Community protests bus line closure to Osceola
The hearing before the Railway Commission on Capitol Service Lines Inc. to discontinue Osceola bus service prompts calls for organized public testimony. The hospital reliant town cites blood delivery, typing services, emergency drugs, and rapid X ray transport as critical linkages to Lincoln, Omaha, and Columbus. The Record urges readable letters signed with names for publication.
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Railway Commission
Capitol Service Lines, Inc
Osceola
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Omaha
York
Lincoln’s
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Here
Lincoln
Columbus
Shelby Area Election Ballots Favor Four Board Nominees
Shelby voters will choose two members for the Town Board among Marian Thomas Robert Vrbka Paul Dobins and Richard Glatter and two for the School Board among Leonard Hiemer Gene Scow Robert Linda and Robert Hopwood in the April 1 election. Boden McKeag collision injures neither driver. depot transfers reshuffle local railroad posts as Silver Creek depot closes Ray Tods to Shelby. Rush Young died February 26 at Naval Hospital San Diego funeral in San Diego. Joe Vrbka 69 Shelby dies in Omaha hospital services in Shelby Monday.
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Shelby
Marian Thomas
Robert Vrbka
Paul Dobins
Richard Glatter
Leonard Hiemer
Gene Scow
Robert Linda
Robert Hopwood
Martin Scholz
Rush Young
Evelyn Scholz
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Joe Vrbka
Omaha
Saved Heart Church
Osceola Bulldogs upset Stromsburg for district title
Osceola bulldogs defeated Stromsburg 75-51 to clinch the District C-5 championship and earn a state tourney shot. Joe Fjell led with 19 points, Ed Wieseman 14, Jerry Cerny 14, and balanced scoring supported by strong defense and fast breaks.
Osceola booster dinner honors Osceola Stromsburg team
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Booster Club hosted a team dinner after Saturdays Osceola Stromsburg game. About twenty players and guests attended a chicken dinner at the Country Club alongside coaches their wives and student managers.
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OHS
Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Booster Club
Osceola-Stromsburg
Bus hearing date on Capitol Service Lines in question
The Railway Commission hearing date to review Capitol Service Lines Inc request to discontinue the David City to Stromsburg bus route has not been announced. A prior March 3 deadline was only for petitions against the plan. Local residents may attend once the hearing date is set and should contact Art McVeigh.
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Railway Commission
Capitol Service Lines, Inc
David City
Stromsburg
Chamber
Richard Klein
Commission
Klein
Art McVeigh
Bulldog district tournament victory sparks town pride
Odd bits from Eldena Lindblade capture a small town reaction to the Bulldog's district tournament win, notes on local weather jokes, Mayo Clinic rivalry with Bryan Memorial, and a mix of humorous anecdotes. It cites safety stats for 16 to 19 year olds and a quip on hourly supermarket cart pushing wages.
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West Coast
New England
Dale Frizzell
Dale
Mayo Clinic
Bryan
National Safety Council
OHS Bulldogs Clinch State Bid In Regional Thriller
In Columbus on Tuesday night the OHS Bulldogs edged Howells 49 46 as sophomore Bob Gissler sank two late free throws to seal advancement to the state tournament in Lincoln. Eddie Wieman led with 14 points, Jack Cerny 11, Gissler and Jerry Cerny 10 each. Fjell left with an injury before halftime. Drawings for the Lincoln bracket are set for Sunday morning.
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Bob Gissler
Howells
Columbus
OHS Bulldogs
Lincoln
Eddie Wieseman
Jack Cerny
Jerry Cerny
Joey Fjell
Fjell
Don Bartek
Bulldogs
Farley announces engagement of Judith Ann Farley
Mr and Mrs Homer Farley announce engagement of daughter Judith Ann to Lynn Ray Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Allen H Anderson. Miss Farley attends Josephs Beauty College in Lincoln Nebraska. No wedding date set.
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Homer Farley
Judith Ann
Lynn Ray Anderson
Allen H. Anderson
Miss Farley
Joseph’s Beauty College
Lincoln
Nebraska
Osceola March of Dimes Drive Closes With $340.65
The Osceola Lions Club and March of Dimes officials announce a successful drive raising 340 dollars and 65 cents. Appreciation goes to donors and solicitors Ann Nelson Carolyn Sipes Barbara Anderson Velma Gissler Bernice Eikenhorst June Jensen Violet Nyberg Ruth Johnson Gladys Roberts Jean Bond Betty Sigler Lorraine Lewis Ruth Stratton Ruth Eklund Virginia McVeigh Peggie Mills Melva Green Mavis Rowan Deloras Hanson Miriam Carey Norma Evans. The Osceola Stromsburg film will be shown at Bulldog Booster Club breakfast Monday March 10 with breakfast served at 6 45. Public invited.
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Osceola Lions Club
March of Dimes
Osceola March of Dimes
Ann Nelson
Carolyn Sipes
Barbara Anderson
Velma Gissler
Bernice Eikenhorst
June Jensen
Violet Nyberg
Ruth Johnson
Happy birthday Girl Scouts 57th anniversary celebration note
The piece celebrates the 57th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the U S A. It recalls founder Juliette Low starting the organization in 1912 in Savannah. It highlights the movement’s growth, wartime service, and a commitment to civil unity and identity urged by the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders.
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Girl Scouts of the
U.S.A
Juliette Low
Savannah
England
Girl Scout National Board of Directors
Girl Scout
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Impassable County Roads Warn of Travel Caution
County roads remain largely impassable in places with many north south routes nearly blocked. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and check with locals before entering rural areas as firm road beds can quickly become quagmires in the Valley and other sections.
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Shelby Town
Boden-McKeag Cars
Lynne Boden
Horace McKeag
Sigler
Shelby Depot
Rising City
al Gutz
Union Pacific Railroad
Silver Creek
Ray Tdss
Duncan
Vrbkarites
Gregg Kresha
Fullerton
Cedar Rapids
Joe Fjell
Ed Wieseman
Randy Gissler
Joe Fujell
Duane Gabriel
Evan Wieseman
East Butler
Joe Namath
Stromsburg Vikings
Burg
Vikings
Vikes
Nets
Clarks
Aquinas
Wolbach
Polk
Boardman Studio
Fg Ft Pe
Joey Fijell
FHS
Leo Potter
Joey Fiell
The _ Osceola
World Day Prayer
By Eldena Lindblade
Judith Ann Farley
Osceola-Stromsburg Film
Bulldog Booster Club
Girl Scouts
Jerry Tenniges
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