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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
1
A lighthearted drama titled They features a mime clash over the midi skirt. Millie Truehart faces rival suitors as Tom Goodfellow battles a villainous group, set against a world weary with war and pollution. The plot unfolds with brassy fanfare and melodramatic suspense.
Lowell Hanson posted a perfect score of 14 correct guesses to win this week’s Armchair Quarterback Contest. A $5 certificate will be mailed to Hanson, while several participants missed multiple games including Indiana over Illinois and Utah over Wyoming. Nebraska Kansas remained flawless for many, with a close field overall.
The Simonsen family fund has grown steadily at First National Banks of Osceola and Shelby. Donations may be left at either bank to support the fund.
Osceola welcomes Marlene Ahlschwede as its new Home Economics teacher. A York native and York High School alumna, she earned a bachelor’s in Vocational Home Economics from Kearney State College in 1970 after two years at York College. She previously worked at York Hospital and reports changes in furniture arrangement in the sophomore home furnishings unit. In her spare time she sews reads and refinishes furniture. Her parents are Clarefice and Mrs Ahlschwedes of York.
Aboard the attack carrier USS Forrestal Edward J. Gavlik son of Mrs Stasia Poprocki of Silver Creek Nebraska serves aboard the ship which marked its 15th anniversary on October 1 1970 The vessel recently completed an overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Virginia and has returned to the Atlantic Fleet.
AN Galen A. Wiser departed Monday from Mayport Florida aboard the ship FDR for a four week cruise. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Art Wiser Jr His new address is Galen A Wiser VA 87 FPO New York 09501.
A South Vietnamese government delegation visited the Richard Hiemer farm on a windy Saturday. The group toured the property, joined by Elton Berck of the Nebraska Farmers Union and U.S. State Department official John L. Dubois, then shared lunch as they discussed grain farming swine production and U.S. farm policy with Hiemer. Delegates included Hoang Xuan Hoa Nguyen The Hung Vu Khiem Nguyen Hua Phuoc and Bui Van Behe. The six week US tour aims to study government branches and ends in Hawaii for the November 3 election.
Vernon Kuhnel announces Halloween party and costume contest at the American Legion on Saturday October 31 at 6 p.m. Costume judging starts at 6 15. Cash prizes offered across age groups. Event co sponsored by the Legion and Osceola Chamber of Commerce.
The list records high school students named to the 0 H S Honor Roll with a 3.4 or higher. Seniors include Janis Peterson Larry Neujahr Bob Gissler Andy Kresha and others. Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen are listed with named students and alternates receiving Honorable Mention.
Osceola firefighters were alerted during a Saturday football game to a blaze at Clarence Bernt’s farm northeast of town. A tractor used to run a grain elevator, after being turned off, caught fire with near loss before fire crews arrived at the Bernt farm in the valley.
Change of residence for Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Klein from near Silver Creek to the Clifford Johnston property in south Osceola this week. They have two sons, Jimmy a sixth grader, and David a kindergartner.
Osceola improves to 6-0 and a 32 game unbeaten streak after a 30-0 victory over Silver Creek. Cal Coffin led the rushing attack with 123 yards as Bob Gissler and Dick Wyman added key scores and defenses forced turnovers. Osceola hosts Polk for Homecoming at 7:30 this Friday.
Osceola and Polk meet in a key Class D showdown with Polk seeking a share of the conference title and a chance to topple the unbeaten Osceola. Polk backs Ken Bills a 195 pound fullback and third year quarterback Mick Hoffman.
The ten acre yield test plot near the Stromsburg turnoff is being harvested with a special 1000 variety project. A modified combine cleans itself in 60 seconds to harvest all types, and the process will take about six days with Bob Heiden driving and Norm Williams weighing samples for the lab.
Osceola reschedules its Homecoming Parade and sidewalk sale for Friday October 23 weather permitting. Merchants start sales at 10 30 AM with a cake walk in the afternoon and a 2 PM parade beginning at the City Library then looping through local spots. coronation of king and queen planned at halftime of the Osceola Polk game at 7 30 PM.
Susan Herrmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Calmar Herrmann attends Joseph's College of Beauty in Lincoln after a 1970 Osceola High School graduation. She began classes September 8 and aims to graduate in June 1971. A 4 H member and Delta Tau sorority, she belonged to Triple Trio and Chevaliers and won the 4 H clothing Grand Champion Award three times and Reserve Champion once.
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