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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
1
In a call from Osceola's NSN Editor, residents are urged to support local merchants and newspapers by shopping at home this holiday season. The piece argues thriving local commerce sustains the town and its paper, noting fewer parking hassles and costs with in-town purchases and advocating regular advertising support as vital to community life.
Local service group held a last minute Honey Sunday drive with no formal plans. American Legion officers Wally Monson and Glen Green canvassed town with Melva and Brian Green to sell honey jars, selling all but two and raising about $60 for Nebraska's mentally retarded services.
Osceola Chamber of Commerce held a Monday night planning meeting at the Fire Hall to finalize Christmas street decorations and sponsor the Home Lighting Contest with Consumers Public Power District. Volunteers will install decorations December 1, with a 1 15 p.m. Sunday gathering at Bush's corner.
About 114 high school juniors from Osceola Polk Stromsburg and Shelby participated in Polk County Government Day at the courthouse from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They heard talks toured offices and met officials with a noon lunch provided by the Polk American Legion Auxiliary. The event, sponsored annually by Polk County American Legion Posts, included an afternoon of observation and participation in county offices. Craig W. Monson was initiated November 24 into Beta Gamma Sigma at the Nebraska Union on the University of Nebraska campus.
Roy Hedlund of Stromsburg wins the $5.00 Armchair quarterback Award this week. Of 55 entries only he missed one game while 10 missed two, 21 missed three, and 23 missed four or more. Vivian Funk nearly matched the Penn State Pitt score with 65 to 9 by guessing 56 to 6. Judging used 10 games instead of 12 due to a tie in Harvard Yale and a mis-scheduled Mississippi State Mississippi game delayed to Nov 30.
A column notes a Chicago flight with Phil Nybergs and his 90 year old mother as a sign of active seniors. It recounts Albrecht Durer and Gustav’s tale of sacrifice, ending with a reflection on gratitude, humility, and art born from service.
The essay contrasts Plymouth 1621 leftovers with 1968 U.S. garbage challenges. It notes city sanitation engineers puzzled over how to dispose of abundant trash while reflecting on gratitude and abundance beyond historical precedents.
Pastor Paul Konig reflects on gratitude during Thanksgiving, urging readers to contrast their blessings with global lack. He cites found scarcity of the Pilgrims and warns that comfort can dull thankfulness. The message encourages counting blessings and praying for others to know true abundance.
Osceola dominates with seven win no loss league record placing three on the first squad and two on the second. First team includes Jack Cerny Marvin Simonsen Mike Cerny Dan Kaspar Kim Torson Dol Neuhaus Steve Carlstrom Kevin Baker Mark Sutko Ed Kruse. Second team lists Eddie Wieseman Randy Bond Chuck Jasa Marv Kruger Dan Shaw Keith Johnson Mike Husmann Bill Davis Dave Ramaoker Clint Van Winkle Jerry Paczosa.
Osceola hosts a town hall meeting December 6 at 8:00 PM in the OHS Auditorium to debut Osceola’s Hillbilly Band. The event includes the World Premier, audience neighbor recognition, and presentation of the Osceola Attitude Survey final reports. Local figures Mark Gustafson hosted guests and attendees are urged to attend.
The Osceola United Methodist Church Choir will perform its annual Christmas Cantata "Carol of Christmas" by John W. Peterson on December 8 at 4 00 p.m. A candlelight ceremony will follow the cantata.
Season tickets are available for seven OHS home games through any Booster Club member. Price is $6.00, a $1.00 saving over single gate admission for all seven games.
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