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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
1
Praises go to Bill and Ida Zedicher for years of parade float work including cake decor and carpentry. Appreciation also to Sunday School teachers and helpers who lined up volunteers despite shortages. The Record seeks an editor by July 1. contact Mook Wilhelms at Stromsburg.
The funeral service for Fred Scow of Shelby was held Tuesday at the United Methodist Church after his death Saturday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. He was 87. Tom Schmoker, 74, died Sunday and services were held Wednesday at Kepner Roberts Funeral Chapel in Lincoln General Hospital.
At a June 4 board meeting Mrs. Darlene Johnson was reappointed as head cook. Cooks' salaries were set between 7.50 and 18 dollars daily. Ray Hobbs Construction won a contract for 3067 square yards of 2 inch thick high grade surfacing for the play area near the grade school at a total of 7667.50 dollars. Work will start in August and finish before school opens.
Barry Scheinost son of Mr and Mrs Charles Scheinost of Norfolk graduates with the United States Air Force Academy class at Colorado Springs on Wednesday June 6. He will depart for pilot training in Enid Oklahoma following graduation. Mrs Nadine Lux of Shelby is his mother, with many Lux family members attending the ceremonies and related events.
Mrs Dwight Burney has word from Rome that her daughter Natalie Henry has been accepted to Harvard University in Boston with full tuition for this fall She plans a sabbatical from United Nations duties in Rome to pursue a doctorate in International Law Natalie is a former Polk resident and graduate and recently spoke at an international seminar in Denmark Also noted is Robert Stromberg a former Polk resident now in Washington DC who joined Natalie in Copenhagen and visited Stockholm with friends.
The Ryan Hill Men's Open held June 3 1973 featured 83 golfers across 18 holes under ideal conditions. Dan Johnson of Lincoln claimed Medalist and Championship Flight for the second straight year with Bill Day and Dale Roehrs in pursuit, while flights awarded top places to Colberg Peterson Coons FitzGerald Kiser Buse Russell Finlayson and Rusell among others.
Fifteen Osceola representatives met at City Hall on May 30 to review community betterment ideas. Mrs. Gerhardt Lux led the CIP group with Archie Gustafson showing NCIP slides. The Osceola Chamber of Commerce invites the CIP group to join dinner June 25 and a follow up meeting at 7:30 p.m. NCIP, now in its 10th anniversary, includes 201 communities statewide.
Polk County residents have donated 985 dollars during the Nebraska Easter Seal Society spring drive. Tom Plummer Jr. of Ogallala, state Easter Seal president, praises volunteers and notes funds support therapy, transportation, equipment, camps, and medical evaluations for handicapped Nebraskans. County contact: Easter Seal committee, state office, 3815 Dewey Ave, Omaha.
Kathryn Ann Hayes was among 60 young women earning diplomas from Creighton Memorial St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in a June 2 ceremony at Boys Town Music Hall. Rev. Carl M. Reinert delivered the address. Former Osceola residents Walter and Ethel Wells plan a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Omaha and Columbus with local hosts June 9 and 10. Cards invited at 6502 Spencer St., Omaha, NE 68104.
Leroy Gerrard chosen by Polk County commissioners to serve as Highway Superintendent with an annual salary of 13500. He will begin August 1 and will survey county highways roads and other real estate. Gerrard previously led Merrick County highways and holds licenses as a highway and street superintendent and a surveyor.
In Osceola the Shelby team swept two age groups 14-4 and 29-4, excelling through experience. Amy Johnson, Brenda Peterson and Peggy Morgan led pitching with solid defense by Nancy Asche and Vicki Kucera, while Margie Lux added a triple. The next games roll to Benedict Friday. Osceola’s younger 9-11 group opens Thursday.
Osceola celebrates Old Times Day on Saturday June 9 with a 2 p.m parade starting at the Ridge and looping through Har olds Market and the square. Entries are welcome and contact points include Alan Gissler and Billi Zedicher. Activities include a soap box derby at 4 p.m., greased pig contest, pie eating, sack race, and more with trophies for ages 6-12. A chicken barbecue runs 5 to 7 p.m. at the Co op Oil corner. The day also features a water fight, horseshoe contest at 6 p.m. with cash prizes, an 8 p.m. talent show, and various booths around the square.
William Snodgrass, son of Mr and Mrs Milan Snodgrass, received a bachelor of science in pharmacy from the University of Nebraska on Sunday May 27. He is a 1968 Osceola High School graduate.
Osceola Midget baseball beat Polk 11 2 on May 31 with Gayle Neujahr striking out 12 in five innings and Daryl Nelson fanning four in two innings. Neujahr also hit a homer and a single as Osceola totaled 11 runs on 8 hits with one error.
Cub Scouts David Bryan and Chris Hofbauer won showmanship and time trial at the Pinewood Derby on May 25 at the Scout Cabin. Tim Hofbauer and Kenneth Stachura also earned showmanship, while Tim Hofbauer and David Bryan took time trial honors. Leaders Mary Jo Becker Pat Richards and Harold Davis organized the event. A family outing is planned for July 15.
Osceola Fire Department answered a Monday 5 pm call to the Bryan Feed Mill formerly Walnut Grove. Firefighters extinguished a belt fire in the mill’s main leg with minimal damage, believed to have started during a welding operation.
Bryce J L Anderson Diesel Technology Mike Burgess Electronic Data Processing and Ken Kozisek Air Conditioning will be among 140 graduates at Nebraska Technical College Milford spring commencement on Thursday evening June 1. They have completed 18 month courses and will receive an Applied Arts Degree.
One hundred three pupils attended a week long summer religion school at St. Vincent Church with students from St. Vincent, St. Mary and St. Andrew parishes. Sisters from the Franciscan Order taught and Fr. Edward O’Leary led Holy Communion at the closing Mass.
The Nebraska Department of Roads says on June 15 Highway 39 will be realigned in Boone Madison Platte and Antelope Counties. The route from Highway 92 west of Osceola to Highway 275 at Tilden will shift to terminate at Highway 14 south of Albion. The segment from Highway 91 east of Albion to Highway 275 at Tilden becomes Highway 45.
Graduate Cadet John A. Cerny son of Mr Mrs John O Cerny Osceola Nebr will graduate from the U S Military Academy on June 6 receiving a bachelor of science degree and a field artillery second lieutenant commission. He is a 1969 Osceola High School graduate appointed by Rep Dave Martin and earned track and indoor outdoor letters. Also noted is First Classman Jack Cerny captain of Army indoor track to receive a special athletic award during June Week and a West Point Fund Award at an Awards Convocation. Admiral Thomas H Moorer will deliver the graduation address. The academy sits on the Hudson River about 50 miles north of New York City. TO GRADUATE FROM SCHOOL OF NURSING Carmelita Augustin daughter of Mr and Mrs Winard Augustin Osceola Nebr will graduate from St Francis School of Nursing Grand Island Neb on June 3 1973 with diplomas presented by Bishop John J Sullivan and address by Dr G L Osborne.
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