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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
County Treasurer B. L. Jenkins warns that the 1921 license will be returned with a new receipt. If the vehicle is new or used, send a transfer or bill of sale to complete the process.
Eugene Zoeltin born June 23 1862 in Philadelphia died Dec 7 1820 in Steele City aged 68 years 5 months 14 days married Agnes Graves March 18 1897 Winnetka Illinois son Theodore Walter survives him active in village affairs clerk and Sunday School superintendent charter member and longtime secretary of Modern Woodmen of America of Steele City funeral last Friday conducted by Rev Hayho Crete.
The camp notes the death of Eugene Zoellin, a faithful member and beloved husband and father. It resolves to extend condolences to his wife and son, honoring his service to the community and flagging the sorrow of all members.
A quirky comedic note describes a man lost in thought at a formal dinner, nervously mirroring a guest who habitually cleans his napkin and utensils. The scene shifts as other diners notice the same absent minded action, creating embarrassing moment after moment.
Otto Bergfeider, Pastor, invites all to a Christmas Eve tree celebration with a program at seven o clock and a Christmas Day preaching service at ten thirty.
Drifting at the Stamm farm in section three township three south range four east, Elders and Ward report oil shows at 2210 feet in a test well. Sand above holds water, water backup pressures seen, and they ream the six inch casing to isolate water and assess oil potential below cap rock. Washington Kansas fields task progress into next days.
Mrs Winifred Correll and baby visit home folks. Mr Lewis dies. Mrs Oliver Steele to lead next Sunday. Mrs Gerrish dies. funeral at M B church Saturday 2 p m. Endicott talent to present a play in Mercantile hall Wednesday night Dec 22 managed by Frank Rose. Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Givens Hanover and Mr and Mrs Grant Wing from Whatee.
The Le Bon family gathers for the annual reunion in Esie, with members describing shared memories and plans for future gatherings. Local organizers note strong turnout and reaffirm community ties.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams and baby Fay and Lydia Belding spent Sunday at the Norman Fentiman home. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Belding with children, Miss Florence Ander son, and Irvin Pool visited Andy Belding. Mr. and Mrs. Malady and Rose, Mrs. Chas. Compton and baby Edna, Gladys and Planche Beedle, Est Comptor of St. Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shoebotham and baby of Reynolds spent Sunday at the Will Compton home.
A letter from Mr A D Rough of Steele City Nebraska from Edinburg Texas dated December 5 1920 describes the Lower Rio Grande Valley two miles from town and one hundred miles from the Gulf. He notes citrus groves lemons oranges grapefruit cotton corn and vegetables prosper with irrigation pumps and large land clearings that attracted northern settlers this fall.
Ralph Hughes writes that vast alluvial lands from the Rio Grande and Yiger could yield 1 000 000 acres of rich soil with ample water and a favorable climate. He warns against land company agents, cites crop prices, and endorses Endicott Figuring Garfield Mc Ceight in Endicott as a point of contact while sending holiday wishes.
A local conversation hints at social tension amid rising costs. A woman notes unrest and contrasts frugal living with others' luxury while the man admits betting misfires at the races fuel discontent.
Dialogue reveals two women recalling a marriage proposal. Kathryn questions a fiancé Harold’s feelings while Kittye comments on his inexperience and appeal, reflecting social attitudes toward courtship and engagement.
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