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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
1
The Osceola Lions sponsor a Sunday clinic from 1 to 8 PM at the school auditorium offering free glaucoma examinations. Glaucoma causes about 12 percent of blindness and can strike suddenly or progress quietly. early detection with a simple eye pressure test can prevent blindness.
John Johnston is away with his new wife this week as the team handles busy drafting and typing tasks. The note mentions numerous large hunting by written permission signs offered at 15 cents each or eight for a dollar, with a playful offer of double or nothing if price is steep.
School officials discuss new uniforms and instrument study options for grades six through eight. The OHS Pep Club wears new uniforms at the St Edward game while the band rehearses for Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island. An instrument display is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room. Cards are requested for Mr and Mrs Mark Hendrickson for their 50th anniversary. Marine Pvt F Irst Class Eugene D Cotter Jr serves aboard USS Independence after a Med cruise. ASCS county committee results announced for Polk County with names of elected farmers from nine precincts.
Newborn James Dean Merrill arrived Sept 29 to Max and (Mrs) Merrill of Silver Creek weighing 7 lb 15 oz. Brentley Irvin Rystrom was born Sept 27 to Bruce and (Mrs) Rystrom of Stromsburg at 8 lb 11 oz. Local residents attended Minneapolis football games, including Dr and Mrs Jim Carson, Mr and Mrs Mike Snodgrass, Mr and Mrs W H Norton, and Mr and Mrs Bill Beebe. Jan Grossnicklaus joined Louis Scow of Shelby at the event.
Osceola Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting, with Orval Eikenhorst presiding. The group split into four sections to discuss PTA programs projects and school improvements and will report back next month with concrete ideas. Committee chairs were named and reports called for. The October meeting is moved to October 30 due to a football schedule.
Delegates from nine precincts met on September 30 to elect the Polk County ASCS committee for 1963 64. Officers include Chairman Richard C Sealey Vice Chairman Leo Cockson and Regular Member Ernest E Lees. Alternates named are Paul N Walgren Marvin Danes sek Arlin Neujahr and Ed Guenther.
The Osceola Record announces free professional portraits for area youngsters on Monday at the Osceola Hotel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment with Doris Grossnicklaus. No purchase obligation, proofs provided, and parents decide which images to publish in the Citizens of Tomorrow series.
Vera Evelyn Piper 63 wife of Claude S. Piper of Bradshaw died at home Monday She was born August 21 1900 in Columbus to C C and Mrs Hardy She and Claude married July 24 1946 lived in York then moved to Bradshaw Surviving are her husband four sons three daughters 19 grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and one sister Funeral services were Thursday at 2 pm at Metz Chapel in York with Rev G R Miller officiating Burial in Arborville Cemetery Real estate transfers listed in the Osceola Stromsburg and Shelby areas
The library notes two books added to the memory shelf The Forgotten Pioneer by C Ed Johnson’s family Allegra Johnson and Stillmeadow and Sugarbridge by Mrs Fred G Randall’s family Fred Pehrson and Tom Sutherland. The library thanks the donors for their gifts and acknowledges receipt.
Osceola outlines Homecoming Day events for Friday Oct 11 starting with a 2 pm parade led by the OHS Band. Queen contenders Shelley Bond Susie Larson and Caroly Gerard and kings Dan Wieseman Barry Schmoker Ron Buffington named. Sidewalk Sale to begin 1 pm with merchants offering A to Z bargains at low prices.
Osceola Chamber discussed keeping Saturday night openings to 9:30 p m through the year and forming a committee for proposals. Dues rise to 20 a year as members heard from the baseball team and learned next month's guests will be school teachers.
District IV convention of the Future Homemakers of America drew more than 300 members, faculty advisers and mothers in David City on September 21. Osceola representatives included Connie Bush and others. Dora Lockard gave the luncheon speech about her Europe trip.
The Platte Valley Ass’n. for Retarded Children will hold its annual food sale Saturday at the First National Bank in Columbus from 9 a.m. to noon. Food may be received at the bank back door from 8 a.m. The Mrs. Jaycees assist with the project as in past years.
In daytime speeding cases Mrs Olga miles of North Platte was fined 11 dollars plus 4 costs for 70 mph. Frank Blaha of Ord received 11 dollars plus 4 costs for 75 mph. Marvin Gustafson of Stromsburg was fined 10 dollars plus 4 costs for improper muffler. Marion Fredrick of Omaha cited for 65 mph at night fined Alfred Friedrick of Omaha for improper muffler 10 dollars plus 4 costs. Charles Knerr of Stromsburg fined 10 dollars plus Donald Lewis of Council Bluffs In night speeding 63 mph fined 11 dollars plus 4 costs. Warren Medina of York cited for 63 mph at night fined 11 dollars plus
The 1962 Polk county health report shows 143 births with 124 in county hospitals and 61 from the Oberg family in Osceola. There were 87 deaths, 40 male and 38 female, with heart disease cancer and cerebral hemorrhage leading causes. The county recorded 37 marriages and 9 divorces amid shifting trends.
Osceola Bulldogs defeated St Edward Beavers 33 to 0 to gain their first win of the season. Dan Westiman opened with a 4 yard TD after a 62 yard drive, Ken Bowe connected with Gary Ahlquist for 46 and 6, Ahlquist added a 12 yard score, Mike Wieseman ran 5 yards, Dan Wieseman 35 yard scamper, with Peters on extra points. Monson rushed 75 yards on 10 attempts for St Edward.
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