TAPS drive at high school features birth defects talk
Last Wednesday morning the high school gathered in the auditorium to view a March of Dimes TAPS film. Senior representatives on the 1969 county committee attended, and Elaine Sward urged teens to act as future parents to prevent birth defects. Funds raised will support the cause and the county TAPS dance is set for March 22 in Polk with a king and queen to be crowned. Osceola candidates are Sherry Soukup and Joe Fjell.
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March of Dimes
DHS
Lana Sterup
Royal Johnson
Elaine “Sward
Stromsburg
Polk
Osceola
Sherry Soukup
Joe Fjell
Alfred Burkhalter
Burkhalter
Platte College Dean talks to seniors at Platte College
Dr. Louis C. Whitmore dean of students at Platte College Columbus Nebraska spoke to OHS seniors on January 20. He urged parents to consider enrolling their high school graduates in Platte College next fall and said information is available at the high school.
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Louis C. Whitmore
Platte College
Columbus
Nebraska
OHS
Momay
Whitmore
Platte Colege
Johnsons Return Veteran from Saigon After 12 Years Service
Gerald K. Johnson, son of Delmer and family, has come home to Vienna Virginia after a year in Saigon and 12 years in the Armed Forces. Out-of-town relatives attend funeral for Guy Ball from Omaha Lincoln Columbus Fort Stewart etc.
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Gerald K. Johnson
Delmer Johnson
Vienna
Virginia
Saigon
Johnson
Armed Forces
Guy Ball
Earl Maurer
Dale Lloyd
Douglas Lloyd
Don Honke
Faraite
Owen Lloyd
I. C. Honke
Charles Honke
Omaha
Thomas Ball
Colorado
Ings
Colo
Herbert D. Ball
Manhattan
Kansas
Theron Jenn
Ft. Stewart
H. T. Ball
Lincoln
David Jenn
Charles Soll
Columbus
A Marl Timm
Stromsburg
Bernice McClung
Elmer Stewart
Shelys
Osceola Chamber ACTIONS HIGHLIGHT 1968 COMMUNITY WORK
A 1968 report from the Osceola Chamber of Commerce details achievements across development, education, and public life. Activities include formation of the Industrial Development Corporation, hosting banquets, supporting Farm and Home Day, aiding Polk County Fair events, road projects with County Commissioners, youth scholarships, Homecoming judging, Halloween treats, Christmas lighting, and publishing Osceola brochures. The note urges continued local support into 1969 and cites numerous member organizations and businesses backing the program.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Industrial Development Corporation
Polk County
Methodist Church
Nebraska Youth Council
Lincoln
U.n.lc
E-F
Polk County Recreation Club
Tme
Highway 92
Ei- Ree
Farmers Co-op Oil
Farmers Co-op Grain Co
First National’ Bank
Cengas Consumers Public Power Dist
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph
Small business hopes rise as new year dawns in Washington
The National Federation of Independent Business reports cautious optimism among small business owners about federal policy changes in the coming year. They urge lawmakers to prioritize common sense and national welfare over re election tactics and broad spending.
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Aine
Washington
National Federation of Independent Business
Conarest
Maine
New Jersey
Mtteral Pederetion
Busta
Merchants React to Government Roles and Welfare Policy
A Calbine laundry operator, a Florida fruit stand seller, an Ohio doctor, and a Missouri hardware dealer offer stark views on national policy. Voices condemn Supreme Court rulings, praise fiscal restraint, warn against collective responsibility, and urge more business in government and less government in business.
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Florida
Supreme Court
Brain Trust
Washington
Powers That Be
Ohio
Missouri
NFO supper meeting showcases marketing program for farmers
About 150 area NFO members and guests gathered at Stromsburg Viking Center for a chili oyster stew supper and a presentation by Area Chief Edwin Tordy on livestock dairy and market needs. He urged farmers to organize as professionals, replace wishful thinking with backing, and stressed cooperation with other farm groups. The program noted that for every 17 farmers leaving the farm one business closes. Guests introduced included Briga Nath Prasad from Nepal, Walter Berck of the Polk County Farm Bureau, Alfred Schrr and Joe Zilek as NFC field men, and Mrs. Dwight Burney.
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NFO
Stromsburg
Viking Center
Edwin Tordy
Tordy
Briga Nath Prasad
Nepal
Walter Berck
Polk County Farm Bureau
Alfred Schrr
Joe Zilek
NFC
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William Tell
Bill Peterson
Jim Carlson
Albion Choral Clinic
Betty Jo Ander
Kurt Anderson
Scott Anderson
Terry Carolyn Beebe
Dana’ Boden
Mike Burgess
Jack
Joan Cerny
Jane Dunn
Laurie Fischer
Duane Gabriel
Sharon Green
Barb Gullberg
Susan Hermann
Karen Johnson
Kay Lux
Sharon Meister
Barb Mills
Dianne Pehrson
Connie Richards
Jacquie Rowan
Rick Sigler
Steve Sterup
Steve Tenniges
Jeanette Wagner
April Walgren
Evan Wieseman
Kathy Wyman
Gerald Johnson
Osceola News
Walnut Grove
Products Mills, Mills &’ Mills P. Railroad
Community
Calender
Platte A ES Deditek Opportuni Center
Sepa
S. Y Pam
Dai High Cass
Chamber of Commerce
Cale
Lions
Polk County Irrigations
City
OES
T & C Club
Harry Sterup
Muse Theater & Zedicher
Legion Post No
City Cafe
Oberg Shop
Harry Lees
Tranfer Osceola Cleaners
Osceola Insurance
Osceola Locker East Side Recreation Ahren’s Jewelry
Anderson
Ryan Barber Shop
Bert Gissler Insurance
Richard Klein Insurance
Overland Sand & Gravel
Osceola Hotel
Elsie’s Beauty Shop
Nora's
Delmar Johnson L. P. Davis
Raymond Kepner
Fred Bond
Virgil Bugbee
Ken Sipes Lauber
Good Samaritan Home
ST. Paul Lutheran Church Co
A. Paul Kenig
Lutheran
LCM
Hooper
United Methodist Church
Richard V. Odgers
WSCS
Jesus Christ
Gloria Cemper
Calvary Lutheran Church
G. M. Christensen
Prac
ST. Vincents Church
Allen Ruzicka
California
Loscae Ete
Homn
Frigholy Neighbors
Friendly Neighbors Club
Ae Seinen
En Png
Pie Ae Schott
Rises
Wer
High Martow
Irene Ray
Ihe
Hiostens
The
Blue Boys Modern and Western Music
Osceola Legion Club
Ooee
Pete Ve
Stromsburg,, Nebraska
Wisiaerot
Cney
Wilson Haarcer
Calbine
Achement Hoday
Dwight Burney
Washington, D.C
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Oe Shays Livestock
Fullerton, Nebraska
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Hereford
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