Circus Reading Drive Invites Young Readers
Librarian Miriam Carey invites children to a circus themed summer reading program with a 10 book quota from now to August 1. The program began last Saturday with many signups as the library decorates accordingly and mothers note children are normally quiet for short periods. Local item reports Osceolans Spc James Peterson and Spc Glen Schanon visiting West Germany with two Nebraska colleagues, Spc Paul Statz and Spc Dana Davidson, during overseas assignments.
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Miriam Carey
Miriam
Spc
James Peterson
Milton Petersons
Glen Schanon
Julie Gullberg
West Germany
Petersons
Enkheim
Wolfgang
Nebraska
Spe
Paul Statz
Nelson
Dana Davidson
Blue Hill
Mosquito Spraying Planned Next Week By City
Mayor Dean Buffington told the Record spraying for mosquitoes will occur hopefully in the next week if weather permits. Residents should close windows for about 15 minutes during spraying and wash garden vegetables afterward.
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Dean Buffington
Celebration kicks off Osceola Old Times Days June 29 30
Osceola's Chamber of Commerce and Community Club host a two day Old Times Days with a Tuesday schedule for youth including a parade contests races Teen Dance Soap Box Derby and Little Miss Contest. Wednesday features adult events such as horseshoe contest water fight and square dance plus a pancake feed by the Lions Club and a 3 to 4 pm museum showing. Merchants offer rides with five tickets for a dollar. Lisa Norton returns from a REA Washington tour with 26 Nebraskans and visits Wayne Lincoln family.
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Osceola
Chamber of Commerce and Community Club
Lions Club
Polk County Historical Museum
Karen Johnson Installed as Job's Honored Queen
Karen Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Johnson of Osceola was installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters Bethel 61 at their June 16 meeting. Installing officers were Sally Mills Barbie Mills Pam Snodgrass Linda Gaedeke Delores Watts Karlene Watts Chris Mills Carolyn Hanson. A social hour followed with tables decorated in spring flowers and candles.
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Karen Johnson
Vern Johnson
Osceola
Job
Bethel
Walter Koehler
Valerie Ransom
Jackie Rowan
Beth Wieseman
Beth Coffin
Debbie Larson
Carolyn Wagner
Vickie Wieseman
Gaylene Carlson
Lori Davis
Lynn Watts
Julie Hiemer
Pam Watts
Julie Carlson
Jody Rowan
Debbie Mickey
Susan Bryan
Denise Snodgrass
Mary Jo Wieseman
Robin Walgren
Cindy Nahrstedt
Sally Mills
Barbie Mills
Pam Snodgrass
Linda Gaedeke
Delores Watts
Karlene Watts
Chris Mills
Carolyn Hanson
Osceola Obs
Stromsburg
Clarks
Silver Creek
W.M
Merle Schott
George Inness
Lincoln Tele phone and Telegraph declares dividends
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company board at Lincoln on June 18 declares a 35 cent per share dividend to common stockholders of record June 30 payable July 10 1971. A 1.25 per share quarterly dividend on the preferred stock is also declared. President Thomas C Woods Jr notes continued growth in service and earnings for the first six months.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Thomas C. Woods, Jr
Beatrice Teacher Receives PTA Life Membership Honor
Mrs Derrald Tibbetts of Stoddard School honored as part of a group of Beatrice teachers awarded a state life membership for outstanding service to youth. Tibbetts is the former Ardis McMeekin of Osceola.
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Beatrice
P.T.A. State Life
Derrald Tibbetts
Stoddard School
Tibbetts
Ardis McMeekin
Osceola
Osceola Pony Team Wins Two Baseball Games
The Osceola Pony squad hosted Waco on June 16 at the fairgrounds, winning 2 to 1 after Daryl Nelson hit a go ahead homer in the 4th. Osceola used strong defense in the 5th, with Mike Smith, Chester Graham, and Doyle Nelson providing key plays. The Pony team then traveled to Shelby on June 20, beating the Shelby Ponies while tallying 12 runs and committing 4 errors. They are set to host Benedict Ponies on June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
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Osceola
Waco
Fairgrounds
Daryl Nelson
Mike Smith
Chester Graham
Smith
Doyle Nelson
Shelby
Shelby Ponies
Augustin
Monson
Tenniges
Morner
Crowder
Grossnicklaus
Logan
Benedict
Osceola Midgets Split: 2 Games vs Waco and Shelby
The Osceola Midgets tied Waco 2 2 then lost 3 10 in Wednesday action. They won 7 6 at Shelby after trailing 6 3, then host Benedict on Saturday at 8 30 p.m.
Osceola City Accepts Deed to Conrad Property
At a continued meeting on June 17 the Osceola City Council accepted the deed to the former TV and Appliance property.
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Conrad
Osceola
TV & Appliance
Polk County 4-H Team Crowned Reserve Champion at Nebraska Clinic
A Polk County 4-H Livestock Judging Team led by Bruce and Mike Treffer Monte Gross nicklaus and Murray Schmoker earned Reserve Champion at the Nebraska Swine Judging Clinic in Grand Island on June 11 with 1 059 points. Bruce Treffer placed eighth in the senior 4-H division. Osceola beat David City 12 6 as Fullerton visits Osceola June 27. State workshop for county clerks and treasurers held in North Platte with participants Dale Frizzell and others.
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Polk County
Bruce
Mike Treffer
Monte Grossnicklaus
Murray Schmoker
Nebraska
Grand Island
Bruce Treffer
Gaylen Schmoker
FFA
Washington County
Nebraska Park Producers Association
Osceola
David City
Silver Creek
Prokop
Peterson
Grossnicklaus
Hegi
Ross
Kopecky
Fullerton
North Platte
Dale Frizzell
Louise Timm
Dorothy Fjell
Johnson named to Grand Office at Nebraska Job’s Daughters
K Johnson was named to Grand Office of the International Order of Job's Daughters at Dana College Blair June 17 19. Karen Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Johnson will serve as Grand Senior Custodian. Installed Saturday at Blair Bethel No 61 of Osceola won the plaque for greatest membership percentage increase. Debbie Carlson received second prize for Grand Representative to Idaho. Eleven from Osceola attended Grand Bethel.
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Grand Bethel
Nebraska
International Order of Job's Daughters
Dana College
Blair
Karen Johnson
Vern Johnson
Bethel No. 61
Osceola
Cornhusker Boys State 1971 Session Report
Four hundred eighteen boys attended the 1971 Cornhusker Boys State in Nebraska. The daily schedule included city county and state government sessions, elections, court hearings, lectures on liberties, a 100 question exam, Capitol tour and farewell luncheon. Participants praise meeting peers from across the state and thank the American Legion for the opportunity.
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Randy Neujahr
Cornhusker Boys State
Boys
Exon
Boy’s Nation
Cornhusker
The
American Legion
Two Men Forwarded for Induction from Polk County
Gregory Linn Wilhelms and Ronald Duane Meerkatz were forwarded to Omaha on Tuesday morning June 15 1971 for induction into the Armed Services. Greg is son of Alton and (Mrs) Wilhelms of Stromsburg Nebraska and Ronald son of Clarence and (Mrs) Meerkatz of Polk Nebraska. Polk County Local Board No 75 has not received July calls yet.
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Gregory Linn Wilhelms
Ronald Duane Meerkatz
Omaha
Armed Services
Greg
Alton Wilhelms
Stromsburg
Ronald
Clarence Meerkatz
Polk
Nebraska
Polk County Local Board No. 75
Eugene Gabel Elected Grand Knight of Shelby Knights
Eugene Gabel was elected Grand Knight at the John F. Kennedy Council 5383 Knights of Columbus meeting in Shelby on Monday June 14. Other officers named included Henry Galus Deputy Knight Msgr L F Obrist Chaplain Bernard Korger Financial Secretary Frank Lisko Secretary Wayne Augustin Chancellor Ted Pandorf Advocate Ed Richter Warden Raymond Grossnicklaus Recorder Eugene Kosch Lector Kenneth Alt Inner Guard Jerry Engel Outer Guard and trustees Ron Glatter Albin Prososki Allen Zelasney. The council honored Knight Leon Nicholas of Shelby named Good Neighbor by Ak Sar Ben for youth work. Booster Club plans a cake walk Tuesday June 29 at Old Times Day with cake donations requested to Polk Butler Insurance.
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Eugene Gabel
Shelby
John F. Kennedy Council
Knights of Columbus
Henry Galus
Msgr
L. F. Obrist
Bernard Korger
Frank Lisko
Wayne Augustin
Ted Pandorf
Ed Richter
Raymond Grossnicklaus
Eugene Kosch
Kenneth Alt
Jerry Engel
Ron Glatter
Albin Prososki
Allen Zelasney
Leon Nicholas of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Bob Park Named New Parts Man At Lepp and Larsen
Bob Park is the new parts man at Lepp and Larsen. He and his wife Pat and their 10 month old son Robbie moved to Polk County from Jewell Iowa where he previously worked as parts man at Conaway Implement. The 1964 Webster City High School graduate enjoys guitar and fishing. They will reside in Shelby.
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Bob Park
Lepp and Larsen
Bob
Pat
Robbie
Polk County
Jewell
Conaway Implement
Webster City
Iowa High School
Shelby
WSCS Brunch to Feature Love and Laughter Book Review
The WSCS Brunch will be held Thursday June 24 at 9 a.m. at the Methodist Church. Mrs. George Inness will review Marjorie Holmes book Love and Laughter for members and guests.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Marjorie Holmes
George Inness
NEBRASKAland Tour Makes First Day Stops in Osceola
The NEBRASKAland Foundation Tour's 8th annual outing visited Osceola with 55 members and wagonmaster Charles Chace of Lincoln. They toured the Polk County Historical Museum and were welcomed by Mayor Dean Buffington on Saturday.
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Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
Nebraskaland Foundation
Charles Chace
Lincoln
Polk County Historical Museum
Dean Buffington
Centennial Book Committee to Meet June 25 at City Hall
The Centennial Book Committee will gather Friday June 25 at 8:00 p.m. in Osceola city hall. The first half of the book heads to printers in August and research is urged promptly. Members plan an information booth for Old Times Days and the County Fair and showcase a pictorial history with available slides.
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Osceola
East Side
Father Son Golf Tourney Lights Up Ryan Hill Nine
Fathers and sons enjoyed a morning breakfast at Ryan Hill Country Club before nine holes of golf for the Father Son Golf Tourney. Winners included Steve Monson for low score 38 and Jim Brigham closest to pin on No 2. Other honors went to Carl Johnson longest putt on No 6 and Steve Monson longest drive No 9.
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Ryan Hill Country Club
Steve Monson
Jim Brigham
Carl Johnson
Craig Monson
Harry Lees
Doug Dodds
Residents Move and Guests Arrive in Osceola News
Change of residences Mr and Mrs Darwin Hahn and daughter moved to the Si Cook residence near the Co op Oil station. Mr and Mrs Bob Johansen and three children from Beaver Falls Pa arrived in Osceola and bought the Robert Stohl house for the summer. Linda Heibel of Shelby omitted from Nebraska University graduates list with Elementary Education degree.
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Darwin Hahn
Si Cook
Co-op
Bob Johansen
Beaver Falls
Osceola
Robert Stohl
South Osceola
Johansen
Mr. Johansen
Linda Heibel
Shelby
University of Nebraska
Teachers College
Girls Scout Delegation Visits Mexico and Our Cabana
A group of Shelby Senior Girl Scouts Jackie Smith Nancy McDonald Becky McDonald and Kim Wills joined peers from Prairie Hills in Omaha on a 13 day trip to Mexico. They stayed at Our Cabana International Home for Girls Scouts and Guides and later at Casa Guia in Mexico City with tours to Taxco and Cuernavaca.
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Jackie Smith
Nancy McDonald
Becky McDonald
Kim Wills
Shelby
Mexico
Anne Davis
Osceola
Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council
Omaha
Our Cabana
Missouri
el Salvador
Honduras
Guadalupita
Taxco
Silver Center
Cuernavaca
Mexico City
Casa Guia
Girls Scout Girl Guide
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Hone
Kathy
Washington
Lisa Norton
Washington, D.C
Lisa
Wayne Lincoln
Lt&t
A. Barnes
State Department of Labor Employment Division
K. Johnson
Booster Club
Polk- Butler Insurance Office
Nebraskaland
Duren
Charles Roberts
Vic Thompson
Mildred Flodman
Martin Jones
Albert Ryan
H. Sterup
Harry R. Sterup
Polk & Butler Mutual Insurance Company
Greinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co
Grinnell
Fathers Day
CBS
B. Treffer
Ag Men
Loren Treffer
Cooperative Fraternity of Ag Men
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Newport
Nebr
Nixon
Spring Valley Park
Thompson
Centennial Memorial Forest
Neola Dunn
Florine Dunn. Harris
California
Lila Ward
Owen Horst
Terence Duren
Girl Scouts
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