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Newspaper

The Steele City News

Location

Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1936

Page

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Spelling Champs and Attendance Tops at School

Springhill No. 23 reports 100 percent in spelling. Javene Franken Eunice Barta and David Barta lead with high marks. David Barta missed one day last week due to illness. The school plans a last day picnic with hopes for good weather and plenty to eat. Javene Franken achieved two months of perfect spelling. Wilfred Bartels has perfect attendance. David Barta has most achievement stamps. Jean Lichtenberger advanced from second to fourth grade.

Springhill Hows Weerie Javene Franken Eunice Barta David Barta Wilfred Bartels Jean Lichtenberger

Hoffmeisters Attend Krotz Aberbeeo-Angus Sale in Odem

Max Hoffmeister and his wife attended the Krotz sale of Aberbeeo-Angus cattle in Odem last Monday. The couple were guests Monday evening and Tuesday at the home of Hoffmeister's sister Mrs H M Manning.

Max Hoffmeister Nebenska Krotz Odem Mr. Hoffmeister H. M. Manning

Small Loans Offered with Liberal Terms and Tools Included

The notice promises both small and large loans with no down payment and low interest rates. It offers to furnish all working tools gratis and invites readers to let the lender figure with them.

Family Trips Span Lincoln and Steele City

Frank Manley and son Harold Roy returned to Lincoln Sunday. Mrs. Manley, Dc. T. Whitney, and Harold Whitney went to Lincoln Wednesday. Mr. Whitney and Harold Whitney plan to return to Steele City Sunday.

Frank Manley Harold Roy Lincoln

Mrs Hughes Visits Bayard Sister-in-law and Niece

Mrs Laura Hughes of Bayard Nebraska spent Monday in town with her sister-in-law Mrs Dougherty and niece Mrs O Geldaberry and family. She plans to visit her son Dr D Q Hughes at Fairbury. Hugh Greenwood his wife and daughter Mrs Kuper and Mrs Riddle drove to Daykin Saturday to attend the funeral of town of Alfred Rosener.

Laura Hughes Bayard Nebraska Dougherty O. Geldaberry D. Q. Hughes Fairbury Hugh Greenwood Kuper Riddle Daykin Trown Alfred Rosener

Texas Carries Coals to Newcastle in Centennial Tease

Unreadable OCR fragment mentions a centennial event and references Texas actions or remarks. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible beyond generic hints of a celebration and regional phrase.

Texas Newcastle

Obituary of Sheridan Davis Davis

Sheridan Bruce Davis born October 7 1868 in Humboldt Iowa died May 8 1936 in Steele City at 67.7.1 He moved from Hollenberg to Steele City 14 years ago married Laura Nation September 12 1917 at Marysville KansasThey left four living sons James Sherman Alfred Glen twin brother Sherman Norton Kansas sisters Eva Mellman Cave Oregon Dora Miller Medical Springs Oregon funeral held Sunday at Liberty cemetery burial there

Sheridan Bruce Davis Humboldt Iowa Steele City Hollenberg Laura Nation Marysville Kansas James CCC Spalding Nebraska Sherman Alfred Glen Norton Eva Mellman Cave Oregon Dora Miller Medical Springs Liberty Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Mrs S B Davis and Family

Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of husband and father Mrs S B Davis and family.

S. B. Davis

High School Annuals Demand Surges at Palmer's Pharmacy

The Steele City News reports the school annuals, over fifty pages with student and faculty photos, were delivered to the local school at the start of the week. Demand is strong and extra copies, available at Palmer's Pharmacy, are selling rapidly. those who want copies should act quickly.

Steele City News Palmer's THE Pathfinder Washington, D. C Washington Lethfinder National Capital Ovd Pathfinde

Wing couple visit Steele City and Hollenberg

Grant Wing and his wife visited relatives in Steele City and Hollenberg on Wednesday. Wing plans a Hastings hospital eye exam and likely surgery early next week. He also disclosed the sale of the pool hall he ran for twenty years during the visit.

Grant Wing Gilead Steele City Hollenberg

Taxpayers vote in Steele City approve hall purchase

At a Steele City meeting held Monday evening taxpayers and voters decided the Village Board should buy the Improvement Co hall. The measure passed 22 to 4 in favor of the proposal.

Steele City Improvement Co. Hall

Muir Family and Local Residents Visit Steele City

Leigh W. Muir his wife and four sons from Stockton Kansas plus Carrie E Muir visited the Albert Hance home for an overnight. Carrie Muir extended her stay. Mrs Ann Seymour traffic supervisor for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph and Maude Willey were visitors in Steele City Friday. Mrs Alfred Carmichael ill in hospital improving. Elmer Cormn his wife and children visited Monday evening at A R Corbin home.

Leigh W. Muir Stockton Kansas Carrie E. Muir Albert Hance Carrie Muir Ann Seymour The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co Maude Willey Steele City Elmer Cormn

Mrs Flora Justin Visits Sister in Law

Mrs Flora Justin visits her sister in law Mrs W C Palmer. Mrea Ralph Arner of Seriboer visited relatives here this week.

Flora Justin W. C. Palmer Ralph Arner Seriboer

Steele City Schools Close After Satisfactory Year

E. P. Peterson superintendent praises Steele City schools as progress continues and notes students have been a source of inspiration. The Steele City schools close today.

Peterson Steele City Schools Steele City

Funeral and Ambulance Service Ad in Steele City Fairbury

M O Sampson Richardson Co advertises funeral and ambulance service with Steele City phone 52 and Fairbury phone 114.

Harold Nuckolls—Earl Sweeney M. O. Sampson & Richardson Co Steele City Fairbury

Ina Mae and Leslie Jarchow Visit Daykin Hostess

Ina Mae Jarchow and Leslie Jarchow of Daykin were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Bertha Garber, sharing a brief social visit.

Ina Mae Jarchow Leslie Jarchow Daykin Bertha Garber

Mrs Harold Carsten and Reona Bundy Visit Steele City

Mrs Harold Carsten and Reona Bundy of Pairbury spent Wednesday in Steele City for a brief social visit and local errands.

Harold Carsten Reona Bundy Pairbury Steele City

Mrs. C. J. Whitney obituary notes Beloit birth and Steele City death

Ida M. Southworth born Beloit Wisconsin March 22 1866 died Steele City May 6 1936 aged 70 1 13. She married Calvin Whitney September 30 1885 and leaves son Harold Raymond at home daughter Mrs Frank Manley of Lincoln Nebraska and grandson Harold Roy Manley. Interment in Steele City cemetery after services at the Presbyterian church.

Ida M. Southworth Beloit Wisconsin Steele City Calvin Whitney Harold Raymond Frank Manley Lincoln Nebraska Harold Roy Manley Presbyterian Church Steele City Cemetery

Family thanks aid gushed with prayers and blessings

Gratitude from Calvin Whitney and family for support as a loved one rests. Names listed include Harold Whitney Frank Manies and Frank Lenker of Gooding Idaho with Grace Manley. Also notices of local sales and services at Fairbury and Beatrice power firm advertisements.

Mrs Garber Visits Alexandria With Daughter

Mrs. B. Garber spent Wednesday afternoon and evening in Alexandria visiting her daughter Mrs. J. Rothmeyer.

Mrs. B. Garber Alexandria Mrs. J. Rothmeyer

Washington man visits longtime in hometown

Allen O. Nelson of Washington DC arrived Saturday for a two week stay to visit his mother Mrs. O Franzen. Ralph Leibengood and wife of Hiawatha Kansas attended the funeral of Mrs. C T Whitney on Saturday.

Allen O. Nelson Washington, D. C O. Franzen Ralph Leibengood Hiawatha, Kansas C. T. Whitney

Hecken Lively Visits City as Insurance Agent

C E Hecken Lively of Kearney special agent for the American Alliance Insurance Company was a business visitor here on Wednesday.

C. E. Hecken Lively of Kearney American Alliance Ins. Co

Dwight Lowe Visits Mother Over Weekend

Dwight Lowe traveled from Lincoln to stay with his mother Mrs. May Lowe for the weekend relations and family time.

Dwight Lowe Lincoln Mrs May Lowe

Chester Wilcox Elected Grand Chancelor of Knights of Pythias

Chester Wilcox of Steele City was elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at the grand lodge session in Columbus Nebraska on Wednesday defeating Ray Prehaska of Omaha for the office. Wilcox previously served as grand vice chancellor and succeeds Will H Lowe who retired after many years in the post.

Chester Wilcox Steele City Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Columbus Nebraska Ray Prehaska Omaha K. P Mev Wilcox Will H. Lowe

Senior class play Along the Missouri staged at Improvement Co

The Senior class play Along the Missouri was staged in the Improvement Co hall on Wednesday evening before a capacity audience. Players delivered well developed parts and pleased the crowd with strong characterization.

Missouri Improvement Co

Commencement Exercises Held at Improvement Co Hall

Commencement exercises were held last night in the Improvement Company hall with Rev. A S Dodgson of Fairbury delivering the evening address.

Improvement Co. Hall A. 8S, Dodgson of Fairbury

Saipply Mortuary and Ambulance Service Details

Saipply Mortuary and W C Palmer representative operate funeral and ambulance services in Steele City and Fairbury with contact via phone 25.

Saipply Mortuary Steele City Fairbury

Woman's Club Meets at Miss Susan Taylor's Home

The Womans Club will hold its meeting next Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Susan Taylor. Esther Eden celebrated her eleventh birthday at her parents' home Wednesday inviting eight girl friends after school.

Womans Club Susan Taylor Esther Eden

Cassell and Palmers Visit Lincoln on Wednesday

G. B. Cassell, W. W. Palmer and W. C. Palmer were business visitors in Lincoln on Wednesday, meeting local officials and potential partners.

W.W. Palmer W. C. Palmer Lincoln

Poppies Bloom In Memory And Honor Of Heroes

Poem recalls poppies flourishing for fallen and living heroes, a hand crafted symbol of courage. The lines honor those who fought and endured injuries and continue to strive, urging readers to wear the flowers over their hearts.

Poppy Day Appeal Seeks Support Tomorrow

The message urges readers to purchase a poppy the next day to support veterans. Organizers emphasize remembrance and fundraising for veterans’ causes, calling on the community to participate and honor those who served.

Davis family notices from Norton area obituaries and visits

Sherman Davis returns to Norton after his brother Sheridan B. Davis dies. James Davis, recently joined the CCC at Spalding, attends his father S. B. Davis’s funeral in Steele City. Paul Wilcox and Irene of Wayne visit Mrs. A M Wilcox in illness. Nell Megonigle of Fairbury spends weekend with aunt Mrs. Anna Wilcox. Orin Wing visits sister Mrs. Anna Wilcox.

James Davis CCC Spalding Steele City S. B. Davis Nell Megonigle Fairbury Anna Wilcox Orin Wing

Lincoln Visit With Wright and Blair Family Gatherings

Ed Wright visited his brother Clyde in Lincoln on Wednesday. Grant Blair and his Powell wife visited Monday at their son Lowell Blair’s home.

Ed Wright Lincoln Clyde Grant Blair Powell Lowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Country Newspaper Kellogg Hughes’ Cash Store Sunbeam Beatrice Power Co Whley Fincare Fetore King Nalin Dallas Jane Sheridan Davis Alfred Carmichael E. P. Peterson Chester Wilcox Harlan Gehrt Wallace Palmer Virgil Bugbee LeRoy Gehrt John E. Filinger P. A. Duis Robert Bugbee Fred W. Messmore Ladies’ Aid Charles Craklaw Fathers and Sons Board of Trustees C.T. Whitney Bel C. J. Whitney Harold Whitney Frank Manies Frank Lenker Gooding Idaho Grace Belvesta School Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop Bonham Theatre Beatrice Power Company Market Report Coopers Flour Bran Mac Woman's Club Aerie Sherman Davis Sheridan B. Davis Paul Wilcox Constance Irene Wayne, Kansas A.M. Wilcox
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