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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
2
The Osceola Record lists its origin as The Homesteader started in August 1872 by H. T. Arnold. Editor Kathleen A. Howe announces subscription rates of 4 dollars per year in Nebraska and 5 dollars outside, with single copies at 10 cents. The page credits the paper as a member of national associations and carries an Edmund Burke quotation about vigilance.
Notice outlines subscription rates and public hearing on Polk County highway project S- GAN Bro with detailed dates, imposing deadline Feb 11 1971 for hearing requests. It also lists county financial accounts and decisions including appointing officers and wage scales for 1971.
January 5 1971 Osceola School Board proceedings itemized expenditures from suppliers and services across departments. The board adopted a band uniform policy requiring a five dollar deposit and a five dollar refund for clean uniforms. Auditorium amplifiers were referred to committee. A sex education stance declared family responsibility. Church notices thanked for weekly announcements.
Friendly Neighbors Club hosted by Carolyn Hiemer with twelve members and one guest. Prizes awarded to Mary Ann Schott Jeanette Gabel and Marcia Augustine. February meeting planned with Mary Ann Schott. Lone Star Club with Mrs Lee Hegi January 12. guest Mrs Harold Oppliger attends roll call question. officers training noted. Valentine party planned. tempra painting demo featured. prize won by Mrs John Gonka. Blue River Extension Club nine members meet January 8. rapid lesson on shortcuts with mixes. quick mix cake made. next meeting February 5.
Osceola neighbors hosted visits with Mr. and Mrs. Delane Mailand of Grand Island and relatives in town. A Sunday funeral for Mrs. Kenneth Taddiken in Shelby drew relatives including Maurice Island of Whittier California. Martha Gullberg of Lincoln and other locals visited or shared meals with friends and family in the area. Ken Krieg, former Polk County Agent, now works with the F A in Nebraska City.
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting at 10:15 a.m. with all members present. Claims were audited and allowed and warrants ordered drawn against various funds in the stated amounts.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jostes of Columbus shared Saturday supper with the Lavern Miller family and showed Hawaii trip slides. Mr and Mrs Don Cerny attended Market in Omaha with her mother Rose Swan visiting sons Raymond and Tony and families. Lavern Miller’s family spent Saturday afternoon in Hastings with her brother Roger Mayhon and family and had Sunday dinner with Mrs Miller’s parents, the Merle Mayhons at Fullerton.
Social Center News highlights a series of local gatherings and visits. Mr and Mrs Walden Jones attend Seed Corn meeting in Fremont. Bridal showers and card parties are noted across Stromsburg Gresham Rising City and Lincoln with family and friends.
PFC Jerry D. Rystrom of Company D 3rd Battalion 4th CST Brigade Fort Ord California 93941 changes his mailing address under Class 71-27. The personnel file lists his new address for official correspondence.
Osceola residents Mr and Mrs Merton Flodman visited Saturday evening at the Bob Dittmer home in Stromsburg. The couple helped the Ranoms move to the former Jim Eriksen residence over the weekend.
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