Early Life Of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mayborn
The article traces the early life of Alfred Mayborn and his wife, born in 1851 in North Carolina, with family moves to Iowa and Kansas. It notes their marriage, farm purchases near Lanham, Kansas, and connections to notable figures, including Lorado Taft and Hamlin Garland, while highlighting family lineage and values of thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Page County
Iowa
Shenandoah
Mayborn
Mary Morey
Portland
Oregon
H. H. Morey
Alfred Mayborn
Lanham
Kansas
Banker H Taft
Hanover
Lorado Taft
Chicago
Hamlin Garland
Ihionis
Luie “R
Beatrice
Ora J
Diller
Alfred
Firestone
Akron
Ohio
Saylor
Grane
Dma Mayborn
Grandpa Mayborn
Sunday Dinner Guests Near Town
Mr and Mrs Orval Wiemers hosted Sunday dinner at their home two and a half miles west of town for guests including Mr and Mrs Sam Friday Dale and Gerald Mr and Mrs Earl Riddle Wallace and Beverly Mr and Mrs Walter Lade Doyle Donna and Buddy of Fairbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Friday
Dale
Gerald
Earl Riddle
Wallace
Beverly
Walter Lade
Doyle
Donna
Buddy
Fairbury
Orval Wiemers
Town
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Perry Weaver Party
A New Year’s Eve gathering honored Mrs Perry Weaver with a birthday surprise. Guests included Harold and Mrs Peterson of Beatrice, Paul Kuper and son Richard, Clarence Wolken and daughter June, and Perry Weaver with his spouse. Progressive pinochle and refreshments were enjoyed during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Weaver
Harold Peterson
Beatrice
Paul Kuper
Richard
Clarence Wolken
June
Good Housekeeping Club Meets At Mrs Ames Home
The Good Housekeeping Club met January 3 at Mrs Will Ames’s home with eight members and one guest Mrs Howard Peters present. President Mrs Orville Richardson led the meeting with leaders Mrs Keith Hays and Mrs Guy Learned. The lesson covered economical food buying including when where to buy and proper canned food weights and sizes. The next meeting is February 14 at Mrs Arthur Grone’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good’ Housekeeping Club
Will Ames
Howard Peters
Orville Richardson
Keith Hays
Guy Learned
Arthur Grone
Mrs Quinter Fry Hosts Club Meeting With Elections
Mrs I R Andrews was elected president and Mrs Quinter Fry vice president at the Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Quinter Fry's home. Secretary O A NeFick and treasurer Mrs S B Viers were named. Two contests were held and refreshments served by the hostess with help from several guests. Mrs Ray Eick invited the ladies to meet again January 16 with roll call and miscellaneous items on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Hutchinson
Theo. Henrichs
Willis Clark
Ray Eick
Log Quilt Craft and Christmas Fellowship Meeting
Gertrude Renz hosted LALC members on December 27 with a log quilt project and a potluck dinner. Caroled children, a business meeting, and welcome visitors marked the day, ending with thanks to the hostess and an invitation for January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Renz
LALC
Gertrude
del Veryone
Marie Bevan
Alvina Roseman
Hilda Roseman
Harry Thompson
William Glathar Jr
Renz
Diller couples tied by Firestone ties 60 years apart
Two couples in Diller celebrate long marriages linked to Firestone people. The writer notes his mother’s gray wedding gown from 51 years ago and states both couples wed about a week apart, later marking their 60th anniversaries together. Both couples remain healthy and respected in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Diller
Early Life of Isaac and Mrs Saylor in Diller Nebraska
The Saylor couple recounts moving by train and wagon to the Diller area. Isaac worked for the Burlington Railroad, helped settle the land four miles southeast of Diller, built a 7 by 12 shack, and paid for the claim at Beatrice. They recall the 1881 railroad completion, a cloud burst delaying tracks, and their 60th wedding anniversary.
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Seon
David Kelley
Diller
John
Will. Diller
Kelly
Kelley
Steele City
Burlington Railroad
Endicott
Wymore
Saylor’s
Government Land Office
Beatrice
Saylor's
Cheater A. Arthur
Saylor
Mr. S
Ilor’s
Eprom
Annie
Local note thanks absent guests in wedding history
A community article explains the purpose of the piece and apologizes to Mrs Geo Riddle and Mrs F Cully for omissions in a prior week, noting their roles as an old time wedding guest and a soloist.
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A. Mayborn
Mayborns
Saylors
Brewers
Holland
Bowsers
Illinois
Nebraska
Otoe Indian Reservation
Good Housekeeping Club
N.C. S.A
L.A. LC
Isaac F. Saylor
Frank Cully
C. E. Waggoner
Wess
Carl Schnuelle
Farmers’ Union Insurance Co
Omaha, Nebr
J. Monroe Davis
Waggoner Bros
Aurora
Westgate
Clark’s Store
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