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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1972
Page
1
Merchants prepare for Friday sidewalk sale while townsfolk anticipate the parade in the afternoon. The piece notes children in costumes, community visits and local anecdotes including Marilyn Lienemann and her son Cory. National Coaches Day honors unpaid youth and community coaches. Voter registration reminders end with a light note on Howe house kittens finding food.
Marilyn Lienemann, Mrs Virgil Lienemann, turned in a perfect entry for the Record Armchair Quarterback Contest and nearly nailed the Osceola Henderson score. A $5 merchandise certificate awaits at the Record office, valid at participating businesses.
The Osceola Lions Club decided at a Monday meeting to set up a trap shoot for Sunday October 14 at the Fair Grounds. They also arranged work committees to complete brick planters around the courthouse with spring flowers and approved a $36.50 annual contribution to the Lions eye bank program in America.
Mr and Mrs Jay McDonald attended Parents Day at Nebraska Wesleyan University last Friday. Becky McDonald was notified of her selection to the editorial board of the Flintock the 1972 73 literary magazine.
Neal Bachman 22 a University of Nebraska graduate teaches band at three levels and vocal music in junior high while pursuing a master’s degree. He lives in Osceola with parents in Lincoln and attends sports events and bowls in a league when free.
Osceola City Council voted Thursday October 5 to purchase a flow meter for the new well. The device will regulate gallons per minute pumped. The council also approved placing a street light at the corner east of the new home built by Mrs. Helen Gondringer.
The History Society plans a Thursday night program on October 19 at the Viking Center in Stromsburg. Each member will bring an unusual item to display and discuss for two minutes. Lunch will be served by Mr and Mrs Dwight Newcomer, Esther Fellows and Enoch Ekstrand. New year and new members welcome.
Effective October 14 1972 Glen Wobig will shift Osceola route one to begin earlier near Shelby. He then proceeds to Shelby post office to sort mail for about 52 Shelby patrons before resuming his route. Some Osceola customers will receive mail earlier or later based on location. Willis Wills stays at Shelby. Chester Buchholz moves to Bellwood rural route vacancy.
Mary Cerny daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Cerny represented Osceola High School as a Harvest of Harmony queen candidate in Grand Island on Saturday October 7 and finished as 4th runner-up. The Bulldog band directed by Neal Bachman earned a 2 in marching. Bachman expects a new routine for Pershing contest and outlines ticket details for Lincoln event on November 4 with advance prices 75 cents children 1.00 high school students 1.25 adults and door prices higher. Pershing schedule 1 pm Class D 3 pm Class C 6 30 pm Class B 8 45 pm Class A.
About 100 4 H leaders and friends attended the 26th annual recognition banquet at the Shelby Legion Club on October 7. Dr Bruce Cowgill spoke on Acres for Wildlife and leadership pins were awarded for two five and twenty years of service. Named honorees included Delmar Augustin Larry Augustin Wayne Augustin Carroll Flodman Darlene Hinkle Gary Hullinger and others. Record books and county fair premiums were also handed out.
Osceola School Board members again discussed a proposed high school building. They will tour recently built schools, meet staff, and study design options before proceeding. Vice president Weissman directed inquiry into area work-study programs.
Henderson Bulldogs topple Osceola 28 6 as Dave Kroeker scores three rushing touchdowns 2 45 and 3 yards. Osceola loses two running backs Jim Carlson and Mark Tenniges to injuries while the defense yields 26 points in the second quarter and struggles in the first half. Bill Peterson leads the defense with 9 tackles and 6 assists.
Merchants plan a 10 a.m. sidewalk sale and 2 p.m. parade on October 20 with the Wonderful World of Disney theme. Floats span grades from 1st Grade Peter Pan to 12th Grade Goofy, while football notes list player stats and a 26-6 Bulldog victory in a prior game. Bulldogs travel to Silver Creek next.
The Upper Big Blue NRD Executive Committee elected Chairman Raymond Burke of Stromsburg as district representative to the State Association of Resources Districts. He will serve on a 24 member Board of Directors which will elect officers from among directors. The committee discussed by laws, dues, and resolutions from the state conference. A resolution supported the Lower Big Blue NRD urging the Army Corps of Engineers to study debris clearing in the Big Blue River Basin. A joint meeting with Lower Big Blue was tentatively planned for December. The next executive committee meeting is November 6, 1972, at the York County Extension Service Office.
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