OHS News Highlights From January Assembly and Choral Clinic
The OHS assembly featured Dick Rombolz state representative of the March of Dimes discussing bone disease research and Teen programs at Omaha's Children’s Hospital. The Albion Choral Clinic gathered thirty OHS students with a larger regional chorus, noting seniors Bryce Anderson through Bill Pliefke and juniors Kurt Anderson to Marcia Zedich er. A calm victory note praises junior high Bullpups for their win over Shelby, while a January fire drill and odd box-on-the-wall curiosity add light incidents to school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Dick Rombolz
March of Dimes
Polk County
David
Rombolz
Omaha
Children’s Hospital
Albion Choral Clinic
Rex Cadwallader
Bryce Anderson
Debbie Carlson
Susie Davis
Jane Dunn
Debbie Nelson
Keith Peterson
Bill Pliefke
Kurt Anderson
Terry Anderson
Dana Boden
Beth Coffin
Sue Eikenhorst
Sharon Green
Julie Hiemer
Karen Johnson
Linda Johnson
Monty Jones
Sally Mills
Cindy Nahrstedt
Jackie Rowan
Margie Simonsen
Janet Urban
Marcia Zedicher
Jim Carlson
Dan Daily
Ricky Jones
Duane Oquist
Murray Schmoker
Mark Tenniges
Scott Walgren
Junior High
Shelby
Nebraska NCIP Meetings Kick Off January Series
A sweep of area meetings in January launches the Nebraska Community Improvement Program co managed by the Economic Development Department and the University of Nebraska Extension Division. Weather delays push events one week later. Hastings Schuyler and Seward hosts list times and contact numbers.
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Nebraska
Economic Development Department
University of Nebraska Extension Division
NCIP
Hastings
First National Bank
S. L. Rakestraw
Schuyler
Western Cafe
Pastor Stuart
Seward
Kolterman
Local social visits from York and Ray Conrads
Mr and Mrs Ford Bond of York were Friday evening Bridge guests of the Ray Conrads. The Gary Conrads and family joined for Sunday dinner and supper with the Conrads.
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Mrs. Ford Bond
York
Ray Conrads
Gary Conrads
Bakery Sold as Central City Buyer Takes Over
From Our Files dated January 19 1911 W O Mickey sold the Ideal Bakery and Restaurant Monday to John Kelley of Central City with possession about February J O E Mickey and E J Brown attended a state board of Agriculture meeting in Lincoln C G Gylling and Louie Tschau ner left for Alliance as delegates to a firemen encampment Prof C B Moore spent time in Lincoln Anton Weberg is painting the new house of Joseph Tschauner on the Ridge The Peterson family the new miller at Osceola arrived to occupy Ridge property Edward Adams has enlisted in the Army stationed at Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Mickey
Ideal
John Kelley
Central City
Joseph Tschauner
F. L. Peterson
Osceola
Death of Jane E. Miller reported in Oneida
Fifty five years ago on January 17 1916 Jane E Miller died at her daughter Mrs Oswald Horst home Rexall bowling team won Friday night contest over All Stars by 40 pins Art Scholz Roy Van Hoosen E Koehler W Koehler Sam Crouse listed as Rexall players All Stars included C E Milks G Carson L Heald E Fillman John Lees Walter Lamberson patents hog watering device made at C G Timm Metal Plant Osceola Mrs H C Beebe hosted Jolly Dozen Thursday D F Barber buys lots near James Mickey residence plans new residence Jackson contractors to handle work
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Jane E. Miller
Oswald Horst
Rexall
Art Scholz
Roy van Hoosen
E. Koehler
W. Koehler
Sam Crouse
C. E. Milks
G. Carson
L. Heald
E. Fillman
John Lees
Walter Lamberson
C. G. Timm Metal
Osceola
H. C. Beebe
Jolly Dozen
D. F. Barber
James Mickey
Jackson Contractors
Osceola County Board elects new chairman and officers
On January 15 1931 the Osceola County Board of Commissioners elected John Lees as chairman with Lee Campbell and August P Anderson as members. Ace Tyrell became president and Martin Anderson vice president of the Osceola Community Club. L R Dillin moved into Mrs T W Rutters east Osceola property. Osceola cage team beat Fullerton 25 to 18 after losing to Genoa. Mrs W C Hanson installed Worthy Matron of the OES.
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Board of County Commissioners
John Lees
Lees
Lee Campbell
August P. Anderson
Osceola Community Club
Ace Tyrell
Martin Anderson
L. R. Dillin
T. W. Rutter
East Osceola
Obituary and local notes from Shelby Osceola and Polk County
30 years ago on January 16 1941 Shelby saw John Alt die at his home January 10 aged 75. Osceola OES was led by Mrs I D Huston. Polk County Farm Bureau held its annual convention at Green's Chapel. Mae Braithwaits received the Noble Gram for the Rebekahs on January 10. A son Franklin Ray was born January 11 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Peterson at Stromsburg Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Craven visited their daughter Mildred in Chicago.
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John Alt
Shelby
I. D. Huston
Osceola Oes
Polk County Farm Bureau
Green’s Chapel
Mae
Consumers Public Power District announces new rates
The January 18 1951 item notes Consumers Public Power District revealing rate changes. Other items include a Shuffle Board Tournament sponsored by William Wolfe Post 91 American Legion with nine teams, and local moves and inductions in Polk County. A death of 89 year old Joseph Swantek is reported along with a septic tank demonstration by County Agent Throckmorton.
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Consumers Public Power District
William Wolfe
American Legion
Carl Allinder
John G. Carlson
Osceola
Stromsburg
Isador Olson
Hubert Russell
Polk County
Shelby
Armed Services
Joseph Swantek
Duncan
Throckmorton
Floyd West
Bingo Begins at St Vincent Hall Tonight
Ten years ago on January 19 1961 bingo officially starts at St Vincent Hall Harold Davis takes new post at local Consumers Public Power System office on the first of the month. Kennedy Administration names three candidates for U S district attorney for Nebraska including William H Norton. Obituaries include Eliza McGimpsey Fred Engel Carl Luscher George Welty and Debra Ann Glasser. John R Pulliam volunteers for armed forces with induction January 18.
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St. Vincent Hall
Harold Davis
Consumers Public Power System
Kennedy
United States District Attorney
Nebraska
William H. Norton
Polk County
Eliza McGimpsey
Shelby
Fred Engel
Silver Creek
Carl Luscher
Pre nuptial parties honor Miss Soukup and Bill Snodgrass
Three recent pre wedding gatherings celebrate Miss Sherry Soukup and Bill Snodgrass ahead of their January 29 ceremony at St. Vincent Catholic Church. Attendees included family, friends, and classmates across Osceola Seward Lincoln and nearby hosts.
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Sherry Soukup
Bill Snodgrass
St. Vincent Catholic Church
Glen Wobig
Messrs
Mmes
Vern Johnson
Francis Urban
Greg Johnson
Laurence Meister
Linda
Gretchen Merryweather
Lincoln
Miss Soukup
Meister
Louis Soukup
Seward
Osceola
Ray Soukup
Jean
Milan Snodgrass
Denice
Larry Meister
Alfred Gondringer
Linda Meister
Form 1040 Revamped This Year For 1970
A new Form 1040 for 1970 reduces tax packets from 32 to 24 pages by combining schedules and concise instructions. It incorporates Tax Reform Act of 1969 changes including a $10 000 extended low income allowance, personal exemption rising to 625, lower surtax, a new minimum tax for certain tax prefer ence items, and IRS computation for certain low income earners with standard deduction. The Retirement Income Credit will be calculated by the IRS Service Center, not the local office.
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IRS
IRS Service
Shelby Sacred Heart Hosts Nicolas Pekarek Wedding
Miss Rosann Nicolas daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Nicolas Shelby and George Pekarek son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Pekarek Staplehurst married Saturday January 9 at Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev Anthony Trausch officiated with Sally Pekarek maid of honor and Sallys sister Theresa Nicolas among bridesmaids. The couple resides in Seward after a Colorado trip.
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Rosann Nicolas
Peter Nicolas
Shelby
George Pekarek
Raymond Pekarek
Staplehurst
Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Anthony Trausch
Sally Pekarek
Sharon Hartman
Rising City
Theresa Nicolas
David Nicolas
Eugene Hladky
Utica
Tom Pekarek
Sherri Haldeman
Linda Kallenbach
Theresa
Ann Pekarek
Mmes
Jerome Beringer
Lad Pekarek
Marion Janak
Harold Nicolas
Seward
Colorado
Nation wide 4-H poster contest calls for entries
The 1971 Four-H Poster Contest begins at county and state levels with winners advancing to a national competition judged in Washington, D C. Posters must be 9x12 to 16x24 inches and mailed flat by March 10 to Louie Rudman at the Nebraska State 4-H Office.
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Washington, D. C
Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Louie Rudman
State 4-H
Ag. Hall
East Campus
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska
Project 93 exposes hunger in Nebraska seeks statewide action
Citizens form Project 93 Inc to locate hungry Nebraskans and feed them with EFMS funded programs. Governor Tiemann endorses the plan and grants $164000 to expand county outreach, while public and private resources are to be leveraged for nutrition, food stamps, Meals on Wheels, and school meals.
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Nebraska
EFMS
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Emergency Food and Medical Services Program
Norbert Tiemann
Project 93, Inc
Project 93
Lincoln Residents Share Weekend Visits
The Douglas wells family of Lincoln spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brazee. Sunday supper and evening guests in the Harold E. Nelson home were Mr. and Mrs. Morris L. Haskins and daughters of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Lincoln were Sunday and Monday company.
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Douglas Wells
Lincoln
Harry Brazee
Harold E. Nelson
Morris L. Haskins
Daughters
Omaha
John Nelson
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Max and
Regina
Osceola Legion Osceola, Nebr
Farmers Cooperative Grain Company
Osceola Silver Creek
Osceola High School
Edward Adams
Army
Costa Rica
Ace
The
Lincoln Telephone Company
Shelby Church
Project 93 Inc
Columbus
NFO
Staley
National Farmers Organization
Oren Lee Staley
Rea
Missouri
Calvin Lockhart
Janet MacLachlan
United Artists
Muse Theatre
Cosco
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