Jefferson county YMCA camp fund drive gathers support
May 19 reports from Fulsborg Nebraska show Jefferson county residents raising 2500 dollars to match a second gift for purchasing the county YMCA camp. The project backs permanent property for the association and plans improvements including a swimming pool for campers picnickers and recreationists.
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Fulsbors
Jefferson County
Fairbury
County
Young Men’s Christian Association
Death of S M Henderson in Kansas
S M Henderson of Hollenberg Kansas died at a Sabetha hospital Sunday morning at 6 30 Funeral services were held at 2 30 Tuesday in Hollenberg with burial in Hollenberg cemetery He leaves a wife and two sons. The Philomathian 4H Club met at Mrs C C Andrews home May 28 officers were elected President Mary Anderson Vice President Beulah Ellison Secretary Nettie Godden News Reporter Marcella Sampson Treasurer Edna Webling The four H work is new to these girls under supervisor Mrs Andrews Mrs Ralph Arner visited Fairbury Friday
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S. M. Henderson
Hollenberg
Kansas
Sabetha
Hollenberg Cemetery
Henderson
Philamathian
C. C. Andrews
Mary Anderson
Beulah Ellison
Nettie Godden
Marcella Sampson
Edna Webling
Andrews
Soldiers Graves Flowered In Memory Of Fallen Heroes
A poem laments soldiers who died for their country and asks readers to bring flowers to graves each year. It calls on spring blooms to honor the fallen, noting fearlessness, obedience to law, and the nation’s ongoing reverence as time returns.
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Touth
Memorial Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church invites all to a Memorial Service with a special invitation to soldiers. On June 3 communion will be observed and members received. Sunday school at 10 a.m. church service 11 a.m. evening program, 8 p.m. A Boy Scout troop is being organized with a Men’s Bible class sponsor and daily Vacation Bible School to begin June 4.
Steele City Schools Hold Commencement in Community Hall
The 1928 Steele City School commencement in Community Hall featured nine high school graduates led by Lloyd Allen Orville Bundy George Goldsberry SpauldingValeditory Edna James Lucille Taylor and others. six completed the common school and earned diplomas. Scholarships were awarded to Edna James and Lucille Taylor.
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Steele City
Lloyd Allen
Orville Bundy
George Fogua
Ee Goldsberry
Lucille Taylor
Marcus Cuassell
Marvin Drake
Eliza Goldsberry
Jessie Glo Hance
Patricia Stultz
Harry Weber
Edna James
G. V. Caster
Steele City School
Real Estate Transfers Reported by J. Monroe Davis & Son
A weekly record from Fairbury Nebraska lists numerous deeds and transfers. Items include John R. Mendenhall and wife selling Lot 1 Buk Gustaf A. Anderson to A F Add Fairbury, and Prairie Home Cemetery transfers to Pickerpaugh. Other entries show Davis and Mendenhall, Nelsons, Calder, Jurgens and Meeker Jackson dealing on multiple lots, corners, and cemeteries in Fairbury and surrounding additions. The list runs through May 21 1928 with numerous WD and QCD transactions and a concluding note of a breakfast gathering of eight youths north of town.
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Fairbury
John R. Mendenhall
Russell A. Davis
Gustaf A. Anderson
A& F
Prairie Home Cemetery
Pickerpaugh
Fred Dankroger
Kate Tucker
Allen
Adee & Wf
Cecil NW
Ernest M. Cole
Dave J
Merle J. Nelson
Highland Add
Emma _ J. Jackson
Wid
Meeker Jackson Et al
Decoration Day Program Planned at Soldiers’ Graveyard
The program for Decoration Day at the soldiers' graveyard will be held on Wednesday May 30. It includes invocation, vocal solos, a reading, a choir, another vocal solo, a Gettysburg Address by Rev. J. E. Filinger, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Gettysburg Address
J. E. Filinger
Star Spangled Banner
Local Rural Notes Include Illnesses and School News
Rocky Hollow Bill Kelley shelled corn for Mose Williams on Monday. Dorothy Curry is ill with ivy poisoning. Mr and Mrs Janssen attended church in Fairfield Wednesday night. Mrs Compton and sons visited the Compton home. Malady couple spent Sunday at George Banahan's. Rose Hill school closed May 18 and Miss Specht hosted a Friday picnic. Funeral for Brown held at Brock Nebraska Thursday. Kenning and Kenning families visited George Banahan Sunday. Goldie Diem finished District 3 school Friday. Districts 3 and 22 held a picnic with games and ice cream. Vera Janssen was District 22 teacher.
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Bill Kelley
Mose Williams
Dorothy Curry
Mrs. Janssen
Faibury
Mrs. Compton and Sons
Charcy Compton
Dave Muhanes
Mr Brown
Brock
Nebr
Emiel Kenning
Fred Kenning
Millard
George Banahan
Goldie Diem
Vera J Janssen
Dist
Beatrice Power Company Announces Transmission System Rebuild
Beatrice Power Company informs patrons of a temporary service interruption while rebuilding its transmission system from Hanover Kansas north into Nebraska. The outages will occur Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons weekly and possibly seven to eight hours Sunday during construction. The aim is to improve electric service once completed.
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Hanover
Kansas
Nebraska
Community News Submissions Wanted For Thursday Paper
Local press invites readers to submit hometown items for publication. Print deadlines emphasize early copy, with office contact details and a goal to publish on Thursday absent delays.
Steele City Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
Steele City to host a large Fourth of July celebration led by the American Legion with community cooperation expected. The program promises music entertainment and a varied lineup for a memorable independence day event.
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Steele City
American Legion
Pate
Local Resident Buys Adjacent Property for New Bungalow
Oake Franzen purchased the neighboring east side property once owned by A. D. Rough and home to the Steele City Press. He plans to tear down the old building and erect a bungalow there, marking a shift in the block’s use.
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Oake Franzen
A. D. Rough
Steele City Press
Dr Pfieffer’s Omaha Business Trip Report
Dr. Pfieffer conducted a business trip to Omaha on Monday detailing meetings with local partners and potential deals. He met with executives, reviewed contracts, and planned follow up discussions for later in the week.
Birthday Party for Elsie Cox Marks May Third Birthday
A birthday party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. D. Cox on May 18 for Elsie May Cox celebrating her third birthday. Relatives and friends attended and enjoyed ice cream cake and candy in a pleasant afternoon gathering.
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D. Cox
Elsie “ May Cox
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Pratt
Dr. Hess
Sodium Florrid
Hess
Abner
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John E. Filinger
Fay Clark
Melody
Rubinstein
Filinger
Robert Bennett
Donald Hughes
Sherman Goldsberry
Mildred Kenning
Mr. Fay Clark
The
Spaulding
Rev
William Park
E. C. Cassell
Heart of the Hills
Dorothy Lee
Real Estate Traisfers
J. Monroe Davis & Son
L. M. Nelson
Meeker Jackson
Ae J. Jackeoh
Nicholas Cunningham
Viola Calder
Lizzie Cunningham
Paul Huelhorst
J.-J. Jurgens
John A. Elgert
J. J. Jurgens
Rocky Hollow
Mrs.Malady
Rose Hill School
Beatrice Power Company
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