Lent begins as flu hits town and cold bites hard
Lent starts on the thirteenth as Herb Hill is disposed for several days and flu victims include Mrs A E Southwick. The thermometer reads zero, Lois McLaughlin resigns from Clark's store, Edgington sells his farm lease to M M Mason near Beatrice, and local residents note car battery quirks and a funeral in Beatrice. Snow falls daily. Marilyn Miller remains under doctor care while Arntt child recovers from illness. J H Emerson moves into the Lamb home for repairs after a recent fire.
Home folks visit by state university students ends in Lincoln
Alfred and Mildred Mayborn Clarice Mojffit Eleanor Diehl Edith Patton Lynn Waggoner and Robert Bell state university students who spent several days with home folks returned Sunday to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Mildred Mayborn
Clarice Mojffit
Eleanor, Diehl
Edith Patton
Lynn Waggoner
Robert Bell
State University
Lincoln
Golden wedding celebration draws Zugmier family
W J Zugmier and Mrs Clem LePoidevin of Odell and J H Zugmier of Blue Springs traveled to Thayer Kansas for the golden wedding of their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Zugmier held Tuesday. DeVere Hale visited from Brush Colorado with Mr and Mrs Walter Greenwood in a new Chevrolet coupe and replaced a jammed fender during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVere Hale
Walter Greenwood
Brush
Colo
W. J. Zugmier
Clem LePoidevin
Odell
J. H. Zugmier
Blue Springs
Thayer, Kas
Joe Zugmier
Odell Oracle
Ministers Reach Thirteen Attendees at Fairbury Meeting
Rev Velte chaired the county ministers meeting in Fairbury with thirteen ministers present. W H Leask county Y M C A secretary reported a survey showing forty one churches in the county, three of which are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velte
Fairbury
W.H. Leask
Starrs Announce Starr Veron Marries Sara Alexander
Mr and Mrs R F Starr report the marriage of his brother John Veron Starr to Sara Elizabeth Alexander in Chattanooga Tennessee on Tuesday December 25 1928 Veron formerly from Diller is a young man with many friends here who extend best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Starr
John Veron Starr
Sara Elizabeth Alexander
Chattanooga
Tenn
Veron
Diller
Plan to Hatch Chicks Early for Spring Markets
The U S Department of Agriculture says early hatching this spring leads to early maturity and laying next fall when prices peak. In the Northern States March 1 begins, with May 15 as a recommended completion date for hatching to market broilers and roasters at higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mrs Chester Weaver Visits Relatives With Son Dale
Mrs Chester Weaver and her young son Dale visit at her parents home Mr and Mrs C L Geer and also at the Henry Weaver residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Weaver
Dale
C. L. Geer
Henry Weaver
Carpenter Helps Finish New Brick House West of Steele City
Ouke Franzen of Steele City helps finish flooring on the new brick residence built by Noah Handley west of the town. Carl joins to assist his brother in laying flooring as the week begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouke Franzen
Steele City
Noah Handley
Safa
Carl
Wife of A R Sollenberg Er Dies at Fairbury Hospital
The wife of A R Sollenberg er died last Friday at Fairbury hospital and was buried Sunday in Fairbury cemetery. She was a sister of Don Gridley and survived by her husband and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Sollenberger
Diller
Fairbury Hospital
Fairbury
Don Gridley
Pleasant NR Club Evening At Senior Home
On February 1st the NR Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mr and Mrs John Senior's home. After visiting the rook tables Donald Frisbie won first prize and Mabel Grone second. A tasty luncheon followed hosted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R. C
John Senior
Donald
Frisbie
Mabel Grone
Greenwood Family Reunion At Bedside Visit
Mrs L Greenwood enjoyed a family gathering at her daughter's home with children present across several states. The group included Mr J Greenwood and wife from Minatare Nebraska Mrs Mary Howard from Hill City Kansas and others from Rush City Minnesota Brush Colorado Steele City Nebraska and multiple Greenwood households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howard
Hill City
Kans
B.A. Greenwood
Steele City
Nebr
R. F. Starr
Superior
Long Island
Alemna
Kan
Starr
Nebraska
Colorado
Girl Reserve Meeting At Miss Findling Home
A Girl Reserve meeting was held at the home of Miss Luella Findling on Wednesday evening February 6. Eleven members and two teachers attended. After the business session social time followed. Maxine Patton spoke on Health and Cleanliness while Eloise Diller spoke on Care of the Hair. Mildred Long sang a solo. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter. The next meeting will be an after school session at the school house February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Findling
Maxine Patton
Eloise Diller
Mildred Long
Wedding bells in Diller as snow blocks roads
Snow drifted east and west roads on Wednesday delaying plans for a wedding in Diller. Valentine's Day arrives next Thursday as local families, including the Andersons of W E Anderson, adjust after illness and travel disruptions. A Columbia Fire representative settled the loss on J H Emerson’s insured home. O J May spent time in Lincoln for discussions on bank guarantees and a legislative session review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
J. H. Emerson
Woman's Club to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Event
The Woman's Club marks its 10th anniversary on February 13 at 2:30 p m Hostess Mrs O J Mayborn invites members The program includes roll call What the Woman's Club means to me and features the Jansen Woman's Club from Fairbury as guests. good attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Mayborn
Woman’s Club
Jansen Woman’s Club
Fairbury
North Carolina Club Welcomes New Member in February Meeting
The club met with Mrs. James Hayes on Wednesday afternoon February 6 with ten members five children and one visitor present. A new member Mrs Albert Hubka joined. After a short business meeting a luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs McKinley Bowen February 20 Roll call asks for a short quotation about George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayes
Albert Hubka
McKinley Bowen
George Washington
Dorcas Class Elects Officers at Kensington Meeting
On Thursday January 31 1929 the Dorcas class of the M E church held a Kensington in the church basement. Despite the cold a good crowd attended and elected officers with Mrs Fred Frisbie as president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
M. E. Church
Kensington
Estella Henrichs
Fred Frisbie
Mees
Newt Hays
James Hays
Nippert
Eva Henrichs
Cavett
Widow of Beatrice socialist mayor dies in Glenover
Mrs. Mary Griffin 71 widow of William E. Griffin who served as Beatrice mayor in 1911 died at her Glenover home Friday morning after forty five years in Gage county. Survived by four children and two brothers. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at the Christian church with Rev. C O Stuckenbruck officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery Beatrice.
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Mary Griffin
William E. Griffin
Beatrice
Glenover
Gage County
Stephen Davis
Griffin
Christian Church
C. O. Stuckenbruck
Evergreen Cemetery
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Thrift
Citizens State Bank
Charley
Hill
Southwick
The
Mercury
Lois McLaughlin
Clark
Rov. Edgington
M. M. Mason
Elias Hadley
Mary E Griffin
Marilyn Miller
Scott Miller
Roy
Edgington
Mr. and
Mrs
Conrad Arntt
John Lamb
Juanita Anderson
Frank
Viers
H.H. Beckwith
E. E. McCune
O. J
May
Womans. Club
N.C
Lee
Rexall
H. K. Shutt
House of Representatives
Capper
Representative Hoch
Kansas
Washington News
Diller Grain Market
Cocos Ee Terceese Nes
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