Heritage pageant and Osceola centennial reflections
A Osceola centennial pageant titled Heritage of a Pioneer's Dream is planned for Thursday and Friday nights and is described as a community effort by local residents rather than outsiders. The column shares family history glimpses from Osceola, notes weather patterns, and comments on local agriculture and gardening with light, humorous observations.
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Osceola
Otelia Johnson
Illinois
Query
Davis
Sweden
Platte Precinct
Johnsons
Sapps
University of Nebraska technical agriculture graduates 97
The University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture will graduate 97 students at a commencement Friday May 26 at 1 30 p m Assistant Superintendent Gerald J Huntwork reported Dr James H Zumberge Chancellor Nebraska Lincoln will deliver the address diplomas will be presented by Bill J Siminoe Superintendent Graduates from the area include Alvin Michael Cerny in commercial horticulture technology and Timothy Lee Wyman of Silver Creek in veterinary technology
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University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture
Gerald J. Huntwork
James H. Zumberge
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Huntwork
Bill J. Siminoe
Alvin Michael Cerny
Timothy Lee Wyman
Silver Creek
Tri-City golf social league set for Central City Fullerton Osceola
Tri city golfers from Central City Fullerton and Osceola plan a summer social golf league starting Sunday June 11 at Riverside Central City and July 30 Fullerton and August 13 Osceola. Each session begins around 3 p m followed by a covered dish windup.
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Central City
Fullerton
Osceola
Riverside
Local Talent Show Seeks Performers for June 3
A home talent show will be part of Saturday evening festivities on June 3 at 8 p.m. Bill and Ida Zedicher invite anyone who sings dances plays an instrument or recites poetry to contact them before the night.
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Bill
Ida Zedicher
Ida
Osceolans Graduate Cum Laude at Midland Lutheran
The 1972 Midland Lutheran College commencement honors 170 graduates in the 82nd ceremony. Chancellor J. Martin Klotsche of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee delivered the address "Higher Education in Crisis". Degree recipients include Anita Peterson summa cum laude, Marsha Nyberg cum laude, and Thomas Rodene, all Osceola residents.
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Midland Lutheran College
J. Martin Klotsche
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Midland
Anita Peterson
Milton Petersons
Osceola
Marsha Nyberg
Philip Nyberg
Thomas Rodene
Orville Rodene
Creighton Graduate James Shotkoski Receives BA
James Shotkoski of Silver Creek Nebraska earned a bachelor of arts degree from Creighton University at commencement exercises on Saturday May 20. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Shotkoski and graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in English and a minor in Education.
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James Shotkoski
Silver Creek
Nebr
Creighton University
Shotkoski
Edwin Shotkoski
College of Arts and Sciences
Osceola Opens with Baseball Win and Local Moves
Osceola, David City, and Humphrey won their Central Nebraska Baseball League openers Sunday. Osceola beat Genoa 7 to 2 behind 4 hitter pitching by Bernt Prokop and Peterson. Columbus and Silver Creek games were postponed. May 28 schedule lists Columbus at Humphrey Fullerton at Silver Creek David City at Genoa and Osceola at St Edward. Changes of residence include Gary Workman family moving to Murray Nebraska to run a plumbing business. Lucille Hohnbaum plans move to Roy Trotter house. Osceola news notes cover guests, calls on local households, and community moves.
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Osceola
David City
Humphrey
Columbus
Silver Creek
Pawnee Park
Marion Bernt
Bob Prokop
Waldo Peterson
Genoa
Dave Raemakers
Brad Fisher
R. Grossnicklaus
Mansted
Mohr
Bornschlegel
Fullerton
St. Edward
Gary Workman
Roy Trotter
South Osceola
Murray
Nebr
Lucille Hohnbahm
Steele
East Osceola
Trotter
William Loquest
Neligh
Ridge
Robert Sigler
Loquest
NPPD
Osceola Eighth Grade 1971 72 Honors and Awards List
Recognized students include 8th grade graduates listed by name and a wide range of awards. Chamber of Commerce honors go to Steve Tenniges and Randy Neujahr with C of C president Joe Roberts presiding. PE O scholars Linda Johnson and Mary Kresha. Boys State Brad Johansen. Girls State Jackie Smith. All State Sally McCoy and Nancy McDonald. 4 H scholarship Mike Treffer. Norton scholarships Randy Neujahr and Linda Johnson. outstanding bandsmen Terry Anderson Julie Hiemer Cindy Nahrstedt. superior ratings across instruments ensembles and voices. head majorette Kathy Thayer. alcohol essay winners Christine Kresha Jane Gabel Denise Snodgrass. various honorable mentions and honors including state contest, honor peppers, history award to Vicki Augustine, speech awards and Betty Crocker Award. Sally Mills math contest winner. Quill and Scroll winners Rob Sterup Ann Cerny Nancy McDonald.
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Vicki Augustine
Tammy Becker
Susan Bryan
Irene Davis
C. J. Dunn
Jane Gabel
Robert Fey
Richard Hayes
David Herrmann
Joyce Jacobsen
Steven Johnston
Ronald Jones
Debbie Klaus
Christine Kresha
Vicki Kucera
Wayne Lloyd
Pamela Marak
Kevin Marsh
Patricia McGimpsey
Douglas Peterson
Marilyn Potter
Julie Richards
Kent Rodene
Susan Schmoker
Michael Smith
Denise Snodgrass
Robert Sterup
Susan Throckmorton
Scott Walgren
Sheldon Bond
American Legion
Jackie Smith
Ruth Bachenberg
Richard Wyman
American Legion Auxiliary
Sally McCoy
Nancy McDonald
Joe Roberts
Lions Club
Union Pacific
Mike Treffer
Donald Sigler
Polk County
W. W. Norton
Randy Neujahr
Linda Johnson
W. H. Norton
Terry Anderson
Julie Hiemer
Cindy Nahrstedt
Debbie Larson
Sally Mills
Kathy Thayer
Mary Cerny
Beth Fjell
Michelle Kresha
Mary Lisko
Connie Lux
Debbie Roehrs
Vicki Wieseman
Scorpio
Kurt Anderson
Dana Boden
Sue Eickenhorst
Karen Johnson
Sue Lieberman
Mike Senn
Margie Simonsen
Mike Stromberg
Linda Schott
Denise Dunn
Jackie Rowan
Brian Hanson
Gaylene Carlson
Murray Schmoker
Duane Oquist
Carolyn Wagner
Norm Larson
Alan Sipes
John Meister
Carita Peterson
Girls’ Glee Club
Dawn Treffer
Sue Eikenhorst
Sue Asche
Linda Treffer
Debby Asche
Julie Carlson
Lynn Watts
Mary Kresha
Steve Tenniges
Charlene Fujan
Mark Tenniges
Becky McDonald
Betty Crocker
Betty Ann Kresha
Quill and Scroll
Rob Sterup
Ann Cerny
Quill and Scroll Contest Winners and Open House News
National writing contest notes Margie Simonsen and Becky McDonald with Nebr High School Press Assoc Silver Key editorial. 1971 72 business awards list Mary Kresha Donette Gabriel Jim Carlson. Open House set for Sunday May 28 Stromsburg Viking Center 2 to 4 pm for Steve and his bride.
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Margie Simonsen
Nebr
High School Press Assoc
Becky McDonald
Mary Kresha
NWAM
Donette Gabriel
Ssnwam
Jim Carlson
Bookkeeping
Linda Johnson
Rebecca McDonald
The
Sally Mills
Terry Anderson
Delores Nelson
Ray Burke
Stromsburg
Osceola Centennial quilt display seeks entries
Ella Anderson will lead a committee to organize a quilt display for Osceola Centennial. Quilts may be old or new and each must have a bed sheet backing. If you have a quilt for the display, contact Ella this week.
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Ella
Mart) Anderson
Osceola
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