Etta and Merton Burley celebrate 70 years in Osceola tale
A family history piece recalls Etta Farris and Merton Burley who married in Osceola 70 years ago and raised ten children before moving to Canada and Chicago. A Chicago TV segment aired October 16 and highlighted their long life, farm roots, and large family as key factors.
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Sandy
Etta
Merton Burley
Etta Farris
Osceola
Candid Corner
Burley
Chicago
Jeanne Inness
John Inness
Canada
Polk County
Details of New Farm Program Still Mystery
Richard Sealey Jr. chair of the Polk County ASC says many Farm Act changes delay details but an announcement on proposed rules is coming soon. He notes 1977 crop acreage must be established, wheat deficiency payments up 43 cents per bushel, and local input will shape 1978 conservation program rules.
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Richard Sealey Jr
Sealey
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
ASCS
Osceola High Band to compete in 20th Nebraska festival
Osceola High School marching band joins 68 state groups at Pershing Municipal Auditorium Lincoln for the 20th annual Nebraska Marching Band Festival. Osceola performs in Class C at 1 30 p m with 16 bands. Class D at 5 a m features Shelby High. Tickets available at the door.
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Osceola High
Pershing Municipal Auditorium
Lincoln
OHS
Jack Snider
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Osceola
Shelby High School
Grant Approved For New Pool In Osceola Nebraska
Congresswoman Virginia Smith announced Bureau of Outdoor Recreation grants to seven Third District communities. Osceola will get 96000 to replace the pool with related facilities, with a 48000 match from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Other recipient towns: Sidney Cozad Lexington Columbus Trumbull Nelson.
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Virginia Smith
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Osceola
BOA
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Sidney
Cozad
Lexington
Columbus
Trumbull
Nelson
Armchair Quarterback picks winner in 11-correct contest
Lester Anderson wins a $5 merchandise certificate after his 177 yard rushing guess for Colorado proved closer to the actual 222 than John Lux. Last weekend’s football scores include Waverly 30 Seward 8 and Nebraska 33 Colorado 15 among others.
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Lester Anderson
John Lux
Anderson
Colorado
Lux
Vocal Instructor Alan Strong Takes Osceola Post
Alan Strong a KSC graduate begins as Osceola school vocal music instructor teaching all ages. He emphasizes singing listening and discussion in elementary classes and leads chorus and music appreciation while planning performances and a possible Prince and the Pauper musical.
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Alan Strong
Kearney State College
Osceola
KSC
University of Indiana
Aurora
Nance Street
Strong
Prince and the
Voice From The Past Daisy Letters To Grandma
A historical collection of letters from Daisy to her grandmother recounting family life in 1884 and 1886. Daisy writes of school, weather, holidays, pets, family visits, plans to travel, and daily chores reflecting a 19th century rural upbringing. Her age and schooling are noted with affectionate family details.
Polk County Cancer Unit plans 1978 crusade progress noted
Polk County American Cancer Society unit surpassed its 1976 77 Crusade goal with 4441 dollars raised including 2921 in county gifts 1000 memorials 336 business drives 170 events and 14 others. A 162 member volunteer corps and local leaders reviewed achievements and new projects at the Osceola meeting chaired by Carolyn Sipes with Licia Giannangelo presenting.
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American Cancer Society
Polk County
Polk County Unit
Polk County Cancer Society
Carolyn Sipes
Osceola
Jane Roberts
Margaret Norton
Ardath Hayes
Service and Memorial
Ruth Lux
Agnes Richter
Shelby
Crusade
Sharon Rathje
Nancy Hernbloom
Fern Myers
Polk
Licia Giannangelo
State Office
Tom Osborne
Don Hayes
Polk County Historical Society Meeting Notes 1977 78 Officers Named
Twenty eight members attended the Polk County Historical Society regular meeting at Osceola City Hall. Officers for 1977 78 elected include Mildred Flodman president Enoch Ekstrand vice president Doris Grossnicklaus secretary Philip Nyberg treasurer Allegra Johnson and Nina Burke museum chairs. New board members Nyberg Burke and Howard McKeag. continuing terms Marjory Berck Dwight Newcomer and Bernie Gissler.
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Polk County Historical Society
Osceola City Hall
Mildred Flodman
Enoch Ekstrand
Doris Grossnicklaus
Philip Nyberg
Allegra Johnson
Nina Burke
Howard McKeag
Mar
Swede Haven
Bernie Gissler
Tombstone Territory
Polk County
Monica Scholt
Community Calendar Highlights for October and November
Firemen meet at 2 p.m. on October 27. Easy Aces with Helen Merrick airs. On October 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. a Mental Health event precedes a 6:30 p.m. Halloween Costume Party at the Legion Club. Tuesday November 1 details follow.
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Firemen’s
Easy Aces
Helen Merrick
Legion Club
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Nebraska Penal Complex
California
Unicef
York
Pershing
Steve Smolik
Waverly
Seward
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Omaha Tech
Omaha
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Holdrege
Alliance
McCook
Hebron
Superior
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Clarks
Palmer
Bennington
Louisville
Loup City
Centura
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Tecumseh
Bertrand
Araphoe
Nebraska
Norman Leach
Methodist Hospital
Otto Olson
Clarkson
Mary Rodene
Clarkson Hospital
NSEA
Methodist Church
Daisy
Elvira
Grandma
Uncle Sile
Susie
May Phillips
Ohio
Maine
Helen Gushee
P.S
John
United Nations Children’s Fund
America
Pennsylvania
County Cancer Unit
Polk County Cancer Unit
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