Osceola explores parallel parking and driver education ideas
Community discussion on adding parking spaces near the Muse and Cover UAIL lot and promoting Driver Education for all licensees. Notes praise for Tom Johnson’s weather reporting and Dr. Donald Jensen's teaching honors at the University of Nebraska Foundation for pioneering elementary psychology instruction and a computer aided feedback method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse
Cover Uail
Raymond Kepners
Donald Jensen
University of Nebraska Foundation
Jensen
Nebraska Road Dept approves plan to widen Platte River bridge
The Nebraska Department of Roads has won federal approval to design widening a 0.2 mile section of Highway 92 at the Platte River crossing between Merrick and Polk counties. The project calls for three bridges widened to 40 feet with guard rails and asphalt shoulders within existing right of way. Public inspection is available at the Grand Island district office, 211 North Tilden, with copies requested from the Department of Roads in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Department of Roads
Federal Highway Administration
Platte River
Merrick
Polk
Department of Roads
North Tilden
Grand Island
P.O
Lincoln
Nebraska
Milford graduates Polk County men at Nebraska Technical College
Polk County men from Milford and nearby areas graduate at Nebraska Technical College Milford during the Winter Quarter commencement held in the Lowell A Welsh Center. Richard E Gardell vice president of Cummins Midwest delivers the address. Lloyd Wright state board member presents degrees and diplomas. Names include Scott E Anderson Osceola Diesel and Richard A Olson Stromsburg Auto Mechanics. Funeral services pending for LeRoy Brown at Kepner Roberts Osceola following death earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Technical College
Milford
Lowell A. Welsh
Richard E. Gardell
Cummins Midwest
Omaha
State Board of Education
Lloyd Wright
Reynolds
Scott E. Anderson
Osceola
Richard A. Olson
Stromsburg
Chris Jensen Recovering After Tractor Mishap At OHS Track
Chris Jensen six year old son of Mr and Mrs Willard Jensen was released from Annie Jeffrey Hospital after Friday Thursday tractor mishap at the OHS track field. He sustained minor injuries and was under observation since Thursday afternoon with his father preparing for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Jensen
Willard Jensen
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
OHS
Chris
Osceola High School Glee Clubs to Perform Concerts
The Osceola High School music department presents a vocal concert Friday March 24 at 8 p.m. featuring Boys and Girls Glee Clubs Mixed chorus Folk Singers Scorpio and selected vocal soloists. Tickets at the door. Osceola Junior High will combine instrumental and vocal concert Thursday April 6 at the OHS auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Scorpio
Osceola Junior High School
OHS
Leo Potter Receives Dennis Hoffart Memorial Scholarship
Leo Potter of Tau Kappa Epsilon at the University of Nebraska won the Dennis Hoffart Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding sophomore active. He also earned the Athletic award for intramural participation. Potter is a 1970 Osceola High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Potter
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
University of Nebraska
Dennis Hoffart
Leo
Osceola
Wayne State hosts Foreign Language Day with 34 schools
Wayne State College invites 34 high schools to participate in its annual Foreign Language Day on March 24. The event features 42 groups performing in French German and Spanish with Danish piano by Mogens Dalsgaard as musician in residence. Schools like Osceola High School prepare skits and songs for language contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne State College
Rafael Sosa
Mogens Dalsgaard
Denmark
Wayne State
Osceola High School
Scorpio to Appear on Morning Show TV Broadcast
OHS senior singing group Scorpio will appear on the Morning Show broadcast on KOLN TV channel 10 in Lincoln. Members Curt Anderson Terry Anderson Dana Boden Sue Eikenhorst Mike Jenn Linda Johnson Karen Johnson Sue Lieberman Cindy Nahrstedt Margie Simonsen Mike Stromberg drummer Julie Hiemer and director Rex Cadwallader will perform at least two numbers and may tape additional pieces for later use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorpio
OHS
Koln-Tv
Channel 10
Tam
Lincoln
Curt Anderson
Terry Anderson
Dana Boden
Sue Eikenhorst
Mike Jenn
Linda Johnson
Karen Johnson
Sue Lieberman
Cindy Nahrstedt
Margie Simonsen
Mike Stromberg
Julie Hiemer
Rex Cadwallader
Easter Egg Hunt Planned for Saturday April 1
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Osceola Community Club announce an Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday April 1. Children through the 6th grade are invited to participate and join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Osceola Community Club
Osceola City Park
Bob Carey
Community Club
Dale Nahrstedt
Chamber
Central Pork Producers Banquet Highlights Local Leaders
The Central Pork Producers Association held its annual banquet in Central City on Saturday night March 18 with about 160 attendees. Gerald Beatie spoke on national goals and projects. April Walgren, Central Nebraska Pork Producers Queen, also spoke. new county directors were elected: Vaughn Berck, Lloyd Eberly, Louis Monson, Larry Cunningham, Marvin Eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pork Producers Association
Central City
Gerald Beatie
Sumner
National Pork Producers Council
Nebraska Pork Producers Association
Pork Producers Association
April Walgren
Central Nebraska Pork Producers Queen
Vaughn Berck
Hamilton County
Lloyd Eberly
York County
Louis Monson
Polk County
Larry Cunningham
Nance County
Marvin Eyes
Merrick County
Cub Scouts distribute Goodwill bags across 16 Nebraska counties
About 4 500 Cub Scouts and leaders handed 65 000 Lincoln Goodwill donation bags to residents in a 16 county area served by the Cornhusker Council. Phase I of the 16th annual Boy Scouts Good Turn for Goodwill completed. Phase II starts March 25 with 3 000 Boy Scouts delivering filled bags to homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Goodwill Industries
Nebraska
Cornhusker Council
Boy Scouts of America
John P. Godwille
Legion Post Marks American Legion Birthday With Dinner and Awards
Gregg Hoffman, Pierce area vice commander and 1972 deputy commander candidate, spoke at William Wolfe Post 91 as members and wives observed the Legion birthday with a steak dinner. Post Commander Sheldon Bond led the program. Elmer Johnson presented membership awards. The post earned a 1971 all time high membership certificate and a 100 percent membership certificate for 1972. Members paid tribute to Vernon Kuhnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Hoffman
Pierce
William Wolfe
American Legion
Mr. Hoffman
Sheldon Bond
Elmer Johnson
Vernon Kuhnel
Monson Honored at Nebraska Honors Convocation
Craig W. Monson of Osceola, a University of Nebraska Lincoln senior in the College of Law, was cited at the annual Honors Convocation in the Coliseum as a member of the Senior Board for the Thomas Stinson Allen Appellate Competition Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig W. Monson
Osceola
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
College of Law
Thomas Stinson Allen
Land Bank to Sponsor Young Farm Couple for AIC Meeting
The Federal Land Bank Association of Columbus will sponsor a young farm couple to attend the American Institute of Cooperation summer meeting at Iowa State University Ames from July 30 to August 3 1972. Selection focuses on progressive operations leadership and civic involvement. The institute educates on cooperative structures and aims to expand agricultural cooperation nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Cooperation
Federal Land Bank Association of Columbus
Alvin M. Grubaugh
AIC
United States
Iowa State University
Ames
Columbus Land Bank Association
District of Columbia
Grubaugh
The
Land.Bank Association
Planning to Plan A Search for a 1977 General Plan for Nebraska Libraries
The 1977 General Plan identifies Nebraska library needs and outlines five years of activities. Formulated by the Nebraska Library Commission with help from the State Advisory Council on Libraries, it invites all residents including teachers librarians trustees and officials to review and suggest alternatives to make Nebraska libraries broadly representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Library
Osceola
Nebraska Library Commission
State Advisory Council On Libraries
Chamber Meeting Plans And Dinner At City Cafe
The chamber will meet Monday March 27 at 6 30 for dinner at the City Cafe. Agenda includes the Centennial Celebration new industry business district improvements and acquiring a new doctor. Ron Christensen Kathy Howe and Bill Zedicher will visit business places this weekend with dinner tickets. Tickets available at First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
City Cafe
Ron Christensen
Kathy Howe
Bill Zedicher
First National Bank
Nebraska State ASCS Workshop Conference in Lincoln
Nebraska ASCS officials from across the state gather in Lincoln on March 23 and 24 for the State ASCS Workshop Conference. Washington speakers Elvin J. Person and Dale H. Helsper join sessions on farm program information and ASCS operations chaired by Lowell H. Hummel W. Warren Marsh and J. Stanley Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Nebraska
Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Elvin J. Person
Dale H. Helsper
Northwest Area
Lowell H. Hummel
Fairbury
W. Warren Marsh
Archer
J. Stanley Dodson
Curtis
Junior Leader Conference Highlights Leadership Weekend
The District V I H Junior Leader conference was held March 17 18 at the Nebraska Center in Lincoln with a Friday banquet film on the 1971 Nebraska football season and a Q and A with Woody Cox. Saturday focused on leadership with Mini Lab sessions and craft discussions. Attendees included Jerry Tooker Justin Liss Tom Wyman Linda Treffer Mike Treffer Michelle Kresha Dee Augustin and Donald Sigler. District Meeting The District 14 Rebekah Lodge hosts a March 25 meeting in David City with Mrs Forrest Burgess Osceola Lodge as District Warden and Mrs Ray Conrad as District Chaplain. several members plan to attend all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Center
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Woody Cox
University 4-H Club
Jerry Tooker
Silver Creek
Justin Liss
Tom Wyman
Linda Treffer
Osceola
Mike Treffer
Michelle Kresha
Dee Augustin
Donald Sigler
Polk County
David City
Rebekah Lodge
Forrest Burgess
Osceola Lodge
Ray Conrad
Farm and Home Day Draws Small Osceola Crowd
Osceola observed Farm and Home Day on Monday March 20 with a joint program by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce and the Polk County Extension Service. The event featured sessions for men at the Muse Theatre and women at the Methodist Church led by Mrs. Gloria Carstens with cooking demos and door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Polk County Extension Service
Chamber
Joe Roberts
Muse Theatre
Gloria Carstens
Public Power District
Harry Sterup
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Kansas
Legion Post
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Rebekah Assembly
Janet Simmonds
Humboldt
Nebr
Ray A. Conrad
IOOF
Norris Larson
Matt Anderson
Raymond Kepner
C. R Peterson
Kenneth Cornish
Alex Mills
Marlin Johnson
McLean
Glen Green
Aurora
Leroy Flink
Nora Snodgrass
Mavis Rowan
Sandra Walgren
Crossroads
Craig Monson
N.U
Land Bank
Eva Scow
Shelby
la Vera Burke
Charles Steever
Robert Roselle
Dan Laster
Duane Kantor
Rollin Schnieder
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