W. E. Carter Obituary Ends a Life of Odd Fellowship
William Elmer Carter born September 9 1872 in MacDonna County Indiana died June 5 1947 aged 74 3 26. He moved with family to Saline County Nebraska at age 6 then to Victor Polk County later to Osceola. He married Elizabeth Hoffer in 1903 and had eight children four sons two daughters survive with wife. twelve grandchildren and a brother E M Carter of Shelby. A longtime Gresham Odd Fellow member he was praised as a kind husband father neighbor and friend. Services were held at Kepners Funeral Home and Greens Chapel church with Rev Price officiating and burial in Hoffer cemetery.
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William Elmer
Elisa Jane
William Leonard Carter
MacDonna County
Saline County
Nebraska
Victor
Polk County
Osceola
Elizabeth Hoffer
Raymond Dey
Gresham
Victor Sterup
Fred
Fullerton
Wilmer
Gene
Earl
Odd Fellowship
Kepners Funeral Home
Greens Chapel
Price
Hoffer Cemetery
Make the most of summer with doctor and dentist care
State health guidance urges parents to consult physicians for child health needs and to ensure immunizations and disease protection. Early dental care is emphasized, recommending regular visits to a dentist to address common defects and protect overall health.
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State of Nebraska
Dept. of Health
At Crossroads of Destiny for American Farmers
The article notes soil conservation as crucial amid soil fertility loss and rising yields. It cites Department of Agriculture figures on cropland, per capita harvests, and a growing population, stressing soil care to meet hunger and wartime relief goals. It also covers VA hospital needs, planned hospital beds, and White House security staffing increases. It ends with a light anecdote about senators banished from a Capitol restaurant for lunch.
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Destiny
Department of Agriculture
United States
Nebraska
Veterans Administration
Congress
New Shelby Club Forms Call Four Eighty Five Club
A spontaneous Shelby club formed Thursday morning named the Four Eighty Five Club. Dues set at 4.85 dollars, thirteen members invited, with open alleyway evaporation as a membership requisite. Wallace Kinney promotes, Jack Peterson treasurer. Club pledges civic improvements for Shelby.
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Shelby
Wallace Kinney
Jack Peterson
U S Needs More Oil Amid Growing World Demand
The article notes the United States has long supplied and consumed most of the world's oil. It cites 1989 crude oil production at 1.26 billion barrels, 61 percent of world output, and wartime production rising to 1.7 billion barrels. Known reserves could last 18 to 22 years at prewar usage, with potential discoveries extending 25 to 100 years, requiring aggressive exploration and modern methods, while private industry has kept supply steady and is relied upon in the future.
Honey recommended with canned fruits in wartime study
E. J. Thiessen of the Wyoming Experiment Station describes honey as excellent with canned pears and apples. Sugar substitutes were studied during wartime. honey blends well with fruit but scores vary by fruit, and half sugar blends give good canning results.
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E. J. Thiessen
Wyoming Experiment Station
White Snakeroot Poisonous Plant and Effects on Livestock
White snakeroot is a slender perennial herb that grows 1 to 5 feet tall and is poisonous to cattle. Leaves are opposite, 3 to 5 inches long with three main veins and sharp tooth edges. It blooms in late summer with clusters of 8 to 30 small white flowers. Roots are fibrous and shallow. It favors damp woods, swamps, shady ravines, groves along streams, and sometimes cleared hillsides. Chronic poisoning causes sluggishness and muscle trembling. in horses the disease can be rapid, with death within two to three days after symptoms appear.
Attractive Salads Tip Sheet for Presentable Dishes
Use the plate rim as a frame and keep lettuce within edges. Choose harmonizing colors and add garnishes to complete the salad. Chill garden vegetables thoroughly to preserve crispness. Prepare salads a day ahead and refrigerate overnight. Pair crisp with soft textures such as celery with fish egg or vegetable salads.
Specialists Outline Family Food Budget and Storage
Specialists advise planning canned goods freezing drying and fresh storage per family taste. They propose about 100 quarts of canned goods per person plus 4 quarts greens 20 plus quarts tomatoes and juice 30 quarts other vegetables 25 quarts fruits 6 quarts jellies 6 quarts pickles and for large gardens 14 percent bushels potatoes with cabbage 144 bushels root vegetables 1 1/2 bushels fresh fruits 12 pounds dried beans and 25 to 33 pounds cured meats per person.
Grapefruit Desserts Ditch Sugar Blues in Recipe Tweak
In Capper's Farmer, the country editor urges housewives to replace sugar with grapefruit in a dessert trio. The feature notes no sugar is used in the grapefruit halves topped with jams and preserves, encouraging a healthier, cheerful dish.
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Capper
Housewives
Cheese-Hoop Hassock From Round Box Makes Cute Footstool
A round cheese box can be converted into an inexpensive hassock with a removable lid. Pad the lid and cover with fabric to match a slip-covered chair. The lid cushions the hassock and the box doubles as storage for children's toys.
England Faces Nationalization Of Banks And Key Industries
The Labor government presses ahead with nationalization efforts in England affecting the Bank of England and major sectors such as transportation utilities iron and steel and civil aviation. Experts warn of policy risks and potential production declines as the plan stalls over complex steel industry challenges and worker attitudes.
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England
Bank of England
United Kingdom
Iron and Steel
Iron and Steel Industry
Wartime Radio Industry Sets Record Output
Wartime radio industry output reached about 7.4 billion dollars in war products from 1942 to 1945, with civilian radio equipment since 1922 totaling roughly 4.225 billion dollars. Military equipment added about 250 million dollars in 1941, pushing total war contribution toward 7% billion dollars.
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Association
Texas Towns Growth Through Century Reveals Big City Roots
The article traces Texas towns evolving from early settlements to modern metropolises. San Antonio began 1718 and now nears 400,000 in its metro area, while Houston tops Texas with over 500,000. Austin 110,000. Beaumont 77,000. Galveston 72,000. Dallas 400,000. Fort Worth 210,000. El Paso 107,000. Corpus Christi 85,000. and Waco 65,000.
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Texas
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Beaumont
Galveston
Dallas
Fort Worth
el Paso
Corpus Christi
Waco
Understanding Rayon Types and Home Care Tips
The article categorizes rayon fabrics by season and weight, listing types such as spun rayon serge, linen type spun rayon, and spun rayon twill. It also warns acetate rayon melts with heat and offers furniture care routines using soap and water, mild polish, and careful drying to avoid moisture damage.
Polk County Commissioners approve bonds and settlements
Osceola Nebraska June 3 1947 County Commissioners audit claims set warrants for county funds. Approve bonds for Anton Pokorney Dr Kealley A Bodine K Cornish Isaacson and adopt resolution to settle Polk Countys claim against Axel Sidwell estate. Adjournment to June 16.
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Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
John J. Anderson
County General Fund
John I. Anderson
John 1
Anderson
I Huston
Giannard Peterson
L. M Merrick
Anton M. Pokorney
County Service Committee
Dr D T Kealley
A EE. Bodine
K A. Cornish
A Isaacson
Axel H. Sidwell
Arthur
Nhlson
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Sead Household Memos
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Senate
Shelby Business Men
U. S
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy Arkansas
Jersey
OF County Commissioners
Branting Hardware
Citizens State Bank
Bond
Consumers Public Power District Light and Power District
Louis Bb. Daum
Louis E. Daum
Ericson Cash Hardware
Gamble
Jackson Dry Cleaner
Eli W Johnson
K-B Printing Co
Olive M McGeth
Co. Supt
Emil Monson
Arthur S Nelson
Arthur S. Nelson
EC Nordlund
Omaha Printing Co
Osceola General Repair Shop
Gunnard Peterson
Polk County Extension Service
LeRoy Rhodes
Slayback & Co
Stephenson School Supply Co
TRE King Co
Evelyn Schwartz
Edith Heilman
Hotel Osceola
Harris Drugs
Stromsburg
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Louis E Daum
Company Gas and Oil
Shelby Hdw & Furniture Mdise
A. S. Nelson
Justus Johnson
Floyd Lyle
Earl Steever
Eli W. Johnson
Bridge Fund
Capital Bridge Co
Perry Freeman
Albert Hoffer
Duane Swanson
Lawrence Hoffer
Verlin Johnson
Clyde Miller
Nebraska Tractor and Equipment Co. Gwalv. Cable
Finer Swanson
Einer Swanson
Gamble Stores
Omaha
White Horse Inn
World-Herald
Lone Star Moonlight
THE
Hoosier Hotshots
Jack Armstrong
RAZOR
Ann Baxter
J. Payne
State Liquor Control
United States Brewers Foundation
Charles E. Sandall
State Directo
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Lincoln
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