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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1972
Page
1
Details from Osceola about an April 4 straw ballot on whether the city should operate the electrical distribution system. The non binding vote weighs guaranteed service and employment against potential revenue for streets parks and pools. Also notes local tidbits and community activities.
William Lee Lofquest age 25 is appointed apprentice line man for the Nebraska Public Power District at Osceola after prior service as an NPPD lineman at Neligh. A native of Ewing he is 1965 graduate of Ewing High School and studied at Kearney State College with Army service in Vietnam. He returns to the area with wife Iris who teaches in Neligh. housing plans are unsettled.
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Osceola Community Club plan an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 1 for children through the 6th grade. Tiny tots gather at 1 30 on the courthouse lawn with mothers allowed. Grades 1-6 meet at 2 at Osceola City Park with own containers for eggs. Prizes donated by merchants awarded after each hunt. Bob Carey and Dale Nahrstedt lead arrangements.
Mrs. Dale Lucas owner of the Chat and Chow Cafe in Osceola and Larry Heiden, Osceola resident, suffered multiple injuries when their westbound and eastbound cars collided Friday morning just west of Osceola. Lucas remains in Annie Jeffrey Hospital after surgery for a fractured left elbow and other injuries. Heiden, treated for fractured ribs and scalp lacerations, was dismissed earlier this week.
Rev Edward A O Leary cites gospel quotes to explain why Christ rising matters. He notes Jesus predicted his own death and resurrection, will rise by his power, and fulfilled the promise by rising as said. The sermon underscores faith renewal through the empty tomb.
Osceola Chamber of Commerce discusses a tentative Centennial schedule at Monday night din ner. Activities include June 1 games pancake feed Little Miss contest square dance and a Friday parade firemen water fight barbecue and Lincoln entertainment with Saturdays parade derby talent show and dance. Joe Roberts outlines needs to attract industry and upcoming civic events are slated.
John Fujan has withdrawn from the Osceola School Board race though his name remains on the ballot. He is no longer a candidate.
Three large east side windows of the elementary school were found broken on Monday when classes resumed. School board president Eugene Sterup estimated damages at 150 dollars. Sheriff Reynold Peterson is investigating the incident.
Marie Odgers Mrs Richard Vr accepted a post as field supervisor for the Guiding Star Council of Girl Scouts of America She supervises nine neighborhoods and travels about 1000 miles monthly to western Nebraska towns.
Eight Osceola residents answered a Record questionnaire outlining qualifications and goals for the city council. Candidates discuss housing, utility management, and takeovers of the electrical distribution system ahead of the April 4 election.
Jackie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Smith is chosen as Osceola delegate to Cornhusker Girls State with Ruth Bachenberg named as alternate Both are active in school church and youth groups Delegates are selected by the American Legion Auxiliary from Osceola High School junior class based on scholarship citizenship and leadership The Lincoln workshop lasts a week and includes a mock state election and classwork on government citizenship and civics
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District announces summer 1972 scholarships for teachers or residents. Two courses on conservation of natural resources are provided to encourage enrollment. Applications through Mrs Betty Majors at the County Superintendent's office or the Soil Conservation Service office in Osceola.
Peggy Leu of Stromsburg won the 8th grade group and will compete at the Midwest Spelling Bee on April 22. In the 7th-8th grade division Toni Trean Tobin Anderson and Kent Rodene placed behind. Amy Johnson won the younger group with Diane John taking second through fourth after a day of extended competition due to ties.
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