The Lusk Herald, September 13, 1945

A.G. Willard Buys Barrett Building

A.G. Willard has purchased the Frank A. Barrett office building, the ground floor of which is occupied by the Budget Food Mart, and the second floor by Attorney Wm. G. Watt and Mr. Barrett's offices, it was announced this week, and he expects to eventually make it the home of the Willard Drug Store.

Mr. and Mrs. Willard moved here five years ago from Salt Creek to purchase the store from Frank Viele, and have occupied the building owned by Mrs. Thos, O. Miller, next door to the new location, since that time. 

When arrangements can be made for moving, Mr. Willard intends to continue the modernization of his store which he has made a continual program. 
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The Lusk Free Lance, December 26, 1946

OTTO H. KREKELER AND HERBERT M. KLINT PURCHASE DRUG STORE BUSINESS FROM JESS WILLARD; TAKE POSSESSION JANUARY 1^ST

First official announcement was made this week of the approaching transfer of the Willard Drug store business to its new owners, Otto H. Krekeler and Herbert M. Klint, who will take possession January 1^st.

The business since the spring of 1940 has been owned and operated by Jess Willard.

Both of the purchasers are well known in this locality, Krekeler having been with Willard since he came to Lusk, and previously for two years with the former owner, Frank D. Viele, who operated the concern as the Viele drug store. With the exception of the time he spent in the U. S. Navy, from February, 1944 to November, 1945, Krekeler has been connected with this store.

Klint came to this city in 1941 and was engaged with the Rogers drug store until its owner, Foster R. Rogers disposed of the business to A.J. Casey in June 1945. Klint then left Lusk and since that time has been employed by the Baxter Hotel pharmacy at Bozeman, Mont. He had originally come to this city from Big Springs, Nebr.

Both the new owners are registered pharmacists, and are graduates of the Capital College of Pharmacy of Denver, Colo.

Mr. Klint was here for a short time Monday, accompanied by his wife and three children, enroute to Nebraska where they are now enjoying the holidays. They are expected back in this city Sunday. Mr. Krekeler also is married and has a small son.

The many friends these new additions to Lusk's business roster have made in the years of their employment here are pleased to hear of their venture, extending best wishes for the success of the new firm.

Mr. Willard, it is understood, has no definite plans for their immediate future, although it is quite probable that he, with his wife and son, Alan, may spend some time traveling after the transfer of the business is completed.

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The Lusk Free Lance, December 26, 1946

Image from 1947 Lusk High School yearbook:

Leave it to Kester. He's always right up front. And that infectious smile of his speaks well of the kind of service he gets at WILLARD'S. Of course, Jesse Willard has sold out to "Okie" Krekeler and Herb Klindt, but the gang still forgathers at "WILLARD'S". Paula Culver dishes it up to Kester, Betty Stiles, Betty Wolfe, and Vearl O'Conner at the fountain, while Gerald Lincoln and Richard Cogdill look on.

Of course, Willard's deal in cosmetics, veterinary supplies, take in Kodak work, and when the doctor says so, fills those health-restoring prescriptions with professional skill and a personal interest.

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The Lusk Herald, January 10, 1957

Scriven Drug Closes; Willards Buy Stock

Scriven Drug in Lusk has gone out of business and sold the stock to Willard Drug Store. Thus ends an often-observed phenomenon of Lusk's Main Street--competitive drug stores side by side.

At the Herald press time Wednesday a new lease arrangement on the building was not yet complete. However, it is understood that a new business will move into the quarters in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scriven say they have no immediate plans, but will keep the family here so their children may finish the school year.

The business transaction means the loss of two of the community's most civic minded individuals, Mr. Scriven is a past president of the Lusk Lions Club, past commander and adjutant of Weiten-Dupes Post No. 4 of the American Legion, present junior warden in Harmony Masonic Lodge, chairman of the Retail Trades Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Congregational Church building committee, a member of B.P.O. Elks, and a very active promoter of Cub and Boy Scouts.

Mrs. Scriven is a past president and treasurer of the American Legion Auxiliary, the present president of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, a former Cub Scout den mother, former Congregational Church Sunday School teacher and past president of the Women of Niobrara Country Club. She has headed up numerous philanthropic drives, for two years has had the difficult job of membership chairman of the Niobrara Concert Association.

Scrivens came to Lusk in September 1947. They have three children: Richard 12, David 10, and Tommy 4.