Jefferson County Fair Board Awards Four Buildings Contract
The Jefferson County Fair board met in Fairbury to award a bid for four new structures on the fairgrounds a hog barn cattle barn grandstand and barn with concrete foundations and painted exteriors. Frank DeVoss of Fairbury won the contract valued at 365 00 and another meeting was called for Friday to sign the contract amid earlier bid disputes over lumber dimensions and revised specifications.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Frank Devoss
J. P. Thiessen
Fair Rd
Annual School Meeting Delays Due to Storm Damage
Attendance at the annual school meeting was small because of stormy weather. J P Thiessen was re elected Director. The district faces higher upcoming expenses for teachers and high school tuition, with extensive repairs planned for the building including roof damage and ceiling issues. Dates for the Jan sen Chautauqua are noted from July 1 to 5.
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J. P. Thiessen
Easuly
Artist Program in Costume Full Program
The Old Fashioned Girls present Songs and Stories of 61 in a staged program. The event blends period songs with narrative vignettes highlighting 1861 themes and fashion in a theatrical audience experience.
July Chautauqua Opens With Diverse Program
The July inclusive programme lists a Belgian company with vocal and instrumental acts, dramatic concert performances by The American Orchestra, and lectures by Jane Dahlman Red Cross nurse and Dr F S Tincher. Chautauqua concludes with Dr Gabriel R Maguire and a final Boyds lecture, promising a fitting climax.
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THE
American Orchestra
Jane Dahlman Red
Cross Nurse
Pastor Receives Ford Car From Cub Creek Church
Rev Vogt of Ev St Pauls Church was surprised when the congregation bought a Ford touring car. Two longtime members Fred Braasch and Carl Rohr led the fundraising and presented the gift, with Rev Vogt expressing gratitude and joy for the generous surprise.
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Cub Creek Church
Pastor Vogt
Ev. St. Paul’s
Vogt
Fred Braasch
Carl , Rohr
Local notices from Lincoln callers and Sunday visits
Local residents report frequent Sunday visits and visitors from nearby towns. Several families including Koop Friesen Brandt and Wiens shared meals and companionship. A party attended a Christian Church program in Fairbury and others noted health updates and a prosthetic limb fitting for N B Friesen.
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Mary Koop
Plymouth
Fred Wall
Helvey
D. H. Mackelberger
Christian Church
Fairbury
D. F. Ratzlaff
H. C. Friesen
Electric lights at depot bring new convenience to citizens
The Rock Island placed three lights on the platform and one on the semaphore at the depot after promising electric lighting months ago. The lights were installed Saturday and Monday, warming the depot for electric light. Citizens will appreciate the added convenience after a long wait.
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Rock Island
Plymouth man recovering from fall with serious injuries
H. F. Wiebe of Plymouth, who suffered a fall at his home causing serious injuries, is said to be recovering well and is expected to resume work soon.
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R. W. Murray
Rassmussen
Murray
A. B. Thiessen
N. B. Friesen
H. F. Wiebe
Plymouth
Nebraska Editors Plan Metropolis Day August Event
Nebraska editors and spouses will gather in Omaha on August 4 for Editors Day. After the city program, attendees board a special train for a weeklong Western Nebraska tour ending at Gering with three days there and a Wyoming side trip.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Gering
Ente Pt
Wyoming
Grain Exchange
Live Stock Exchange
Carter Lakel
Hotel Fontenelle
Junior Chautauqua Junior Reprisanl Morning Activities
Children are invited to join daily Junior Chautauqua programs featuring stories games hikes and picnics at 9 AM. The event plans Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts activities and a parade with costumes and vehicles. Irene Ellsworth chairs the organizing committee and notes no charges.
June 15 Coupon Day Promotes War Savings Stamps
The government will pay 36 658 876 63 in interest on Liberty Bonds on June 15 and urges conversion to War Savings Stamps. Post offices nationwide will exchange Liberty Bond Coupons for War Savings Stamps to earn interest. A new fire proof safe was installed at Jansen Lumber Co. office earlier in the week.
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The
Jansen Lumber Co
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Ts County Fair Board Meals
Intract
Frank Studevoss
Soldiers & Sailors
Soldiers and Sailors
Soldiers & Sailors Quartet
Bill Bone
F. $. Tincher
Chas. M. Shepherd
BOYDS
Gabriel R. Maguire
K. B. Koop
Lincoln
Marie Thiesser
Dan Brandt
Mrs
Henry Wiens
H. T. Vast
N. C. Koop
H. C. Janzen
H. H. Wall
H.H. Wall
Johnie
Agnes
Helen Benke
Henderson
Nebr
REX Theatre
Irene Ellsworth
State Bank of
Jansen
F. C. Achtemeier
Frank Hale
Red Siebe
C. M. Turner
C.W. Rohrbaugh
P. J. Thiessen
Aug. Schroeder
H. A. Thiessen
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