Flu Epidemic Bites Local Areas Amid Fire Weather
A flu epidemic that has kept local doctors busy for three weeks eases slightly with the warmer weather. Victims report aching muscles cold and debilitation. recovery comes with medical care and four to seven days of bed rest. Steele City residents noted include Mr and Mrs Floyd Hughes Mrs M O Sampon Mrs W L Haddix Lutner Samp son W J Kelly and wife hosted guests Mr and Mrs E Lloyd Jones of Wymore Clifford Clark and family and B J Kelly and family.
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Steele City
Floyd Hughes
M. O. Sampon
W. L. Haddix
Lutrerc Sampson
W. J. Kelly
E Lloyd Jones
Wymore
Clifford Clark
B. J. Kelly
Rudolf Lampe Dines at Carl Lampe Home Sunday
Rudolf Lampe and his wife were dinner guests in the Carl Lampe home on Sunday, joining the host for a family gathering and meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Lampe
Diiner
Carl Lampe
Christmas Light in Bethlehem From Mary Janet Lucy Text
A damaged OCR passage quotes Mary Janet Lucy on Christmas joy and the divine advent, praising Jesus as Messiah and the light to mankind. It cites Philips Brooks and a Bethlehem scene, noting prophetic fulfillment and timeless hope.
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Mary Janet Lucy
Church of Christ
New England
Poe
Philips Brooks
Bethlehem
Christ Spirit Of Christmas Aims At Love And Mercy
The piece reflects on Christmas as a time when spiritual qualities of love and kindness shine brighter than material gifts. It cites Christian exhortations to love without simulation and to act as neighbors, honoring Christ’s example. It closes with a call to reflect divine love and spread cheer, framing Christmas as a force for universal goodwill.
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Yaul
Denus
Nuwbiy
Nikkrace
Nealing
Crist
Surprise birthday with dinner hosted for Mrs Thrapp
The D. of H. surprised Mrs. Cora Thrapp on her birthday with a covered dish supper and gifts opened afterward. Mrs. Maude Davin visited relatives in St. Joseph and Cameron Missouri from Thursday through Sunday.
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D. of. H
Cora Thrapp
Maude Davin
St. Joseph and Cameron, Mo
Christmas party at Mrs. W. Palmer hosts children
Ad of H. Chritmans party was given for members and their children last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. W. Palmer. A tree, treats, presents and refreshments of ice cream, Santa Claus cake and coffee were enjoyed. Giert Blauser and Clifford Elsner and family of Diller were Sunday afternoon visitors for the Vance Carmichael home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Chritmans
W. Palmer
Giert Blauser
Clifford Elsner
Famly of
Diller
Vance Carmichael
Wieters Rites Held at Lanham Church for 82 Year Old Farmer
Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church Lanham with Rev L J Wolff officiating and Rev Wm Harder of Hanover speaking in German Interment followed at Lanham cemetery Friedrich Heinrich Wieters born September 24 1857 Norddrebber Provinz Hanover Germany died December 7 1939 at his home northwest of Lanham Nebr He came to America in 1897 married Louise Ritter on September 12 1892 and had six children He and his wife moved to a Lanham northwest farm in 1899 where he lived until his death His wife died February 1919 He leaves a son Henry and five daughters plus thirteen grandchildren and other relatives Guests in the Wells home included A LaBoy Atlanta J E Swartz Byron and Geo Sanford Leville Kans Also a classified notice and ad for a spotted Poland China bear sale.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lanham
L. J. Wolff
Wm. Harder
Hanover
Friedrich Heinrich Wieters
Norddrebber
Provinz Hanover
Germany
Nebraska
Wieters
America
William
Louise Ritter
Henry Wieters
Nebr
P. A
Ouis
Steele City
Fred Scheele
August Scheele
Endicott
Wm. Wehling
Kans
Wm. Sehierkoik
Steele City Woman's Club Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party will be hosted by Mrs. Williams at the manse on Thursday evening, December 21. Hostesses include Mrs. Howard Wright Mrs. Chester Scharmann Mrs. Rosa Andrews and Mrs. Nelle Megonigie. An appropriate program and exchange of Christmas gifts are planned.
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Steele City
Recreational Mates Schedule and Club Update
The Sakakawea Girls' Club and associated groups announce December activities including Boys Hobby Club after school on December 18, Girls Sewing Class December 19 at 4 15 p m, Saka kawea Girls' Club December 21 at 4 15 p m, and December 22 basket weaving for all ages. The December 7 meeting at Irene Carmchael’s home featured a business session led by Betty June Johnson, Christmas games under Mrs Megonigle, with light refreshments. The Recreation Center decor features two Christmas transparencies and the next literary is set for January 3, 1940.
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Sakakawea
Sakakawea Girls’ Club
Irene Carmchael
Betty June Johnson
Megonigle
Mary Liu Clark
Kensington Club Sees 14 Members and One Visitor
The B. B. Kensington met on Tuesday November 28 at Mrs. Ernest Lawrence home with fourteen members and one visitor Mrs. Cletus Bugbee. Afternoon games and refreshments of jellied fruit salad cupcakes and coffee followed. Christmas plans include a December 19 meeting with Mrs. Matrie Wolkens and a ten cent value limit for gifts.
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B. B. Kensington
Ernest Lawrence
Cletus Bugbee
The
Kensington
Matrie
Wolkens
Thanks for Kind Help During Our Illness
We express gratitude to friends for their assistance during our illness and wish God's richest blessing on each one. Mrs. E J Wels Market Report offers appreciation to supporters and confirms subscription status.
Legion and Auxiliary to Hold Joint Christmas Meeting
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce their annual joint Christmas meeting at K. P. Hall on Tuesday evening December 19 at 7 o'clock. A program of entertainment is planned and a chicken and noodle supper will be served. Veterans and their families are urged to attend.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
K. P. Hall
Funeral services for Mrs Albert Harper in Washington Kans
Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist Church in Washington Kansas for Mrs Albert Harper who died last Monday in Hanford California. She formerly was Miss Lois Wilson.
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Methodist Church
Washington
Kans
Albert Harper
Hanford
Calif
Harper
Lois Wilson
Presbyterian Church Sets Christmas Programs and Contests
The Presbyterian Church outlines a December schedule with Sunday School led by Mrs. May Lowe and junior superintendent Margaret Bugbee at 10:00 a.m. and a 11:00 a.m. preaching service themed The Life of Truth. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. feature Intermediate and Senior Endeavor led by Mrs. Nelle Megonigle and Loyd Thrapp, with Betty Johnson in worship. A three months contest offers a Bible prize, with soap and box top drives. Carol rehearsals and a Christmas pageant Lift Up Your Voices premiere on Christmas Eve are planned along with youth activities and charity visits. Ed Pingel family visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Lowe
Margaret Bugbee
Nelle Megonigle
Betty Johnson
Steele City Village Board Advances Franchises November 6 1939
Steele City Nebr village board in regular session approves minutes and bills. Ordinances 13 and 18 advance on first reading granting a ten year Beatrice Power Co franchise and its second reading. hearing set for November 20 1939.
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Steele City
Nebr
Fahrenwald
Greenwood
Darling
Kersting
Hughes
H. M. Manning
Frank Crinklaw
Elmer Kersting
Ni Tees
Steele City News
Calvin Sampson
O. T. Goldsberry
H. J. Fahrenwald
Charles J. Gehrt
Beatrice Power. Co
H. C. Greenwood
Nelle Megonigie
R. R. Thomas
Beatrice Power Co
Fanrenwald
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Merry X-mas
E. J. Wells
A. LaBoy
Atlanta, Ga
J. E. Swartz
Byron
Geo. Sanford
Lelleville, Kans
Iequire
Adv
Woman’s Club
Nelle Meguuigle
Union Pacific
Cems Poqeasat
Harold L. Nuckolls
Fairbury
Pearson
Jersey
W. J. Garrett
Lorraine Cassell
Hastings
E O Cassell
Cassell
Mixa Lorene Norton
Wm Hardesty
E J. Wels
Presbyterian Church
Loyd ‘Thrapp
Bopic
Carietmas
Young Woman’s Guild
Gertrude Wehling
Ina Ellison
Bosters
Wallace Palmer
Loraine MacKenzie
Mary Andersen
Presbyterian, Church
Ed Pingel
Mrs
C. G. Catlin
Dwight B. Young
Johnston Studio
Post
Sam Debusk
Endicott, Nebr
Village Proceedings
Brill
HJ Pahrenwald
Vrmueas EL Hedd
A. Scharmann
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