Osceola Chamber Meets at Country Club for Supper
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce gathered Monday night at the new Country Club for a well attended meeting chaired by Richard Archie Klein. They discussed routine topics and announced that stores in all four county towns plan to close one afternoon during the county fair dates. Members voted to hold quarterly meetings at the country club and the board meets monthly with open attendance for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
New Country Club
Richard
Archie’ Klein
Klein
Bids Open July 11 For Four Million Road Improvements
State department of roads will open bids July 11 for about four million dollars in paving and repairs. Projects include 122 miles on US 81 from Stromsburg to York and the road from US 81 to Benedict. The Swedish Festival in Stromsburg crowned Carleton Anderson and Mrs Harland Fusby as royal pair with a two day program of parade, barbecue, smorgasbord, talent show and dancing. The Osceola float Good Old Days won first prize. Osceola locals note visits from the Lloyd Moores and family, with others from Benedict and Valentine attending weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Roads
Stromsburg
York
Benedict
Carleton Anderson
Harland Fusby
Osceola
Martin Jones
Lloyd Moores
Jill and
Jeffrey
Vista
Calif
Holly Grossnicklaus
Kenneth Moore
Gresham
Ruth Moore
Dick Watts
Valentine
School board to hold public hearing on proposed budget
The school board schedules a public hearing next week on its proposed budget. Despite state help with funds for schools, local property taxes still affect residents. All teaching positions are filled except the half time guidance counselor, which could impact accreditation. Summer school will skip July 4-5.
Change of name for gas company to Central Telephone and Utilities
Western Power and Gas Co serving Osceola and many Nebraska and South Dakota communities announces a name change to Central Telephone and Utilities Corporation to better describe its services. The firm operates telephone service in 10 states and handles electric generating, transmission and distribution properties. It plans to list common shares on the New York Stock Exchange and has more than 14 million shares outstanding among about 32,000 shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Power & Gas Co
Osceola
Nebraska
South Dakota
Central Telephone and Utilities Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
Courthouse Mews Records Include Speeding and License Penalties
Robert P. Gabel of Shelby faced speeding and related costs. Garry Gassman of York had counts for failure to stop at a stop sign and speeding with costs. Larry A. Noyd of Stromsburg faced speeding and fleeing to avoid arrest with vehicle damages and a 12 month driving prohibition after jail. Ray Noyd of Stromsburg received 30 days in county jail and a one year driving ban after release. Marriage license listed for Michael Wayne Abbott and Constance Louise Sullivan both of Lincoln. Warranty Deed recorded from Marvin D. Branting and wife to Orville E. Dodds and wife for lots 53–58 in Morrill’s addition, Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Gabel
Shelby
Garry Gassman
York
Larry A. Noyd
Stromsburg
Ray Noyd
Michael Wayne Abbott
Constance Louise Sullivan
Lincoln
Marvin D. Branting
Orville E. Dodds
Wilson and Anderson
Morrill
Out-of-staters involved in one-car mishap
Three out-of-state women were in a Saturday evening crash 2 percent miles north of the Osceola junction on 39 92 when the driver Lois Comiskey lost control on gravel and overturned. Edith Kenion of Fort Collins Cole and Rosina Webster of Denver were passengers. Comiskey and Kenion had minor injuries and were treated and released. Webster remained for observation. The trio, attending a two day Associated Bible Student meeting at Henry Strickland's home, were en route to Osceola. the car was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Lois Comiskey
Edina Kenion
Ft. Collins
Cole
Rosina Webster
Denver
Comiskey
Kenion
Hospital Report Highlights Local Patients and Dismissals
A hospital report lists patients including William Dake Osceola Troy Van Winkle Silver Creek Blanche Bolton Stromsburg Earl Webster Denver Oscar Olson Osceola John Gabriel Osceola Lydia Jaax Shelby Martha LaMunyon Shelby Henry Beebe Shelby Sonia Jean Osceola Lydia Jaax and others. It notes several dismissals and mentions weddings at Sacred Heart church in Shelby and attendance by local families. Sonja Senn, eight, is recovering from ruptured appendix surgery at Jeffrey Hospital.
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William Dake
Osceola
Troy van Winkle
Silver Creek
Blanche Bolton
Stromsburg
Earl Webster
Denver
Colo
Oscar Olson
John Gabriel
Lydia Jaax
Shelby
Martha LaMunyon
Henry C. Beebe
Sonia Jean
Anthony Micek
Dana Shostrom
Kate Blake
Cecil Standing
Wren Sherwood
Charles Nuttelman
Gresham
Roy
Lindley Lamp
William Stegeman
Flora Heinemeyer
Mildred Anderson
Clarence Austin
Mark Gustafsons
Edith Richards
Milton Maraks
Rose Topil
Tommy Richards Jr
Sacred Heart Church
David City
Connie Sullivan
Michael Abbott
Shelby Sacred Heart Church
Ray, Earl and
Edward Wattses
Albert A. Gabriels
Albert W. Gabriels
Vernon Kuhnels
Larry Larsons
Eldon Trotter
Eglin Afb
Fla
Grover Trotters
Herman
Nebr
Roy Trotter
Sonja Senn
Morris Seans
Jeffrey Hospital
Weather swings from heat to cool and rain in Osceola area
Osceola and surrounding areas endured wild weather with hot days giving way to cool and rainy conditions. Sunday brought a tornado watch and gusty winds with 2 to 4 inches of rain locally. nearby Stromsburg reported up to 8 inches unofficially. Damaging hail appeared northeast of Osceola.
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Osceola Area
Grand Island-Silver Creek Bible Students Convention
Bible students gathered at Henry Strickland Farm 12 miles northwest of Osceola for the seventh annual Grand Island Silver Creek Bible Students Convention. Delegates from ten states and Canada heard five national and international lecturers led by Norman Woodworth of Rutherford New Jersey discussing the theme Christ in You the Hope of Glory. Ninety three students were accommodated in the farm house, garage, wash house and campers on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island-Silver Creek
Henry Strickland
Osceola
Canada
Norman Woodworth
Dawn Bible Students Association of
Rutherford
N. J
Strickland Farm
Norton eyes 1970 governor bid in Democratic race
William H. Norton of Osceola may seek the Nebraska Democratic nomination for governor in 1970. A 1951 NU Law graduate, he practices with his father in Osceola and Polk, chairs the Nebraska Power Review Board since 1964, serves on the Resources Committee, and has held civic roles and family political ties including Evelyn Norton Lincoln. He and wife Nancy have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Norton
Osceola
Lincoln Star
University of Nebraska College of Law
Norton
Polk
W. W. Norton
Nebraska
Power Review Board
Nebraska Resources Committee
Frank Morrison
Polk County
Polk County Recreation Assn
John N. Norton
Evelyn Norton Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Nancy
Billy
Lisa
Highway safety association formed in Nebraska
A new state group named Women for Highway Safety Inc was formed at Gov Norbert T Tiemann’s request and includes 10 major women’s organizations. Board member Gerhardt Lux of Osceola is listed among charter officials while Kay Lux could not sign due to age. A Lincoln workshop October 3 4 will shape programs on school bus safety uniform signs life acre markings railroad crossings helmet laws and stricter alcohol controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Women For Highway Safety, Inc
Norbert T. Tiemann
Gerhardt Lux
Osceola
Kay Lux
Lincoln
Nebraska Center
Lion club to host free bicycle safety clinic in Osceola
Osceola Lions club sponsor a free bicycle safety clinic for area children on Saturday July 13 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at the Scout Cabin in city park. Safety film talk and free reflective tape provided tape from Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lee Draeger chairs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lions Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lee Draeger
City Park
Jim Eriksen
Lions Club
Dick Howe
R. V. Odgers
Harold Pearson
Paul Konig
Don Evans
Gene Sterup
Eldon Lauber
Lions
Birth of Steven Lynn Shawley in Olean New York
Steven Lynn Shawley was born June 19 weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces to Mr and Mrs Tom Shawley of Olean New York. Mrs Shawley is the former Kay Watts daughter of the Ralph Wattses.
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Shawley
Steven Lynn
Tom Shawley
Olean
N. Y
Kay Watts
Ralph Wattses
Ode Bits and Cornfield Talk From The Record
Miscellany notes on weather, decor, tax laws, and government jargon. anecdotes from Grand Marais and Nebraska contrast greet readers with ice cream lore and a camp food quip, blending local humor with historical tidbits and light commentary.
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John Swantek Sr
Margaret Helen
Raymond Richard Rinkel
Stanley Rinkel Sr
Genoa
Miss Swantek
Osceola High School
Dale Electronics, Inc
Columbus
Genoa High School
Douglas & Lomason Co
Chamber
Polk County Local Board No. 75
Omaha
Armed Services
Lee Calmer Boden
Calmer Boden
David Lynn Rosenberry
Earl Rosenberry
Rudolph Nyberg
Gideon Society
Calmar Herrmanns
Linda
Gregg P. Johnson
Merle Johnson
Kearney State College
KSC
Fred Bond
Dale Nahrstedt
Clarence Sypal
Margie Drelicharz
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Thomas Hofbauers
Norman Hofbauers
Charles Kucera
Leon Fialas
Mary
Norman
Leon
Clarence
Tom Hofbauer
Navy
Sypal
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Rex. Dake
Eric William
Osceola Rifle and Pistol Club
City Hall
Howard McKeag
McKeag
Cheryl
Messrs
Laurence Anderson
Peggy Lynn
Grand Island
Howard McKeags
Terri Howe
Becky McDonald
Jacquie Rowan
Kathy Thayer
Carolyn Wagner
United Methodist Jr. High Church
Camp
Fontenelle
Fremont
Pastor Odgers
Bible
Bill Norton
Highway Safety Association
Peggy Tindall
Donette Gabriel
Louisville
Omaha Civic Ballet Ass’n
Boston Ballet
New York Julliard School of Music
Patrick Tindall
Randy Boden
Camp Covenant Cedars
Eldena Lindblade
Grand Marais
Minn
IRS
Washington
South Carolina
Nero
Marco Polo
Venice
Geo. Washington
Colonies
Dolly Madison
White House
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