Community Notes Mixed with Local News and Events
Monday sees school buses idle while youths bike around the square during school hours and a Garys Plumbing list of proverbs catches attention. Troop 162 Scouts solicit newspaper donations for recycling, and a depot roof project gains progress with painting to follow. Five OHS orange jerseys missing from the athletic department prompt calls for return, and LT&T rate-change notices invite protests by May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Bulldogs
Eighth Graders Celebrate Promotion Night Certificates
A class of 36 eighth grade students received promotion certificates on Recognition Night May 19 signaling their move to high school. Names include Steve Bryan Sheila Boden Troy Dowling and others. The celebration at Ryan Hill Country Club featured mothers serving dinner and a dance after a brief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bryan
Sheila Boden
Troy Dowling
Michael Bryan
Carrie Gabriel
Joel Carlson
Joyce Gabel
Teresa Cerveny
Andy Johansen
Cathy Coffin
Bryan Jinright
Kathy Dittmer
Charles Raczor
Danny Hayes
Linda Longenecker
Tammi Hofbauer
Stephanie Longenecker
Jane Jarmin
Nancy Mangelsen
Jeff Ku
Ryan Hill Country Club
Jean Peterson
Willard Jensen
Lincoln
Osceola
American Foods Processing Plant
Christian Record Braille Foundation
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Factory
Antelope Park Zoo
University of Nebraska
Morrill Hall
Sheldon Art Gallery
Peterson
Jensen
Don Schott
Ted Dittmer
Arlin Neujahr
Vernon Johnson
Nebras ka Lincoln Grad Named East Platte Home Economist
Brenda Paulus 23 of Denver has been named the East Platte Area Extension home economist serving Polk Platte Colfax and Butler counties. She began duties May 23 after earning a BS in home economics education and completing Summer Interim Training. Paulus cited appreciation for voluntary community participation in Extension programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
East Platte Area
East Platte
Polk
Platte
Colfax
Butler
Brenda Paulus
Denver
Colorado
Loyd L. Young
Carol Zimmer
Bellwood
Paulus
Recognition Night honors Osceola students at ceremony
Osceola High School held Recognition Night during commencement week, awarding eighth grade and senior honors including history, scholarship, music, and leadership prizes. Students such as Beth Jones, DeVon Carlson, Jayne Nelson, and Rick Johnson earned multiple recognitions across academic, musical, and civic awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Beverly Schott
Paula Smith
Melanie Oquist
Boys State
Kelley Johansen
Scott Conkling
Chamber of Commerce
DeVon Carlson
Rick Johnson
Nedine Draeger
Beth Jones
American
Jay William Buchta
Jinx Johansen
Dan Bond
Polk County Extension Council
Jayne Nelson
Peggy Tindall
Sue Yungdahl
Bonnie Noble
Steve Davis
Scott Watts
Peggy Watts
Jamie Graham
Kim Boden
Danforth Foundation
Murray Jones
Betty Crocker
Deb Bryan
Jill Hiemer
Derald Johnson
Tony Kresha
JoAnn Schacher
Lyndon Wieseman
Teresa Campbell
Lori Coffin
Denise Gabriel
Ray Johnson
Tammi Hiemer
Judy Kucera
Jean Soukup
Duane Tenniges
Susie Wyman
Amy Graham
Paul Hennings
Cathy Cerny
Nancy Boden
Carla Schott
Lisa Johnston
Cindy Schott
Roxanne Gissler
LuAnn Augustine
Ann Thornton
LeeRay Augustine
JoAnn
Sheryl Schott
Amy Johnson
Bernardine Nitsch
Osceola Boys Track Qualifies Scores At District Meet
Osceola placed in five events at the Class C-5 district meet in West Point on May 12, finishing 11th with 9 points among 14 schools. Dan Bond and Steve Peterson each earned fifth places in the 440 yard dash and pole vault, Lyndon Wieseman tied for fifth in shot put, the two mile and mile relays placed sixth and fifth respectively. The team advances 17 lettermen this season as four seniors depart and 13 return for 1978.
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Murray Jones
OHS
West Point
Bulldogs
Osceola
Dan Bond
Steve Peterson
Lyndon Wieseman
Bond
Derald Johnson
Mike Vcelik
George Boruch
Veelik
Tim Johansen
Greg Wieseman
Rick Johnson
Russ Sigler
Scot Sipes
John Heindryckx
Troy Johnson
Mike Vceilk
Duane Tenniges
Sam Flatt
Murray Dunn
Gene Schacher
Water Management Meeting Scheduled
A meeting on the ASCS DC2 Irrigation Water Management program will discuss electric resistance blocks and block reading interpretation. The event begins Thursday June 2 at 7 30 p.m. at Richard Teegerstrom farm on Highway 66 then moves to the Polk County Rural Public Power Office in Stromsburg for readings discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Richard Teegerstrom
Polk County Rural Public Power Office
Stromsburg
Polk County Extension Service
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service
Utility rate hike proposal targets 9 percent return
The article notes a company seeks higher charges to earn a 9 percent rate of return on its base, estimating over 3.2 million dollars in extra revenue. It mentions no service improvements and recites a strained Stromsburg call sequence, ending with a timely but fortunate outcome amid a dial misstep.
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Stromsburg
DDD
Sheriff's Office
Gold Star Mothers Honored At Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary William Wolfe Unit 91 held a May meeting with special guest Gold Star Mothers Della Need and Hazel Gleim. The group celebrated Poppy Day proceeds, announced prizes for district publicity, and approved donations to the Legion baseball fund and Omaha Hospital wheelchair van. Future events include a June county convention in Shelby and a department convention in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
William Wolfe
Legion
Della Need
Ruth Lux
ALA
Fremont
Virginia McVeigh
Department of Nebraska
Legion Baseball Fund
Omaha Veterans Hospital
Fern Wyman
Becky Dunn
Shelby
iCOMMUNITY CALENDAR May events and gatherings
The calendar lists events from May 26 to May 31 including Easy Aces with Marie Prell, the Annual Firemen's Oldtimers Feed, Scouts Paper Pickup, Alumni Banquet, Merchants vs. York, Memorial Day services at the cemetery, and a Mental Health session.
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Easy
Marie Prell
Firemen’s Oldtimers
Merchants
York
Death notices for Klein, Thelen, Brigham across Osceola Shelby
Richard Arch ie Klein 59 died Tuesday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Services at 2 p m Thursday at Osceola Methodist Church. Fritz H Thelen 87 formerly of Shelby died May 23 in Norwalk California. Funeral 10 a m Thursday Sacred Heart Church Shelby burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. Ray E Brigham 85 retired Shelby farmer died Friday Osceola hospital. Funeral Monday 2 p m United Methodist Church Shelby burial Shelby Cemetery. He is survived by two sons seven grandchildren two great grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Archie) Klein
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Methodist Church
Osceola
Fritz H. Thelen
Shelby
Norwalk
California
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Cemetery
United Methodist Church
Ray E. Brigham
Shelby Farmer
Glenn
Kennicott
Mr. Brigham
Osceola Hospital
W. James
Nell B
Osceola Chamber hears plans for pool funds and depot work
At the May 17 dinner, Dr. Steve Kubnel said state and federal funds for a new pool could be secured within two years. Bert Gissler reported depot renovations continue with more volunteers needed for shingles and painting. The group approved scholastic awards, pledged to match $200 for July 4 fireworks, and discussed dues collection and regional parade entry. A motor cycle accessory firm expressed interest in Osceola, with next meeting set for June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Kubnel
Bert Gissler
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Good Samaritan Center
Kubnel
City Park Board
Gissler
American Legion
Ryan Hil Country Club
Osceola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary’s Plumbing & Heating
Jim
Lorraine Lewis
Paul
Louise Monson
Louise
Polk County Historical Society
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Lt&t
At&T’s
Lttle
By Sandy
Record Office
Boy Scout
Omaha
Robert Bockeray
Child Development Center
Region 5
Louise Johnston
Twyla Anderson
Legion Hall
Alan Russell
Wm. Wolfe Post
American Legion Star Spangled
American Legion and Auxiliary
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