Parades, games, and politics mix in autumn notes
Odd Bits reflects on a snow delayed Homecoming Parade finally going on, a high scoring Nebraska-Oklahoma State game, and garden returns after hail. The column muses on voter turnout, pay raises for public figures, and the value of practical government and sports leadership. It ends with a Disraeli quip and a nudge to act on good intentions.
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Eldena Lindblade
Pres. Johnson
Polk County
Disraeli
Engagement of Pamela Heine to Tim Anderson
Mr and Mrs Robert Heine of York announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela to Tim Anderson of Lincoln son of Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson of Osceola A November 26 wedding is planned Miss Heine is a 1968 York High School graduate and works at Jack and Jill Mr Anderson is an Osceola High School and Lincoln Barber School graduate served 2 years in the Army and works at West Gate Barber Shop in Lincoln
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heine
York
Pamela
Tim Anderson
Lincoln
Lester Anderson
Osceola
Miss Heine
York High School
Jack and Jill
Mr. Anderson
Osceola High School
Army
West Gate
Tie breaker decides Armchair Quarterback contest
Mrs. Carlstrom of Polk wins the Armchair Quarterback contest on a tiebreaker over Steve Johnson. Both players misjudged only one game. Carlstrom foresaw Nebraska 35-7 against Oklahoma State, while Johnson picked 31 to 3. A $5 merchandise certificate is awarded to Carlstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlstrom
Polk
Steve Johnson
Carlstrom
Steve
Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Social Security Visit by Rep Rader in Osceola Courthouse
Marie E. Raeder a claims representative from Lincoln will visit Osceola in the courthouse on the second floor Wednesday November 4 1970 from 930 to 1130 a m to assist with Social Security matters.
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Marie E. Raeder
Lincoln
Osceola
Court House
Simonsen girls progress reported after accident
Mike Simonsen says Margie and Cindy are progressing well after an accident. Margie is at Behlen Hospital in Columbus with her sister and can use a wheelchair briefly while her vision returns. Cindy remains in bed with a wired jaw from the crash and will be confined for 6 to 8 weeks before a possible home return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Simonsen
Margie
Cindy
Behlen Hospital
Columbus
Mike
Powder Heart cast set for Nebraska Wesleyan drama
Local youth in college production The Powder Heart selected for the 70 71 Theatre season at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The play runs Nov. 19 22 with cast member Greg McMeekin of Shelby and juror April Walgren of Osceola.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Greg McMeekin
Shelby
April Walgren
Osceola
Lt Colonel Iler retires after 27 years with Legion of Merit
Osceola native Lt Colonel Ivan R Ier retires from the U S Army after nearly 27 years. He received the Legion of Merit at Fort Ord California marking his service with the Army Combat Developments Command Experimentation Command and leadership as Adjutant General and Chief of Personnel Administration. He served since 1944 in campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge and earned multiple awards. He and his wife Phyllis plan to reside in Salinas California with their four children Peggy David Richard and Jeffery.
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Ivan R. Ier
Osceola
United States Army
Army Combat Developments Command Experimentation Command
Fort Ord
California
Army
CDCEC
Her
Adjutant General
Europe
Battle of the Bulge
Eisenhower
Frankfurt
Germany
Creighton Uni
Omaha
Korea
Japan
Washington, D. C
Vietnam
U. S
Phyllis
Salinas
Peggy
David
Richard
Jeffery
Ivan
Wife
Ben Schmokers
L. L. Iler
Samaritan Center
Mrs. Iler
Parkview Nursing Home
Central City
Golden wedding open house at Covenant Church Stromsburg
Charles and Norma Walgreen invite neighbors to a Sunday open house marking their Golden Year. Guests may share coffee from 2 to 4 PM on November 8 at Covenant Church. No gifts requested.
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the Covenant Church
Stromsburg
Charles
Norma
Walgreen
Osceola News and Events Preview in Late October
OHS marching band to compete with 16 Class C bands at Pershing Auditorium Lincoln Saturday October 31. competition starts 2:50 p m open to public. Osceola teachers attend state Teacher's Convention October 29 30 no school those days. Girl Scout Fund Drive begins November 1 for local scouting support. Mrs Gerald Bryan and scout mothers will solicit next week. Centennial Book Committee meets 8 p m Osceola City Hall. Larry Beck poet on Robert W Service to present Alaska Travel Show November 3 2:50 p m at OHS Auditorium with guitarist Miss Carol Betcher.
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OHS
Pershing Auditorium
Lincoln
Osceola
Gerald Bryan
Friends of Scouting
Larry Beck
Robert W. Service
Alaska
Beck
Carol Betcher
County Republican Women to Meet in Shelby
Polk County Republican Women's Club will meet on Monday November 2 at Bernts Cafe in Shelby. A World Travel talk will be given. The Stromsburg Swede Capital bus is available for a small charge to Shelby. Call Miss Esther Fellows.
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Polk “ County
Republican Women’s Club
Bernts Cafe
Shelby
Stromsburg
Esther Fellows
Change of residence brings new families to town
The welcoming committee greets Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Longnecker and family who live two blocks east of the Muse Theatre. Ernest Longnecker works at the Vernon Boden farm and the couple has five daughters aged 14 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts return from their wedding trip and reside in the First National Bank apartment.
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Ernest Longnecker
Muse Theatre
Longnecker
Vernon Boden
Charles Roberts
First National Bank
IOOF and Rebekah Lodges Hold Joint Card Party
The IOOF and Rebekah Lodges held their annual joint card party on Monday evening, October 19. Five tables played Pitch and one Bridge game. Ray Conrad and Margaret Pehrson won high in Pitch, Lois Grossnicklaus in Bridge, with Ella Koehler and Lois Grossnicklaus organizing the entertainment and Marie Lewis and Margaret Pehrson handling the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOOF
Rebekah
Ray Conrad
Margaret Pehrson
Lois Grossnicklaus
Ella Koehler
Marie Lewis
Lions Aid Osceola Community Projects
Osceola Lions Club met October 26 with 12 members led by Dean Henricksen. They sponsor Osceola Girl Scout troops, plan a Sunday trap shoot at 2 p.m. at the fair grounds, donate to the Osceola Centennial Book committee, and assign Lee Draeger Glen Green and Mert Flodman to study town flower boxes for permanent planters. Next meeting is November 9 at City Hall.
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Dean Henricksen
Osceola Lions Club
Osceola Girl Scout
Osceola Fair
Osceola Centennial Book Committee
Lee Draeger
Glen Green
Mert Flodman
Osceola PEO Hosts District 7 Meeting
Osceola Chapter of the P E O Sisterhood hosted the District 7 annual meeting on October 20 at the Methodist Church fellowship hall. Sixty P E O members attended a luncheon and program with Mrs E O White Nebraska State Chapter president as a guest and representatives from Aurora Albion St Edward Genoa Columbus York Stromsburg Seward and Fairfield present.
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Osceola
P.E.O. Sisterhood
District 7
P.E.O
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
E. O. White
Central City
Nebraska
Aurora
Albion
St. Edward
Genoa
Columbus
York
Stromsburg
Seward
Fairmont
Osceola Homecoming Weekend Highlighted by Parade and Trick or Treat
UNICEF kids collected about 153 dollars during Trick or Treat for UNICEF in Osceola. First United Methodist Church hosted a supper after canvassing the town. A Homecoming parade featured a color guard and OHS marching band with winners in each grade. Osceola beat Polk 12 to 0 to end a festive day despite rain and fog.
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Unicef
First United Methodist Church
Osceola
OHS
Peter Piper
Mary
Janis Peterson
Cal Coffin
Susie Davis
Dick Wyman
Larry Neujahr
Debbie Johan
School Calendar Highlights and Genoa Football Finale
The notice lists events including a Teachers Convention October 31, a Marching Band Festival November 3, and an Alaska program November 6 at 2 50 p.m. Genoa hosts the last football game, marking season end with local school activities.
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Alaska
Genoa
Osceola Group Selects Script A Melodrama
The Osceola Community Theater chosen first script is Dirty Work at the Crossroads a melodrama by a new group. The small, but enthusiastic group met October 13 at the Muse Theater hoping scripts arrive before the next meeting.
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Osceola
Muse Theater
Homecoming Victory Closes In On undefeated Streak
Osceola Bulldogs blank Polk Cubs 12 to 0 in a foggy homecoming game, extending their season win streak to seven and approaching the state record for most consecutive undefeated games. Cal Coffin led with 150 rushing yards on six carries and a two-yard TD plunge, while Bob Gissler added 87 yards and Dick Wyman 37 yards. The Polk defense limited Polk fullback Kenny Bills to 28 yards on 14 carries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Kresha
Polk Cubs
Osceola Bulldogs
Osceola
Bulldogs
Grant
Bulldog
Polk
Kenny Bills
Cal Coffin
Bob Gissler
Dick Wyman
Coffin
Gissler
Cubs
Steve Tenniges
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Simonsen
Iler
Leonard Iler
Boyd L. Branson
Omaha World Herald
Conde Sargent
Osceola City Hall
Osceola Peo
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