Lariat Boys Ranch Roots and Growth at Stapleton Nebraska
A Nebraska facility near Stapleton grows from 1000 acres donated by Don and wife in 194? to a 2600 acre ranch. It operates cattle and crops, a state approved school, and family style housing for boys. The piece urges more ranch type facilities for youth across the state and notes Legion Auxiliary support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Nebraska
Lariat Boys Ranch
Don Lair
Nebraska Sandhills
Lairs
Stapleton
Lariat
Changes in Food Stamp Rules Take Effect December First
Nebraska welfare officials announce new Food Stamp regulations effective December 1 1971. Changes include possible shifts in cash purchase amounts and monthly coupon allotments, new income limits for non public assistance households, a family relation requirement, tax dependency clause, variable purchase option, and mandatory job registration for ages 18 to 65 with exceptions. Participants must apply at welfare office and provide verification of income resources and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Nebraska Department of Public Welfare
United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services
Congress
Welfare Office
Cantata to Be Presented by Methodist Church Choir
The 40 member Methodist Church choir performs its 20th annual Christmas Cantata and candle light service on Sunday December 5 at 4 p m. "Joy To the World" will be sung with a candle lighting ritual led by Rev Truman Bachenberg. Rex Cadwallader directs with Maurine W Schuman organist and Sandra S Walgren pianist. Soloists include Cadwallader Carolyn Wieseman Eileen Blitzkie and Lyle Lindgren with Charles Roberts reading the narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John W. Peterson
Truman Bachenberg
Rex Cadwallader
Maurine W. Schuman
Sandra S. Walgren
Cadwallader
Carolyn Wieseman
Eileen Blitzkie
Lyle Lindgren
Charles Roberts
Bulldogs face Lakeview in Friday basketball opener
Bulldogs prepare for the Friday December 3 matchup with Lakeview after practicing for weeks. Coach Larry Johnson aims to field 15 players for varsity duty as 8 show promise, led by seniors Monty Jones Colin McKeag Randy Neujahr Steve Tonniges and juniors Jim Carlson Chris Hayes Brad Johansen Mike Johnston. The roster spans seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. The two adjoining 80 acre tracts of Rollie Stephenson land near Gresham were sold November 18 in Osceola for 45 000 and 48 000 respectively.
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Terry Anderson
Mark Tenniges
Columbus Lakeview
Larry Johnson
Jim Carlson
Chris Hayes
Brad Johansen
Mike Johnston
Monty Jones
Colin McKeag
Randy Neujahr
Steve Tonniges
Ron Baruch
Bill Peterson
Mark Tonniges
Scott Walgren
Steve Carlson
Steve Monson
Rick Morris
Tom Peterson
Alan Sipes
Les Soll
Mike van Hoosen
Dave Watts
Bob Zelasney
Doug Augustin
Gary’ Boruch
Mitch Coffin
Ron Fujan
Jim Gabel
Chef Graham Rue Johnson
Steve Johnson
Jeff Johnston
Dale Kreis
Rollie J. Stephenson
Gresham
Polk County
Court House
Osceola
Guy Rosenberry
Hackberry Precinct
Ronald Ellison
Osceola Band Dinner Announces First Annual Potluck
Osceola band members and parents gather for a potluck supper and program on Thursday December 2 at 7 p.m. in the OHS gym. Band awards will be presented. Guest speakers include Professor Jack R. Snider of the University of Nebraska and Professor James Mitchell with a Moog synthesizer demonstration. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
OHS
Jack R. Snider
University of Nebraska Marching Band
James Mitchell
Osceola Girl Scouts Tour Indian Artifact Collection
Osceola Girl Scouts from the Júnior Cadette and Senior levels toured Genoa after school to view Mr. Allen Atkins large Indian artifact collection. Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Bryan joined the group with Mr Bryan driving the Stromsburg Lions Club bus for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Allen Atkins
Genoa
Atkins
Gerald Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Stromsburg
Polk County Farm Bureau Attends Nebraska Convention
Polk County Farm Bureau sent 21 voting delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation 53rd annual convention in Lincoln November 14 17. Delegates included Walter W. Berck chairman LaVerne Dake and Mrs Wallace Sandell on the State Policy Development Committee. President Robert W. Bryan said first time attendees were impressed by policy shaping roles and Polk County members planned to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation 52nd annual convention in Chicago December 5-9.
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Polk County Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Lincoln
Walter W. Berck
LaVerne Dake
Wallace” Sandell
Robert W. Bryan
Polk County
California
Arizona
Floyd Hawkins
Arizon Farm Bureau
Bryan
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Lions Club meeting features air pollution film in Osceola
Osceola Lions Club noon luncheon Monday Nov 22 drew eleven members and two guests. Chris Dahmke and Lee Draeger presented Gas and Clean Air, while Draeger and Gene Sterup reported on the District Lions Meeting in Duncan. They voted to reissue the REAP handbook. next meeting is Dec 13 with Mert Flodman and Steve Georgeau in charge. Reed named head of welfare directors association for 1972.
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Osceola Lions Club
Chris Dahmke
Lee Draeger
Draeger
Gene Sterup
Duncan
Mert Flodman
Steve Georgeau
Let Us Give Thanks A Thanksgiving Meditation
Pastor Truman Bachenberg reflects on the true meaning of Thanksgiving. He notes early observances by English settlers in Newfoundland and Popham Colony and recalls the Pilgrims risky first harvest in 1621 before hardship returned with a harsh winter.
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Truman Bachenberg
Methodist Church
Newfoundland
Popham
Maine
Virginia
Pilgrim Fathers
Andelt Wins Arm Chair Quarterback Contest Over Wife June
Don Andelt narrowly defeats wife June in the Arm chair Quarterback contest with 14 correct game picks to 13. Bobby Zelasney was a distant contender missing three games. several entrants failed to guess key games. The Record page notes prize pickup, then shifts to a historical Thanksgiving reflection and hymn origins.
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Don Andelt
June
Don
New Mexico
Joy McDonald
C. Gordon Carlson
Honey Sunday raises funds for Nebraska’s mentally handicapped
Osceola Future Homemakers of America reports all Honey Sunday honey sold earning 120 dollars for Nebraska’s mentally retarded. Local FHA chapter is directed by Miss Marlene Ahlschwede.
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Future
Homemakers of America
Osceola
Nebraska
FHA
Marlene Ahlschwede
Katherine Lux Joins Theta Sigma Phi and Sigma Delta Chi
Miss Katherine Lux, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerhardt Lux, is initiated into Lambda Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi and is a member of Sigma Delta Chi. She attends University of Nebraska Teacher's College Lincoln as a junior majoring in Journalism. Parents and Teachers to Visit December 2 for Osceola Schools conferences. elementary and high school schedules announced.
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Katherine Lux
Lambda Chapter
Theta Sigma Phi
Kay
Sigma Delta Chi
University of Nebraska “Teacher’s College
Lincoln
Gerhardt Lux
Osceola
County Officials Host First County Government Day Event
Junior from all four county high schools attended in Osceola on Wednesday November 17 for a hands on look at county government. Nearly 10 a.m. start at the courthouse featured addresses by Philip H. Nyberg and Robert L. Mills followed by tours and a Legion Auxiliary lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Court House
Philip H. Nyberg
Robert L. Mills
American Legion
Stromsburg Legion Auxiliary
Conference Kit grows as Cedar Rapids joins Eight to ten teams potential
The Goldenrod Conference considers growth with Cedar Rapids accepting invitation to join. Fullerton Warriors may also join, potentially expanding to ten teams. Current members include Osceola Polk Stromsburg Silver Creek Clarks Genoa Palmer St Edward and Cedar Rapids with class ratings C or D. Governors Highway Safety Committee notes color change for Nebraska State Patrol cruisers. new vehicles will come in varied colors while red lights remain on traffic enforcement units.
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Lakeview
Shelby
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Raymond Central
Clarks
Aurora
Sutton
Aquinas
Goldenrod
Palmer
Polk
Genoa
Henderson
St. Edward
Cedar Rapids
Fullerton Warriors
Fullerton
Osceola
Governor’s Highway Safety Committee
Nebraska State Patrol
James E. Kruger
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Kathy
Turkey
Bulldogs
Stephenson Land
Osceola Girl Scouts
Orra Garretson
Stromsburg Viking Center
Curtis Mickey
Greg Nahrstedt
Daryl Nelson
Doyle Nelson
Gayle Neujahr
Dale Roehrs
Lions
Reed
Deryl J. Reed
Central Nebraska Welfare Directors Association
Grand Island
Central Association
Nebraska Welfare Association
The
Cencan Taoi
William Bradford
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Eilenburg
Germany
Martin Rinkart
Good Counsel Catholic
Waverly
Rinkart
Paul
God
Christ Jesus
Our Lord
Kay Lux
Eldon R. Johnson
Dery! J. Reed
Connie Pat Lux
Don Sigler
Jill Peterson
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