06 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
1
A Nebraska energy notes column describes dimming municipal lights to save power, and introduces Marge Johansen as a decorater for the Public Power District. The OHS marching band will appear in Columbus Days and Homecoming parades, while letters to the editor face publication rules.
Women in Polk County gather for a WIFE meeting at the Osceola Legion clubrooms at 8 00 p m. Reports on latest commodity prices water resources and upcoming conventions in Sidney are on the agenda.
The obituary notes the death of Reverend Henry Nyberg age 65 of Chicago Illinois. Survived by his wife four children one sister and three brothers including Philip Nyberg of Osceola. Also mentions funeral arrangements and last residence.
Governor J James Exon appoints Ruth Lux to the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women for a three year term. Lux attends first meeting September 16 at the Governor's mansion in Lincoln. The panel, established in 1965, aims to improve opportunities for women and operates through eight committees.
September weather data show 6.22 inches total rainfall vs 2.81 normal with 3.52 inches falling on September 3. Thermometers failed from the 16th. new instruments ordered from Kansas City with Omaha technician to install once received. Year-to-date moisture totals reach 37.14 inches versus a normal 23.21 for nine months.
The Eastern Nebraska Farm Business Management Association plans to hire a second consultant to begin work in 1978. Gary Bredensteiner serves as the field man, visiting farms for better record keeping and tax matters. The group, serving 23 counties, operates with a 10 member board and aims to be self supporting with about 100 members per consultant.
Augustin a former OHL athlete repeated as winner in the Record armchair quarterback contest. He nailed the Kentucky Penn State upset and Indiana 306 rushing yards while others tied with 12 correct answers. Contest participants from Columbus Syracuse and several towns shared top scores.
Brad Cain joins Nebraska Public Power District as a lineman after moving from McCook in mid August. He brings two years with Rural Electric Association in western Nebraska. He and wife Linda and daughter Jennifer recently bought the first house south of the post office from Maye Carter and enjoy hunting and athletics while settling into Osceola.
Osceola High School defeated Palmer 24 to 0 to improve to 4 and 1. Lyndon Wieseman starred with 12 points and 103 rushing yards, including a safety, a 5 yard TD run and two point conversion. Tracy Day added 40 rushing yards and a 13 yard TD, while Hiemer caught 64 receiving yards on two catches.
Shelby Osceola council 5383 presented 421.50 to Polk County Association for Retarded Citizens at a September meeting. State KC contributed 200 from the Tootsie Roll drive, received by LeEtta Kosch. The council hosted a trap shoot on September 25 and plans an open shoot October 3 at 12 30 p m, with bacon and ham prizes. Future events include contests, breakfasts, and a December 3 roller skating return.
A workshop on monitoring educational programs will be held Wednesday October 12 at 8 00 p m in David City at 475 Third Street. All interested in learning more about monitoring programs such as Region V Agri Business public schools nursing homes day services group living residences are invited to attend. The workshop will be conducted by David Powell executive director of the Nebraska Association for Retarded Citizens and Dee Everett a member of the board of directors of the National Association for Retarded Citizens.
Bro Frank received a card noting Sam's wife was hurt but improving. The writer lists farm assets including 33 cattle 7 horses 80 tons hay and 35 tons grass feed, crops good corn safe from frost, 28 acres corn 10 oats 30 bushels per acre, 10 acres millet, 80-90 hogs, land values up. He mentions J D Phillips considering land investment and daily Rockland C G news.
A Title I meeting is set for Thursday October 6 at 8:00 p m at the Elks Country Club Columbus. All District 19 parents patrons and teachers are invited with Dr Dolores Storey Muskegon Michigan as guest speaker.
Community calendar lists local happenings from October 6 to October 13. Notable items include a Park Board meeting and WIFE program at Legion Club on October 6, Lions Ladies Night on October 7, Mental Health Scouts on October 10, Garden Club and Friendly Neighbors meetings October 11, multiple clubs October 12, and Maple Leaf Club October 13 hosted by Martha Wyman.
Erma Jones and Maude Magnuson of the Osceola Public Library received special certificates after a four day library science course at the Columbus Public Library on September 28. Sponsored by the Northern Library Network the program covered book repair children service cataloging and outreach. Osceola attendees included Glenna Wieseman Wyn Hill and Marlene Sterup. Jack Malek remains a patient in Lincoln Veterans Hospital. Severt Oquist is recovering from open heart surgery in Omaha.
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