Dollar's value climbs as price index rises in 1970 chart
The Nebraska Education News notes rising consumer prices with a chart showing index levels from January to November 1970, highlighting that a dollar buys less each month. An anecdote from Joe Hill recalls North Dakota rural boards using a phone ring to discuss school matters, avoiding formal meetings and reporters.
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Nebraska Education News
NEN
Viscie A
Uae
Joe Hill
North Dakota
Bulldogs edge Monarchs in double overtime 78 76
Osceola Bulldogs beat the Monarchs of David City Aquinas 78 to 76 in double overtime. Bob Gissler led Osceola with 35 points, while Bob Bierkower and Jim Hein each scored 17 for Aquinas. Neujahr sealed win in the second OT with two free throws.
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Bill Norton
OHL
Bulldogs
Monarchs
David City
Aquinas
DCA
Osceola
Bob Gissler
Gissler
Coffin
Larry Neujahr
Cooly
Lynn Boden
Dick Wyman
Keith Peterson
Cal Coffin
Bob Bierkower
Jim Hein
OHS Bulldogs to duel SHS Vikings for Goldenrod title
Osceola Bulldogs meet Stromsburg Vikings Thursday at 7 p.m. in a Goldenrod Conference bout with the 8:30 p.m. winner slated to play Friday’s championship or consolation games following Tuesday’s Genoa vs Palmer and St. Edward vs Clarks matchups. Osceola beat Silver Creek 77 to 54. Stromsburg edged Polk 48 to 46. A new Girl Scouts troop drive seeks uniforms. call Marie Odgers or drop at Osceola Cleaners.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg Vikings
Goldenrod
Genoa
Palmer
St. Edward
Clarks
Osceola
Silver Creek
Stromsburg
Polk
Girl Scouts
Marie Odgers
Osceola Cleaners
Jewel pins awarded at Osceola IOOF meeting in Nebraska
Deputy Grand Master Myron Rummler presented long time members with membership jewels in Osceola. Recipients included Albert Ryan 70 years Victor Sterup 45 Ernest Lees 45 and Dwight Bush 30 with R M McDonald a 50 year pin pending absence. Rising Star Lodge 75 installed new officers led by Ray Conrad with York Lodge guests joining.
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Nebraska
Ioof Lodge
Myron Rummer
North Platte
Odd Fellows
Osceola
Albert Ryan
Victor Sterup
Ernest Lees
Shelby
Dwight Bush
R. M. McDonald
Albert Schmoker
Fred Bond
Martin Roberts
Leroy Johnson
Rising Star Lodge No. 75
Ray Conrad
Earl Miller
Noble Grand
Glen Hendrickson
York Ioof Lodge
Rebekahs
Far Right
JOOF
Osceolan
Osceola High ham fundraiser supports March of Dimes
Osceola High School Student Council sells 25 cent ham tickets for a half time drawing at the Osceola Palmer basketball game on January 29. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes fund with tickets from listed council members. Also notes drapery workshop openings on February 3 and 24 with contact to the Polk County Extension Office.
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OHS
Osceola
Polk County Extension Office
Alan Gissler Night planned by Boosters
The Osceola Booster Clubs plan an Alan Gissler Night at Doane on Saturday January 30 as Doane hosts Hastings. The game starts at 7 30 p.m. at Fuehrer Fieldhouse in Crete. Tentative travel includes the Tenniges Special bus and cars with notices to school children for parent use.
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Osceola
Alan Gissler
Doane
Hastings
Fuehrer
Crete
Public Hearing Sought for Polk County Road Re surfacing
A legal notice on page 2 announces a public hearing on proposed road resurfacing and blacktopping in southwest Polk County. The road runs from the junction of highway 66 west edge of Polk north 4 miles by the Laclede Cemetery. Written requests to the County Clerk must be made on or before February 11.
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Polk County
Polk
Laclede
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Osceola
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Osceola High School Auditorium on Monday January 25 for donors aged 18 to 65 who weigh more than 110 pounds. The event is part of a holiday drive run by American Legion posts from December 7 to February 4 pints quota and a lunch will be provided from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor Buffington warns against air gun damage in Osceola and urges parental permission for under 19 donors.
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Osceola
Red Cross
American Legion
Dean Buffington
Wobig
Buffington
Osceola residents urged to pay bills by Friday deadline
Osceolans who had curb and guttering done this summer must pay either the full amount or the first 10 percent to City Clerk Fred Bond by Friday January 22 to avoid interest. After Friday the remaining balance moves to the County Treasurer for 6 percent interest.
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Osceolans
Fred Bond
Otto Daum Heads First United Methodist Church Board
Otto Daum was elected chair man of the board of trustees for the First United Methodist Church at the meeting Monday evening January 11. Sidney Dunn was chosen secretary, Robert Mills resident agent for the church corporation. Dale Hiemer became administrative board chairman and Glen Hendrickson vice chairman. Mrs. Jim Majors is secretary of the administrative board and for the charge conference.
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Otto Daum
First United Methodist Church
Sidney Dunn
Robert Mills
Church Corporation
Dale Hiemer
Glen Hendrickson
Jim Majors
Charge
Navy Seaman Donald Eklund Returns Home After Service
After nearly four years in the US Navy, Donald Eklund son of Mrs Ruth Eklund arrives home following discharge. Based at Pearl Harbor he served aboard ship in China Japan the Philippines and North Vietnam as a radar man. He will enter the Technical Training School at Milford to study electronics.
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US Navy
Donald Eklund
Ruth Eklund
Pearl Harbor
China
Japan
Philippines
North Vietnam
Donald
Milford
Dr ugs A to Z TV Series Debuts Weekly
KOLN TV launches a 30 part series Drugs A to Z airing Saturdays and Sundays at 6 25 PM beginning January 30. Writer narrator Earl Ubell NY science editor has won top awards for the series and public service recognitions. Knights of Columbus Shelby Osceola sponsor the Record listing of topics dates and times.
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Koln-Tv
Earl Ubell
New York
Ubell
New York State Assoc. Press Broadcasters Assoc
Knights of Columbus of
Shelby and Osceola
Osceola Grapplers Finish Tenth at Stromsburg Invite
Osceola placed tenth at the Stromsburg Invitational published Saturday January 16. Duane Hahn earned the Bulldogs lone podium with a 126 lb fourth place after victories over Wolbach and Friend before a loss to Harvard in the consolation final. Other Osceola wrestlers included Mike Treffer and a host of teammates as coach Al Stroup noted injuries and a tougher field ahead of district time. The team next hosts David City on January 26 and travels to Leigh on January 30.
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Andy Kresha
Osceola
Stromsburg
Duane Hahn
al Stroup
Stroup
Bulldogs
Bryce Anderson
Merle Ranquist
Hahn
R. Bergantzel
Wolbach
Ted Kronberg
John Girard
David Odgers
Bruce Treffer
Ron Girard
Ken Kozisek
Mike Tenn
Roger Augustine
Alvin Becker
Jay Richards
David City
Bulldog Grapplers
Leigh
Polk County Fair to Feature Bigger Rodeo
The Polk County Agricultural Society met at the Stromsburg Hotel with guests Jerry Tenniges and Dick Miller. They announced the 1971 Polk County Fair will include a larger rodeo with a singer rope artist an organist and the usual clowns alongside the stock show and Saddle Club representatives from Norfolk.
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Polk County Agricultural Society
Stromsburg
Jerry Tenniges
Dick Miller
Saddle Club
Norfolk
Polk County
Rubella Make-up Clinic for Center Children
Parents of children aged 1 through 11 are reminded of a free Rubella make-up clinic at Jeffrey Elementary School on Friday January 22 from 10 to 10 30 a.m. Dr Clarence Davis Jr in cooperation with the Nebraska State Department of Health sponsors the event for eligible children who may have missed the first clinic. Consent forms will be available at the school and questions may be directed to the school or your doctor.
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Jeffrey Elementary
Clarence Davis, Jr
Nebraska State Dept. of Healths
Acting administrator named at Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Margaret Dozier who led Annie Jeffrey Hospital since 1967 resigns to become anesthetist at Dallas County Hospital in Perry Iowa. Ruth Sydney Hanson R N will serve as Acting Administrator having joined Annie Jeffrey staff in 1960.
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Margaret Dozier
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Mrs. Hanson
Annie Jeffrey
Knights Seek Nominations for Good Neighbor Award
The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben request nominations for the annual Good Neighbor Award. Individuals groups or clubs may be named for unselfish neighborly deeds not tied to business. Osceola Record offers a nomination form and can supply more upon request.
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Knights of
Central Nebraska nursing class caps four students
Walda Didier of Clarks and other students from Central Nebraska Technical College School of Practical Nursing were capped last Friday after four months of a one year program. They completed training with Samaritan Hospital in Nampa Idaho and aided administration. Flora Bolin, CRNA of Grand Island, will serve the hospital as anesthetist.
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Walda Didier
Clarks
Central Nebraska Technical College School of Practical Nursing
The
Samaritan Hospital
Nampa Idaho
Flora Bolin
CRNA
Grand Island
New officers chosen at Annie Jeffrey Hospital Board
William H. Norton was named chairman of the Annie Jeffrey Hospital Board at the meeting last Wednesday evening. Walter Berck was chosen vice chairman and Marvin Fredrickson secretary.
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William H. Norton
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Walter Berck
Marvin Fredrickson
Osceola Post Office to Trim Window Service Hours
Postmaster Lowell Hanson reports a Wichita Regional Office directive reducing window service to no more than 8.5 hours at Osceola. Beginning February 1 1971 the lobby opens 8:30 a.m. and closes 5:00 p.m. with a 12:00 noon Saturday close. box lobby hours stay 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Lowell Hanson
Wichita
Post Office Department
Osceola
Linda Meister to Receive BA at Kearney State Commencement
Miss Linda Meister daughter of the Lawrence Meisters is among nearly 300 graduates who will receive diplomas on Thursday January 21 at Mid Year Commencement at Kearney State College. She will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
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Linda Meister
Lawrence Meisters
Kearney State College
Miss Meister
Unity Service Brings Osceola Churches Together
Members from all three Osceola churches joined in the Sunday Service of Christian Unity at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Raymond Hain of Sacred Heart in Lincoln delivering the main address. He urged unity on large issues despite small differences. A fellowship coffee hour followed.
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Osceola
Christian Unity
First United Methodist Church
Raymond Hain
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
Lincoln
Hain
Service of Christian Unity
Msgr
L. F. Obrist
Paul Konig
R. V. Odgers
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