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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1969

Page

4

Quarterback Contest winner and local play noted

Jerry Cerny won this week's Quarterback Contest on a tie-breaker over Jay McDonald and Monte Grossnicklaus after judging 12 games with several entries missing scores. Five dollars in merchandise will be sent to Cerny. Also reported are a student play at the Uni. Methodist Church and a farming consultant visit in the Buresh home with Dr Tito Coppa from Argentina and Guido Concill of Washington, touring American agriculture.

Jerry Cerny Jay McDonald Monte Grossnicklaus Jerry Jay Monte Osceola Silver Creek Henry Buresh Tito Coppa Santa Fe Argentina South America Guido Concill Washington, D. C Coppa United States Lincoln Mr. Buresh Augustin Ranch Shelby Sales Pavillion Columbus Fullerton Central City Moline Illinois John Deere Eldena Lindblade Nebraska Mets K-State N. Y Helen Swanson Ogallala Ogalala Tangier Spain Maud Magnuson Denver R. R Mary Gerdes P. S

Four OHS Students Named in Who's Who List

Osceola announces four students Jack Cerny Melanie Monson Kay Lux and Kenneth Monson included in the 1968 69 Merit Who's Who Among American High School Students Their homes and parent names are noted with their future plans and current enrollments at West Point University of Nebraska Teachers College and an agricultural farm work detail The report also mentions weekend visits by Mrs McCoy to Petersburg and Mrs Schmitz discharge from Albion hospital

Osceola America Jack Cerny Melanie Monson Kay Lux Kenneth Monson John Cerny Wallace Monson Gerhardt Lux U.S. Military Academy West Point New York University of Nebraska Arts and Science College Univ. of Nebraska Teachers College

Homecoming Royalty and School News Highlight

Congratulations to Homecoming royalty Kathy Hayes and Evan Wieseman and to attendants Pam Snodgrass Ed Wieseman Joan Cerny and Leo Potter. The undefeated Bulldogs travel to Polk Cubs Wednesday October 22 in a conference match. Student council members announced Freshman Connie Urban Jim Carlson Sophomores Sue Eikenhorst Brian Hanson Juniors Janis Peterson Bryce Anderson Seniors Kathy Wyman Jerry Cerny Evan Wieseman heads the council planning a Halloween party November 1 in the school basement. Senior speech class led by Mr Schreiter attends GILTs Grand Island Little Theater opening night performance.

Kathy,Hayes Evan Wieseman Pam Snodgrass Ed Wieseman Joan Cerny Leo Potter Bulldogs Polk Cubs Connie Urban Jim Carlson Sue Eikenhorst Brian Hanson Janis Peterson Bryce Anderson Kathy Wyman Jerry Cerny Mr. Schreiter GILT Grand Island Little Theater Perfor

Osceola Osnotes Reflect on Homecoming Spirit and Weather

A column by Eldena Lindblade wryly notes heated debates about policy versus comfort, recalls Osceola homecoming events, snow woes, and small town anecdotes. It celebrates school pride, parade scenes, and community support while urging lasting involvement beyond single events.

High school marching band contest hosted at Pershing Auditorium

The annual marching band contest is set for Saturday at Lincoln's Pershing Auditorium with OHS Bulldog band in Class C. Halloween party at Ryan Hill Country Club Friday for members and guests. Junior High dance tonight 7 30 to 10 30 for 7th and 8th graders at Elementary Buildings with sponsors listed. Daylight saving time ends this weekend. St Vincent's Church and American Legion Auxiliary collected 1540 pounds of used clothing for St Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago. items delivered by Leo and wife Albers last Wednesday.

Lincoln’s Pershing Auditorium OHS Orpha Fjell Messrs Mines Jerry Tenniges Vic Cerny Don Cerny Glen Wobig Huck Rowan St. Vincent's Church American Legion Auxiliary St. Augustine Indian Mission Winnebago Leo Albers Louise Timm Jean Peterson WCTU Laura Hendrickson Scouts Chamber of Commerce Pan City Cafe City Hall Lions Helen Inness T & C Club Robert Sterup Country Club Firemen Legion Auxiliary Harriet Johnson Legion Club American Legion City Council

Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Vern Lee in Aurora

Over 30 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Bruce Pickett Sunday afternoon to honor Mr and Mrs Vern Lee of Aurora Colorado who were married September 22 in Las Vegas Nevada. Mrs Lee is the former Margaret Swanson daughter of Mrs Pickett. The couple was joined by her son Pvt Kenneth Swanson on a 14 day leave after graduating from Military Police School at Camp Gordon Georgia.

Bruce Pickett Vern Lee Aurora Colo Las Vegas Nevada Lee Margaret Swanson Pickett Pvt Kenneth Swanson Military Police Camp Gordon Colorado

Community Calendar Highlights and Local Disturbances

Community entries list events from October 23 to November 6 including teachers convention hostess changes, club meetings, Halloween activities at Country Club, and public notices. Local hospital news reports Mrs. Brazee's discharge after major surgery and visits to Providence Hospital. relatives visited a patient at Lincoln’s Providence Hospital.

Harry Brazee Douglas Wells Karen Lincoln Burt Brazee Columbus Jeffrey Hospital Addie Wieseman Bertha Berck Walter Wieseman Providence Hospital

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