Law and Order Busy as Sheriff Nets Quartet
The sheriff’s office keeps the local justice mills busy with a quartet of law violators. Bob Snider and Lee Childers were arrested on warrants for stealing harness valued over 35 dollars. they pleaded guilty and were released after paying case expenses and a 50 dollar reward. Herman Meinhold and Harvey Wisely faced auto theft charges. Meinhold pled guilty to concealing an auto and Wisely admitted buying it. They await district court action and are held for the next session. Sheriff VanHoogen cooperates with Nance and Merrick counties to crack down on illicit automobile dealers near Albion and Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
Bob Snider
Lee Childers
Herman Meinhold
Harvey Wisely
Albion
Meinhold
Wisely
VanHoogen
Nance
Merrick
Silver Creek
McDonald Store Opens in Busy Saturday Shopping Day
Spring weather drew a lively crowd as customers enjoyed a prosperous opening day at the new McDonald general store. The shop offered groceries and dry goods in a well stocked opening, and shoppers expressed favorable impressions of the friendly atmosphere and pleasant conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald General
Polk County Eighth Grade Examinations Held in Osceola
Eighth grade examinations for Polk County will take place in Osceola on Friday and Saturday March 20 and 21. Further program announcements will follow next week. H C Beebe visited the western part of the state last week and met with Dave Potter and family, former Osceola residents now living on a farm near Overton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
H. C. Beebe
Dave Potter
Potters
Overton
Local Correspondence and Social News From Osceola
Mrs D C Cole and Mr Art Scott traveled to Lincoln on Wednesday. Dorcas Society met at Mrs Oliver Scow home. Rev Myers and daughter Lucille visited Omaha. Several residents traveled to Omaha and Fort Morgan for relatives and business. A new baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Raymond Dryden on March 7. A busy week with cattle hog shipments to So Omaha and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Cole
Art Scott
Lincoln
The
Dorcas Society
Ray Green
Fort Morgan
Colo
Raymond Dryden
Oscar Blevins
Thayer
Busi
P. J. Ball
Polk
S. J. Funkhouser
Osceola
Herman Thelen
Avoca
Chas Martin
Pearl Theater
Ellery Dunning
Denver
Rollie Blair
Burl Huddleston
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Clifford
Harry Huddleston
Columbus
John Lees
A.D. Kosch
H. B. McGimpsey
A. D. Kosch
Cc. J. Lundquist
Wahoo
Henry Olson
Shelby Hospital
Hog breeders foresee higher hog prices as supply tightens
Experienced hog breeders and buyers report shipments and low prices may trigger production cutbacks and price rises. Only eight of ten hogs grown in 1928 survived to survey, indicating a shrinking supply across the hog belt. Prices to producers have already risen by about two to two and a half dollars per hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bite Valley Creamery Institute
Chicago
Legion Auxiliary Organized at Polk With 20 Members
Polk’s American Legion post held a Tuesday gathering with mothers wives and daughters to organize a Legion Auxiliary post. Twenty charter members signed, with high expectations for a larger roster as the group becomes permanent and the officers include Mrs Finstrom president and Mrs Peterson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Polk
American Legion
Finstrom
Legion
Peterson
Phil Campbell
Ruth Cornish
Caceola
Legion Post
Messrs Campbell
Cornish
Local Social Notes from Shelby and Surrounding Areas
D E Smith arrived Friday to visit Real Brazee. illness followed, Mrs. Smith came from Lincoln to help. Lucie McBeth visited Lincoln with her daughter Erl aine. Henry Hoffer family planned to settle in Wadena Minnesota. Various Shelby residents and visitors are noted from Lincoln, Grand Island, York, Omaha, Stromsburg, and Risings City. the Polk basketball team lost to Bradshaw in district play. The Woman's Culture club met March 6 with seven members. officers for next year were elected: Myra Cox president, Sadie Alfreds vice president, Nellie McGaffin secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Smith
Real Brazee
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Lincoln
Lucie McBeth
Erlaine
Walter Mitchner
Columbus
Henry Hoffer
Wadena
Minn
S. Brigham
Homer Brigham
Lyons
Elmer Rasp
Gresham
Shelby
E. L. Rima
Henry Humiston
Grand Island
Rima
Shelton
Nebr
Sam Crouse
Gertie Carter
Laura Lees
Earl Harbert
Chas. Timm
Kruse
Mart Fasbender
Henry Deckert
Scottsbluff
Rising City
John Seymour
Stromsburg
Phyllis Krahulik
Omaha
Martin Jones
Dana Westfall
Clifford Wurtz
Charley Graves
Polk
York
Bradshaw
Bartenuk
Rockville
Harry
Zarah
Shafer
Lynn Horrocks
Woman’s Culture Club
Crow
Alfreds
Canadian Rockies
Myra Cox
Sadie Alfreds
Nellie McGaffin
Herrmann Jacoby Wedding Vows At Family Home
Ruth Herrmann and Philip W. Jacoby wed Saturday at the Herrmann home with violin and voice offerings. The ceremony featured a flowered arch and bridal party including flower girls Frances Schnasse and Virginia Stafford, ring bearer Maurice Englehardt, and Naomi Pike as maid of honor. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon and will reside in Alton Illinois where Jacoby works in furniture. Both attended Central Wesleyan College Warrenton Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Herrmann
Philip W. Jacoby
A. J. Herrmann
Arthur Mickey
Arthur Herrmann
Lohengrin
Veryle Foster
Milford
Frances Schnasse
Obeeola
Virginia Stafford
Lincoln
Maurice Englehardt
Naomi Pike
Florida
Jacoby
Alton, Ill
Central Wesleyan College
Warrenton, Mo
Mr. Jacoby
Ilinois
Osceola Team Heads to State Tourney After District Win
High school pep rally welcomed the Osceola basketball team to the state tournament run after winning the district title at York last Saturday. Rev H A Taylor spoke on Clean Sports and Boosting the Town while Geo Carson and C E Andrews urged booster support. Students joined the torchlight parade Wednesday evening as Osceola prepared to play Ravenna today in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Taylor
Geo. Carson
C. E. Andrews
Osceola
York
Lincoln
Ravenna
Polk County Commissioners Proceed In March Session 1925
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Edwin D Lindburg’s poll tax was annulled as he was a fireman at the time. H L Hoffer resigned as Patrolman on Patrol No 1 and Matt Fasbender was appointed to the vacancy. Numerous claims were allowed and warrants issued. Quarterly district court clerk reports were approved and the board adjourned to March 19, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebi
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Edwin D Lindburg
H. L. Hoffer
Matt Fasbender
John Sjoblom
Grapevine Pruning Suggestions For Two Wire Trellis
Prune grapevines before sap runs when canes are not frozen. For two wire trellises keep a strong cane on each side of the trunk near the top wire and cut to 8 12 buds. lower wire canes to 6 8 buds. Use short canes or one bud spurs if needed and cut an inch from the last bud. Renew weak parts by training new shoots and, when the trunk weakens, start a new shoot from the ground. After 6 7 years focus on renewing fruiting wood and choosing new canes close to the trunk. Maintain one bud per cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural College
Election Con tests Will Be For School Board Job
The coming spring election on April 7 will include a single contest for two school board seats, to replace F. H. Anderson and Aug. P. Anderson. Four candidates were nominated: W. O. Clark, C. A. Anderson, M. A. Mills, and Geo. Craven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H Anderson
Aug. P. Anderson
W. O. Clark
C. A. Anderson
M. A. Mills
Geo. Craven
Frank Anderson
Joel Hanson
Court House
C. L. LeMar
J. L. Heald
Stromsburg Citizen Gasbed By Air Impedes Recovery
Oscar J. Anderson a Stromsburg grocer was found unconscious in his garage after pumping air into a back tire. Clerk Glen Sevrine found him, Rev. Eckley assisted, and doctors say the venture could have killed him if the building was airtight. He is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Anderson
Stromsburg
Glen Severine
Special Camp Fire Service at First Presbyterian Church
The Camp Fire Girls from the Minnetoskas and Tanda Group visit First Presbyterian Church for the March 15 morning service as Camp Fire Girls week runs March 15 to 22. Rev. Thomas E Barr will deliver a sermon tailored to the occasion with guardians Edith Gray and Mrs C L LeMar named. The organization, with 125000 members, emphasizes culture, health, efficiency, and good works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Minnetoskas
Tanda Group
First Presbyterian Church
Mar
Thos. E. Barr
Edith Gray
Minnetos Skas
C. L. LeMar
America
Pure Seed Oats Outfields Mixtures
The Nebraska Agricultural College tests show no practical yield advantage from mixing varieties of oats, barley, and spring wheat. The bulletin discusses growing small grains and notes no benefit in variety mixtures. Obtain Nebraska Bulletin 201 on Spring Small Grains from your county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska Bulletin
Old-Time Dance Draws Crowd at the Aviditori
A large crowd attended the Old-Time dance at the Aviditori on Monday evening. The Shelby Orchestra supplied music and the Royal Neighbors served lunch. Arvid Olson was adjudged insane by the county board Saturday and taken to St. Marys hospital in Council Bluffs for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Aviditorium
Shelby
Arvid Olsn
Oane
County Insanity Board
St. Mary’s Hospital
Co. Bluffs
Obituary: Benjamin H Keller Dies At Colum bus Home
Benjamin H Keller 84 died by suicide last Friday morning after disappearing from the Techauer home where he stayed with his son in law Joseph Tschauner. His body was found Tuesday in a field by Elmer Tschauner. Funeral services were held at the Tschauner home and he was buried in Columbus cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H. Keller
Joseph Tschauner
Mr. Keller
Tschauner
Columbus
Techauner
Columbus Rela
Elmer
Scandinavian Insurance Company Annual Meeting Held in Swede Home
The Scandinavian Insurance Co met at the Swede Home hall on Tuesday with many attending and lunch served by Swede Home ladies. The company reported prosperity with no special assessments and a strong treasury. Director A C Anderson of Stromsburg was re elected. The firm has about 900 members and nearly five million dollars in insurance. Osceola will host next year’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scandinavian Insurance Co
A. C. Anderson
Stromsburg
Osceola
Lest We Forget Screened At M E Church Event
On Friday evening March 20 Rev F A High of Lincoln will speak at the M E Church and present a new motion picture Lest We Forget. The address and film have earned high praise with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
F. A. High
Lincoln
Anti-Saloon League
Reception in Stromsburg Honors Local Masonic Figures
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Israel and Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn attended a Tuesday evening reception in Stromsburg given by the Masonican Eastern Star lodges. The event honored the birthdays of Capt est Mason in the state and Mrs. Mathilde Netsell, ages 94 and 80 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Israel
James Dunn
Stromsburg
Masonican
Eastern Star Lodges
Ann Edwards
Mathilde Netsell
Community Club Hosts Basket-Supper Open Meeting
The Community Club invites all residents to a 6 30 PM gathering at the G A R hall for a basket supper and a picnic style dinner. After eating a program features piano music ball brothers songs glee club address Hon J N Norton violin selections and remarks by Jay Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Jay Hastings
Ball Brothers
Glee Club
J. N. Norton
John Albin
Nebraska Gas Electric moves uptown office in Osceola
Beginning April first the local light company will locate its office where W. Q. Mickey and C. E. Hansen currently maintain their offices. The move aims to better serve the public with a new uptown location and a complete electrical store, intended to be a credit to Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Mickey
C. E. Hansen
Osceola
Osceola Post Office Clerk Examination Announced
An open competitive examination for the position of clerk at the Osceola Nebraska post office is announced. Applications must be received by March 25, 1925. Admission cards will state examination details. For information and blanks, apply to Homer E Hartson local secretary at Osceola post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebr
Homer E Hartson
Card of Thanks for neighbors who aided during Thursday fire
I thank the neighbors and friends who assisted Thursday evening at the fire and helped save what they could. I appreciate it very much.
Built-In Furniture Finds a Place in Modern Kitchens
Built in features offer beauty and efficiency for uncluttered kitchens with ready to install cupboards closets and folding tables. A blue yellow scheme and red tea canisters illustrate how built ins blend with wall colors. washable finishes add practicality.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Law,and Order
Robert Taddiken
George Ballenger
Mr. Thelen
E. E. Reece
H. Bahm
Bahm
Henry Hamiston
Mattie
C. C. Hardy
Walter Umschler
Margaret Culver
Kly
Cam Tapa
Poe
Wsange
Valley Creamery Metitute
A. L. Pinstrom
R. L. Petersen
Herrmann
T. E. Barr
K. A. Cornish
A. A. Gray
Fred Schwab
S. A. Snider
Citizens Party
Special Camp Fire Service Presbyterian Church
Tves
Scandinavian Company
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