New Osceola Residents and Rabies Advice Feature
New residents Mr and Mrs Albert Graham and two children move from Kansas to the Bill Zedicher property in south Osceola. The piece also cautions Polk County readers on rabies prevention and treatment after animal bites. It discusses vaccination, animal confinement, testing, and the importance of prompt medical care. It also comments on NRA gun control debates and local Osceola outreach brochures aimed at attracting families and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Graham
Kansas
Bill Zedicher
South Osceola
Mr. Graham
CMA
Polk
National Rifle Assn
NRA
Osceola Ladies Softball Wins and Losses Mark Week
The Osceola Ladies softball team split a pair of games starting June 4 with a 6 to 5 defeat at Columbus. On June 7 Osceola defeated Yorkettes 15 to 11 at home led by Nancy Gordon pitching both games. The 14 and under B team lost 19 to 2 to York with Margie Simonsen and Jody Rowan pitching. Next, Osceola travels to Central City on June 14 and meets Clarks at Clarks diamond on June 17.
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Osceola
Columbus
York
Yorkettes
Nancy Gordon
Margie Simonsen
Jody Rowan
Central City
Clarks
South African visitor at Osceola Lions lunch
Jan Grey of the Republic of South Africa visited Osceola for a Lions club meeting and answered members questions about his country and U.S. travel. He is linked to former AFL student Audrey Ranwell and was accompanied by Craig Page of Canton, Mississippi. Dick Howe led the brief meeting as Kay Lux edited Clover leaf items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Grey
Republic of South Africa
Lions Club
Lions
U.S
AFL
Audrey Ranwell
Grey
Illinois
Osceola
Craig Page
Canton
Miss
Joe Hill
Dick Howe
Shelby Boosters Plan Flag Day Celebration Parade
Shelby boosters have plans for a Flag Day celebration on Saturday June 15. A parade begins at 11 a.m. Other activities include a horse show at 2 p.m. kiddie rides and games stage show at 4 p.m. barbecue at 5 p.m. teen and round dances and a baseball game at 6 30 p.m. Stands and concessions will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Boosters
Kremer to speak at Polk County GOP women meeting
Senator Maurice Kremer of Aurora will address the Polk County Ladies Republican meeting June 14 at 2 p.m. in Osceola City Hall. All Republican women invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Kremer
Aurora
Polk Co
City Hall
Osceola
Polk County Farmers Union
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Farm Bureau and
NFC
al Ebers
Nebraska Agricultural Council
SCWD
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Goldenrod Saddle Club to Stage 4th Horse Show
The 4th annual Goldenrod Saddle Club horse show is set for Sunday, June 16 at the Osceola fairgrounds. Junior show starts at 10 a.m. with grand entry at 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod Saddle Club
Fairgrounds
Osceola
Chairman Sets 1968 69 Girl Scout Appointments
Mrs Richard Howe the neighborhood chairman has announced the 1968 69 Girl Scout year appointments. Troop organizer is Mrs Robert Sterup and troop consultant Mrs Roy Trotter. Secretary and publicity chair Mrs Bernard Cemper. Special services chair Mrs Everette Smith cookie chair Mrs Kenneth Sipes finance chair Mrs Robert Gorssnicklaus day camp director. Troop leaders are Mrs Richard Odgers Brownie troop 138 and Mrs Jack Tindall junior troop 336.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Howe
Robert Sterup
Roy Trotter
Bernard Cemper
Everette Smith
Kenneth Sipes
Robert Gorssnicklaus
Richard Odgers
Jack Tindall
Majors Re-elected Polk County Democratic Leader
Polk County Democratic Convention held in the District Court Room at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday May 31. County Chairman Jim Majors presided as officers were elected for two years including Blanche McKeag Secretary Mrs Harlan Rowan Treasurer Mrs Lloyd Carmichael Publicity Chair Mrs Sheldon Bond and delegates Jim Majors and Mrs Horace McKeag to the State Convention. Also notes on Majors plans for the upcoming election and a post meeting lunch at a local cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk County Court House
Jim Majors
Blanche McKeag
Harlan Rowan
Lloyd Carmichael
Sheldon Bond
Horace McKeag
Majors
Apply for New Farm Allotment by July 1
Farmers seeking a new farm wheat allotment for the 1969 crop on farms without a 1968 wheat allotment must contact the ASCS county office in the coming month. Applications are due by July 1. The notice outlines eligible criteria and urges discussion with county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
Richard C. Sealey
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Corn forecast and June musings from a dairy month note
A hometown column blends crop chatter with humor and local lore. The author cites a Ford motors forecast and dairy month reflections, notes on corn growth, wedding jokes, a new cookbook, golf week, Flag Week, and calls for patriotism through shared values. The piece ends with a quip about smiles as curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrkvickas
Doris Grossnicklaus
Ford
Phillipsburg
Kans
California
Osceola Legion teams sweep Gresham and Henderson games
Osceola ponies win twice last week beating Henderson 1 0 with Bill Peterson pitching a two hit game and driving in the winning run. Peterson also struck out 13 in a 2 0 win Sunday as Osceola topples Gresham. Midgets fall to Gresham 7 6 after leading 7 2 late. Osceola batters include Wieseman Cerny and Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Osceola Pony
Henderson
Bill Peterson
Rhe
Osceola
Wieseman
Cerny
Gresham
Peterson
Nelson
Daryl Nelson
Girard
OHS Cheerleaders Win First at Clinic Spirit Stick
OHS cheerleaders led a Nebraska Wesleyan University Cheerleader Clinic week along with Chris Mills Sherry Soukup Kathy Hayes and Barbara Gullberg. Monday night the group earned the spirit stick and first in competition becoming the only team to receive both awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Chris Mills
Sherry Soukup
Kathy Hayes
Barbara Gullberg
Armbruster Heads Osceola Development Board
At the June 5 annual Osceola Development Corporation meeting stockholders elected Everette Smith Dick Howe and Martin Roberts to the board. Dan Armbruster presided and reported on the first year’s activities and industry prospects. Armbruster was re elected president with Phil Nyberg as vice president Martin Roberts secretary and Jay McDonald treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Development Corporation
Everette Smith
Dick Howe
Martin Roberts
Dan Armbruster
Armbruster
Phil Nyberg
Jay McDonald
Honored Queen Installed in Jobs Daughter Bethel 61 Ceremony
Chris Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs M. A. Mills Jr., was installed as Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel 61 in an 8 p m ceremony on June 5. Elected officers included Jeanette Wagner and Barbara Mills. appointed officers spanned from Valerie Ransom to Debbie Larson with Ruth Majors presiding as installing officer. Host couple were Mr. and Mrs Jim Majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Mills
M. A. Mills Jr
Jobs
Bethel
Jeanette Wagner
Barbara Mills
Pamela Snodgrass
Debbie Carlson
Valerie Ransom
Ruth Majors
Melanie Monson
Sally Mills
Laurel Fischer
Terri Howe
Karen Johnson
Cindy Nahrstedt
Debbie Larson
Beth Wieseman
Lori Davis
Jackie Rowan
Gaylene Carlson
Carolyn Wagner
Shelley Bond
Nancy Mills
Patricia Dahmke
Ceva Carlson
Frances Inness
Eulalia Dahmke
Maurine Schuman
Mrs Jim Majors
Osceola Club Hosts First BB Shoot Off
The Osceola Rifle and Pistol Club held the first BB shoot off on Thursday attracting about two dozen boys and girls and many parents. Winners included Rue Johnson Grand Champion and Tim Howe. Additional shoot off planned within a week to be announced in The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Rifle and Pistol Club
Eldon Lauber
Lee Ray Augustin
Rue Johnson
Allene Baer
Tim Howe
Bruce Treffer
Mike Treffer
Tim Hofbauer
Chester Graham
Chris Conrad
Osceola City Buys New Ford Tractor And Radio System
Eikenhorst Farm Supply won the bid for a new Ford tractor at 3344 with front loader features. Osceola Implement Co and Mechanics Inc of Elkhorn also bid. The council approved a 2 way radio for the night police car, costing 150 plus installation, linking to sheriff and other officials. The 15 month budget keeps a 23 mill levy with about 16000 expected state income and low debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikenhorst Farm Supply
Osceola
Osceola Implement Co. and Mechanics Inc
Elkhorn
Lee Johnson
Reynold Peterson
Jack Harrison
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Kay Lux
Gerhardt Lux
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Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
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Wilhelm Koschel
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Richard Ekstrom
Haskins and Sells Certified Public Accountants
Ekstrom
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Abel Hall
University of Nebraska
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Robert Kennedy
Beatrice State Home
William Dake
Clyde Courtney
Levert Oquist
Troy van Winkle
Silver Creek
Dianne Larson
Oscar Olson
Glenn Anderson
William Stegeman
Lee Campbell
Lydia Jaax
Flora Z. Heinemeyer
Henry C. Beebe
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Kate Blake
Bertha Cantrell
Strom
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Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Kepner - Roberts Funeral Home
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Joe Elins
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Ron Frizzell
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Pontiac
Mich
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Dick Elstons
Tekamah
ASC
Ruth Eklund
Dorothy Headlee
Eklund
Headlee
Ernest E. Lees
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HRE Osceola
OHS
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Victor E. Sterup
Gene Sterup
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