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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
1
The Don Sterup family notes a surge of vandalism as Halloween pranks turn destructive. Stop signs painted, Lions Club street signs damaged, and other property repairs needed. Mary Sterup recovers a wristwatch thanks to a classified ad placed by Mrs. Don Hayes.
Lavern Miller and Ronald John son were approved as firemen by the City Council at the meeting on Thursday evening November 2. The council called for applications for the Marshal position after the illness and resignation of H. D. Thayer and set 7:30 p.m. council meetings from November to April. City Clerk hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Next meeting is December 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Osceola finishes 3 4 2 after a narrow 13 12 victory over Genoa, with Dale Roehrs passing for 162 yards and Mark Tenniges rushing for 115. Genoa led early before Osceola tied late in the half and pulled ahead for good.
The Department of Environmental Control inspected 65 Polk County feedlots in the past two weeks. Operators will receive letters about required pollution control systems. Inspections aim for uniform statewide judgments and compliance with state law via mailed inspection request cards. Cards are available at the Soil Conservation Service office in Osceola.
The OHS marching band directed by Neal Bachman and led by Kathy Jo Thayer received a 1 superior rating in Class C at the Pershing Marching Contest in Lincoln on Saturday November 4. Read more about the competing schools and participating members.
The York Coin and Stamp Club will sponsor its 5th annual show on Sunday November 12 in the American Legion Home basement. Doors open 9 AM to 5 PM with dealers from the area offering rare coins stamps and supplies and exhibits. Maurice Shockey invites all collectors to attend. admission is free. Change of Residence notes newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lyle Lindgren living at Mrs Ben Zedicher residence east of Osceola high school.
Red Cross Bloodmobile chair Mrs. Sheldon Bond requests volunteers and blood donors for Osceola on Wednesday November 22 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m at Osceola High School gym. The goal is 100 pints after Shelby fell short and extra help is welcomed. Contact Mrs. Bond or Kathy Howe to volunteer.
About 75 guests attended the Osceola Legion Club Halloween party and costume contest on October 31 with over 50 entrants. Judges named winners in two age groups, honoring Danny Schott first in the younger group and Connie Girard and Kim Stromberg first in the older division, among ties and second places for several children.
Gary Garey former Polk County Agent wins the Armchair Quarterback Contest by guessing two games correctly and near the tiebreaker. A $5 merchandise certificate awaits at the Record Office with a December 31 1972 expiry.
After the judging, treats were distributed to all by members of the sponsoring organizations. The event highlighted community involvement with Walter Rempel and Art Gabriels recognized for their roles.
Osceola School Board approved graduation requirements to take effect in 1973 74. The plan sets 180 total hours including 30 English, 20 each science social studies and math, 9 health and physical education, 2 drivers training plus 79 electives. Eight semesters of attendance required.
Polk County Clerk Dale Frizzell reports 3818 registered voters with 57 percent of the county eligible in 1972. Registrations include 1995 Republicans 1624 Democrats and 199 independents. Absentee ballot applications reach 186 as voting age rise brings more students into the electorate.
Jerome Murray announces Allen Beermann Nebraska Secretary of State will headline the District 3 meeting of the Cornhusker Council Boy Scouts of America. The event, Nov 14 at Camelot Inn York starting 7 30 P M, includes Awards of Merit and 1973 District officers installation by R Scott Agnew. district 3 serves Butler Fillmore Polk Seward and York counties with Osceola Troop 162 leader Charles Roberts noted.
Marian M. Cotter, former Polk County Welfare worker and supervisor of quality control for the State Dept. of Public Welfare, has accepted a post with the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare as a social service program specialist. She will train in Chicago later this month for a six state area including Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Indiana Ohio and Minnesota.
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