Community notes mix local history and regional updates
South Dakota reader recalls events in the high school gym with 1948 eighth grade graduation details. Nebraska insignia designer Clarence Nelson linked to Holdrege and Osceola family ties noted. Basketball playoffs, state tourney hopes, and regional team efforts discussed alongside LT&T rate rise and 1974 earnings. Wildlife week, habitat emphasis, and a Polk stop-sign accident conclude the column.
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South Dakota
OHS
Nebraska
Cattlemen Halt Feeding Operations Over Market Woes
Don Hayes of the Polk County Live Sock Feeders Association says at least 10 members will stop feeding cattle or sending them to market until market conditions improve. He cites lack of government control on meat imports and an outdated beef grading system. Hayes notes meetings with Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz but claims no changes have occurred. The feeders handle about 25,000 head annually.
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Don Hayes
Polk County Livesock Feeders Association
Hayes
Earl Butz
United States
Pageant Planned For Bicentennial With Four Era Directors
Plans for the Bicentennial Pageant are underway to be held at 8 pm May 31 featuring four directors portraying eras in U S history Birth of U S A Eldena Lindblade Building An Industrial Nation Jean Peterson The Last Fifty Years Larry Theis The general theme Seeing U S A Through The Eyes of Old Glory promises color action costumes and patriotic music sponsor asks public support and readiness to participate.
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U S A
Francis Inness
Eldena Lindblade
Jean Peterson
Larry Theis
Initial Report Of County Welfare Office Explains Social Services
The Polk County Welfare Office outlines available social services including vendor certification and food stamp eligibility. It explains service goals, eligibility, and pre authorization, with figures on food stamp costs and past November 1974 participation. Call 747-5351 or visit the Polk County Welfare Office for details.
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County Welfare Office
Polk County
Division of Social Services
LT&T seeks rate hike from Nebraska commission
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co filed February 28 with the Nebraska Public Service Commission for higher local service rates not tied to a specific amount but seeking $5.5 million in annual revenue, net $2.8 million after taxes, with residential rates likely rising 10 to 15 percent and a price rise reflected in 65 cents to $1 monthly for some customers.
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Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
Lt&t
Public Service Commission
Curtis
Osceola
Pony Express
Columbus
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Thomas C. Woods Jr
Woods
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nebraska
Lower Loan Rates and Bean Supply Forecast Report
Acting Secretary J Phil Campbell announced a 2.25 percent rate cut for USDA price support loans effective April 1. The soybean 1974-75 supply is 1,404 million bushels, 13 percent below last season, with 1974 crop at 1,233 million. Sterup cites smaller crop, weaker demand, and economic trends as factors. CCC loan program uptake was limited this season.
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Washngton
Secretary of Agriculture
Phil Campbell
US Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Eugene Sterup
Polk County
ASCS
Sterup
CCC
USDA
Osceola Council Sets Sewer Rates and Discusses Lots
Osceola city council met March 6 with full attendance. They set sewer rates for residences and businesses and introduced an ordinance on selling a west Osceola city lot to David L Winslow. An easement renewal with Union Pacific over sewer lines was approved along with curb and gutter district plans and building repairs on the Albert Ryan property.
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Osceola
West Osceola
David L Winslow
Union Pacific Railroad
Albert Ryan
Cancer Crusade Kickoff Set as April Drive Begins
The Polk County Cancer Crusade launches in April with a kickoff meeting on March 18 at 2 pm in the REA building Stromsburg. Volunteers and committee chairs urged to attend as "Michael and Me" will be shown. A pre Crusade planning meeting occurred February 27 in Grand Island. The event blends education and fundraising for cancer.
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Polk County Cancer Crusade
REA
Stromsburg
Michael
Raymond Lindblade
Grand Island
Osceola Policy Details Unexcused Tournament Absences
Osceola schools maintain unexcused status for student absences to attend the state basketball tournament. Make-up work must be provided before the absence. Unexcused absences incur a 90 percent penalty with no credit for late work, and college visit excuses during tournament days are also denied.
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Osceola
Osceola Wrestlers Compete In Columbus Freestyle Meet
Four Osceola varsity wrestlers Mike McMeekin Dale Runquist Lee Augustine and Rick Johnson competed in the Columbus District Amateur Athletic Union Freestyle Tournament open to ages 6 to 18. Runquist placed 2nd at 106 pounds Johnson placed 4th at heavyweight Augustine and McMeekin were among 17 entrants in the 132 pound class with McMeekin taking 5th.
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Jon Habben
Osceola
Mike McMeekin
Dale Runquist
Lee Augustine
Rick Johnson
Columbus
Amateur Athletic Union
Augustine
McMeekin
Commission Plans Survey for Osceola Community
The City Planning Commission announces a March citizen survey to aid the League of Municipalities in forming a comprehensive city plan and zoning rules. Members listed include Mrs Glen Wobig, Mrs Everette Smith, Mrs Ray Beebe, Dean Buffington, Gary Gustafson, Mervin Ransom Jr., Lowell Hanson, Gene Bartak, and Joe Roberts.
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City Planning Commission
W F Monson
League of Municipalities
City of
Osceola
Glen Wobig
Everette Smith
Ray Beebe
Dean Buffington
Gary Gustafson
Mervin Ransom, Jr
Lowell Hanson
Gene Bartak
Joe Roberts
Gissler Named To Academic All America Football Team
Bob Gissler a junior at South Dakota State earns Academic All America College Division II football honors as defensive end with a 3.5 mechanical engineering GPA. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma and the son of Mr and Mrs Bernie Gissler. The accompanying note mentions an OHS music concert on Monday March 17 at 8 p.m. with junior high and senior bands and a new honor band group making its first public appearance.
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Bob Gissler
Bob
South Dakota State
Tau Beta Pi
Pi Tau Sigma
Bernie Gissler
OHS
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Candid
Vikings
Madison
Lincoln
Clarks
Polk
Nebraska Game Commission
Mitchell Werner
Brian Samuelson
Samuelson
Ricki Flodman
Polk High School
Werner
By Sandy
Legion
Gene Sterup, Bernie Gissler
Gene Sterup
American Legion
William Wolfe
Good Samaritan
Osceola Centennial Book Committee
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
FCIC
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act
Sarah P. Campbell
Los Angeles
Calif
Jack Olson
Finley Olson
Bill Gresswell
Commission
Gissler
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