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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
Readers are urged to preserve Nebraska's combined state sales and income tax structure. Advocates warn abolishing the income tax would raise sales taxes, harming middle to lower earners while helping the wealthy minority.
Carlson and Carlson of Fromberg Montana welcomed a daughter Shirley Marie born October 14 weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Burg family of Last Wednesday welcomed son Robert Scott weighing 6 pounds 16 ounces born October 22. Grosenick family in Shelby report Tim Grossnicklaus home on leave from army duty, preparing to depart for Germany.
The Midget Football program expresses gratitude to supporters for generosity and cooperation. Players cheerfully thank contributors as the league announces the latest list of donors and the final total.
Genoa District Governor Frank Pickett will be the guest of honor and main speaker at a Lions Club Ladies Night dinner. The event takes place Monday evening October 28 at Osceola City Hall. Pickett is a brother of the late Bruce Pickett, a longtime Polk County resident.
Army Specialist 4 Landin R. Oberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Oberg of Stroms Fire Nebraska, serves as a lineman with the 36th Signal Battalion near Dong Ba Thin Vietnam. His wife Strande resides at 1924 West Sixth Grand Island Nebraska. Former neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Kuhnel with a housewarming Saturday night. a 10 point pitch game, refreshments, and two gifts were given to the couple. Attendees included Hubert Girard Harold Nelson Ray Richards Jim Brigham Vernon Kuhnel.
The Junior class play casting list is released by director Miss Wasmund. Sixteen actors and actresses are named including Roger.
Lois Grossnicklaus of Osceola received the Decoration of Chivalry from the Grand Lodge IOOF Patriarch Militant at the Lincoln Hotel on Monday evening. The white enamel pin features a diamond and recognizes meritorious service to the Order and good neighbor conduct inside and outside the lodge.
OHS lists honor roll and honorable mention for the first six weeks of the 1968 69 school year. Seniors include Jack Cerny Kay Lux Melanie Monson Forrest Kinzli Kenneth Monson Dale Fjell Kathleen Wiser. Juniors Randy Bond Duane Gabriel Kathy Wyman Jerry Cerny Barbara Mills Leo Potter Joyce Gissler Gregg Kresha Eddie Wieseman Evan Wieseman. Sophomores Bob Gissler Lynn Boden Larry Neujahr Janis Peterson Bruce Treffer. Freshmen Linda Johnson Mary Kresha Sally Mills Anne Armbruster Becky McDonald Cindy Nahrstedt Margie Simonsen Mary Lisko Delores Nelson Jackie Rowan Mike Sterup Steve Tenniges Beth Wieseman. Honorable Mention 3.0 and up Royal Johnson Ruth Majors Steve Sterup Roger Carlson April Walgren Mike Larson Byron Nelson Connie Richards Jim Green Andy Kresha Debra Nelson Debbie Schott Dick Wyman Sharonea Michelle Kresha Bardy Neujiax Murray Schmo ker Barbara Zelasney Betty Ann Kresha.
Friends and relatives are invited to an open house Sunday afternoon October 27 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wieseman on their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ted Coatney 1414 Sunburst Lane Lincoln.
The Polk County Recreation Association hosts a Halloween dance on Friday night October 25 at the Country Club for members and guests. Prizes honor Most Gruesome and Most Horrendous costumes. Attics are urged for wild outfits while music by The Nit e fosters the fun.
Local Legion Post and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the annual Halloween party for children at the region Club at 7 30 p m Prizes will be awarded in several age groups and treats given to all participants.
In Shelby last Monday night the Rams defeated the Bears 12 to 0 in a benefit Midget football game. In Osceola the 49ers beat the Steelers 2 to 0 on a safety. One final game is scheduled for Risina at 8 o clock. A potluck supper with program will follow for the midgets.
Local church youth groups will ring doors Sunday evening October 27 to collect for UNICEF. The drive promotes Trick or Treat for UNICEF and supports children worldwide. Have your contribution ready.
President Richard Klein urges all members and boosters to attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting at City Hall at 8 p m Monday October 28. This notice warns there will be no telephone reminders.
A community column urges careful work on fall yard tasks and notes Leaves piling on neighbors lawns as autumn arrives. It quotes quotes about tolerance and politics and stresses voting on November 5 with encouragement to accompany others to the polls.
Osceola, 8th ranked, beat Silver Creek 38 to 12 as Randy Bond led with three rushing TDs and M Cerny added 138 rushing yards. Silver Creek moved 193 passing yards with Mike Valasek connecting to Lee Van Winkle for Silver Creek’s two scores.
Osceola Public Schools releases the coming events for the second six weeks of 1968. Activities include state conventions October 24–25, school assembly October 31, state marching contest November 2 at Pershing Auditorium, Lincoln. State school administrators meeting November 7–8 in Lincoln, state school board convention November 10–11, Goldenrod Conference events November 14–15 at Genos and Palmer, and Thanksgiving vacation November 28–29 with end of six weeks on November 29.
Merlin Ny rg of Monticello Iowa took the top prize for a perfect entry in this week's Armchair Quarter pack Award contest. He was the only contestant to guess every game correctly and missed the tie breaker by one first down.
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