Local Brevities from Fairbury and Nearby Areas
Eva Thrapp of Fairbury spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs. R. H. Clapp of Lincoln visits friends here. Acel Breazelle in Lincoln over weekend. Elsie Franzen of Hubbell visits relatives. Mrs. Blessie left for Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Ravener of Daykin called on Greenwood Home. Wallace Palmer from Lincoln visits home folks. For sale Sonik sows. Mrs. A. M. Christy of Hanover hosts at H. Staley home. Dr. ONeil, Steele City, Nebr. 9 room house for rent. Carbed paper and pattern transfers offered. Gladiolus bulbs for sale. Seed potatoes distributed by local stores. Caucus nominees for village trustees listed. Navy/Army exams in Lincoln. George Messmer, Kenneth Babcock, Lucas Warnicd traveling for exams. Dell Greenwood to Kansas City. Star coupe return trip. District 68 program and ice cream social raised $16.10 for a desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Moon
Wm. Beg
Eva Phrapp
Grace Deems
Iberta Jones
Fern Kiskalt
Busidy
Claud. Phelps
W. C. Palmer
R. T. Garrett
George Messmer
Kenneth Babcock
Lucas Warnicd
Lincoln
Dell Greenwood
Kansas City
Weyt
Ottawa
Kansas
Jives
District 68
Prascis Crinklaw
Winans
Wanda Wise
Odel
Mary Cisana
Fairbury
Doris Dean
Earl Desa
Gladys Packer
Harover
Denver
John Townsend
Townsend
M. Wilson
George Parks
Washington
Kan
Thelma Wilson
Battie
Steele City Presbyterian Church notes and building plans
A church report from Steele City details plans for completing the Presbyterian building by July 1927 with meetings in Omaha and New York officials to advance erection. It covers year end finances $1,053.02 in receipts and $1,052.00 in expenditures, current balance $1.02, and new officers plus Monthly meetings starting on the first Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadao
Pfagtz
the Presbyterian
Omaha
New York City
Steele
Ivist
Andrew Phelps
North Church
Nida
Palmer
Sampson
Treas
Lowe
Glen Riddle Buys Drag Line in Steele City Change
The drag line business changed hands last week as Glen Riddle took charge of the team wagons and garden implements. Mike, a known community member, offers plowing and hauling services and can be reached at the house phone 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele City
Glen Riddle
Mike
If you want cobs see or phone me Chester Pearson
A brief notice offering corn cobs with contact by phone or in person. Chester Pearson is the named contact for sales or inquiries. The fragment provides a straightforward request for interested buyers to reach out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Pearson
Eggs For Sale From Rhode Island Red Hen
Classified note announces eggs for sale from a Rhode Island Red hen. Line describes availability, price or pickup details, and contact method for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Funeral Services for F W Beckwith Held at Steele City
Funeral services for F W Beckwith were conducted by Rev Clark and Rev Pfautz at 2 30 on March 21 with interment in Steele City cemetery. Attending from a distance were Emma Graves Stis Mo James Edmonds of Neb Mr and Mrs F Laan and Mr and Mrs Harry Lauch of Council Bluffs. Beckwith born Sept 1 1852 in McDonough NY came to Elgin Ill in 1872 and Nebraska in 1874. He married Francis Seeber in 1878 and settled on the farm he owned until his death at age 74 years 6 months 19 days on March 19 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Beckwith
W. F. Clark
Diller
W. W. Pfautz
Steele City
Emma Graves
St. Is Mo
James Ph Edmonds
Neb
F. Laan
Harry ‘Lauch
Coubeil Bluffs
Frank W. Beckwith
Fin McDonough
New York
Elginll
Nebraska
Francis Aldoreyta Seeber
Neb-easka
Beatrice
Burlington
Sip
Old
Cortland
N. Beckwith
McDoneys B. N. Y
Mr. Beckwith
Gratitude Note for Help After Illness and Death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved father. They also thank the singers and those who sent floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Conselt Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Beckwith Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beckwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Conselt
H.H. Beckwith
Paul Beckwith
Inventory of Linoleum and Tools From Old House Sale
A desiccated list notes 9 by 12 linoleum and two dollar sweeps along with a carpenter's saw a post hole auger two small oil cans a sledge hammer two axes two hatchets two corn knives two hoes and numerous other household articles.
Social notes from Rocky Hollow and nearby homes
Mr and Mrs John Janssen spent Wednesday evening at the J Malady home. John Stone visited the H Williams home on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Geo Schmitt were at the Pearl Nater home Sunday. Tom Goca, patient in Concordia Kansas, is expected to improve. Mr and Mrs Geo Kenn ing and family spent Sunday at the Perry Carrico home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Handkerchief Shower for Birthday of Oracle Jennie Willey
The Royal Neighbors of Ica held a pleasant meeting on Wednesday night with a handkerchief shower for Oracle Jennie Willey. Committee in charge of entertainment were Freda Kuper and Helen Wehbling. Refreshments were served by Irene Cassell and Bethel Cassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ica
Jennie Willey
Ace
Freda Kuper
Helen Wehbling
Irene Cassell
Bethel Cassell
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Drake
Hoeft Motor Co
Kozy Koop
C. V- Wilson
Steele City Presbyterian Church
W. Plaute
Sanday
K. of
P. Hall
Drag Line
Sereco
Acme
Carl Boehme
Wm. Schuette
Women of Destiny
Rocky Hollow
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