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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
1
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Osceola's limited recreation for youth in earlier decades. The author contrasts no swimming pool and no movie with country ponds, farm ponds, a pool hall, penny slots, and limited entertainment. Jobs for youths and changing social norms are noted as part of progress.
Mr and Mrs Francis P Lux of Shelby announce the engagement of their daughter Lou Ann to Larry M Gregg son of Mr Marshall Gregg of Wahoo A June 7 wedding is planned The couple attends the University of Nebraska New address Air Thomas W Schmoker 5081709068 354th Trans Sqn CM R Box 1409 APO San Francisco 96264 The Schmoker son Airman Duane Schmoker has been in Korea since late April He had basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and advanced training at Warren AFB Wyoming
Edmond C Schott of Osceola was added to the Omaha Livestock Market honor roll for 50 years of patronage. He was recognized May 13 at the 23rd Pioneer Patrons Recognition Banquet in the Livestock Exchange Building, receiving a gold certificate and lapel pin. The event was sponsored by the Agribusiness Livestock Committee of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Omaha Market Interests.
Chamber of Commerce volunteers along with ten Girl Scouts and eight Boy Scouts worked from 6 30 to 8 30 last Tuesday filling 15 dump trips with junk and debris. Twenty three men two leaders and six trucks participated in the two hour cleanup along roads to the dump and near the city park.
The OHS Bulldogs won the Goldenrod Conference Track Meet in St Paul with 88 points, eight firsts, and top placings across events led by Duane Gabriel, Jim Green, Randy Bond, Cal Coffin, and Ed Wieseman. Reese Polk and Genoa followed in the standings. notable performances included Coffin 51.5 in the 440 and Bond 22.9 in the 220.
The Osceola Hi School and Jr Hi students voted on eight mascot name options from over eighty Booster Club suggestions. Marvin Dawes submitted Sampson, the chosen name, and will receive a season athletic pass from the Roosters. Roy Her returns to Osceola to reside at the Good Samaritan Home in Omaha.
A late Monday May 18 fire destroyed the Polk County Fairgrounds grandstand a 900 seat wooden structure. Wind-driven flames collapsed the roof within about 15 minutes. Loss estimated around 27000 dollars, with irrigation pipe owned by the school system also destroyed. Fair Board to discuss replacement plans. the building was largely uninsured.
Parade from Legion Hall to cemetery with colors band firing squad and Scouts. Boys and Girls State readings. Janice Peterson and Glenn Green leading music by the high school band. General Logan’s order and roll call of the dead. Rev Odgers delivers benediction. Graves decorated in ECHO program by American Legion and Auxiliary. rain venue: high school auditorium.
The Osceola High School Alumni Banquet and Dance will be May 29 at the high school auditorium. Leonard E. Hanson, former OHS superintendent and current Omaha South High principal, will serve as MC.
In the Polk County May 12 primary, Republican Roy Horst defeats challenger Elmer B. Johnson by 456 to 448 after mail ballots. Osceola precincts reported 200 votes in South Ward and 148 in North Ward. Other GOP and Democratic races on the ticket saw Keith Houdersheldt defeating Don Linton, Rexford Peterson over Ray Beebe, Ted Bright and Joshua Carter, while district incumbents ran unopposed.
Osceola starts its baseball season Sunday May 24 with an afternoon game at Humphrey. Nearby games include St. Edward vs Dale's in Columbus afternoon and Silver Creek at David City at 8 15 p m. Genoa has an open date. league officers are Bruce Coggill President Silver Creek George Morris Vice President Lavern Anderson Secretary Treasurer.
First Lieutenant Lester D. Gabriel received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service as Chief of the Combat Intelligence Branch at 4133 Bombardment Wing (Provisional) Anderson Air Force Base Guam. His work from 27 March 1968 to 2 September 1968 and 5 February 1969 to 7 August 1969 aided Strategic Air Command contingency operations in Southeast Asia. He is son of Mr and Mrs Albert A Gabriel.
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