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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
1
Readers discuss road cleanliness and proper disposal at dumps, cite a rest stop vandalism sighting from The Road Runner, and highlight a Rapid City flood relief appeal through First National Bank of Osceola. Local graduates Brian Hanson Linda Johnson Michelle Kresha and Janet Urban announce Wayne State College enrollments and scholarships.
Miss Beth Wieseman was installed Tuesday evening as Honored Queen of the Osceola Bethel of Job's Daughters. Officers elected include Debbie Larson, Gaylene Carlson, Carolyn Wagner, and Ruth Bachenberg, with installation by a group of leaders. future appointments and council members announced. Republican Ladies Luncheon Set for June 19 in Shelby with Pat Smith as speaker. reservations advised.
The Polk County Fair in Osceola Nebraska received a $500 grant from Ak-Sar-Ben under the County Fair Improvement Program. The program uses a dollar matching approach and has allocated $45,000 for improvements plus $50,000 for 4-H and FFA premiums.
The Polk County Fair hosts a Demolition Derby on Monday July 17 at 8 P.M. with increasing female competitors. Two women have won top honors previously and several others have won heats.
The Polk American Legion Auxiliary hosted the county convention at the Legion clubrooms with over sixty guests including ten Junior Auxiliary members. A 7 oclock buffet featured poppy decor and a musical program followed. Mrs. Janice Saylor presided as officers were installed by District 7 President Mrs. Audrey Kreizinger. Amelia Scholz became President Fern Wyman Vice President Mildred White Secretary. Ten local members attended.
Osceola post master Lowell Hanson and Mrs. Hanson attend the State Convention of the National Association of Postmasters in Ogallala June 6 to 9. Topics include loss of Sunday service to third class post offices. Graveside rites for Blanche M. Rickly set for 10:30 A.M. June 17 at Osceola Cemetery with family members listed.
Osceola residents Gary Gustafson Gregg Johnson Jon Hiemer Jackie Tindall Scott Anderson Dick Urban Dale Fjell Mike Larson and Arlette Johnson depart Wednesday for National Guard Camp at Fort Carson Colo The camp ends June 25 Miss Margie Simonsen 1972 Osceola High grad wins Past Exalted Rulers scholarship 150 from York Elks for college chosen Peru State College plans this fall
About 25 Osceolans and Nebraska Public Power officials attended the Osceola City Council meeting. Mayor Buffington read the Neligh electrical system report and addressed questions while Fire Chief Lewis discussed the ammonia leak safety steps. Bill and Mrs. Zedicher pushed for Muse Theatre repairs as council learned of a new city hall area well designed to keep sand out.
Osceola Development Corporation named Dean Henricksen as president at its annual meeting. Officers include Mike Snodgrass as vice president, Martin Roberts secretary, and Philip Nyberg treasurer. New three year trustees are Henricksen Wieseman Nyberg, two year trustees Roberts Snodgrass Mills. The 1967 formed body promotes local business, loans via brokers, and seeks industrial growth. Stock at $1 a share funds collateral and loan aid.
Captain Jack Cerny a junior from Osceola Nebraska has been elected captain of the Army indoor track team for the 1972 73 season Col William J Schuder director of athletics at the US Military Academy announced Cerny competed in the triple jump and posted a 41 5 foot jump against Navy in February 1972 His coach Carleton Crowell calls him the best triple jumper Army has and notes a lingering high school injury prevents a full 50 foot mark Described as steady leader with good rapport he is the son of Mr and Mrs John O Cerny Osceola Nebraska.
Mrs. Evelyn Lisko of rural Osceola escaped injury when her 1969 Ford hit a deer on highways 81-92 about two miles east of Osceola. The deer was killed and damage to the car was estimated at about $100 by Sheriff Reynold Peterson.
Mayor Dean Buffington of Osceola joined 33 Nebraska mayors at the Nebraska Mayors Conference in Omaha June 8 9. Sponsored by the League of Nebraska Municipalities the event highlighted Council of Government and Action Policy and Program Development programs to help small cities compete for federal funds and personnel. Buffington plans to explore both options for his community.
Mrs. Loretta Kresha of Osceola was hospitalized after a one car wreck one mile west and 1 3 4 miles south of Osceola on a county road. The 1967 Ford traveled into the east ditch after hitting loose gravel. Deputy Sheriff Wm Hubert reported extensive damage to the vehicle. TREFFER FAMILY WILL MOVE Loren Treffer, longtime Tenniges Chevrolet mechanic, will relocate with his family to join him in Broken Bow once housing is ready.
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