Osceola DHS Bulldogs Reach State Tourney Semis in Narrow Loss
Osceola battled to a 60-59 overtime win over Seward Concordia in the quarter and then fell 53-50 to Bertrand in a tough state semi. Bartek praised bench depth and noted Sedlak’s illness limited reserves while Gissler earned all tournament honors with a 41-point two-game showing.
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DHL Bulldogs
Bartek
Gary Workman
Seward Concordia
Bertrand
Henderson
Bulldogs
John Sedlak
Danny Dunn
Sedlak
Gissler
Osceola
Pershing Auditorium
Seward
Don Bartek
Alan Gissler
Concordians
Don Augustin
Concordia
Calvin Kropatsch
Jack Cerny
Augustin
Kenny Lisko
John Nelson
Bill Snodgrass
Joe Fjell
Bertrand Vikings
Sandstrom
Duff
Bulldog
Kropatsch
Krohn Resigns to Return to College for Doctoral Studies
Polk county extension agent Glen Krohn resigns to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Nebraska in adult education or educational psychology. He will attend half time and work in the state agricultural extension service administrative offices. The extension board will replace him as soon as possible. The resignation becomes effective June 1.
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Polk County Extension Board
Glen Krohn
Polk County
University of Nebraska
State Agricultural Extension Service
Extension Board
Krohn
Osceola Week Sees Sports Pride and Family News
Osceola recovers from a exciting week as fans praise sportsmanship from Polk County, and locals celebrate Maxine Buffington becoming a grandmother. Readers note returning residents, beard contests, birthdays, and light hometown humor from Eldena Sapp's column.
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Osceola
Polk County
Lincoln
Maxine Buffington
Dean
Maxine
Raymond Kepners
Phoenix
Raymond
Jack Maleks
Florida
Jack
Nassau
Pictures for Osceola Centennial Program May 31
The Osceola centennial pageant at the high school May 31 will combine narration pictures and tableau tracing town and school history to present day athletics and band. A city council has been formed and seeks period suits contact Mrs Otto Olson or Mrs Perry Sapp.
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Osceola
First Presbyterian Church
Otto Olson
Perry Sapp
Osceola Lions plan bike safety drive and fundraiser
Osceola Lions Club members will sponsor a spring bicycle safety program with free test bikes and reflectors for area youngsters. The group also plans a camper trailer raffle, a light bulb sale, and donations for the community betterment fund during Old Times Day events and a grand opening.
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Osceola Lions Club
Glen Krohn
Dick Howe
Lions
Orro Chemical
Eikenhorst
Osceola Bulldogs Shine At State Tourney
Osceola fans celebrate a strong state tournament showing as the Bulldogs split two close games. Built on months of hard work and support from town volunteers, the team earned praise for resilience and teamwork with local businesses and residents backing the effort.
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Osceola
Bartek
Bulldogs
Bassett
Lincoln
Stromsburg
Polk
Shelby
Silver Creek
Clarks
Jerry Tenniges
Osceola High School Thanks Community Support
Osceola High School thanks residents and nearby communities for loyal support during district regional and state basketball runs. The letter praises service organizations and local businessmen and names Kenneth E. Sipes as principal.
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Osceola
Osceola High School
Kenneth E. Sipes
Polk County Crops Weather Report
Moisture supplies show rainfall during the week ending Saturday was none. Surface and subsoil moisture are both short. No crops were planted. Main farm work includes stalk cutting and equipment repair with supplies purchased for the coming season. Spring rains will be crucial as drastic weather changes stress livestock.
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Glen H. Krohn
Shelby youth in Kearney State College chorus concert
Charles Lux son of the David Luxes of Shelby was among 18 Chamber Singers at Kearney State College chosen by audition for a concert on Sunday March 12 in the college auditorium. David a Freshman was among 4 tenors. Also noted, Osceola Fire Department responded to a fire at Harlan Younglund home east of Swede Home at 7 a.m. Saturday when an electric fence ignited a silage pile. fire was extinguished with little damage.
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Merrick Co. Mutual Aid District
Silver Creek
Clarks
Central City
Chapman
Grand Island Rural
Aurora
Marquette
Hardville
Polk
Stromsburg
Shelby
City Hall
Osceola
Charles Lux
David Luxes
Kearney State College
David
Harlan Younglund
Musical Play The Guy From Venus At High School
The high school music department presents The Guy From Venus a musical play by Larry Wagner on Friday March 17 at 8 p.m. The production features contemporary songs and student performers.
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Guy From
Venus
Larry Wagner
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Omaha World-Herald
Lincoln Star
Alan
Billy Snodgrass
Joey Fjell
Vic Sterup
Workman
Lisko
Lincoln Journal
Hebron
Sterup
QOD
Eldena Sapp
Venice
The
Edith Richards
Gospel Ridge
Danny Sterup
Candy Studley
Linda Meister
Marcia Dawes
Susie Buffington
Dennis Muchling
OHS
Ruth Lux
Alvin Cerny Jr
Alvin Cernys
Orthopedic Hospital
Paul
Julius Cerny
KSC
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