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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1977
Page
2
A reader recalls an early spring snowstorm that dusted fields in eight to ten inches while earlier signs suggested warmth. Despite lingering fog and rain, the writer notes hyacinths blooming and lilac buds, predicting Easter blossoms, then describes a cigar shaped object seen traveling south at night, witnessed by Harriet Johnson and the narrator.
A noon news listen mentions a supposed Russian satellite reentry over Wyoming. The note recalls St Patrick’s planting lore, Ben Franklin in Omaha, and a lively performance of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown with strong praise for cast and musicians.
Osceola residents David Tenn and family visited Mark Utley while C D Wise and Patty O’Hara from Cyril Oklahoma joined Nancy Oquist of Lincoln for a weekend with Levert Oquist clan. Schuyler hosted a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for Fred Yungdahl with guests from Lamar Missouri San Francisco Detroit Minnesota Platte Center and local families. Other attendees included American Legion Auxiliary members and Carl G Johnson family visiting Chicago area relatives.
A week of social events centers on Nancy Oquist with a bridal shower at the Stanley Oquist home and plans for her May 13 wedding to Jim Wise. Guests include C. D. Wise, Patty O’Hara, and family from Cyril and Lincoln. Norman Hennings visits Max Hennings in Osceola’s Osceola area.
A reader laments litter and glass in the town, urges action, asks why neighboring towns stay cleaner, and questions future trash pickup. The writer suggests street sweeping as a trend and warns the town may become a dump, noting collective responsibility. Eye Sore M Foot Sore signs.
The Folk County Extension Clubs held a Spring Tea on Monday March 21 at 1 30 p m at Sacred Heart school Shelby with 65 attendees. Council Chairman Mrs William Peters led the group in the extension club collect while Shelby High School girls trio Leslie Kumpf Kay Wagner Deb OBrien with Kim Coffin sang. Mrs Margaret Tooker demonstrated crock pot low cookery including pork chops stuffing pumpkin bread and chili fondue. Door prize winners were Lorraine Anderson Berniece Jones Blanche Brigham Evelyn Kennicott. Shelby clubs hosting included Blue River Clear Creek Lone Star North Shelby and Shelby Project with group chairmen listed.
The column proposes county level trash collection to include all residents and offer optional pickup via county road containers. It cites Georgia as an example with cleaner roadsides. The piece also notes school spirit shirts and local weather mentions and a brief Osceola shop reference.
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