School Festival PreparationsAt Steele City May Event
Mr Shultz visits the school while Naoma Wilfley returns but stays home due to illness. Students enjoy a sand table project in the Primary room and a spelling contest in the Intermediate room. May Festival plans include a matinee at 3 o clock and a 5 cent admission for young students with extras for refreshments. Proceeds support the School Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shultz
Naoma Wilfley
Gsed
Floyd Hunzientt
Schoo
Marti
Wilcox
Methodist Union Choir and Church Activities
The Methodist Union choir meets for Friday practice at the Congregational church and invites all to join. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Pastor Miss Herrick will speak on Mothers in the morning and Fathers in the evening. Ladies Aid gatherings noted on April 28 with Mrs. Martin and visitors Miss Herrick and Mrs. Martin. May 5 honors Mrs. Reynolds as she departs Steele City. 24 ladies and 10 children attended the social afternoon at Mrs. Forsha's home.
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Forsha
Reynolds
Steele City
Harmony Union Members Host Reception for Families
Harmony Union members held a reception for their families on Thoseday evening, celebrating community ties and fellowship within the group.
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Harmonymen
Death Notice of Mrs Bethel Pickering Brown in Lincoln
May 1 death recorded for Mrs Bethel Pickering Brown at her Lincoln residence 2535 A St She was born in Steele City and left at seven Her husband daughter mother and two brothers survive Doane T Pickering Avery B Pickering She was a niece of J H Pickering and Mrs W H Crane Buried in Steele City cemetery beside her father Bo E Pickering who died four years ago.
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Bethel Pickering Brown
Geo. F. Crane
Lincoln
Nebraska
Steele City
Doane T. Pickering
Avery B. Pickering
J. H. Pickering
W. H. Crane
Local Social Notes Include Family Visits Across Town
Fred Kenning Jr. bought a new Ford last week. Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas and Daby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ivin Cusic. Mr and Mrs Walter Williams and baby visited Ardy Beiding Wednesday evening. George Terrell sawed wood for Wit Rader and Ray Thomas Friday and Saturday and for Dave Sullivan Monday. Mr and Mrs Andy Belding and Mr and Mrs Walter Williams visited Mahaska Kansas Sunday. Charley Compton and baby spent Sat night and Sunday with his parents Will and Charley Compton. Bert Broadston and children from Steele City visited Mrs Broadston’s sister Sunday. Henry Williams, Ralph Fentiman and families from near Reynolds Nebr. visited Norman Fentiman Sunday.
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Fred Kenning, Jr
Ray Thomas
Daby
Sanday
Ivin‘Cusic
Walter ‘Williams
Baby
Ardy Beiding
George Terrell
Wit Rader
Dave Sullivan
Andy Belding
Walter Williams
Mahaska
Kanr
Charley Compton
Will Compton
Bert Broadston
Steele City
Social notes from Hollenberg area gatherings
Mrs Marvel Henderson visited her sister in Republic County last week. Mrs Chas Justis went to Steele City to visit her daughter Mrs Manley. Mr and Mrs Reiber attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs Bethel Brown in Steele City. Mrs Oltie Mueller and children visited Mrs Ida Townsend in Fairbury last week.
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Marvel Henderson
Republic Co
Oltie Mueller
Mueller
Ida Townsend
Fairbury
Juvenile Allegations Prompt Local Inquiry
A damaged OCR fragment reports concerns about a youngster and allegations involving a local incident. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine facts and determine any necessary actions. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.
Redistricting Committee Seeks Voter Changes in Jefferson County
To the voters of Jefferson County the redistricting committee urges filing of proposed consolidated districts by May 13 1920. At May 1 meeting copies were distributed and electors may suggest boundary changes. objections must be in writing with exact land descriptions and district placement. Additional maps available on request. Redistricting Committee C C Andrews Frank Kaiser Henry Abrams.
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Jefferson County
C.C. Andrews
Frank Kaiser
Henry Abrams
A Garden Will Cut the Cost of Eating
The United States Department of Agriculture urges families to grow their own food to lower living costs. Not just lettuce, but beets carrots beans and tomatoes need space, with tomatoes and greens like spinach and chard recommended for widespread home gardens.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Harsh medical views urge prompt care and medicine
A noted physician argues that early bed rest during the first day of illness reduces prolonged distress and serious outcomes. He recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes daily bowel movement as essential, with the remedy sold at Arner's Drugstore.
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Arner
Hearing notice for Estate of James Ross in Jefferson County
In the County Court of Jefferson Nebraska notice to heirs and creditors that the estate of James Ross and owners Berilla Rees and J Harreld Ress is heard on June 2 1920 at nine oclock A M to determine intestacy and for decree barring claims. The petition seeks fee simple title to the described land in sections 22 and 27 township one north range three east Sixth Principal Meridian with no admin started in Nebraska. Dated April 26 1920 at Fairbury Nebraska Judge Louis J Nutzman and attorney L Rain for petitioner.
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Nebraska
A. Leoker ‘Ross
Henry
Marshall County
Hlincis
Henry Marshall County
Towit
Merigian
Leeving
Berilla Rees
J Flareld Ress
JH. Ress
Wayland Ress
Fairbury
Estate of T W Jeffryes Decree Hearing in Jefferson County Nebraska
In Jefferson County Nebraska the Estate of T W Jeffryes is subject to a hearing on June 3 1920 at 9:00 AM to settle real estate described as the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter Section 22 and northwest quarter of the northwest quarter Section 27 Township 1 South Range 3 East Principal Meridian. Heirs Eliza J Jeffryes WT Jeffryes Robert Jeffryes RS Jeffryes Freda Snapp FHH Jeffryes seek a decree barring claims asserting intestacy and lack of administration. Louis J Nutzman County Judge and F L Rain attorney for petitioner.
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Nebraska
Anna A. Vestine
T- Wea
Jefferson
Coun
Jefferson County
Real Este
Meridien
Eliza J Jeffryes
Jeffryes
Robert
Freda Snapp
Fairbury
University of Nebraska issues dress code circulars
A circular from the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture bans tight coregs and extreme feminine styles. It urges consistency in attire such as avoiding silk hose with fur coats in summer and says character is shown through dress. A second circular titled Color in Clothing is mentioned as available free.
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University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
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Methodist Church
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Rocky Hollow
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Jefferson’ County
Louis J. Nutzman
F. L. Rain
Farmers State Bank
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