New Filling Station Planned for Osceola
A large concern has optioned property opposite the Craven Lumber Co office in Osceola for thirty days with plans to build a modern filling station costing at least ten thousand dollars. Osceola is seen as a prime site on the new White Way highway and local businessmen report strong interest. A definite announcement is expected after the option period.
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Osceola
Perty
Craven Lumber Co
New White Way
Local News Briefs From Shelby Area
Lester Davis suffered a deep nasal gash after falling on a foot scraper at school on Tuesday. Ross Lowe and his brother G M Lowe traveled to Crawfordsville Indiana that Tuesday to visit a brother in critical condition. Families of Edmund Gabel and Louie Schott visited Daniel Thanet south of Shelby on Sunday. Lydia Gabel of Shelby visited her sister for two days this week. The West family and Lester Davis visited R J Stephenson near Gresham Sunday afternoon. Nels Swanson and Leonard joined a dinner at C G Hebders Sunday with the C E Jones family. Wesley Chapel Club plans a meeting with Mrs Alvin Merrick next Thursday January 19.
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Lester Davis
Ross Lowe
Torrington
Wyoming
G. M Lowe
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Edmund Gabel
Louie Schott
Daniel Thanet
Shelby
Lydia Gabel
Floyd West
Lester
R. J. Stephenson
Gresham
Nels Swanson
Leonard
C. G. Hebders
C. E. Jones
Wesley Chapel Club
Alvin Merrick
Wheat and Hog Day in Polk County Farmers Meeting
Polk County farmers gather Friday January 20 at 2 PM in the American Legion Hall to discuss wheat and hog production. P H Stewart state extension agent leads wheat discussion and announces Nebraska Wheat Yield contest results. eight county entrants who completed records receive certificates. O O Waggener state extension agent in animal husbandry leads swine topics and announces winners of the 1927 Nebraska Pig Contest. 11 county entrants who completed all records receive certificates.
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American Legion Hall
Polk County
P. H. Stewart
Nebraska
O. 0. Waggener
Farm Record Books Free to Members at County Office
Farm records are available for secure keeping at the county agent office. Farm bureau members who agree to maintain records this year will receive a record book at no cost until supplies run out. Regular price is twenty five cents. Have a book reserved today. Peterson Studio. Phone 150.
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Ofice
Farm Bureau
Local notes from Osceola and vicinity recount visits and events
Osceola area calendar highlights visitors and family gatherings. Mickey of Osceola visited Rudolf Urban family. Leo Kresha recovers from eyelid loss after an auto accident. Albert Bernt had tonsil surgery in Columbus and returned home.
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Leo Kresha
Albert
Bernt
St. Mary's Hospital
Columbus
Maple Leaf Club Holds January Meeting
The Maple Leaf Club met Wednesday afternoon January 4 with Mrs. Helen Wieseman. Seventeen members and seven visitors attended as annual year books and the club rules were distributed. The next meeting is set for January 19 at Mrs. Neola Dunn’s home.
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Maple Leaf Club
Helen Wieseman
Neola Dunn
Osceola Banks Hold Annual Meetings Directors Re elected
The First National Bank and Farmers State Bank of Osceola held annual meetings. At First National, directors and officers including Mark Timm and S A Snider were re elected. At Farmers State, F E Merrick was re elected president with G W Engelhardt as vice president and L M Merrick as assistant cashier. Both banks report progress and solid quarterly statements.
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First National Bank
Farmers State Bank of Osceola
First National
Mark Timm
J. A. C. Johnston
C. E. Jones
E. J. Brown
Frank D. Mills
A. F. Nuquist
S. A. Snider
J A. C. Johnston
D. R. Byers
Farmers State Bank
F. E. Merrick
G. W.W. Engelhardt
P. W. Horst
L. M. Merrick
Happy Hour Society Plans Sale Stand at Arbogast Event
The Happy Hour Society met at Mrs. Tithe Wieseman's home on January 5 with nine members and eight visitors. They planned a stand for Mr. S A D Arbogast's sale on January 25 and read a letter from Mrs. Arbogast in Rockyford Colorado. The next meeting, January 19, will be hosted by Mrs. Maggie Wieseman with Lydia Wieseman as program leader. The topic is what books are best to read in the home.
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Happy Hour Society
Tithe Wieseman
S. A. D. Arbogast
Arbogast
Rockyford
Colo
Maggie Wieseman
Lydia Wiegseman
First National Bank declares dividend at annual meeting
STROMSBURG The First National Bank of this city held their annual directors meeting Tuesday and declared a substantial dividend for stockholders. This was the 43rd dividend since it became a National Bank 22 12 years ago. The bank’s present condition is described as very prosperous.
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First National Bank
Hackberry Community Notices and Local Visits
Hackberry residents report gatherings and visits including Mrs C J Hoffer on Wednesday afternoon. Rev Pangburn improving after illness. Farm sale at Bill Mitchner farm well attended. Families Rasp and Ma Rasp visited Roland Jones. Mildred Bond nursing mumps near Gresham. Marriott and Halwley families spent Sunday at Cliff Hawley home. Myrtle Burke Bruce Hoffer and Glenn Sack weekend in Lincoln. Will Kelly of St Edwards and Eddig Obrist of Monroe visited W L Obrist home. Lee Williamscew of Clay Center visiting Gerald Obrist. Hawley and Hawley sisters Lin coln visitors. Neighbors helped Harry Obrist shelling. B P Hawley of Gresham spent Tuesday with E E Hawley. Cliff Hawley and Dick Mooney visited Lincoln Tuesday.
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C. J. Hoffer
Pangburn
Bill Mitchner
Mildred Bond
Gresham
Fred Marriott and Sons
E. E. Halwley
Cliff Hawley
Myrtle Burke
Bruce Hoffer
Glenn Sack
Lincoln
Will Kelly
St. Edwards
Eddig Obrist
Monroe
C. BE. Hoffer
W. L. Obrist
Lee Williamscew
Clay Center
Gerald Obrist
E. E
Claire Hawley
Harry Obrist
B. P. Hawley
E. E. Hawley
Omar Wonder Flour Light in quality at Anderson Merc
Omar Wonder flour remains consistent in quality sold by the Anderson Mercantile Company. Phone 56.
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Omar
Anderson Merc. Company
Shelby Area Social and School Notes
Shelby residents spent time with relatives in Lincoln and Polk. Several students were absent due to mumps. The Sophomore Class hosted a party at the school on January 9 with twenty five attendees. Ardus Knight underwent surgery at Shelby hospital. Harry Huddleston family returned from a three week trip in Missouri and Kansas. Clifford Huddleston and son visited York for business and saw relatives in Polk.
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Thelma Blazer
Bounnie Watkins
D. C. Cole
Leonard
Richard Cole
Lincoln
Shelby
Dale Watkins
Ardus Knight
Shelby Hospital
Harry Huddleston
Missouri
Kansas
Clifford Huddleston
Wallace
York
Polk
Eastern Star Officers Installed at Regular Meeting
At the regular meeting Tuesday night, officers for the Eastern Star were installed including Worthy Matron Mrs. Mattie Horst Worthy Patron Mr. W Horst Associate Matron Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Conductress Mrs. Florence Mills Associate Conductress Mrs. Olga Hultquist and other officers. Dainty refreshments were served at the close.
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The
Eastern Star
Worthy
Mattie Horst Worthy
Wm. Horst
Florence Mills Asso
Olga Hult
Treas
Ruth Duncan
Sec
Jessie Marquis
Grace Hanson
Marshal
Merle Butz
Adair
Angela Humphrey
Ruth
Gladys Hanson
Esther
Venus Campbell
Martha
Jane Calhoun
Electa
Daisy Anderson
Ruth Cornish
Eleanor Mills
Sentinel
S.W. Calhoun
Osceola Woman's Club to Present Three Part Evening
The Music Department hosts a three part program next Thursday January 19 at 7 30 P M in the High School Auditorium. Featured acts include the operetta Whats The Matter with Sally directed by Mrs Farris and Miss Kruse a one act play The Kleptomaniac by the Drama Division a cantata The Three Springs by the music division and interpretive dances by Alda Kropach Louise Frasier and Eleanor Mills.
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Osceola Woman's Club
Sally
Card of Thanks for Fire Aid at Our Home
We express sincere appreciation to the J. L. Makeover Hook & Ladder Company and all Stewde neighbors who responded quickly and helped extinguish the fire at our home. The Farris Battery Station is now located at the McKeag Harness Shop.
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J. L. Makeover Hook & Ladder Company
Stewde
Farris
McKeag
Shelby residents host and seek farm housekeeping post
Local notes report Mrs. Roy Johnson of Shelby seeking a farm housekeeper position while visiting the F C Thrasher family. Several area residents are noted for travels, hospital updates, and community events including district meetings, chorus performances, and charity bridge.
Polk County Baby Beef Club Meets Next Saturday
The first Polk County Baby Beef Club meeting is set for January 14 at 7 30 P M in the county agent office in Osceola. All members and interested parents are invited. The eight calves shown and sold at the state fair last fall averaged over 16 cents per pound with profits over costs.
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Polk County
Baby Beef Club
Osceola
D A R Chapter Met At Different Home For Russia Lesson
The St. Richard Farley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Phil Campbell replacing the previously announced host. The lesson focused on Russia with material from the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Society. Mrs. W. Kepner presented the material efficiently. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Phil Campbell, Mrs. Geo Brooke and Mrs. Lewis Berggren.
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St. Richard
Russia
National Society of D. A. R
W. Kepner
Phil Campbell
Geo. Brooke
Lewis Berggren
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Anounced
Rev Paul Melin pastor at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church outlines a busy week. Sunday January 15 features Sunday School at 10 AM and Bible Classes followed by English Worship and installation of officers at 11 AM and Swedish Vespers at 7 30 PM. Tuesday Bible class and prayer hour at 7 30. Choir practice at 8 30. Thursday Harmony Society meets at the parsonage.
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The
Harmony Society
Mrs Merrick Travels to Lincoln for Visit
Mrs. I. J. Merrick left for Lincoln this morning to spend several days with relatives. Mrs. Carrie Morrison departed for Ravenna Nebraska to stay a few weeks with her daughter Mrs. G. H. Yoder and family.
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I. J. Merrick
Lincoln
Carrie Morrison
Ravenna
Nebr
G. H. Yoder
Farmers Debate Direct Hog Buying At Nebraska Meetings
At three mass meetings in Shelby Osceola and Stromsburg on January 7 more than 125 farmers discussed hog marketing. They argued direct packer buying harms farmers and that open market competition sets prices, while noting current packer practice blocks open competition. An agreement pledging not to sell to any buyer except through open markets was signed by a majority, becoming effective only after 60 percent sign and publication in the county’s official paper.
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Shelby
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk County
Nebraska
Methodist Ladies Aid Elects Hosts and Times
The Ladies Aid Society plans a Friday church parlor meeting with Mrs Frank Chau ner as hostess. Sunday services include 10 A M Sunday School and 11 A M morning worship with 7 30 P M evening worship. Epworth League Social Hour at 5 30 P M followed by devotional on Christ of the Indian Road. The Bryan Memorial Hospital seeks 350000 for expansion. Quarterly conference Friday January 20 with the district superintendent.
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Ladies Aid Society
Frank Chauner
Epworth League
Teachers Examination Set for Osceola on January 21 1928
An examination for teachers will be held at Osceola Saturday January 21 1928. The regular program will be followed.
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Osceola
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Lars
Wesley Chapel
Peterson Studio
Will Mickey
Rudolf Uran
Frank Kotzer
Chris Zimmerman
Papillion
Ned
Will Zimmerman
August Sean
Dunn Brothers
Frank Orr
Lenore Vanhoosen
Julius Nebosis
Elizabeth Nebosis
James Dunn
Fred
Will Hartman
Rudolf Urban
Francis
Wif Zimmerman
Polly Kropatch
Frank
Gust Kopf
Ed Schott
Sistant Cashier
Frank Schneider
August Bodine
Rees Sahlin
Omdalla
M. EK
Bodine
Albin
J. A. Gustafson
Swede Plains
Rev. Sahlin
Omaha
McCuchen
Polk M. E. Church
Buckley
John Buckley
Marie Olson
Glen Knerr
Edna Olson
Alliance
J. L. Olson
W. D. Rystrom
Chas. Norman
Lutheran Hospital
Wm Neville
Utica
Neville
Deeds
Moline
Scott Hall
Chris Esessa
Jacobsen Bros
Eo Ford Geen
Hackberry
F. L. Rasp
Grandma Rasp
Roland Jones
Dick Mooney
Marie
Viola Hastert
O. A. Watkins
L. A. Kahler
Just Bumans
Gene Carr
Woman's Club Entertainment
Roy Johnson
F. C. Thrasher Family
F. C. Thrasher
Lincoln Telephone Company
Ben Farris
Phyllis Farris
Tom Farris
Ernest Morrison
Denver
Frank Thrasher
Kensington
C. M. Humphrey
D. B. Hultquist
O. &. Mickey
Frank J. Scholz
Gavin L. Muirhead
John Tomek
David City
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
D. H. Kunkel
John Kunkel
Kansas City
St. Paul, Minn
Swift Packing Co
H. C. Duncan
Forty-Niners
Bridge Club
Kenneth Cornish
Judge Norton
W. W. Norton
C. Edwin Johnson
Lee Campbell
Osceola Record
Stromsburg Headlight
Polk Progress
Osceola Business Women’s League
Densmore
Alice
Fearle Matheson
Irene Dixon
Edna Branting
United Insurance Company of
Ira E. Atkinson
W. A. Newcomer
R. J. Merwin
L. R. Wilson
W. J. Strohecker
E. C. Geddes
L. R. Simmons
E W. Orme
R. M. Jensen
Arthur Thompson
Frank J. Young
Norfolk
Lincoln Evening State Journal
Butler County
D. A. R. Meeting
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth. Church
Paul Melin
Direct Buying
Packers
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Handel Collier
State Bank
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