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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
1
Osceola receives 3501 dollars in Federal Revenue Sharing with council undecided on allocation. Readers are urged to submit ideas, while noting federal use guidelines. A lighthearted aside invites readers to admire Doris's plants, and a local fog forecast hints at a wet spring ahead.
Barbara Schott daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Schott was named Osceola 1973 Homemaker of Tomorrow after scoring highest on a Dec 5 written knowledge and attitude exam. She will receive a General Mills designed award and is eligible for state and national honors. The Nebraska Methodist conference in Lincoln drew 170 attendees with leaders from East Central District and speakers from Illinois and Kansas planning future programs.
Osceola finished runner up in the Goldenrod Tournament with an 81 to 61 loss noted. The Bulldogs shared the court with Palmer and showcased a balanced attack over 8 minute quarters, hinting at upcoming state ranking implications and a charitable scoring margin.
In a split report Osceola routed Silver Creek 78 44 in the second round, then overwhelmed Palmer 46 22 after a 20 point run. Osceola's defense held Cedar Rapids to 44 and the Tigers showed strong early momentum across the page.
Mr and Mrs Charles Petrzilka relocate from Dwight to a new residence on Fairground road in south Osceola. They are the parents of Mrs Norman Hofbauer.
Osceola High School presents a concert in the auditorium on Thursday January 25 at 7 30 p m. The Stage Band performs The Swizzler Preservation Rock with Denise Dunn as saxophone soloist on The Funky Turtle. Folksingers and Wayfarers quartet perform popular songs including Summer Breeze Day by Day and works by The Carpenters Simon and Garfunkel.
Osceola Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday January 29 at 7 30 p m at City Hall. President Joe Roberts said the main objective is to elect officers. Business leaders and others are urged to attend.
American Legion Auxiliary of Wm. Wolfe Post 91 met on Friday January 19. Mary Rose Girard noted 18 to 20 quilts ready for tying with February 26 set for the day. Donations approved to the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Kidney Foundation Norfolk Annex March of Dimes Radio Free Europe and Little Red School House. The group sponsors the Poppy Poster Contest with prizes for four age groups. Members worked on favors for the Vets Hospital. Luncheon served to 20 members by Meta Larson and Idelle Jacobsen. A four page color supplement from Book & Variety Store Stromsburg will be included in Shelby Sun Osceola Record Stromsburg Headlight editions. January Sale runs January 25 for one week.
The Polk County Home Extension Council met January 8 at Osceola City Hall with 25 members. New chairwoman Mrs. James Podliska presided. Pat Augustin vice chair. Marvin Henglefelt treasurer. Gene Scow secretary. A recycling center opened in Stromsburg Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm at the old Pittsburg Paint. Historians named Mrs. Rex Brigham and Mrs. George Tiaden. next meeting set for April 9.
The Polk County ASC Committee announces meetings in Stromsburg Shelby Osceola and Polk to explain the 1973 Set-Aside Program. Eugene V. Sterup will outline program details and other county programs. Committee members will answer farmer questions and coffee and rolls will be served after each session.
Polk Countians gain access to a re organized Small Claims Court as part of the Nebraska County Court System. Judge Myrl D. Edstrom explains the filing process in Osceola with Judge Eldon Johnson assisting. Plaintiffs may file in any Nebraska county for a judgment, but petitions must be filed in the defendant’s county of residence. The defendant receives notice by mail or sheriff and a hearing date is set.
Stromisburg pharmacist Willis Davis and G E Ekstrand of Stromsburg are named 1973 Heart Fund Campaign co chairs for Polk County. Stephen Carveth M D Nebraska Heart Association president announced the appointment. Polk County’s goal is 1690 with a county total of 1602 last year. The Nebraska Heart Fund statewide goal is 301000, up about 12 percent.
Osceola nurses are invited to three LPNAN Div III workshops at the Bryan School in Lincoln on January 30 February 27 and March 27 beginning at 7 30 p m lasting two hours Speakers include Dr Joseph E Stitcher Dr Bill Griffin Dr John McGreer and Betty Kahout LPN For more information contact Virginia Skilling 3816 S 18th Lincoln.
Superintendent Virgil Bugbee attended a luncheon and program in Columbus last Wednesday, sponsored by Education Service Unit No. 7. Main speaker Dr. John McKeever of Colorado State University spoke on People Management.
The Osceola Lions Club Monday voted to back the Polk County Museum with volunteer labor. Tasks cited included painting, raking and trimming. A youth center for Osceola was discussed but no action was taken.
Residents of the Samaritan Center celebrated January birthdays on Friday January 19 with honors for Irven Rystrom Irene Holzer Walford Nelson Anna Richert and Josephine Samuelson. Marilyn Houdershheldt recreation director led the bingo and party prep assisted by Mrs. E J Krumbach Mrs Nick Gondringer and Mrs Ella Koehler. The event featured hats favors decorations and cake.
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