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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
1
The piece critiques the courts focus on redefining crime through obscenity and cites Ginzburg v. U.S. as an example. It argues government overreach risks imprisoning writers amid unclear standards and questions retroactivity and constitutional balance among government branches.
Osceola clinched the junior track and field title with 43 points, edging Genoa Silver Creek Pik Clarks Palmer St Edward Stromsburg in a tight finish. Individual winners include Sutko in 60 yard high hurdles and a 1:42 880 relay, with Osceola performers ranking in long jump, shot put and discus events as the meet unfolded.
Ginel Cloak Willer was elected fire chief at the volunteer department meeting last week. First assistant Everett Smith, second Martin Roberts, third Dean Buffington. Jim Lewis president. Jinx Johansen secretary treasurer Lee Schroeder. Ginel Raymond Miller also noted. The University of Nebraska 4 H Club elected new officers for 1966 67 with Judy Trumble as president and Margie Hutchinson as vice president. The Polk County Historical Society sponsors an art exhibit for Polk County students in Old Times Day Osceola with entries due May 13 1966 and top works to be shown at multiple events. Funeral services for Mrs Charlotte Jarmin of Lincoln were held in Lincoln with burial at Osceola cemetery. she died in Tucson Ariz. Mrs Leon Merrick visited relatives near Omaha.
Rainfall for the week ended Saturday was 1/4 inch. Surface moisture short, subsoil moisture adequate. Crop conditions: corn 10% planted, winter wheat and oats good. alfalfa and wild hay excellent. pasture and range feed average. Main farm work includes corn planting fertilization and weed spraying. Poppy Day observance May 14 in Osceola honors war dead and supports veterans and families. volunteers will be stationed around town to collect contributions for veterans in hospitals and for widows and children of the war dead.
Mrs. Dale Wilson of Norfolk was injured when her car left the road and struck a tree 8 miles northeast of Shelby on Mibway 81. She was treated by Dr. Bierkower and taken home by ambulance. The vehicle was badly damaged.
Osceola students Gary Ahlquist Marvin Carlson and Vickey Thayer joined 851 Nebraskans recognized for high scholarship at the 38th Honors Convocation. They ranked in the upper ten percent of their class. Navy servicemen Headlee and Johnson on leave or returning to Fort Campbell and Fort Bliss after short family visits. Holstein exhibitors Paul and Penny Swanson earned multiple ribbons at the District Black and White Show in Central City with Dairy herd top honors and Blue and 3 red ribbons plus a Blue in 4H and FFA judging.
Voters head to polls Tuesday May 10 for a bi annual primary with many contests though local offices draw few candidates. Polling places open 8 am to 8 pm across Polk County and the complete sample ballots appear in today’s issue. Incumbent clerk Dale Frizzell a Democrat is unopposed. Incumbent clerk of district court Ceva Carlson a Republican is unopposed. Incumbent treasurer Carleton V. Anderson a Democrat is op-
Osceola plans a Saturday morning tornado warning drill with a one minute fire siren at 11 as a test of the system. Residents are urged to call the fire department with location and direction if a tornado is sighted and to seek shelter immediately during alerts. The piece also covers local politics, social notes, and community reminders.
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