Community Notes Mark January Activities and Local Happenings
The column reports on legislative sessions, school term progress, and travel patterns from Osceola and nearby areas. It notes public affairs TV offerings, three Nebraska state senators representing Polk County, a junior forest ranger handbook, library resources, and the value of reading over TV. It mentions newspaper boys losing stands, Farmers Elevator grain shipments, rail service issues, and a Nebraska Land Improvement Contractors Association convention with Robert Bryan elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Osceola
Nebraska
Jamaica
Nassau
Hawaii
Mexico
Arizona
Las Vegas
Pueblo
Colo
Robert Bryan
Nebraska Land Improvement Contractors Association
Villa Inn
Norfolk
Mr. Bryan
SSHWst School Calendar and Honor Roll Highlights
January 24 25 basketball tourney continues at St Edward with January 29 wrestling at David City and January 31 at Stromsburg. Honor roll seniors include Karen Schott Nancy McDonald Alan Sipes Vicki Wieseman Steve Monson and others with several honorable mentions. Juniors sophomores and freshmen named with multiple students listed for honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod
St. Edward
David City
Stromsburg
OHS
Karen Schott
Nancy McDonald
Alan Sipes
Vicki Wieseman
Steve Monson
Cathy Schott
Maria Sterup
Deb Tenniges
Barbara Lisko
Tom Yungdahl
Beth Fjell
Chuck Lemp
Lorre Wobig
Sue Asche
John Girard
Steve Johnson
Joanne Gissler
Rachel Bachenberg
Debbie Asche
Julie Carlson
Denise
Dave Herrmann
Kent Rodene
Devon Carlson
Beth Jones
Dan Bond
Roxanne Gissler
Monarchs Edge Bulldogs 78 53 in Osceola rout
Osceola failed to upset Aquinas as Ra Monarchs beat Osceola 78 to 53 in David City. Rick Gillespie scored 25 and Rick Behrns 22 for the Monarchs while Steve Carlson led Osceola with 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winslow
Bulldogs
David City
Aquinas
Osceola
Ra Monarchs
Dale Kerkman
Pacific Ocean
OHS
Rick Behrns
Rick Gillespie
OHL
Label On Tax Form Speeds Processing
Taxpayers should use the pre addressed label on the tax package to speed processing. The label ensures correct identifying information and delivery of refunds, with corrections made by striking through old data. The 1973 filing deadline is April 15, 1974.
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IRS
Michael W. Bilgore
Nebraska
Bilgere
Filing Deadline For City And County Offices
Candidates for Polk County offices Osceola City offices and the District 19 Board of Education must file by March 15 1974. Primary election May 14. City elections on that date optional with three towns seeking board approval. Seven county officers two city councilmen mayor and three school board members face four year terms. Filing fees 1 percent of annual salary except school board. Fees due to respective clerks. salaries listed for each office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
District 19 Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
Board of Education
Dale Frizzell
Joyce Page
Philip
Nyberg
Richard N. Anderson
Louise Timm
Reynold Peterson
Rexford H. Peterson
David L. Schmidt
Carl R. H. Johnson
Leroy G. Gerrard
Eugene Sterup
Vernon Kuhnel
Don Yungdahl
Harold Pearson
Jay McDonald
Dean Buffington
Osceola Grapplers Beat Palmer. Eight Place in Burg Tourney
Osceola hosted Palmer and won 35 32 in a dual. John Girard placed fourth at 119, Ray Urban third at 130, Jim Gabel fourth at 185, and Mike Smith third at heavyweight at Stromsburg Invitational. team finished eighth with 16 points among ten teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Watts
Osceola
Palmer
Newman Grove
Dale Runquist
Bob Runquist
Mike McMeekin
Duane Mangelson
John Girard
Man
John
Ray
Stromsburg
Ray Urban
Jim Gabel
Hwt
Mike Smith
Harvard
Oakland-Craig
Friend
Columbus
Clarks
Bertrand
Wood River
East Butler
Chuck Lemp
Lee Ray Augustine
Dan Kreis
Mitch Coffin
Wrestle Backs
OHS
Wrestlebacks
Grapplers
WLT
Bill Sterup
New Patrolman Joins York District From Nebraska Academy
Reginald Ayers, 23, a recent Nebraska State Patrol Academy graduate, is assigned to the York area filling the vacancy after Trooper Jerry Krieger moved to criminal investigations in South Sioux City. Ayers, born in Norfolk, previously served three years in a reserve unit and now resides in York with his wife and young daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Patrol Academy
Lincoln
Reginald Ayers
Jerry Krieger
Sioux City
Ayres
Norfolk
York
Fuel For Farm Production Has Priority Says Simon
Washington leaders pledge priority to farm fuel needs amid energy crisis. Secretary Earl Butz and Federal Energy Office head William Simon promise rapid action, conservation, and flexible plans to ensure farmers receive fuel and aid agricultural production while crafting long term energy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Washington
Paul Lindt
ASCS
Earl Butz
William Simon
Nixon
Federal Energy Office
Butz
USDA
Department
Federal Office of Oil and Gas
Congress
Methodist Women Reorganize In Church Service
A service of celebration for the United Methodist Women was held in the church sanctuary. Organizers and participants included Mrs. Truman Bachenberg, Miss Lillian Wieseman, and others who assisted. officers installed were Viola Wieseman president Thelma Conkling vice president Larry Wieseman secretary and Robert Wieseman treasurer. A tea followed in Fellowship Hall.
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United Methodist Women
Women's Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Truman Bachenberg
Lillian Wieseman
Larry Wieseman
Charles Hayes
Charles Roberts
Public hearing set on Complaint 1079 against L T & T
Nebraska Public Services Commission schedules a public hearing next month in Osceola at the American Legion clubrooms regarding Complaint No. 1079 against Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company. Dates and times will be announced. subscribers urged to log problem calls and report complaints promptly. interested parties invited to attend or submit written testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company
Nebraska Public Services Commission
Osceola
American Legion
Marxhausen Announces Candidacy for Nebraska Legislature
Dorris Marxhausen 41 of Seward, a former teacher and current Seward City Planning Commission member, seeks the 24th District seat covering Seward York and southeast Polk Counties. She argues state government shapes daily life more than Washington and aims to broaden legislative access for working people. She is married to Reinhold Marxhausen, an art teacher, with sons Karl and Paul at Seward High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorris Marxhausen
Seward
York
Polk
Washington
Missouri
Seward County
Concordia Teachers College
Reinhold Marxhausen
Karl
Paul
Seward High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Candid
Sandy
Dean Wheeler
Osceola Fertilizer Company
Wheeler
American Cyanimid Company
Louise Peterson
Monarchs
Af Peterson Do
Nelson Johnston Carlson Monson Sipes Graham
OHS Grapplers
HI LO Prec
Marxhausen
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