Weather cancels soap scrimmage and soap drive planned
Rain forces cancellation of the traditional soap scrimmage before the first OHS game. Coach Randy Rohde announces a box at the gate for the Stromsburg game inviting players to leave spare soap. The piece notes a Cedar Rapids victory and includes family updates from Gramma Howe and Gramma Hill. Bob Sterup joins the Record Staff as a freshman at OHS to contribute sports reports.
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OHS
Randy Rohde
Stromsburg
Cedar Rapids
Bob Sterup
Wm Wolfe Officers Installed by Legion in September Event
The American Legion post led by Wm Wolfe installed officers on Tuesday evening September 5 with Senior State Vice Commander Ed Farr presiding. New leaders include Dave Rutter and Walter Rempe as 1st and 2nd vice commanders, Elmer Johnson as adjutant, Eugene Johansen as finance officer, Ronald Beebe and Francis Urban as house committeemen, Don Yungdahl and Bill Johansen as executive committeemen, Stanley Van Hoosen as sergeant at arms, and Frank Lisko as chaplain. Holdover house committee members are Jim Brigham and O D Rodene, with Ted Gleim and Le Moyne Anderson continuing on the executive committee. The group discussed the upcoming District 7 convention in Osceola on Sunday, September 17, and the ongoing membership drive.
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American Legion
Ed Farr
Dave Rutter
Walter Rempe
Elmer Johnson
Eugene Johansen
House
Ronald Beebe
Francis Urban
Don Yungdahl
Bill Johansen
Stanley van Hoosen
Frank Lisko
Jim Brigham
O. D. Rodene
Calcutta Winners Highlight Ryan Handicap at Ryan Hill
The Albert Ryan Handicap at Ryan Hill Country Club on September 10 produced a tie for the top honor between Larry Johnson and Alex Mills. A large turnout enjoyed a 7 pm picnic supper as trophies were awarded for Calcutta winners across flights, with engraved club plaques given to Raymond Kepner and Raymond Beebe for outstanding service.
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Albert Ryan
Ryan Hill Country Club
Larry Johnson
Alex Mills
Raymond Kepner
Raymond Beebe
Calcutta
Walt Kempe
Galen McBride
John Cerny Wins First Contest In Football Pool
John Cerny won the season opening football contest after a tie breaker by scoring 27 6 versus Sheila Grossnicklaus 36 7, as Hastings vs Kearney tied. One entry was flagged for possible cheating and discarded.
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Hastings
Kearney
John Cerny
Sheila Grossnicklaus
John
Sheila
Two cars damaged Sunday in Osceola area collision
About 3 miles east of Osceola on Sunday September 3 a 1968 Dodge driven by Leslie O E Moldenhower of Kansas traveling east sideswiped a 1965 Chevrolet driven by Harold Hamilton of Omaha. Deputy Sheriff Bill Hubert investigated the accident with about 800 dollars damage to each vehicle.
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Osceola
Leslie O E. Moldenhower
Kansas
Harold Hamilton
Omaha
Bill Hubert
Walgren Runner-Up in Nebraska Conservation Speech Contest
Robin Walgren, 15, Osceola, finished second in the natural resource conservation speech contest in Omaha. Winner was Ron Heer ten, 17, of Springview. Robin, youngest among six finalists, competed in a statewide event sponsored by The World Herald and the Nebraska Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
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Robin Walgren
Paul Walgren
Osceola
Omaha
Ron Heerten
Springview
Robin
The
World Herald
Nebraska Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Soddy Walls Near Completion At Lewis Dunn Pasture
Builders progress on the sod house with Bernie Gissler saying the walls will reach eight feet and settle about six inches. A time capsule containing local papers and pennies was sealed in the wall by Ida Zedicher. A work detail is planned for Friday September 15 at 8 30 a m at Lewis Dunn pasture.
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Sod House
Bernie Gissler
Ida Zedicher
Lewis Dunn
Osceola Bulldogs open season with 20 6 win over Cedar Rapids
Osceola defeats Cedar Rapids 20 to 6 as Jim Carlson passes for one TD and runs for two more. Carlson gains 104 yards on 25 carries while Mark Tenniges adds 36 yards on 9 attempts. Steve Monson returns a pass 80 yards for a score and the defense forces eight turnovers.
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Rob Stern
Jim Carlson
Osceola Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Carlson
Mark Tenniges
Cedar Rapids
Tigers
Marty Robinson
Osceola
Steve Monson
Monson
Bill Peterson
Brad Johansen
Rick Morris
Ron Fujan
David Watts
Ron Boruch
Mark Tonniges
Tiger
Chris Hayes
Hayes
Alan Sipes
Tom Peterson
Stromsburg Vikings
OHS Crhs
Hopwood Family Injured In Two Vehicle Crash
Leon Hopwood his wife Verda Mae and daughter Janell 18 were treated at Annie Jeffrey Hospital after a pickup driven by Larry E Connelly Osceola struck the rear of Hopwood s 1971 Chevrolet. The Hopwood car overturned and both vehicles were deemed total losses by Deputy Sheriff Bill Hubert.
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Leon Hopwood
Verda Mae
Janell
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Larry E. Connelly
Osceola
Hopwood
Bill Hubert
Osceola Schools Schedule Open House Evening
The Osceola Schools announce an annual open house on Thursday September 21 at 8 p.m. Parents and faculty will meet at the Osceola High School auditorium for introductions and directions, then teachers will greet parents in classrooms before a coffee hour in the auditorium.
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Osceola
OHS
Osceola School Board Approves Equipment Upgrades and Plan
At the Monday Osceola School Board meeting, the panel approved Wen Ger risers for 378 dollars and 145.30 dollar drapes from Brookline Shade Co for a 26 by 6 foot eight inch window setup. They will also test a drum set at 340.75 dollars and consider matching the plan to custodians and cooks if 75 percent enroll.
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Osceola School Board
Brookline Shade Co
Sheriff's Office
Osceola Council Hears Routine Items Sept 7 Meeting
The Osceola City Council discussed minor items including alley repairs behind west side businesses and widening the south alley entrance. Councilman Fritz Graham will study the alley issue. City Attorney Norton said a youth center group wishes to meet to outline plans, date undecided. Mayor Buffington updated on a new well project.
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Osceola
Mert Flodman
Mert
Fritz Graham
Bill Norton
Buffington
Osceola Lions Club Plans Appled Day and Sign Repairs
The Osceola Lions Club met for noon lunch at Chat and Chow Cafe. Members voted to pick apples for an elderly woman and to repair, paint, and install church signs. Next meeting is Sept 25 at City Hall noon.
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Osceola Lions Club
Chat and Chow
Osceola
City Hall
Omaha Man Hurt In Single Vehicle Crash Near Shelby
Garedean Short of Omaha was treated at Annie Jeffrey Hospital after a one car crash Saturday September 9 north of Shelby. A 1966 Volkswagen traveling north left the road on gravel, hit a ditch and a telephone pole. Damage to the car was about 700 dollars, according to Sheriff Reynold Peterson.
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Garedean Short
Omaha
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Shelby
Volkswagen
Reynold Peterson
Legion District 7 convention to be held in Osceola
Several hundred Legionnaires and Auxiliary members are expected for a full day District 7 convention in Osceola on Sunday September 17. Registration and memorial service start at 9 30 a m at the Osceola Legion Club with a noon lunch at the grade school for Auxiliary and Legion members. Afternoon business meetings and reports will take place at the Legion Club. Auxiliary meet at Muse Theatre. Ladies rejoin for a 5 30 social hour at the club, followed by a 6 30 banquet at the OHS auditorium and a 9 p m dance at the Legion.
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All Day District 7
Osceola
Osceola Legion Club
Auxiliary
Legion Club
Legionnaires
Muse
Legion
Club
OHS
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Ronnie Bieba
David Richards
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William Wolfe
George Demper
Harry Lees
Ray Beebe
Ray Roehrs
Everett Smith
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Bob Mills
Harold Osantowski
Max Quick
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Doug Colberg
Dean Henricksen
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Wanda Allison
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Harriet Johnson
Robbie McBride
Betty Dodds
Jeane Pope
Rose Smith
Bonnie Nelson
Joan Beebe
Marie Beebe
Anna Quick
Mary Parks
Carlisle
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Department of Labor
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Albert Ryen
Ray Kepner
R. Walgren
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Paul Johnson
Coreen Ericson
Andy Lloyd
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Howard Lavelle
George Winslow
Darrell Krais
Robby Johansen
Michelle Miller
Debbie Burritt
Angele Langer
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Ann Kucera
Tisa Vanderpool
Jody Dunn
Becky Theis
Matthew Peterson
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Roger Sieck
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