tindall
Carolyn Sipes
Rebekah Lodge
Calvin Marak
National Pony Express
Osceola
Zella Kepner
Legion Auxiliary
Vernice Vcelik
Ruth Lux
Nebraska State Capitol
Michelle Kresha
Nebraska Medical Center
Branting
Cubs
Verna Davis
George Inness
University of Nebraska
G. James
Marian Gillett
Platte College
Beth Jones
Osceola High School
Raymond Starostka
Silver Creek
Winter Ag Institute
Charles Massie
Human Service Board
Winter Vacation in Vail Spirals Into Snowbound Stay
The writer, trapped by unexpected warmth at a Kansas relative’s Vail condo, enjoys light snowfall and a lively hillside scene. Skier activity continues despite a derailment on No. 6 chair lift and a spread of bowl games as two skiers and three non-skiers savor the winter pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Vail
Raymond
Poking About In Little Shops And Weather Notes
A diary style entry recalls visiting quaint shops and Florida beach scenes with gulls and water skis. It notes a snowy journey home with a mile wide blizzard near six miles from home, plus commentary on Hubert Humphrey’s Senate leadership loss and an honorary deputy title with substantial pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Colorado
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Capitol
Minnesota Vikings
Local hosts list weekend and weekday social guests
Green s Chapel and area families hosted dinners and suppers with many visitors including Marian Lowther Kenneth Hollister Nina Burke Earl Burke and Janis Donelson. Additional guests included Mae Twarling Carol Donelson Edwin Anderson Ed Lewis Robert Anderson and Wesley Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hollister
Roger
Marian Lowther
Kenneth Hollister
Nina Burke
Earl Burke
Harry Obdrist
Keith Kinberg
Vern Berck
Ervin Rafert
Gresham
Janis Donelson
Lincoln
Carol Donelsons
Mae Twarling
Carol Donelson
Larry
Janis
Edwin E. Anderson
Ed Lewis
Robert.e. Anderson
Wesley Fredrickson
Dwight Newcomer
Harry Cbrist
Harry Christs
County MOD Drive Kicked off January 4
Twenty volunteers for the March of Dimes met after the Smorgasbord at the Bit of Sweden on January 4 to plan the annual January appeal. Miss Cheryl Fisher and her parents attended while Mrs. Donald Rystrom urged chairmen to report by February 1. Carleton Anderson was thanked for years of service as treasurer. Polk County leads Nebraska in per capita contributions and aims to stay number one with posters featuring Angela Richards and Mrs. Rystrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Cheryl Fisher
Morris Fisher
Polk
Donald Rystrom
Polk County
Carleton Anderson
March of Dimes
Angela Richards
Rystrom
Nebraska
Shelby
Bride To Be Receives Shower In Cyril Oklahoma
Nancy Oquist daughter of the Levert Oquists was honored at a December 28 bridal shower in Cyril Oklahoma. She will marry Jim Wise of Lincoln and was visiting in the Wise home during the holidays. A group of 35 attended the event and gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Oquist
Levert Oquists
Cyril
Oklahoma
Nancy
Jim Wise
Lincoln
C. D. Wise, Jr
Wise
Walter Rudeen
Carl Sundberg
Levert Peterson, Jr
Sarah
Sterling Nelson
York
Steve McKinney
Steve
Vermillion
South Dakota
Peterson
Paul David
York Hospital
Vernon Peterson
Julie
Yorktown
Virginia
Alex Kufeldt
Brittany
Harold Wilson
Columbus
Roy Wilson
Clara Wilson
Broken Bow
Verlin Johnson
Debbie
Kenneth Brazda
Timmy
Michelle
Lester Widga
Roger Burke
Community Notes From Osceola and Nearby Towns
Local residents host visiting relatives and friends from Lincoln York and Columbus over the weekend and week. Nebraska Job Service official Jim Voboril will visit Osceola January 19 at the Polk County Welfare Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Jim Voboril
Columbus
Osceola
Polk County Welfare
Court House
Community Calendar Highlights January Events
The calendar lists local meetings and gatherings from January 13 to 20. Whirlwinds Jr Sr High hostesses, Maple Leaf Club, Scout groups, Senior Citizens at the Methodist Church, FAN Extension Club, Osceola Project Club, Wesley Chapel Club, Stoner Club, Filibuster Club, and U-Shar-It Club are scheduled with designated hostesses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirlwinds, Jr. Sr. High
Margaret Norton
June Andelt
Polk County Ag. Society
Maple Leaf Club
Monica Schott
C.F. Scouts
Methodist Church
Osceola Project Club
Wesley Chapel Club
Thelma Burke
Hazel Johnston
Jo Ann Wyman
Ted Nyffeler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doris Grossnicklaus
Clarence Coffins
Nebraska State Bar Association
Jimmy Carter
Chris Gaedeke
Susan Kaczor
Merle Dawes
Bulldogs
Eugene Gabel
Farmer’s Union
Dan Bond
Mark Schott
John Henkel
Good Samaritan
Auxiliary
County Cancer Crusade
NPPD
Rudolf Sandins
William H. Norton
J. J. Exon
Central Platte
East Butler
Ronald Fink
Reynold Peterson
Fink
Walter Herbes
California
Brian Becker
W. H. Norton
Ray Conrad
Polk County Agricultural Society
F. A. Donelson
ASC
Game Commission
By Eldena Lindblade
Tinker Shop
Main Street
Stromsburg
Rose ‘Maling
Cornhuusker
Gerald Cleveland
Meadow Grove
Bruce Rystrom
Julie Teegerstrom
Richard Teegerstrom
Eric
County Mod
Greg Andreasen
Lions Club
Paul Carlson
Woman's Club
Bob Clymer
Woman's Civic Improvement Club
Warren Johnson
Jim Hatfield
Robert Scow
Clear Creek
Arlin Neujahr
Island
Robert Bryan
Platte
Gerhardt Lux
Valley
Irvin Anderson
Pleasant Home
Gordon Fredrickson
Leonard Hiemer
Max Gabel
Canada
Kenneth Peterson
Utica
Ken
Opal
Carl Pierson
Avoca
Minnesota
Opal Fredrickson
Hampton
Waterloo
Iowa
Frank Peterson
Lesa Dee
Jody
Doug Peterson
Lisa
Linda
Gene
Milton Johnson, Jr
Wesley Jones
Oscar Jones
Merton Flodman
Chad
Kari
Dennis Jones
Willard Henderson
Arloa
Arloa Yungdahl
Bewf
Miracle
Jer
Rok Orale
Her Outs Company
Kersler
Deluxe
Grahams
Keabler
Proctor & Gombe 171
Johnson N & Jobe
U.S.D.A
Firesid
Chica
Tastee Brand
Ene Sandhills
Gide
Tery
Gathe
Carton
TAT Sianar
BOS Bag
Golden Valley
Bex
Bush
Sear
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