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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1969
Page
4
Osce High Bulldogs defeat Stromsburg Vikings 75 51 to claim the district title. The celebration includes a trophy, net cutting, and postgame dinner at the Country Club. Pirates and seventh graders also post wins as spring activities approach with exams, concerts, and upcoming tournaments noted.
Legislation from the Highway Study Committee aims to create Nebraska’s first fully integrated highway system coordinated by a state board with representatives from state counties and cities. The package includes higher gas and registration fees and a shared standards framework for all roads. Gov Tiemann's veto on a separate measure to suspend students convicted of marijuana possession was sustained after a failed override attempt.
Two classic trucks in good condition listed for sale. A 1958 Ford Truck features a 292 V-8 engine, 134 foot box and 2 speed transmission. A 1966 Chevrolet Pick-up has special wheels and axle, 292 meter, and about 3000 miles.
Eight senators opposed the override on the drug bill while others argued for a better control approach. The State Game Commission faces a push from Nebraska cities to relocate headquarters, with Lincoln’s offer under scrutiny and a thumbs up for any transfer. The vehicle inspection program undergoes a review after complaints about strict standards, with mandatory checks planned but likely less rigid rules.
The county court records show multiple individuals from Nebraska locations cited for speeding daytime and nighttime, improper passing, overload, stop sign and improper school permit use with fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars and assorted costs. Marriage licenses issued include Osceola pairs and Stromsburg couples, with several weddings noted in Stromsburg and Lincoln visits by local residents.
Thursday evening visitors included the Morris Nielsen family with Mr and Mrs Stanley Larson and Lisa. A Lincoln birthday dinner honored Mrs Arthur Ahlquist and Kathy Rudeen. Attendees included the Ahlquist and Rudeen families. A Polk United Methodist bowling party in York saw Jeanette Larson and Murray Ostberg top scores.
Mrs Homer Green and family hosted and attended multiple gatherings with local residents including Mr and Mrs Morris Nielsen and families. York visitors Mr and Mrs Joey Jensen and Mr and Mrs Gary Matlock attended meals. A Viking Center birthday event honored H J Smith and Michael Paneitz with Ardean Kohtz Louis Quiring hosting. Community tea at the governor's mansion honored JoElla Stromberg Nebraska Easter Seal Child 1969 with Irvin Anderson assisting.
Social notices recount greetings and visits around Polk Nebraska including Edna Gestrine and Henry Thelander at Covenant Home, Nielsen family dinners, and multiple weekend guests. Also lists community events from March 1 to 20 with club meetings, weddings, and travel details.
Wayland and surrounding towns share a page of social visits dinners and Sunday gatherings. Names include Kopke Liedloff Campbell Buffington Hoffmans Beebe Bond Kookes and others with multiple Osceola Columbus Stromsburg and York connections. Local calendar lists plays contests tests and school events through March with venues in Lincoln Doane and Papek.
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