Lumber Firms Merge to Form Unified Lumber Company
Greenwood Lumber Company and Craven Lumber Co announce a merger to operate jointly under one roof. The consolidation aims to improve economy by combining stocks and materials at their yards in Osceola and nearby locations, with plans to retain operations and staff while adjusting to the new entity. The move follows cautious negotiations and signals a shift toward centralized management in the local lumber trade.
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Greenwood
Aed
Craven Lankber Co
Effeetry Viarelist
Local Social News Highlights From St Andrews Week
Residents gathered for a series of community events including the Rimers Flatday meeting in Et leys Ula and a Wednesday afternoon card session at the home of Mais Abert Wigbriel. Rose Kubicek Shethy and guests visited from Columbus over the weekend. Mrs Alfred Gabel won a prize for her card hand, with Mrs Greva as consolation. Local celebrations included Mr and Mrs John Joax hosting a Sunday gathering and the anniversary of Mrs Jay Petreshmens.
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Alfred Gabel
Near Shethy
Greva
Mad Petty
Fairview and Valley Church Notes
The Arthave Social at the Hall drew a good crowd with a cafeteria style supper. Ladies Aid Society meets next Wednesday afternoon, plans for Holy Communion at both churches Sunday, and invitation to unite with the church. Special music and Sunday School classes at Valley 10 and Fairview 11. Pastor Manxy signs note.
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Fairview
Valley Church
T + Ladies Aid Society
Arthua
Thieves Break Into Local Depots and Stations
Thieves broke into Pierson’s Mill and the Depot on Tuesday night, the second such burglary in months. They left pennies in the mill drawer, pried into a Stand Rd Oil service station safe, and stole about $11 from the Stromsburg depot and $5 from the Reed Cottage at Poll.
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Poll
Shelby Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Moves
Mrs Barney Wrebsbach returned home after visiting near David City with daughter Mrs Clarence Lanson. Numerous Shelby residents hosted relatives and travelers from David City, Omaha, Bradshaw, Hastings, and Lincoln as it details weekend visits, farm moves, and land interests across the valley.
Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Musical Program
Sunday School at 10 a m. Junior and Senior C BE at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m features a male quartet from Herdville church. strong attendance and growth noted for Sunday School and young peoples meetings. All are welcome to help grow the program.
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Herdville
Young Peoples
Stromsburg Civic Events and Fire Hit Town
The Wo mens Civic Improvement Club held its regular meeting at Scott Hall on Friday. A dinner at the Park Hotel honored Mrs Hubert Lunner s birthday. A surprise birthday party for Mrs J L Olson occurred Monday. The Stromsburg fire department fought a severe blaze at Mrs Jane Hendrickson s home, damaging the roof and interior. Fire Chief Tom Firris sustained non serious facial burns from chemical tanks.
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Women’s Civic Improvement Club
Scott Hall
B. Lunner
Park Hotel
Edmund Lunner
F. R. Pitman
Robert Lunner
York
Hubert Lunner
J. L. Olson
Olson
Stromsburg
Jane Hendrickson
Tom” Firris
Honor Guest At Party For Miss Stinsbny In Lincoln
Miss Dorothy Stinsbny was honored at the Harold Nelson home with Harry Hurst and five couples. The highlight was dancing and card games with Alvera Runquist achieving the high score. A two course luncheon followed as all enjoyed the evening.
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Dorothy Stinsbny
Lincoln
Harold Nelson
Harry Hurst
Alvera Runquist
Raynits Glasses With New Style Rims Displayed
Dr L G Schroeder physician and surgeon maintains an office in the Ryan Building and can be reached by phone at 8.
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Xk. L. Schroeder
Ryan Bldg
Osceola Corn Show Draws Large Crowd and Awards
The Osceola county corn show held February 27 in the county courthouse community room drew a full crowd. Forty nine white and yellow corn entries plus 15 bushels of drug corn from 4 H clubs were exhibited. Winners included Henry Olson and Emerson Keebaugh of Osceola in white corn, W F Grazier of Osceola in yellow corn, and Morris Larson of Polk for Krug corn.
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Osceola
W. W. Derrick
Lincoln
Kelly
Polk County
Derrick
L Gross
Tirst
Henry Olson
Emerscn Keebaugh
Osceo
Church Notices At Lutheran Parish Schedule
Lutheran Church announces Ladies Aid at 2 30 PM with hosts Mrs Boden and Mrs Boden. Confirmation Class meets Saturday at 9 30 AM. Church School Sunday 10 AM Swedish Worship 11 AM Vespers 7 30 PM Luther League in charge. Choir Practice Tuesday and Thursday 2 30 PM Womens Missionary Society meets at O F Brenting home. Special lace display from India. Bring dishes and lunch as usual.
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Ladies Aid
Oscar Boden
Gust Boden
Luther League
Womens Missionary Society
O. F. Brenting
India
Community Notices From Victor and Surroundings
Milford Peterson visits sister Mrs Howard Way in Clark while Lillian Peterson returns home. Mr and Mrs William Kelly of Genoa visit W L Obrist then go to York to see Horton McKeag ill. Farmers Union program at church basement hosts a good show. Matt Glattner family to move to Stromsburg area. Helen Ann Fedde born Feb 20 to Denver relatives. PT A meets at Victor school house next Thursday with covered dish supper. Mike Hoffer's 93rd birthday celebrated at Osceola home. children C E Hoffer and Earl Hawley attend.
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Milford Peterson
Clark
Howard Way
Lillian Peterson
Wm. Kelly
Genoa
W. L. Obrist
York
Horton McKeag
Farmer’s Union
Matt Glattner
Stromsburg
Helmer Peterson
Oscar Fedde
Denver
Helen Ann
Fedde
Gladys Johnson
F. E. Gabel
Albert Gabrie
Shelby
Victor-Fairview P.T. A
Victor
Mike Hoffer
Osceola
C. E. Hofter
Earl Hawley
Women's Missionary Society Meeting Notes and Local Movements
The Wesley Chapel Women’s Missionary Society met last Thursday with Mrs. Harry Hewitt. The next meeting is March 7 with a covered dish lunch at Mrs. Maud West’s home at one o'clock. A Jarmin schoolhouse community meeting Friday night drew a large crowd with a greatly enhanced program. Local residents relocated: Jennings Heckman to Paul Landall place, Paul Pliefke to John Simonson place, Simonson to Geo. Moore farm, Henry Jones to Rising City, Frank Cherry and sons to Jones place, Richard Merrick to Geo. Campbell farm, Kresha to John Jarmin place, H. E. Treadway west of Osceola. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McBeth drove to Bellville Kansas Saturday to bring home Mrs. G. Hotchkiss, joined by Arden McBeth returning from southern travels. Marciehe Kuntzelman of Shelby visited aunt Mrs. Steve Corbitt. Mrs. Louis Schott returned to Omaha hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Grant and U. S. Grant of Laramie Wyom. spent the weekend at Alvin Merrick’s. U. S. Grant stayed on. Dr. A. A. Wurtz, dentist, office over First National Bank.
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Womens Missionary
Saiety
Harry Hewitt
Maud West
Jarmin Chool House
Mies
Jennings Heckman
Beatrice
Paul Landall
Paul Pliefke
John Simonson
Simonson
Geo. Moore Farm
Henry Jones
Rising City
Frank Chrry
South
MarcieHe Kuntzelman
Shelby
Steve Corbitt
Louis Schott
Omaha
Guy Grant
U. S&s. Grant
Laramie Wrye
Alvin
Polk County Sunday School Convention Planned for Shelby
Plans are being made for the Polk County Council of Christian Education annual convention to be held at Shelby on March 15. The program includes three sessions with J C White Nebraska council general secretary representing all speakers and several local speakers. Every Sunday School in the county should send delegates to help make the meeting worthwhile.
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Polk County Council of Christian Education
Shelby
J. C. White
Nebraska Council
Bvyery Sunday School
County Bee Keepers to Meet in Osceola March 10
Polk county bee keepers will convene at the court house in Osceola Friday March 10 at 2 p m. County Agent Kelly reports the gathering with Hare of the college of Agriculture Tuine In assisting. The meeting will cover работа bee keeper organizations in Nebraska and how such groups reduce losses from disease and neglect while boosting honey production and marketing.
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Polk County
Court House
Osceola
Kelly
Otb. Hare
College of Agriculture
Tuine
Nebbraska
Give The Buyer A Cheer A lesson on buying and prosperity
A column argues that purchasing new goods supports workers across the economy. A man who buys a car or any new item helps pay wages for manufacturers, drivers, salespeople, and others along the supply chain. Encouraging buying is seen as essential to reviving business and lifting public mood.
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Shephands
Omaha Bee-News
Notes From The State Legislature By W F Crozier
Taxation debate dominates the Iowa scene as officers and voters demand public services they resist funding. Polk County correspondence shows calls for salary cuts and broader tax bases while critics warn against inflated property values and a pending sales tax. A school tax committee meets weekly to craft a fair solution amid widespread business input.
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W. F. Crozier
Polk County
Onn
Pruning Demonstrations Set for Fruit and Ornamentals
H Hoppert horticulture specialist will lead pruning demonstrations in Polk county on March 6 and 7, coordinated by county agent F B Kelly. The events aim to improve farmer knowledge on caring for shrubs and trees as part of the home beautification effort, with day and night sessions available for public attendance.
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H. Hoppert
Polk County
F. B. Kelly
Osceola
County Tax-Payers Meeting Announces Court House Session
A county tax-payers meeting is scheduled for Saturday at one o'clock at the Court House. The notice lists topics including markets, hogs, eggs, cream, and hens as items of consideration for the tax discussion.
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Res Springs
Local Social Notes From Fairview District
Mrs. Ray Frizzell entered St Marys Hospital Columbus for treatment and possible operation. Win Henser and family stayed at Mrs Kate Ruff farm for part of the week. Francis DeBere and family moved to a farm vacated by the Hensen family. Mr and Mrs Elmer Heinemeyer and son Howard visited W B Dake home. Mrs Sam Cadwell visited Ullys Sunday for the week with her father. Mrs Raymond Terry hosted Ladies Aid with sewing carpet rags. Virgil McCormick spent time in Stromsburg with brother Clair. G P Mace accompanied daughter Grace Runquist to Grand Island for gallstone operation. she is recovering. Mrs George Heinemeyer hosted neighbors Tuesday afternoon. Gene Ruff of Silver Creek was a weekend guest at H A McCormick home. Birthday supper held at the hall Friday with program. Mr and Mrs Clair McCormick of Stromsburg visited Ragnar Carlson Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Buchta of David City called on friends Sunday. Miss Nazel Neasrn is visiting north of Heavens with her brother Ray. Lucy and Elsie Carlson visited Mrs Clair McCormick in Stromsburg briefly.
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Barney Wrebsbach
David City
Clarence Lanson
Wim. Merrick
Prof Best
Wiayne
Shelby Satuday
Meryicl
Alonga Merrick
John Simonsen
John Lanspa
Leo Brochrup
Clarence Lanspa
Joyce Ierriene
Barney Krebach
A. E. Kuhnel
Lucy Erazee
Iner
Phillip Brazee
Raymond Kobar
Avid City
Shelby
Arthur Krebsbach
Kobay
Krebsbach
J. F. Kilgore
Tena Suav
Bradshaw
Gail Shay
J. &. Bennett
Omaha
A. A. Blum
Alonzo Merrick
Fred Seow
Celene Hiddleston
Merrick
Huddleston
Wilma Scott
Hastings
Air
Wm. Scott
Shirley
Margaret McKeag
Wesleyan University
Ernest Dexter
Lincoln
Weiser
Geo Weiser
Agnes Kumpf
Huron
South Dakota
Archie Kumpf
Kumpf
Yankton
Ray Frizzell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Win Henser
Kate Ruff
Francis DeBere
Hensen
Elmer Heinemeyer
Howard
North Platte
W. B. Dake
Sam Cadwell
Ulyssees
Raymond Terry
Ladies Aid
Virgil McCormick
Stromsburg
Clair
G. P. Mace
Grace Runquist
Grand Island
George Heinemeyer
Hudt
Gene Ruff
Silver Creek
H. A. McCormick
Nazel Neasrns
Ray
Heavens
Lucy
Elsie Carlson
Clair McCormick
Sunday School and Worship Service Schedule
Morning worship features a Lent meditation titled Thinking Things Over with God. Epworth League meeting at 6 30 hosted by Rev. W H Wright and the church minister leads the service.
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Epworth League
W. H. Wright
Osceola Hatchery Schedules Friday Hatchings
Osceola's All Electric Hatchery announces weekly hatching service every Friday. Contact phone 88 for details and orders.
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Osceola
Fhone
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Totre Ord
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St Andrews
Veciya Johansen
Veterans Hospital
Hyve
Mirtn Tschauner
Tas
Frank Popeel
Ho Obhael Eller
Nebosis
Ted
Evyen
John Joax
T. Pothaas
Jay Petreshmens
Yvonne
Tniyes
Ben
James Gibbons
Aes Ouue
Voarop Tingeler
Abe
J. F. No
Gorot
Rasko Tate
Toaens
de Roy
Stags
Riga
Presbyterian Church
Eva Olsen
Margaret &. Anderson
Edward Eby, Jr
Marie Olson
R. J. Hunsaker
Patricia
Fred Guggenmoss
Dorchester
E. Lanner
Tee
F. Russell Pitman
Indiana
Paul Portsche
Portsche
Burlington
Thomas Williams
Polk
W. F Grazier
Aug. Fischer
Willis McMeekin
Emerson Keebaugh
Wudolph Gischer
M. B. Cunningham
August Fischer
Carl Thelander
Walter Berck
Morris Larson
Duane Allison
Mervin Thelander
Lutheran Church
Wesley Chapel
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
Little
County Bee Keepers
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