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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
1
The Blair comm unity hospital rummage sale this year grossed 4901 dollars and 54 cents as crowds thronged the tables. Local merchants praised the sidewalk sale successes and Osceola body shop fronts received a new paint job. Friday is the final day to register with election day set for November 7.
Representatives from the Department of Environmental Control will inspect feedlots in Polk County over the next two weeks. Farmers may call the Soil Conservation Service at 747 2461 to arrange an appointment. All feedlots must be inspected by January 1, 1973.
Natalie Henry, a Polk County home economics youth programs officer, named a 1972 Nebraska 4-H state award winner. Now based in Rome as a FAO youth programs officer, she previously served ten years in 4-H, was an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to New Zealand in 1967, and Nebraska delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. She has earned the Good Neighbor Award, National Safety Award and Freedom Foundation Award.
Funeral services for Morris Jenn, 54, were conducted Monday at St. Vincent Catholic Church after a brief illness. He died Friday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Survived by his wife seven children his father two sisters and one brother. Obituary next week.
Cengas customers in Osceola and 36 Nebraska communities will pay higher gas rates effective December 3 1972. Northern Natural Gas filed for a $36 million increase in May 1972 to fund new gas supplies and higher field costs. The Federal Power Commission suspended the date to December 3 1972 and will issue a final ruling with Price Commission criteria. the Osceola schedule increases average about 7.6 cents per thousand cubic feet and refunds are possible.
The Goldenrod Conference Volleyball Tournament starts Monday Oct 30 at 4 p.m. at Palmer. St Edward faces Clarks in the opening round, then Osceola vs Genoa at 4 45. Palmer vs St Ed Clarks winner is at 7 15, with Polk vs Stromsburg at 8 and Cedar Rapids vs Fullerton at 8 45. Semis begin 6 30 Tuesday Oct 31 with the championship at 9.
Roy Hedlund of Stromsburg tops this week’s Armchair Quarterback Contest by correctly predicting most games and dodging two blocks. A $5 merchandise certificate awaits him at the Record office along with near misses by Marilyn Lienemann and others.
Friends and relatives are cordial invited to attend an open house at the Glenn I. Anderson home at 330 Hoosier Street on November 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. for Mrs. Andersons 80th birthday observed.
Osceola area children in grade school and younger are invited to the annual Halloween Costume Contest at the Osceola Legion Club Tuesday Oct. 31 from 6 to 7 30 p m Judges from Wm Wolfe Legion Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Osceola Lions provide prizes seven fifty five and three dollars in two categories Tie cases divide prize money among tied places
The Chamber of Commerce urges members to attend a 6:30 dinner meeting Monday Oct 30 at Chat and Chow. The agenda includes Christmas plans elections of officers and appointing chairmen for next year’s annual celebration.
Polk Cubs defeated the Osceola Bulldogs 27 to 14 in a homecoming game as Bruce Hudson starred with 245 rushing yards on 26 carries and four touchdowns including 55 yards on the opening kickoff. Duane Hahn scored for Osceola, but turnovers and penalties hurt the Bulldogs throughout the contest.
Osceola area youths from St. Vincent Catholic, St. Paul Lutheran, and United Methodist churches plan a Sunday evening UNICEF fundraiser. Assignments issued at 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church to collect for United Nations children aid worldwide.
The Polk County Home Extension Council sponsors Craft Day on November 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Osceola City Hall. A candlemaking demonstration leads to two workshops Wire Coat Hanger Tree by Mrs Larry Kumpf and Plastic Wreath by Mrs Floyd Emmons. Contact Extension Club President or Extension Office for supplies. Everyone is welcome.
The Polk County Democratic Women host a 3:45 reception Friday October 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church social room in Osceola to honor Evelyn Lincoln former secretary to John F Kennedy. A Polk County resident, she served as private secretary from 1953 until Kennedy's death and wrote best selling books.
Crowds along Osceola streets on Friday October 20 braved rain for the Homecoming parade and sidewalk sale. The high stepping band led by the American Legion color guard marched around the square while floats built by students earned top honors in each division. Connie Urban and Bill Peterson were crowned king and queen at halftime with attendants presenting flowers and carrying the crown. Local merchants supported the float entries as sponsors, and students from all grades showcased their efforts despite the weather.
Osceola resident Jeanette Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Wagner has been announced as one of 57 members of the University Choir at Nebraska Wesleyan University She will sing alto in the group reflecting her participation in the choir at Wesleyan.
General Telephone Company of the Midwest paid $1,222 in county taxes in 1971 in Polk County, with total Nebraska taxes for the year amounting to $330,473 for personal property and real estate. The company reported increases of 23 percent in personal property and 21 percent in real estate from the prior year and noted tax payments in 27 of Nebraska’s 93 counties.
An open house honoring Charles Wilcox for his 88th birthday will be held Sunday October 29 at Hutch's Cafe in Silver Creek from 2 to 5 p.m. with friends and neighbors invited to attend.
Silver Creek Nebraska will host the final day of the Grand National Mixed Bag Hunt on November 4 with a full program. Events include a noon buffalo BBQ open pit, wildlife displays by C. G. Bud Pritchard and Bill Sisney, a gun collection, Indian artifacts, taxidermy displays, a youth wildlife identification contest, fur and feather craft courses, films on wildlife, an open trapshoot, a water retriever demonstration, a field trial, archery by Fred Bear, and a conservation emphasis led by the Acres for Wildlife program. Public meetings run 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Conservation Day, followed by the inaugural banquet.
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