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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
1
Resident observes new Highway 81 92 signs marking mileage to Osceola Columbus and Omaha. Chamber of Commerce to host a paint up fix up night to spruce signs for travelers. Also notes a sod house project at the museum and updates on Gene Cappen and local weather concerns.
Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home Nebraska celebrates 100 years since its organization in 1872 with centennial events. The program includes a Communion service preached by Dr Reuben Swanson, an August 10 open house, a August 11 confirm and reunion, and a August 12 historical service featuring Dr David Sward and former Gov Harold LeVander as speaker.
Ed Bice buys bowling alley from Glen Wobig and renames it Amity Lanes meaning friendship. He and wife Elaine reside at 640 N State with children Lisa and Doug. Hours are 1 10 p.m. Tue Fri 1 p.m. to midnight Sat 1 9 p.m. Sun closed Mondays.
Sandra Walgren will become editor of The Record starting with the first September issue. A native Osceolan, she studied journalism and English at Nebraska Wesleyan and the University of Nebraska. Her family, farming west of Osceola, includes four children.
High winds in Osceola Sunday night damaged street lights and power lines. Nebraska Public Power District official Warren Campbell reported about a 15 minute outage before repairs. Tree branches blocked lines as gusts reached 60 mph and rainfall was minimal. Crews worked Monday to fix fines and clear debris from streets and yards.
Pastor David Nordstrom begins duties at Osceola St. Paul Lutheran, succeeding Paul Konig now at Grace Lutheran Omaha. Nordstrom, a Wausa native, previously led two Kansas churches, served as navy chaplain 1966 73, and is joined by wife Joan and three children. They reside at 611 S. State Street with a reception held Sunday.
The Osceola School Board elected Paul Walgren as president and Dick Watts as vice president at the regular meeting. Tuition and transportation rates for 1973 74 were approved and a second grade teacher is still needed. A high school building plan is under review with Chiles Heider & Co. preparing a fact sheet. A special July 16 meeting will precede a budget hearing August 6 open to the public.
Lee G Liggett Nebraska announces standby operation for Selective Service. Polk Butler Nance Boone Colfax and Platte counties' records will be administered in Columbus while Polk County local board remains active. Registrars named and Columbus area office listed. Elizabeth Pierson retires after fourteen years.
The Osceola Public Library received monetary gifts in memory of Mrs. Irma Mills and Adolph Dub Grossnicklaus. Gifts support memorials, furniture, lamps, pictures, and books, with the library inviting visits and notes the reading room and new best sellers.
Osceola was honored at the third annual Governor's Council to Keep Nebraska Beautiful awards in Lincoln on June 29 at the Cornhusker Hotel. Governor Exon presented a framed certificate to Mrs. Gerhardt Lux and her son John.
Work on the sod house at the Polk County Museum grounds progressed last Saturday with the walls erected. Bernie Gissler notes seven trusses remain for the roof and plans include door and window installation and clay plastering. The schoolhouse and outbuildings were finished and the museum welcomes visitors Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. through October 1 with voluntary donations.
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