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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
1
In Osceola the Ridge Runner notes John Iske as a standout trooper and neighbor. The column urges voting and civic participation, praising community kindness while reflecting on local history with Frau Howe’s paper.
Mrs. Milan Snodgrass will demonstrate flower arranging at the Osceola Methodist Church on November 9 at 2 p.m. The event features samples from area extension clubs, a craft display, group singing, and treats from the annual Tasting Tea Cookbook.
Mrs. George Inness of Osceola WSC S and Mrs. Forrest Berggren of Stromsburg attended the annual Nebraska Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting in Grand Island on October 28 and 29. Guest speaker was Dr. Jameson Jones, president of Hilf School of Theology in Denver.
Shelby High School senior Bob Bucholz earned a spot in the McDonald’s All American Band directed by Paul Lavalle. The 100 member group from all 50 states will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.
The Osceola American Legion and Chamber of Commerce hosted about 40 ghosts, goblins, pilgrims and other Halloween-types at the Legion Club Saturday evening. Judges Mines, Matt Anderson, Huck Rowan and Ben Schmoker named Murray Dunn and Daryl Abbott first in two costume categories. other winners included Jeff Kuhnel, Danny Schott, Melanie Oquist and Lisa Davis.
Kathy Howe was named editor of the Osceola Record effective November 1, succeeding Nancy Norton who led the paper for two years. Howe began in publishing in 1953 at Webster City Graphic and has held roles at Albion News and Pullman Herald.
April Walgren daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Walgren Osceola is among 10 Nebraska area pork queens to compete for 1971 Nebraska Pork Queen at the Hastings banquet November 12. Each candidate will present on a pork industry topic and must reside on a swine farm or have swine producing parents. Miss Walgren, a Nebraska Wesleyan freshman, is the reigning Central Nebraska Pork Queen.
Former Fairview resident Opal Mickey Harding died Friday in Arlington Texas. Services and burial were held Monday in Dallas. Survived by a son, a daughter, five grandchildren and sister Mrs. Lloyd Blair of Fremont. Mrs. Chas Massie notified.
Local law enforcement reports a quiet Halloween with minor mischief. A Department of Labor representative will visit the Welfare office in Osceola on Tuesday November 10 at 1 30 p m. Food stamps will be sold Thursday November 12 due to Veteran s Day holiday on November 11. Osceola High School marching band earned a 2 at the Pershing Auditorium Band Festival in Lincoln. County offices close November 11 for Veterans Day.
Stromsborg's C G Carlson picked 27 to 20 as the Nebraska Colorado tie breaker before the actual 29 13 score to win the Armchair Quarterback $5 merchandise certificate. Joe Anderson of Lincoln and June Andelt of Osceola were runners up in a hard contest.
The calendar lists events from November to December including football at Genoa on November 6, S.A.T. on November 7, immunizations for K-6 on November 18, County Government Day on November 19, a Music Educators Clinic November 19-21, junior plays November 20, health exams for all grades across November 23-25, Thanksgiving vacation starting November 26, a wrestling clinic December 30, and parent teacher conferences on December 3.
Osceola and Cal Coffin steamrolled Palmer 50 2 as Coffin ran for 239 yards and six touchdowns with 3 extra points. Osceola outgained Palmer 404 90 with Coffin also contributing on returns and a key kickoff start. Next week Osceola hosts Genoa while Stromsburg beat the Orioles 44 6.
State Health Dept. to hold rubella immunization at Osceola Elementary School on Wednesday November 18 from 10 15 to 10 45 a m. for children ages 1 through 11. Immunization targets German measles with a live virus vaccine licensed in 1969 and uses jet injector equipment.
The Community Theatre group holds a meeting on Tuesday November 10 at 8 p.m. at the Muse Theatre to read for parts and cast the planned production Dirty Work at the Crossroads. Officials plan tentative production dates and start technical and administrative work. new members are welcome for acting and support roles.
Osceola School Board discussed several district needs at its November 2 meeting including added lighting for the school and parking lot, plus more storage space. No decisions were made yet. other agenda items included snow tires for the driver education car, Rubella immunization for children aged 1 to 11, a new free and reduced-price meal policy, and a glass breakage insurance discussion.
Mayor Dean Buffington calls on farmers families and citizens to write the Nebraska Department of Roads in Lincoln with their preferred route and reasons. Meetings in York Columbus Osceola and other towns have been held weekly to find a common meeting ground for the corridor.
Registration in Polk County reaches 3 382 as last minute voters flock before the election. In 1968 the presidential vote was 2 704. Amended measures and local contests heighten interest with key races for Commissioner District 1 between Keith Houdersheidt Rexford H Peterson and County Assessor Roy Horst Richard Anderson. Incumbent Carl R H Johnson opposes Martin O Kresha in District 2.
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