08 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
1
Community members praise the Old Times Day crew led by Mert Flodman for a smooth, enjoyable event. The note also explains Record staff red X weeks for subscription renewals and plate renewals, plus a humorous headine misspelling episode and a parking anecdote at the office.
A light pole struck a parked 1971 Plymouth owned by Levert Petersons of Osceola on Thursday July 1 causing about 270 dollars in damage. The pole broke after a Farmland Industries semi trailer hooked a Christmas light wire from the Record Corner to the Courthouse corner. Deputy Harrison estimated 25 dollars to the pole and 25 dollars to a street light with no damage to the truck.
Osceola hosts Old Times Day with rain dampening the crowd little. Debra Burritt named Little Miss Osceola as youngsters competed in parade soap box derby and pie eating contests. Parade winners include Barbie Cerny Linnea Jones and Michelle Bender with themed floats.
In Osceola last week a York Ladies Open event saw Joan Beebe clinch first place in her flight as several ladies competed for top honors across all divisions.
Victor L. Mangelsen of Osceola will serve a three year term on the Farmers Home Administration County Committee for the 1972 fiscal year, replacing Horace M. McKeag. The panel also includes H. P. Tewell and Ronald L. Carlson. The committee handles farm loans, rural housing, emergency, watershed and recreation loans for Polk County. An itinerant interviewer from the State Labor Employment Division will be in Osceola at the Welfare office on Tuesday July 20 from 1 30 p.m. contact 747 5351.
Reports indicate widespread hail damage north of Osceola from a Sunday storm. High winds rain and hail severely damaged corn and wheat along a two mile strip north of town by Tuesday July 6.
Fire damaged twelve acres of ready to cut wheat and a 1956 truck at the Duane Jones farm west of town on Friday July 2. Mrs. Jones said men had cut one swath and drove the truck in when the fire started. Fire officials suspect straw wrapping the drive shaft sparked the blaze. Damages not estimated. Stromsburg Fire Department responded.
The Bloodmobile tour to Shelby this July is cancelled with next visit to be announced. The route will shift from two to three miles east to about two miles west of town. Valley damage reported with no yield loss estimates yet. County Agent Lynn Jones notes corn and milo damage depends on leaf loss and crop maturity, with later planted or shorter corn less affected. Wheat damage will be harvest and shattering losses. harvesting and combining will be harder than usual.
Nebraska Public Power District held a June 21 electric grill demonstration for employees at the Osceola office to show use and desirability of the new grill. A noon luncheon featured grilled steaks and rolls for local staff. Participants included Gloria Carstens, Claude Pickrel, Ed Jenkins, Warren Campbell, Eugene James, and Gertrude Reece with guest Mrs. Warren Campbell.
Andy Kresha of OHS 1971 Salutatorian is listed in Merit's Who's Who Among American High School Students. The honor acknowledges his scholarship and leadership and makes him eligible for one of ten $600 scholarships he applied for.
The Polk County Fair slated a Demolition Derby on Wednesday July 21 at 8 p.m. inviting women to compete alongside male drivers. Past events saw two women win top honors and many others win heats, prompting a call for female entrants to register with the Fair Secretary.
Arla Quick and Larry Christensen won low score in the mixed 2 ball foursome at Ryan Hill Country Club on Sunday July 4. Vic Mangelsen Kay Christensen won. Larry Christensen had high score. Marie Beebe and Nelle Merrick earned longest drives. Ray Nyffeler and No. 6 with a 5 iron and Carl R H Johnson Karlene Watts won Blind Bogey. Guests enjoyed golf barbecue and fireworks in the evening. Mr and Mrs Richard Kentopp and Ann journeyed from Fremont to Bellevue Washington where Kentopp becomes Hor mel plant superintendent. they visited her parents en route.
A Fremont swim party at the city park honored Lenny Donnie and Ronnie Nelson who were visiting their father Leonard Nelson. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Hahn Sharon Green and Bill Norton Jr. The Nelson brothers returned to Fremont Monday.
Patrick Gene McMeekin son of the Bob McMeekins of Osceola received his Associate of Applied Arts in Auto Body Technology on Thursday July 1 at Nebraska Technical College Milford. Marlo Burg president of National Crane Corporation Waverly delivered the commencement address.
Osceola Lions Club raised funds at Old Times Day on June 30, committing donations to the Nebraska Lions Sight Conservation Foundation building fund. The pancake sale netted 152.18 after expenses 115.82. a 152.00 check was sent to the building fund treasurer on July 3, 1971. The club thanks area contributors to the Nebraska Lions Club project.
The 1971 estimated wheat certificate rate for computing preliminary payments is 1.60 dollars per bushel. The initial payment uses 75 percent of 1.20 per bushel, with adjustments possible after July 1 if the rate is insufficient. Any excess over the final certificate value need not be repaid.
Polk County Historical Society plans a bus tour to Duren Studio in Shelby for members on Thursday July 15. Supper will follow at Idle Hour Cafe in Osceola, with a business meeting after. Bus departs Osceola Hotel at 3 45 p m and reservations can be made with Doris Grossnicklaus and Mildred Flodman.
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