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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
1
Fair notes correct Friday 9 30 square dance time after 8 30 Sherwin Linton Show with free barbeque at risk for the first time in years. Ray Conrad coordinates flea market booths and donor requests while farmers report good harvest yields and wheat arriving at elevators.
Marine Colonel Carl E. Moore, son of Mrs. Edith A. Richards of Osceola, attended the Senior Reserve Officers Course at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island. He was specially selected to gain insight into strategy management and tactics for high command and senior leadership roles.
Osceola remains second in the Central Nebraska League after beating St. Edward 4 to 0. Pitcher Bob Prokop allowed five hits and earned the win, while Jan Grossnicklaus hit a two run homer. Line scores show Osceola 462 and St. Edward 052. Osceola travels to Silver Creek Sunday for a 2:30 p.m. game.
The Nebraska Department of Roads includes nine miles of resurfacing on US 81 and N 92 between Osceola and Shelby in fiscal year 1974. Estimated cost 225000 as part of an 86070 million program. construction may extend beyond June 30 1974. Fire incident reported near Osceola with no damage.
A son weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces was born July 17 to Mr and Mrs Richard Ekstrom of Omaha. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hubert Girard and Mr and Mrs Rolland Ekstrom.
The 98th Polk County Fair starts July 26 at Osceola fair grounds with open class entries from 8 to 11 a.m. Judging runs 1 to 5 p.m. 4-H song contest at 3 p.m., Demolition Derby at 8 p.m. Moore's Modern Midway runs Thurs to Sun. Linton headlines Friday night with the Cotton Kings and Lynne Burns. Admission 2 dollars adults 1 dollar children. under five free. Exhibits close 9 a.m. Monday with livestock sale to follow. Flea market accepts daily or four day spaces for 2 or 5 dollars. Church food stand run by First United Methodist.
A Lincoln representative will visit Osceola to discuss social security. The official will be in the courthouse on the second floor Wednesday July 25 1973 from 9 30 to 11 30 P M to verify names and numbers for wage reports.
The Southeast Nebraska Health Planning Council asks Polk County Board of Commissioners for 648 dollars, about 10 cents per local resident. The 17 county area shares funding by population with Polk at 1.8 percent of the regional total. The council plans emergency medical services, health manpower development, public health services, hospital staffing, aging services, and long term care planning, with Polk County represented on the board and committee. Local funding is primarily from county boards, and the FY 1974 budget totals 90,000 with 36,000 local and 54,000 federal. funding may rise if staff is added.
The sod house crew calls a work detail Saturday July 21 from 8 30 a m to 12 noon to roof the structure. Bernie Gissler says walls are nearly straight and urges helpers to bring hammers and nail aprons. A cement slab will be poured for the time capsule at the museum and volunteers will assist firemen in erecting the old fire bell on the grounds.
Bill Norton Jr manager of the Osceola pool leads a community swim team to compete with Stromsburg David City and possibly Fullerton and Pender. Age groups are 11 and under 12 to 14 and 15 to 17 with relay events and a tentative diving team. Practice is after hours two to three times weekly with current swimmers listed and pool hours noted.
Osceola hosts a Pee Wee tournament with 8 9's and 10 11's divisions. Pairings announced after last Wednesday's league meeting. Games run Wednesday to Saturday with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday. Admission one dollar adults 50 cents students. Strong local turnout expected from Osceola and seven nearby towns.
Forms are available for the Polk County Biographical Book. Pick up biographical forms for husband and wife and a letter of explanation at any county bank. Now is the time to help preserve Polk County history by recording family life.
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