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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1970
Page
2
The Osceola Record traces its origins to The Homesteader started in August 1872 by H. T. Arnold. Kathleen A. Howe edits the paper with subscription rates listed and affiliations noted. An Edmund Burke quote closes the piece.
Two items appear: a subscriber renewal ad for Osceola Nebraska listing rates and a creditors notice for the Max L. Simonsen estate in Polk County Nebraska. The creditors set March 11 1971 as claim deadline and March 12 1971 for a hearing. city clerk note dated 1970.
Notices announce probate hearings for the estates of Hattie P. Tindall Eva Hennings Nellie G. Benson with hearings set in Osceola dates November 30 1970 March 5 1971 and November 10 1970. Also a city Board of Equalization will consider Street Improvement Districts 3 through 12 and 14 15 16 December 3 1970.
Osceola public school board met November 2 1970 with financial reports and vendor payments listed for supplies services and maintenance. The board discussed spring musical rehearsal times and rubella measles immunization set for Nov 18 for ages 1 11 plus lunch policy and a Dec 9 drug information program. A motion adopted the lunch policy and a Dec 7 meeting set. York Columbus freeway corridor study item approved. adjournment to Nov 17 1970.
Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jimmie L. Peters and his wife Joan Koza of Silver Creek announce his seven month deployment aboard the destroyer USS Perry. The Perry will join destroyers to provide antisubmarine support for an attack carrier group in the Mediterranean. Local social happenings follow with multiple visits, gatherings, and anniversaries noted from Silver Creek to surrounding towns.
Gary Garey Douglas County Extension Agent earned the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Distinguished Service Award at the 1970 annual meeting at Purdue University on November 15. He has 16 years with Nebraska Extension and led urban 4-H growth, plus new projects and an exchange program.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met November 3 1970 in regular session at 10:15 A.M. with all members present. Claims were audited and allowed and warrants ordered drawn against various funds in listed amounts.
Ed Schott and Hay mond Schott announce the birth of their daughter on November 16 at St Mary Hospital in Columbus. The baby weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce. Jonathan Michael Scheer, 7 pounds 9 ounces, born November 11 in Germany where his father serves, to Mr and Mrs Michael Scheer. Mrs Scheer is Kathleen Barry daughter of the Bill Barrys now living in Crete.
Mr and Mrs Burton Brazee and family from Columbus visited in Osceola on Sunday at the Harry Brazee residence.
Mr and Mrs Ben Schmoker hunted pheasants from Friday to Tuesday with Fritz Denstbiers at Liberty, sharing a hunting trip in a local outing.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Pehrson stayed with Richard Pehrson in Battle Creek and attended the Junior Class play directed by Richard. Raymond and family Gestrine joined Lee and family Adams for Sunday dinner in York. In Columbus Shrine Club hosts, Walter Koehler and Al Rommers couples enjoyed dinner and cards Friday. Ben Schmoker visited Wauneta Minick in Rising City on Sunday.
Polk County Civil Defense Director Jimmy Majors outlines the New Polk County Community Shelter Plan to inform residents where best fallout protection lies in homes. He notes basements provide strong protection, especially the corner with the highest outside ground level.
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