Osceola Weather, Events Mark September Return to Routine
A dreary weekend eases into a brighter Tuesday as Doris returns to the Record staff. September brings renewed meetings for church groups and clubs, plus Osceola hosts a Friday gridiron clash with two teams seeking first win. Voters in District 19 face Sept. 25 polls amid local sights from painted mailboxes to new draperies and a racing pigeon story.
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Doris
Record
Osceola
Viking
District 19
Car Hits Bridge On 81 In One Vehicle Crash
A one car crash on Highway 81 just south of the big corner Thursday evening Sept 13 at about 6 pm damaged the Charger of Gregory Cano of Columbus. He escaped with a head bump and was kept overnight for observation at the local hospital. Sheriff Reynolds Peterson investigated. Also new in Osceola schools Jerrold Harrenstein joins as instrumental music teacher after graduating from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and includes Cornhusker marching band service on four bowl trips. He hails from Hastings and resides in a Ridge mobile home. he is a Presbyterian Church member.
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Pigeon- Omaha Racing Association
Omaha
Gridley
Calif
Hanson
Gregory Cano
Columbus
Reynold Peterson
Osceola
Jerrold Harrenstein
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Hastings
Harrenstein
Cornhusker
Presbyterian Church
New Faces at Osceola City Library Board and Officers
The Osceola city library announces Mrs. Carl Wieseman as librarian replacing Mrs. Robert Carey who resigned. Mrs. George Inness fills the board vacancy left by Mrs. Fred Schuman who moved to Beatrice. New officers elected for the year are Mrs. Walt Rempe president and Mrs. Jay McDonald secretary.
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Osceola City
Carl Wieseman
Robert Carey
George Inness
Fred Schuman
Beatrice
Walt Rempe
Jay McDonald
Osceola District 19 weighs new high school plan
The Osceola School Board debates Jr Sr High construction options amid overcrowding, high costs, and tax implications. Proposals include POD design, gym placement, remodeling limits, and the impact on 230 to 250 students, with a $18.25 per square foot estimate and 31.15 mill levy.
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School Board of
Osceola District 19
Jr-Sr. High School
Osceola OHS Open House Draws Large Attendance
Nearly 300 people attended Osceola High School open house, meeting faculty at both buildings. Paul Walgren noted costs on the proposed junior high and pool classrooms, stressing the need for a vote next Tuesday. If defeated, repairs to the current building would be costly and only temporary.
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Denis
Jeffrey
Board of Education
Virgil Bugbee
Tigers Smother Bulldogs 6-0 in Cedar Rapids showdown
Osceola failed to cross midfield as Cedar Rapids dominated with 34 rushing yards and four turnovers. Roehrs went 1 for 8 for 42 yards while the Tigers collected 64 passing yards on 11 of 21. Key defender Ron Fujan led Osceola with nine tackles.
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James Winslow
Osceola
Tigers
Cedar Rapids
Roehrs
Jeff Johnston
Bulldogs
Ron Fujan
Bulldog
Nye
D. Watts
T. Peterson
Dr. Nelson Nee J. Cable
A. Sipes
C. Lemp
L. Watkins
da. Nelson
S.monson
M. Vanhoosen
M. Smith
D. Roehrs
1973 County Cancer Drive Nets $2617.31
The 1973 Cancer Crusade program in Polk County ending in September reports income of 2617.31 dollars with an additional Memorial Fund total of 265.10 dollars. Don Hayes of Osceola is asked to receive donations. Several precincts show varied contributions led by Osceola city with 331.00 and Stromsburg city 468.42. Margaret Huston returns to Osceola residence across from the city park.
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Polk County
Raymond Lindblade
Don Hayes
Osceola
Shelby
Inch
Hackberry
Lie Sat Nan Taht
Pleasant Home
Canada
Tee
City
Stromsburg
Polk
Island
Platte
Clear Creek
Margaret Huston
Lincoln
Osceola City Park
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Candid
Nebraska
State
Nyberg
By Sandy
Hilo Prec
City Library
Nd. of Education
C. Wagner
NWU
Carolyn Wagner
Ray Wagner
Nebraska Wesleyan University
OHS
Pam Watts
Debbie Tenniges
Rachel Bachenberg
Beth Fjell
Jennie Cerny
Vicki Wieseman
Osceola Schools
Paul Walgren
Howard Boden
Charles Gabel
Bob Heindryck
Dennis Valentine
Calmar Herrmanons
Tigers Smother Bulldogs
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