Four whooping cranes circle farm barn in rare sighting
Alfred Gondringer, a local farmer, hosts four whooping cranes circling his barn last week. The birds are part of a rare population, with a Canadian wildlife service biologist noting 91 cranes and 12 eggs under incubation. Dorothy Gondringer from Sioux City adds context to the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gondringer
Dorothy Gondringer
Sioux City
Iowa
Alfred
Canadian Wildlife Service
Reed wins Armchair Quarterback Contest at Record
Deryl J. Reed Polk County Welfare Director wins the Armchair Quarterback Contest missing only Wisconsin Paris State game. Several contestants miss only two games. names listed include Rodney Hiljestrand Bobby Zelasney Steven Garey. Five dollar merchandise certificate awaits at the Record redeemable at Osceola businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deryl J. Reed
Polk County
Deryl
Wisconsin
Rodney Hiljestrand
Lincoln
Bobby Zelasney
Osceola
Steven Garey
Omaha
Gary Rodene
Don Andelt
Lois Wiser
Ronald McGimpsey
John Cerny
Jerry Cerny
Danny Reed
Reed
Polk County Farm Census Shows Decline in Farms
Polk County reports 873 farms in 1969, down from 987 in 1964. Of 1969 farms, 791 sold 2500 dollars or more. average farm size 305.1 acres. average farm value 114743 dollars. Total farm products sold rose to 56641536 dollars. crops 10196336. livestock and products 46445200. Five of the 2500-dollar-and-over farms are incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of
Polk County Farm Bureau approves 1971 resolutions in Osceola
Resolutions adopted at the Polk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Osceola Nebraska address state and national topics. They urge study of building codes to avoid blind corners, publish a county events calendar, encourage school board attendance, and press county officials to enforce weed laws and increase roadside spraying including bridges. The group also proposes leveling the ditch on a dead end road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farm Bureau
Osceola
Nebraska
County Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
State
Kearney
Lincoln
Polk County
Robert W. Bryan
Donald Schott
Walter W. Berck
Henry Strickland
LaVerne Dake
LaVerne Bryan
Lynn Anderson
Ed Zelasney
William B. Wyman
Ronald Tewell
Elgin A. Tenniges
Homer Ingalls
Maurice Newcomer
Ansel Fredrickson
William Hunter
Central District
Loren Kastanek
Farm and Ranch Supply Company of
Break-in and burglary reported at Lepp & Larsen store
Sheriff’s office investigates October 6 break in at Lepp & Larsen on Osceola west edge. Window forced, cash register robbed of about $89. Personal tools of mechanics Don Fuhr Wilbur Heins Steve Carlstrom and George Scott taken. Owner Dave Winslow estimates goods stolen between $250 and $500. County commissioners consider signage and road safety measures and county office consolidation. New Farm Bureau officers elected. Lincoln convention dates set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Peterson
Lepp & Larsen
Osceola
Don Fuhr
Wilbur Heins
Steve Carlstrom
George Scott
Dave Winslow
Lepp
Larsen
Educators Tour Three Schools In Colorado Nebraska
Educators from Educational Service Unit No.7 toured Cherry Creek near Denver Cheltenham and Central Elementary Sidney Nebraska from October 3 to 6. The group included Virgil Bugbee Walt Nielsen Sam Bell and Robert Jones with ESU7 covering transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Service Unit No.7
Colorado
Nebraska
Cherry Creek
Denver
Cheltenham School
Cheltenham
Central Elementary School
Sidney
Polk County
Virgil Bugbee
Osceola
Walt Nielsen
Polk
Sam Bell
Stromsburg
Robert Jones
Prin
Shelby
Bulldogettes Sweep Stromsburg In Volleyball Opener
The Bulldogettes beat Stromsburg Vikings as OHL reserves and varsity won while freshmen fell 15-1 and 15-8. Gaylene Carlson captained the reserves in a 16-14 and 15-6 win. Varsity claimed 2 of 3 in a 15-5, 8-15, 15-13 decision led by Margie Simonsen. Next meet is Polk Cubs on Oct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogettes
Vikings
Stromsburg
OHL
Debbie Asche
Debbie Clifford
Nancy Oquist
Jody Rowan
Cindy Simonsen
Maria Stroup
Denise Dunn
Rachel Boden
Linda Schott
Gaylene Carlson
Debbie Roehrs
Ruth Bachenberg
Connie Lux
Beth Fjell
Sue Asche
Lorre Wobig
Sandy Richards
Jack Smith
Margie Simonsen
Barb Albers
Mary Cerny
Ann Cerny
Debbie Tonniges
Pam Walford
Linda Johnson
Barb A
Debbie Tenniges
Polk Cubs
Osceola High picks two for Nebraska clinic
Terry Anderson and Dana Boden were selected from Osceola High School music department for the Nebraska Music Educator's Clinic in November after vocal tryouts. Several others auditioned vocally, while instrumental auditions were taped for University of Nebraska judging. The group traveled to Creighton Nebraska on October 16 for tryouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Anderson
Dana Boden
Osceola High School
Nebraska Music Educator's Clinic
Marcia Zedicher
Carolyn Wagner
Kathy Thayer
Linda Johnson
Karen Johnson
Mark Tenniges
Kurt Anderson
Scot Walgren
University of Nebraska
Margie Simonsen
Beth Coffin
Cindy Nahrstedt
Sally Mills
Bryan Hanson
Julie Hiemer
Creighton Nebraska
Former Osceolan Ross F. Anderson Profile Highlighted
San Francisco Examiner article profiles Ross F. Anderson a former Osceolan who led charitable efforts. Stanford graduate with Harvard MBA, served as Navy ordnance officer on Admiral Nimitz staff, then rose at Macy's in San Francisco and later Federated Department Stores as group president overseeing about 30 stores. He and his wife and three children reside in the Bay Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross F. Anderson
Osceolan
San Francisco
Macy’s
Federated Department Stores, Inc
Nebraska NCIP Awards Day Set for November Fifth
Gov. J. James Exon announced the 1971 Nebraska Community Improvement Program Awards Day will be held in Lincoln on November 5. A 6:30 p.m. banquet in the University Student Union will reveal the NCIP winners, with about 1,000 Nebraskans expected to attend and 164 towns entered in the competition.
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J. James Exon
Lincoln
NCIP
University
Exon
Nebraska
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 138 Invests Nine Girls
Nine girls were invested in Brownie Girl Scout troop 138 on Monday October 18 after a ceremony guided by older scouts. Initiates included Dawn Althouse Brenda Christensen Paige Gustafson Carolyn Hennings Julie Jarmin Laurie Johnson Debbie Mangelsen Gina Schmidt and Michelle Workman. Cake and punch followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Girl Scout Troop
Dawn Althouse
Brenda Christensen
Paige Gustafson
Carolyn Hennings
Julie Jarmin
Laurie Johnson
Debbie Mangelsen
Gina Schmidt
Michelle Workman
OHS Downs Silver Creek to Cap Homecoming 24-8
OHS defeated Silver Creek 24-8 in the Homecoming game. Key blockers Randy Neujahr Roger Augustin Bill Peterson Monty Jones Steve Kumpf Brad Johansen Chuck Lemp paved the way for a stout rush while Jim Carlson moved to fullback and Steve Tenniges ran from tailback. Kevin Egger and Larry Valasek connected on the Tigers’ only big play, and Tom Peterson and Chris Hayes contributed at other backfield spots. The Bulldogs seized momentum in the second half to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Silver Creek Tigers
OHS
Steve Tenniges
Tigers
Randy Neujahr
Roger Augustin
Bill Peterson
Monty Jones
Steve Kumpf
Brad Johansen
Chuck Lemp
Jim Carlson
Tenniges
Tom Peterson
Chris Hayes
Colin McKeag
Steve Carlson
SCHS
Larry Valasek
Kevin Egger
Egger
Scott van Winkle
Hayes
T. Peterson
Chairmen named for fund drive in three Osceola Silver Creek Shelby
Girl Scout fund drive leaders announced with Mrs. Gary Workman as general chairman. Osceola heads include Mmes Gerald Bryan Everett Smith Bernie Cemper and Victor Mangelsen. Silver Creek is led by Mrs Norman Buse and Shelby by Mrs Larry Birkel. Frank Cemper, 63, dies at his Shelby area farm. services at Sacred Heart Church. Survivors: wife two sons brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Fund
Gary Workman
Osceola
Mmes
Gerald Bryan
Everett Smith
Bernie Cemper
Victor Mangelsen
Silver Creek
Norman Buse
Shelby
Larry Birkel
Frank Cemper
Sacred Heart Church
Cub Scout Leaders Pow Wow to be Held in Stromsburg
Stromsburg will host the Cub Scout Leaders Pow Wow inviting leaders and parents to attend Sunday October 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. Sessions cover pack administration crafts games skits puppets and Webelos Dens led by experienced Scouters. The evening closes with a light lunch and a 50 cent attendance charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Book Committee to Gather for Photos Friday
The Centennial Book committee will meet at 1 p.m. Friday October 22 at the Record office for group pictures to include in the history book. Those who compiled local histories are urged to attend and orders are being taken now, with Christmas gifting planned. Fire department was called Friday afternoon October 15 to a grass fire behind the elevators. no damage reported.
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Frau
Hone
Kathy
Max Gabel
Extension Council
United Nations Children’s Fund
Deryl Reed
Brownie
By Terry Anderson
Janet Urban
Francis Urbans
Arlin Neujahrs
Jackie Rowan
Roger Augustine
Penny Watts
Ray Wattses
Gregg Boruch
Lambert Boruchs
Cemper
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