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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce president delivers a pointed statement urging members to share duties, improve self image, expand membership, and adopt a cooperative approach to guide the organization. He calls for full participation, accountability, and action to make 1970 productive.
Ralph Hall died unexpectedly January 20 at his home in Alameda California. He was a brother of Mrs. Robert Wieseman. Services were held Saturday at Malvern Iowa. Adoption news: Mr. and Mrs. LeMoyne Monson of Grand Island are the parents of an adopted daughter, Melissa Ann born January 2 from the Nebraska Children's Home in Omaha.
Osceola Bulldogs place third in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament at Genoa. They defeated St Ed 86 64 in the opener, then fell to Polk 55 47 before beating Palmer 74 66 to clinch third. Bob Gissler led with 17 points in the St Ed rout and Jerry Cerny topped the scoring with 20 against Palmer.
The Mothers March of Dimes will be held January 30th 31st and February 1st in Osceola. Local mothers will canvass neighborhoods asking residents to donate to fight birth defects. March of Dimes funds support research education and services for affected families.
The letter writer updates Sara on her mother's cold, livestock hardships, and the Nebraska winter. He reflects on warmth of togetherness versus electric heat, notes the odd weather described as "Weather breeders," and mentions watching the Goldenred basketball tournament before a predicted blizzard.
More than 700 farmers are expected to attend the Columbus Federal Land Bank Association annual stock holders meeting led by Alvin M. Grubaugh. The event Saturday January 31 at Scotus Memorial Hall in Columbus begins with a noon family dinner, followed by a business session chaired by President Arnold Fredrickson. Carl Jessen of The Federal Land Bank Omaha reports, with director reports by Harold Heins and seven directors elected. Mr and Mrs Carl Olson of St. Edward present Africa travelogue. Door prize drawing closes the program.
Determination Pays Off Osceola contributed 110 pints of blood to the Red Cross Bloodmobile surpassing the 99 pint goal. Three gallon donors included Eugene Sterup and Lawrence Sarow. Two gallon donors were Howard Whitmore Eugene Kosch Louise Monson Marie Lewis Dean Buffington Ronald Coffin Dorothy DeTurk Harold Grossnicklaus Leo Swan and Francis Carlson. First time donors included Emanuel Klein Sheila Grossnicklaus Darwin Hahn Lonna Flodman Joyce Conrad Rex Grossnicklaus and Geraldine Klein. A complete list of repeat donors and volunteers appears on page 6.
Five local Girl Scouts from Osceola and Shelby along with three adults are chosen among 24 Prairie Hills Scouts for a council trip to Our Cabana in Mexico near Cuernavaca, departing June 29 1971. Alternate scouts and adults named, travel plans include Taxco tour and activities at the World Center program.
Engaged couple Connie Jane Wagner and Robert C. Sides announced their plans for a summer wedding. Connie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Wagner of Osceola, attends Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Robert, son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Sides of Loup City, attends the University of Nebraska.
Earl W. Ralya died Tuesday in Grand Island at age 78. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Apfel-Butler Geddes Funeral Home chapel in Grand Island. Survivors include his daughter Mrs. John Osenbaugh of Aurora.
Mr and Mrs Leo Albers were guests at a preferred Stanley hostess party Saturday evening at a steak house in Norfolk.
Four new directors Merton Flodman Gerhard Ahrens Bert Gissler and Phil Nyberg were elected at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday night Orval Eikenhorst and Art McVeigh remain with one year left in their terms President Chris Dahmke announced committee assignments and a list will follow after confirmation The chamber voted to continue funding the High School Athletic Banquet and approved an early spring Ladies Night Banquet A report from the Special Activities Committee notes active outreach to doctors interns dentists medical schools and the armed services to recruit medical personnel Dean Henricksen reported progress on attracting a farm oriented business and Bernie Gissler outlined a Centennial History project Seventeen members attended the meeting Elmer Lyon 87 who lived in Olympia Washington died unexpectedly Mrs Jack Tindall learned of his death services were held in Olympia
Eldena Lindblade recalls the death of Dad Lindblade at age 87. She reflects on a long life among four generations, his alert spirit, humor, and deep family bonds. The column notes his knowledge of relatives and the joy of shared visits.
Mighty Wolfe a 3 year old Appaloosa gelding owned by Dick Miller Osceola and shown by Jim Stephens Council Bluffs Iowa placed 4th in Jr Reining at Denver National Western Stock Show on January 16 among 19 three year olds. The horse is noted as the 1969 Nebraska Hi Point 2 year gelding Appaloosa. Mr and Mrs Miller traveled to Denver January 15 to 18 with accompanying guests Mr and Mrs Huck Rowan and Mr and Mrs Dick Watts.
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