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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
5
Regular Memorial Day Service will be held at 9 00 a m Monday May 31 at Hoffer Cemetery with Rev Oskar Mo Iinder as speaker. Local residents and visitors attend numerous confirmations graduations and family gatherings across Polk York and surrounding areas.
The 1971 legislature wrestled with four exemption plans for personal property tax. Governor Exon threatened a veto and could force a special session if overridden. Amid shifting proposals, LB 573 and SB 256 framed a final bill with 20 to 50 percent exemptions by year three, awaiting last day passage and potential override.
Local families hosted and attended numerous Sunday and Friday gatherings after baccalaureate and honors night events. Guests included Osceola, Benedict, Lincoln, and Boston residents, with multiple dinners and coffee visits among relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Esther Kuhnel reports on the United Celebration at Columbus High School honoring graduates including Lujean Kubicek. Families attend graduations at the Platte County agriculture building and varied local visits, anniversaries, picnics, and church choir activities across Columbus, Shelby, Osceola, York, Geneva, and surrounding areas.
A series of social visits occurred around Columbus including Friday visits to the Jerry Jo Hansen and Mrs. Arthur Johansen families. The Kuhnels hosted birthday gatherings and families visited Bazemore. Calving Coffin joined multiple events at a Kearney track meet while other locals attended picnics and graduation lunches nearby.
The Blue River Beaverettes met at the Augustine home on May 22 and voted to participate in Old Times Day events and the song contest. Dawn Treffer will source Petunias for the Historical Market. Shari Augustine demonstrated sandwiches. Next meeting is at Lisa Johnson's on June 19.
Osceola notes report Mr and Mrs Eugene Sterup hosted relatives Sunday for Karen’s birthday and Billy’s confirmation at the United Methodist Church. Attending were Steven Sterup family Victor Sterup of Lincoln Vic Sterups of Stromsburg and Bob and Don Sterup families. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Richard Pehrson and their baby son from Battle Creek.
Event listings and social notes for Osceola area include Old Time Firemen Feed May 27, alumni banquet May 29, baseball at Osceola School House dedication, Memorial Day library closure, Scouts meetings, American Legion, City Council, IOOF and Maple Leaf Club activities, June 7 to 11 Junior Auxiliary events, branch club gatherings, and visits from Reynolds Peterson family and relatives from Omaha and Stromsburg.
Dr. R W Carlin, optometrist, examines eyes and fits glasses at 1358-1/2 25th Ave Box C Columbus Nebraska, phone 564-0111.
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