07 Jul 1921
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
Article describes disruption of Independence Day events as cannon from Winnies auto garage fired late Sunday through Monday, causing loud noise and dangerous metal fragments. Residents warned about hazardous practice. authorities noting safety concerns and property impact.
The report notes Georges Carpe as challenger for a tank race at York in July with selections by Wimmers and others. An invitation to race is extended and Friesen, Rack, and John Bexton are mentioned in connection with the event.
R. H. Leonard assists at the Farmers' Union elevator as grain movement begins. Mrs. Glen Barnes of Fairbury visits Mrs. H. A. Friesen in Jansen. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Achtemeier on Monday July 4. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Friesen return from a month in California. A. D. Ackerman offers in-house eye lens grinding in Fairbury.
Jansen’s Chautauqua begins Wednesday 27 and runs to Sunday 31 with Rudolph’s Swiss Singers and Players opening. Louis Wayman lecture and Metropolitans Glee Club alongside Beatrice Stewart Weller, Tyler’s Band Q Singers, Montereys, Mrs. Zehner lecture, R D Bowden humor, and Wales Players close the week.
John J. Ratzlaff residing two miles east of Jansen fell from a hay mow. He was taken to Fairbury where Dr Newton reduced the fracture. He and his wife stayed in Fairbury Monday night and he will be unable to work for some time.
A heavy wind and rain storm struck Millard early Sunday causing crop damage and destruction of several buildings. Telephone lines were knocked down and repaired by linemen Sunday evening. Corn nearby was blown flat and many crops will suffer. no injuries were reported.
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