Pioneer Lady Called To Rest
Mary Ann McWilliams born October 11 1848 at Linn Grove near Marion Iowa died March 17 1929 at her Osceola Nebraska home after illness aged 84 years 5 months and several days. She taught rural schools in Iowa and Nebraska joined Methodist church at 12 and remained a faithful member. Married Lewis A Beltzer October 24 1874 in Osceola they had four sons Bertice Charles LaRue Archie L all born in Osceola. Funeral Tuesday at Methodist Church Osceola with burial in Osceola Cemetery.
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Mary Ann McWilliams
John McWilliams
Lize Yergen McWilliams
Linn Grove
Marion
Town
South Osceola
Nebraska
Bath
Marion Uvl Codir Rapids
Towa and
Tein
Chay Fieo Ope
Mnewoke
James Calvin McWilliams
Wolarm
Osceola
Verhheey Lou
Ier Gourmmey
Iowa
Columbus
Fey
Hegtante
Sperival
Jahen
Grand Islannd
Beltzer Ser
Soldirs and Sailors
Bertice
Charles BE
Washoe
Montana
LaRue
Bradshaw, N Ov
Archie L
Mothe 1
Acghbor
Ace
C. E. Beltzer
Charles Jr
Mont
L. D. Beltzer
Bradshaw
Nebr
Ferne Brader
Maroni
Utah
Deane Everetts
Gildys M. Beltzer
Methodist Church
W. H. Wright
Thement
Osceola Ceme
Plant Potatoes On New Ground In Nebraska
Farmers are advised to plant on land unused for potatoes in five years to avoid spindle tuber virus. Mulching with straw boosts yields and reduces knuckles. Irish Cobbler replaces Early Ohio in central and southeastern Nebraska. Seed pieces should be 1.5 to 2 ounces with one eye.
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Nebraska
Brown Mare For Sale Near Osceola
A brown mare, 10 years old and about 1500 pounds, offered for sale at reasonable price. Contact H. C. Morrison, located 3 miles south of Osceola.
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H. C Morrison
Osceola
St Patrick Day Events Highlight Shelby Social Scene
The Hope Circle hosted a St Patrick s party at United Brethren Church and the Dorcas Society held gatherings at the Methodist Church. Mrs J O Dexter returned from Lincoln, Miss Nadine Bemis visited Columbus and Blair, and the Sacred Heart St Patrick s dance netted 11.35. August Kernine and family moved to the former Dr Cole farm near Shelby.
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Dorcas Society
Patrick
Methodist Church
Nadine Bemis
Columbus
Blair
Nebr
St. Mary‘s Hospital
John Ballenger
David City
Shelby
George McMeekin
Community notices and snow disruption from weekend gathering
Wesley Chanel drew a large crowd to the church radio program and supper on Friday. Mrs. Harry Hewitt becomes custodian of church property. The area saw the season’s biggest snow creating school travel issues on Monday. Homer Kulb and family visited Mrs. William Brandt in town. Ada Miller is under medical care in Omaha University Hospital. Carl Gustafson works at his uncle Reuben Gustafson’s home near Clarks. Swede Home visitors included Mrs. Richard Lundgren, Mrs. Mabel Olson, two daughters, and Mrs. Albert Johnson at the J. H. Gustafson home Friday.
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Harry Hewitt
Homer Kulb
Omaha
William Brandt
Ada Miller
University Hospital
Carl Gustafson
Reuben Gustafson
Clarks
Richard Lundgren
Mabel Olson
Albert Johnson
J. H. Gustafson
Maple Leaf Club meets at Helen Wamsley home
Maple Leaf Club met at Helen Wamsley residence on Thursday March 16 with 12 members and 12 visitors. Ella Wisely led a short program and jokes and puzzles were enjoyed. The next meeting at Lillian Egelhoff's home is set for Thursday April 6 with a Bread and Quick Breads demonstration starting around 1 50.
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Maple Leaf Club
Helen Wamsley
Ella Wisely
Lillian Egelhoff
Piano for sale on easy terms at this office
Notice announces a used piano sale with favorable payment terms. Inquiries directed to the office for details.
Farm Board Blight Still Ling ers
The Lincoln Star notes wheat prices fell after initial gains tied to farm board actions. It criticizes the Hoover era policy, cites reduced bread cereal supply and plunging wheat quotes, and argues corn avoided the board’s influence, hoping for removal of such policies to aid farmers.
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United States
Roosevelt
Farm Board
Chicago
Farm ‘Board
Farmers Corporation
Lincoln Star
Notice to owners to purchase 1933 license plates
All motor vehicle owners who have not purchased their 1933 license plates must do so and display them by April 1, 1932. Violations are punishable by arrest and fine under Nebraska motor vehicle laws. Signed by Deputy Sheriff A. E. Scholz, County Judge W. W. Norton, and County Treasurer K. A. Cornish.
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Nebraskia
A. E. Scholz
W. W. Norton
Kk. A. Cornish
Stromsburg Visitors Visit Lincoln and Denver Areas
Residents from Stromsburg travel to Lincoln for visits with relatives including Mrs Clyde Ericson and Rev and Mrs L Hedblo om. Willard Erickson from Boulder attends University while spending a week with his mother Mrs L A Erickson. Catherine Gilger visits York guests R McCloud and daughters.
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Atrs
B. J. Clifford
Alice
Lincoln
Clyde Ericson
John Erickson
Englewood
Colo
B. Millen
Brighton
Willard Erickson
University At
R. McCloud
John Carlson
Omaha
Gilbert Carlson
Clyde Courtney
Osceola
Stanton Moore
A. B. Hedbloom
Hazette
Albert
John Beachly
Lead Arsenate Control For White Grubs In Lawns And Strawberry Beds
Lead arsenate powder provides effective control of white grubs in strawberry beds and lawns. Apply eight cumees per 100 square feet in beds, mixing with soil to depth of a few inches. On lawns, dust twelve ounces per 100 square feet and water in. Avoid lime or phosphorus fertilizer on treated soil.
Stockyards Charge Cuts Ordered by U S Agri Secretary
Acting Secretary Dunlap on March 1 issued an order under the Packers and Stockyards Act reducing charges at the Union Stockyards of Omaha. The rule sets new differential rates based on feed costs and lowers yardage fees, with an estimated total annual savings around 145000 dollars.
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Dunlap
United States Department of Agriculture
Whch
Omaha
Packers and Stockyards Act
Tin Lizzie Scrap Trade Sparks Japan Armament Drive
The article notes Japan buying thousands of tons of junked American autos for scrap to fuel steel mills and armament capacity. A west coast wrecking firm tied to major manufacturers contracts to ship 3000 tons monthly, signaling a expanding Japanese military buildup and heightened tensions with China.
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Japan
Annual Sunday School Convention and trash plow tip
The report notes a technique using Number 9 wire to cover trash in furrows during plowing. It also covers the 35th annual Polk County Council of Christian Education convention held at U B Church in Shelby on March 15 with sessions led by Walter Berck and others, focusing on Character Education and the Knighthood of Youth project.
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iPolk County Council of Christian Education
U. B. Church
Shelby
Walter Berck
C. W. Moon
Huston
Yorth
J. C. White
Nebraska Council of Christian Education
Ezra Durcan
Baptist Churches of
Melin
Lutheran Church of
Margaret Anderson
Stromsburg
Sidwell
Olive McBeth
Evelyn Batcock
Local residents visit relatives and celebrate birthdays
Harold Slusser and family from Washington D C visited his parents and other relatives in the area. Mrs Ida McConnell and Miss Leona joined the W F Cohagan family for a Grand Island visit. Clarence Bryant celebrated a birthday with friends and relatives. Dr Shenk underwent mastoid surgery in Grand Island and died two days later.
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Harold Slusser
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Slusser
Elmner Peterson
Norfolk
Ida McConnell
Leona
W. F. Cohagan
Grand Island
Mary Janssen
Alliance
Will Shauer
Marks
Ord
Harold Nelson
Eawin Swanson
Fullerton
Clarence Bryant
A. Swanson
F Hearth
White River
F. Thearth
Johnson
Omaha
Social notes from St Andrews district and area visitors
The column records visits by St Andrews residents and friends in Columbus Shelby Bellwood Wayne and Osceola. It notes Friday Saturday and Monday gatherings at several homes and a spring snow storm affecting District 68 with no school. Neighbors include the Bernt Gabriel Nichesis Hahn and Oberg families with multiple entries.
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Martin Huggler
Columbus
J. F. Nebbesis
Betty Lou Holmquist
Elsie Bernt
Albert A. Gabriel
Gabriel
Shelby
Nettie Seberger
Louis Shier
Bellwood
Mildred Hahn
Co. C. Kilbourn
Wayne
Louis
Helen Twan
Fred Bernt
Julius Nichesis
District 68
Einar Oberg
Osceola
John Gabriel
Alfred Bernt
Bertha Bernt
John Thomasvice
Duncan
Notes From The State Legislature
W F Crozier outlines views on tax reform and the handling of salary and insurance bills. He mocks over 150 amendments and warns against further constitutional suspensions while urging reader ideas on fair taxation and policy to avoid harming farms and homes.
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C'erk
Wei
U. S
County Team Hitch Demonstration at Osceola
County agents announce a Monday demonstration at the George Wieseman farm two miles west and six north of Osceola. The morning session teaches making eveners with oak stock for home use, followed by a 2 pm display of 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 and larger horse teams pulling gang plows and tandem disks led by Paul Hoff and W. W. Derrick with local participation.
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George Wieseman
Osceola
Paul Hoff
Agricultural Engineering Department
Lincoln
W. W. Derrick
Oscer Woman's Club reports postponed meetings and plans
Weather delayed several Oscer Woman's Club divisions Monday night with Music and Physical Education postponing. Music Division met at Miss Beulah Hansen's home. Literature met at Mrs. A. F. Nuquist's. Officers to continue. new officers elected for next year, with Bridge Benefit planned for Legion Hall next Monday night.
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Oscerla Womans Club
Beulah Hansen
A. F. Nuquist
Vcx
League of Nations
James Inness
W. R. Kepner
Lloyd Cole
Paul Engelhardt
M. R. Anderson
A. V. Tyrrell
Legion Hall
George Berck
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Rey Rts
Shelbu
Hope Circle
United Brethren Church
Vince Clark
S. J. Funkhouser
Alois Kosch
Margaret Fillinger
Kosch
J. O. Dexter
Ernest Dexter
Wesley Chanel
Hoover Administration
Séoor
Tokio
Polk
O. Alfreds
Melvin Hil
Colorado
Jess McNreley
North Platte
Shenk
Grand Island Hospital
Horsman
St. Patricks
ST. Andrews
W. F. Crozier
Woman’s Club
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