Snow Storm Buries Nebraska Railways with 25 Inches of Snow
A century old storm record was matched as Fairbury recorded over 25 inches of snow on the level with drifts eight to ten feet high. Northeast winds halted rail service, blockading lines and blocking roads across the state. Freight stock cars stalled near Endicott were moved to shelter as tracks were cleared. Temperatures fell to about 14 above zero on Monday morning.
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Fairbury
GEL
Endicott
School Board Members And Student Efforts Reported
Two school board members were recently urged to attend meetings before the term ends. A courageous group of students walked to the schoolhouse on a Monday morning despite poor walking conditions, with Harley Thrapp winning a silver cup in horse judging. The Normal Training class and two teachers visited rural schools last Friday, led by Mildred Kiskall.
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Vernon Adee
Leona Petsch
Lincoln
Harley Thrapp
Bir
Tavier
Ralph Lakim
Carl Birber
Charles
Hugh Greenwood
Mildred ‘Kiskall
Pg Spa Cugs
Return to school visits yields new teacher Miss Lara Southwick
While touring, the class found another school with Miss Lara Southwick from last year. They noted lively teaching beyond books, enjoyed lunch improvised at desks, and later tried to chase animals they were told were sheep. They visited another school before reaching Steele City at 3:30.
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Lara Southwick
Lyle
Mark
Hertine
Steele City
Harmony Union W. Co. T. U. reception set at Endicott church
Harmony Union W. Co. T. U. will host a reception for new members at the M. E. church in Endicott on Thursday evening April 8. Gus A. Hyers of Lincoln, Chief State Agent of Law Enforcement, will speak. Refreshments will be served to members families and invited guests.
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New Harmony
M. E. Church
Endicott
Gus A. Hyers
Lincoln
Local Notes and Affected Schedules in Storm Week
Hollenberg Harry Mowry studies violin with Irvin Parks while Miss Bery Talbott misses lessons due to the storm. Mail carriers face delays from heavy drifts. Reiber and Marjorie attended Mr Crane’s funeral in Steele City. Frank Martin’s radiator froze from the cold. Mrs Goldoin sold her piano last week. Mrs Sydie pursues lessons with Mrs Tonsend pending exams.
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Reiber
Marjorie
Steele City
Crane
Frank Martin
Dr Goldoin
Joe Wet
Sydie
Local leaders and plans stir town booster effort
Mr. Harry Fisher travels to Washington for his father-in-law's funeral while local property owners spar over sidewalk and tax issues. Gus Hyers of Lincoln, a familiar Nebraskan, leads Moral Education talks. Harmony Union invites families to welcome new members as organizers push community involvement.
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Harry Fisher
Washington
Endicott News Highlights Social Roundup and Acts of Respect
Pairbury and Endicott residents attended social and family events including visits by Mr and Mrs John Presnell and by Mr and Mrs John Malady and Krause pairs. Endicott residents joined a nonpolitical tribute to former President Taft and a Palace Theatre box supper raised funds. Local weather damaged barns while many townsfolk aided Mrs Wm Compton’s care.
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John Malady
Krause
Endicott
Palace Theatre
Chester McCurdy
Tony Stolting
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Gus Hyers
Hyers
Nebraska
Department of Moral Education
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Haig Ue
John ’ Presnell
Pairbury
Mae Reynolds
Mary Reyn
Chas. Compton
Wm. Compton
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Taft
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Mlle
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Zanesville
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