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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
4
Notice published for a postal service change dated November 26, 1904 in Nebraska City Nebraska under government act of March 1 1870. The item notes a second class mail rate and advances fees.
A social gathering titled This means your social and everybody's social is announced for Thursday evening at North Church on November 9 1922. Organizers promise a real getting together and splendid time, urging attendance despite any obstacles.
Between one and two o'clock last Saturday afternoon the farm home of H Luhring seven miles southeast of Steele City was burned. The fire started from a defective fire in the room between the roof and ceiling, spreading rapidly in a strong wind. Furniture and household goods were lost except for a piano and a few bed clothes. Neighbors helped keep the blaze from other buildings. Insurance was $1,000 on the house and $200 on contents, with an estimated total loss around $3,000 beyond insurance. Luhring plans to rebuild at once.
Nominated county commissioner candidate appeals to Jefferson County voters for support. A lifelong resident with 42 years in farming grain business insurance and real estate discusses experience as precinct assessor eight terms and county assessor one term. Promises to curb expenses and seek tax relief through detail oriented governance and public service next Tuesday.
Primary pupils study oceans and paste pictures in ocean booklets while third graders create language booklets. Calvin Sampson and Patty Shultz win spelling certificates. Fifth graders model a Swiss mountain scene and research Indians. Halloween parties, a cigarette essay data project, and upcoming rally night are noted along with a Hallowe'en party at the Sminna home and a fall convocation speaker.
American history students will discuss frontier life this week in class. Attendance at girls basketball practice shows strong loyalty and hoped for continued support to build a winning team this year.
Report of school district No 3 for the month ending Oct 27 shows 11 pupils enrolled, 165 attendance days, and 94 average daily attendance. Lester and Virgie Belding had no absences or tardies. spelling certificates were issued to Lester Belding Mildred Kenning Virgie Belding Howard Williams and Charles Crinklaw as teacher.
Mrs. Petsch is ill with a cold. The P O inspector visited the post office. The Baptist S S postponed their social to Saturday night. Mr Peter Wathor and Mr Frank Wathor from Oklahoma were here on business. Henry Leanings' house burned last Saturday. Building and contents were insured. Arthur Campbell of Chicago visited his father and friends last week.
Sunday visits and weekend travels include Mr. Havertus and companions from Bremen. Ralph and Pete Sands travel to Iowa for corn. Frank Brenners ships cattle from Omaha. visits by Harry Welch family of Hanover and Earl Thompson’s family. Will Meyer’s near Emmons visit daughter in Perle Welche. Liberty Embroidery Club meets with six members and eleven visitors. Mrs. Margaret Elliot and Mrs. Fannie Anderson visit Geo. Baker home and return to St. Joseph and Topeka. master Lester returns home near Diller. surprise gathering at Henry Sands home for Ralph Leonard with snacks. all report a fine social period.
Jim White bought a car in Fairbury Saturday to Fairchild Bros. Friday. John Malady delivered pits to Dr. Smith in Fairbury last Wednesday.
Norman Fentiman and family visited the Andy Belding home. Charley Compton and family visited John Malady. Overalls of Fairbury visited sister Mrs. Jim White and family. Bill Jones Sr. and George Schmidt with families visited Tom Goca. Mrs. Malady has blood poisoning in her hand and is under a doctor's care. Minnie Malady returned Friday from Steele City where she aided Mrs. Allen Phelps for two weeks.
A Reynolds native running for County Clerk explains broad outreach to voters before the election. He notes petition backing from 63 supporters including farmers and business people, highlights Jefferson County roots, and asks residents to mark his name on November 7, 1922.
Letter from F M Tippin a Republican candidate for Sheriff urging voters to support him on November 7 1922. He emphasizes enforcing laws morals and welfare of the county and promises to serve efficiently if elected citing his economical record.
A district report recalls October as a productive month for future planning with Miss Shuman visiting and many aids received. Roelfs remain absent, while Ellis Garrett Muriel and Alma Anderson Achieve perfect attendance. organizers urge more attendees. District 22.
The Diller Telephone Co asks the state railway commission for 8 percent dividends instead of 7. The plan, signed by E. S. Louck and J. S. Diller, also offers a $1 yearly discount for advance payment for one year to improve collections on over $2,500 outstanding.
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