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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
1
A reader recalls discussing the Harvest of Harmony queen candidate's family, correcting an error about her father. The letter also mentions hospital visit stories, local awards, aging teachers, cats and their kittens, and Osceola homecoming events with a parade bake sale and rummage sale planned.
Rick Johnson, 13, son of Alton and Mrs. Johnson, wins Inland Daily Press Association outstanding paperboy award. One of 69 chosen from 1550 carriers for route increase, service, collection, kindness and citizenship. Receives certificate, pin, shoulder patch._active in midget football and guitar. Also: Michael Engel to move to Ridge rental property. former Jane Sipes.
Mrs. Norman Ronell led a meeting with 35 parents and two teachers on October 11. The session covered program updates and new materials, including a Wisconsin design film used by Mrs. Atkins. Eight parents formed a coordinating committee.
The Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture at Curtis opens a 16 by 32 foot greenhouse already filled with house plants from commercial sources and local gardeners. Plants will be sold throughout winter with plans for vegetable plants and garden flowers by spring. A lily pond is under construction and the business expands into cut flowers in a few years.
Area United Methodist Churches sponsor a special showing this Sunday October 22 at Shelby United Methodist Church. High school youth from Stromsburg Osceola and Silver Creek will attend and join in a post film discussion. Admission is 50 cents with refreshments provided by the youth group. The film portrays a married couple battling alcoholism and has earned numerous awards.
Don Andelt won this week's Armchair Quarterback Contest after 14 games with only three wrong guesses. The field included high school games and many misfires. Stromsburg and Shelby were chosen by Don. A $5 merchandise certificate awaits at the Record, redeemable at participating businesses. entries due by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The Osceola Lutheran Church hosted the Polk County Home Extension achievement day on October 16. Council leaders Mrs. Marvin Ericson and Mrs. Max Gabel presided at installations and corsage gifts for 1972 and 1973 club presidents and officers. Rollin Schnieder spoke on tractor safety. a birthday tribute honored Mrs. Freddie Nickles as she prepares retirement in July.
Osceola loses 22-0 at Silver Creek as Silver Creek’s Don Jones and Larry Valasek power the Tigers. Valasek rushes for 40 yards and scores twice. Jones adds 105 rushing yards and a TD. Osceola’s defense, led by Bill Peterson and Dave Watts, keeps fighting despite the score. Homecoming against Polk looms.
Osceola High School plans a 2 p.m. Friday parade on October 20 with 12 floats themed The Wonderful World of Disney. Floats include Bulldogs in Victoryland and Mickey Mouse, with Queen candidates Charlene Fujan Debi Mickey and Connie Urban to be crowned at halftime.
On October 2 1972 the Osceola Junior and Cadet Scout Troops held Fly Up and Bridging events. Brownies to Juniors Tammy Hofbauer Cheryl Carlson. Juniors to Cadets Debra Bryan Paula Smith Janet Jill Hiemer. Junior ceremony featured a candle lighting and rededication to Girl Scouting. Mothers of Juniors Senior Scouts Brownies and Brownies in Training attended as special guests.
The C H S honor roll lists seniors Pam Walford Duane Oquist Murray Schmoker Jackie Smith Chris Hayes Ricky Jones Ruth Bachenberg Brad Johaansen Scott Walgren Charlene Fujan Jo Throckmorton. Honorable Mention 3.0 Debbie Mickey Bill Peterson Connie Urban Jim Carlson Lind ley Lamb Pat Tindall. Juniors 3.4 plus Nancy McDonald Karen Schott Alan Sipes Maria Sterup Tom Peterson with Honorable Mention John Girard Steve Monson Lisa Norton Sandy Richards Vicki Wiese man Beth Fjell Debbie Tenniges. Sophomores 3.4 plus Rachel Bachenberg Susanne Lemp Nancy Odquist Robin Walgren Dale Roehrs Rachel Boden Julie Carlson Steve Johnson Doyle Nelson Gayle Neujahr Lynn Watts Pam Watts. Honorable Mention Denise Dunn. Freshman 3.4 plus Vicki Augustine Christine Kresha Irene Davis David Herrmann Kent Rodene with Honorable Mention Debbie Klaus Robert Sterup.
Polk County farmers have seven days to nominate Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committeemen. County official Eugene V. Sterup says nominations require a petition signed by at least three eligible voters, with one nominee per petition and no special form needed. More details on page 9.
Social Security notes that eligibility for hospital and medical benefits does not require retirement. People must be 65 and enrolled, with enrollment advised within three months before the 65th birthday month. Lincoln office contact 475-3581. a Lincoln representative visits Osceola October 25 1972 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the courthouse.
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