Kensington Congregational Club Notes and Local Events
Kensington news highlights a guest speaker at the tribune hall, a charity auction, and club dinners. Myreta and Douglas Whelitz visited grandparents in Beatrice while parents attended Ak-Sar-Ben events in Omaha. Marysville Pyramid Club plans expansion to recruit members from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myreta
Douglas Whelitz
John Webling
Beatrice
Deli Wehling
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum
Omaha
Diller
Marysville
Towo
Fire loss prompts call for better protection and sprinkler use
The article notes 36 fires causing over 1 million dollars in damage, with varied causes and locations from gas plants to department stores. It cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters urging improved protection, including sprinklers, amid recent costly blazes and economic pressures. It also reports local moves of residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Proctor and Mr. Johnny Eden visiting relatives in Diller.
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National Board of Fire
Dne
Diller Woman's Club to Hear Miss Sorensen on Nutrition
Red Cross nutrition expert Miss Lillian Sorensen from Omaha will speak at the Diller Woman's Club April 13 at Mrs. E. J. Weigel's home on Health Through Nutrition. The public is invited and each member should bring eight guests with a covered dish for lunch.
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Lillian” Sorensen
Red Cross
Omaha
St. Louis
Fairbury
Cross
Diller
E 3. Weigel
Misa. Sorensen
Noop
Lab
J.B Frazee
H. GC
Randall
Fairbury Florist
Mea
Evelyn Hays
Verneal Fasse
Light Vote Tuesday in Village and School Elections
Ballots cast in the village and school election on Tuesday chose new village trustees Roy Casper Chester Weaver and Frank Roseman for two year terms with Alfred Sasse filling a one year vacancy. In district 70 school races R L Upson and Ernest Schulz won two year terms while Schulz will join Upson on the board. Upson is a current member serving his second term. Also noted are visits by Dwight Weigel of Beatrice to his parents and Sadie Barberie visiting Fairbury for a few days.
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Viilage
Diller
Roy ‘Casper
Chester Weaver
Frank Roseman
Alfred Sasse
Close
McKenzie
R.L. Upson
Ivan Riggle
Ernest Schulz
L. O. Ruyle
Upson
Weather Update Indicates Springlike Stretch After Rain
A weather note reports precipitation occurred last Saturday with other days springlike and mild. Wednesday saw near 70 degrees. Early mild spell has started, prompting flower and grass growth as buds swell on trees and shrubs.
Red Cross Work Completed Here March 15
The Red Cross drive in this area completed the goal of about 380 dollars with 341453 turned in. Reports appear from Mrs. S. Miller and local districts and individuals listed among contributors as of March 5 in Fairbury. The notice includes legal notices on heirs and estate matters in Jefferson County Nebraska with a hearing set for April 25.
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Red Cross
Fairbury
S. Miller
Nebraska
Henry Anton Saathoff
Rona Elsie Saathoff
Jefferson County
Samuel Gallamore
Obituary for Alina-May Ward of Schuyler Nebraska
Alina-May Ward, daughter of Walter and Sarah Ward, born near Schuyler Nebraska on November 9, grew to womanhood on a farm northeast of Dither. She married Charles Heifeht and they farmed near Differworth. Survived by daughter Mrs. Ceata Koenig Lincoln and grandchildren Warred Wwright, Kellig, Beverly, Robert Lyon, and Sharon Kay Wright. She died at her home in Dilleton on March 30 1949 aged 76 years 4 months 21 days.
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Alina-May
Walteree
Sarah ‘Ward
Schuyler
Nebr
Kingston Dlc
Charles
Béssie Marie
Ceata Koenig
Lincoln
Béatrice
A Tee Om
Ojai
California
Warred Wwright
Kellig
Beverly Weap
Ranold
Charlies
Robert Lyon
Sharon Kay
Wright
Dilleton
Auxiliary News Meeting Vets Aid Hospital Fund Drive
The American Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on March 28. They voted to support the Lincoln Veterans Hospital by making one robe and five binders for the hospital assignment. The Little Red Schoolhouse organization collects funds for scholarships to train a technician in caring for epileptic children and has raised 1,632.31 so far this year. After adjournment, members enjoyed doughnuts and coffee.
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American Legion
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Tech
April Activities Calendar Highlights
April events list Keystone Kensington hosts Mrs Eva Green on April 1. The Garden Club meets April 8 at Mrs Earl Weigel's home at p.m. Members should bring flower seeds for exchange.
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Garden Club
Earl Weigel
P. m
Real Estate Transfers of the Week
Transfers show Folwert E Wotken and wife to Vaclav J Vesely and wife for part of SW Sec 10 T2 R4 priced at 16 dollars. Carl F Schnuelle and wife convey 60 acres west of 60 acres of NE and last 20 acres of NW Sec 10 T2 R4 for 14600 dollars.
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Folwert E. Wotken
Vaclav J. Vesely
Carl. F.schnuelle
Oscar A. Schnuelle
Hendricks announce engagement of Elva Hendricks and Richard Stephens
Mr and Mrs George W Hendricks of Wymore announce the engagement of their daughter Elva to Richard Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Lorin Stephens of Diller The wedding is planned for May Richard is a graduate of Diller High School class of 48 and has worked at Dempster since graduation
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George W. Hendricks
Wymore
Elva
Richard Stephens
Lorin
Stephens
Diller
May
Richard i
Diller High School
Dempster
Anniversary Party For Legion And Auxiliary Members
An anniversary party was held on March 18 for Legion and Auxiliary members and their families. The evening included a basket supper a game of Cootie and bingo with balloons containing prize numbers. Herold Fasnacht won top prize and Everett Clark won boobie prize.
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Herold Fas‘nacht
Everett Clark
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Harold Bowers
Gr Fee
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Kensington News
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Tar and
Canié
Ear
Raymond
Green
Auciioh
Harold Proctor
Alliance
Mr. Proctor
O. A. Cooper Co
Proctor
Delores Ahrende
Johnny Eden
Frank Johnson
Edens
York
Diller Woman’s Club
Dwight Weigel
Sadie Barberie
Dist
John They
Wm Weers
E. Crocker
Hale
Hy Schierkolk
A Lasse
Jon Aes
Nellie Green
A. Eick
J. H Frazee
Mrs. Steffen
Mrs. S. Miller
K. Oops
C. J.’ Mayborn
Alfred
Akron
Ohio
Denney and Denney
Mahlon
H. Lucas
Sam Turner
Svingie
Vern Pretzer
Martin
Weas
Kisling
F A. Carmichael
E Pingel
C. Krebs
Anna Wright
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