Decoration Day services at Town Hall May 30
Town Hall hosts Decoration Day events on May 30 with a program including address by St. Joseph and Buchanan county prosecutor Dr. I Nu Morgan and musical performances. Following the program the American Legion and Auxiliary will decorate graves. ex servicemen asked to arrive by 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
I. Nu Morgan
Maude
Kendall Haddix
Lucille Taylor
W. Andrews
F. Hughes Maurice Hoffman
Wm. Wright
St. Joseph
Buchanan County
Hollenberg Social Roundup Reports Death and Family Visits
Mrs. Grant Wing dies after illness. Guests include Ralph Ahlers and family in Hanover, Bert Greenwood and wife in Steele City, and Mrs. Rena Mowrey. Banquet decor evokes a flower garden. Eighth grade exams conducted by Guy Wells and Miss Henry. Faculty hires announced for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wing
Ralph Ahlers
Wilkie Ahlers
Hanover
Bert Greenwood
Steele City
Rena.Mowrey
Woodman Hall
Guy Wells
Henry
L. B. Hefling
Kansas City
Roscoe Turner
Fred Else
Oskaloosa
Loyal
Homer Else
Wayne Stewart
Concordia
Wes
Marriage Unites Viola Belding and Loyd Webrli in Kansas
Viola Belding and Loyd Webrli wed in Washington Kansas on May 6. The bride is the daughter of Orville and wife north of Steele City. Webrli hails from Fairbury. They will reside in Jansen Nebraska. The Beldings hosted about fifty guests with games and a midnight lunch. the bride received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Belding
Loyd Webrli
Washington
Kans
Orville Belding
Steele City
Webrli
Fairbury
Jansen
Nebraska
Loyd Webb
Mock wedding shower precedes Velma Wehling Harold Cox union
Miss Velma Webbling and Harold Cox were surprised by a mock wedding shower at K P Hall Steele City on May 13. Dell Wehling wore a lace veil as the bride and Gertrude Wehling the groom. Edna Wehling played music. James McCawley carried the ring. Velma thanked guests and the couple to wed June 1 received gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma
Webbling
Harold Cox
Young ‘Peoples’ Picochie “Club
K.P
Steele City
Pers
Mamie McCawley
Hope Benz
Frederick Scheele
Margaret Bugbee
Harold
Edna
Gertrude Webling
Mamie
Lucile
Irene
James
Bill
Marty McCawley
Ina
Lester
Ellison
Irene Shanek
Dorothy
Adolf Shhierkolk
Lorraine McKenzie
Gladys
Faith
Hope Bent
Leonard
Hand
Mildred Kenning
Loyd Thrapp
Dell
Velma Wenling
Birthday tribute marks George Graff Sr sixtieth
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of George Graff Sr on May 14 to celebrate his sixtieth birthday with a basket dinner and many gifts for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graff, Sr
Graff
Mrs. Lena Wing Dies in Hollenberg Kansas
Mrs. Lena M. Wing of Hollenberg Kansas wife of Grant Wing died at 12 30 p m Thursday at the family home in Hollenberg Funeral services set for Sunday May 21 at 1 30 p m in the home and 2 30 p m at the Methodist church with the Mahaska minister officiating Burial will be in Steele City cemetery The Wings lived in Gilad Nebraska over twenty five years relocating to Hollenberg last October near her sisters Lucie and Anna Weber She had been in ill health for several weeks
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Grant Wing
Hollenberg
Lena M. Wing
Kans
Methodist Church
Mahaska
Steele City
im. Gil@ad
Nebraska
Baccalaureate Service Honors Class of Graduates
Last night the baccalaureate service honored graduates: Maxine Bui Wallace Riddle Ada Bella Harta Becty Jean Doebele Christopher Morgan Betty Cassell Arthur Kozak. Rev A Edgar gave the invocation and addresses followed by class presentations and diploma awards by C C Clark and A H Gretzinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebhureh
Maxine ‘Bui
Wallace Riddle
Ada Bella Harta
Becty
Jean Doebele
Christopher Morgan
Betty Cassell
Arthur Kozak
C. C. Clark
Jiev
A. Edgar
Aolor Maxine Juis
Rev. Edgar
Capella Choir
Salutatorian
Miss Johnson
A. H. Gretzinger
C.C. Clark
A. J. Edgar
Antique Union Pacific engine visits station in town
Engine No. 58 a Union Pacific antique and coaches from a long past era pulled into the station shortly after one PM Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd watched as the train remained for ten minutes and local schools paused recess to allow children to view the historic arrival.
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Union Pacific
First Spanish bullfighters and early greats named
Reading fragments discuss early Spanish bullfighters and claims about the first kill in the arena. Mentions Ton Rodigio Diaz del Vivar as a probable early professional and references Pallgetter gas Fravcys a Romero of Renda m Andalisea o. Includes a note about teachers of local gimbals and a Monday event at Turkey cre’ ke on the Bek Greenwood farm. Also mentions Dr. Morris Coffeecand and Wymore guests with Roy Hinsley visiting Fairbury.
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Cid
Ton Rodigio Diaz
del Vivar
Grea
Pallgetter Gas
Fravcys
Romero
Rendam Andalisea
Turkey
Bek Greenwood
Kensington Club Meets at Mrs Walken Home May 9
The B B Kensington met at Mrs Mattie Walken's home on Tuesday May 9 with seven teen members seven children and three visitors present. After the regular business the afternoon featured contests and refreshments were served by the hostess. Next Kensington meeting set for May 23 at Mrs Esther Woods home.
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B. B. Kensington
Mattie Walken
Kensington
Esther, Woods
Presbyterian Church Seeks Attendees For Sunday School
The Presbyterian Church invites members to remember and attend the Sunday school service next Sunday. The notice asks readers to join the service prepared for them.
Haddix Home Guests Include Local Family Guests
Guests at the H W Haddix home last Sunday included A J Brabec and family of Tobias Leon Haddix wife and Verniel Western and Howard Haddix along with Kay Oblwirbury.
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H.W Haddix
A. J. Brabec
Ard
Tobias
Leon Haddix
Verniel
Western
Howard Haddix
Baccalaureate Services Held at Presbyterian Church
Sunday baccalaureate services at the Presbyterian church drew a large congregation. Rev. M. Q. Stevenson of Fairbury preached on pressing toward the mark for the prize of God’s high calling. The program featured Ruth Hurst, the high school chorus directed by R Spencer, and Handel’s Largo.
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Presbyterian Church
M. Q. Stevenson
Presbyterian Church of
Fairbury
Stevenson
Paul
Jesus
R. Spencer
Spencer
Ruth Hurst
Rev. M. Stevenson
Richard Spencer
Rev. Stevenson
Rev Stevenson
Miss Ruth Hurst
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
Mrs Kenneth Babcock and daughter June and Ervin Pool and wife hosted Sunday guests near Odell. Cassell family visited Hastings to see Miss Lorraine Cassell. Miss Wallace Palmer visited her brother Howard Deems in hospital. Mr and Mrs Malachy stayed with daughter Mrs Genrige Vianahan. Elderland’s wife brought daughter Mrs Wm Decker to the doctor in town. Mr and Mrs F L Clark visited Lloyd Lindsley’s in Morrowville. Mrs Sam Outhier and children spent Mother's Day with AE Outhier. Poppy Day observed May 20 with disabled veterans selling poppies. Mrs Minnie Kersting visiting relatives from Washington Kan. Chick and pig feed grinding available from Jay Bee, phone 50-2 Adv. Viva Russell and Laura Murray visited Steele City. Harold L Nuckolls funeral and ambulance service phone 114 Fairbury. Mrs John Wilson returned to Steele City last week. Adv.
Seniors Present Class Play Marry the Boss Daughter
The senior class staged Marry the Boss Daughter last Friday in Town Hall before a large crowd praised by Superintendent T C Clark. Director R Sperber led the cast with Ada Bella Batta as the boss’s daughter and Betty Jean Dodebele as Lily Vane delivering strong performances.
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T.C. Clark
R. Sperber
Charming J
Benny June
Ada ‘Bella Batta
Wallacé Ridde
Betty Jean Docébele
Lily Vane
Maxine Duis
Christopher Morgan
Tomarce
David’ Barta
Hall
Doris Duthier
Woman's Club Luncheon Marks May With Maypole Theme
The Woman's Club met for a May luncheon at Mrs. Bessie Pearson's home with 23 members. Maypole centerpiece and caricature place-cards featured attendees from Fairbury including the Carstens and Maxon families. Mother's Day guests of M. C. Sampson attended. Don Fahrenwald opened a new croquet ground south of the court and expects strong enrollment in upcoming recreational art classes after schools close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Pearson
Don Fahrenwald
Greenwood Family Attends Pusey Funeral in Reynolds
Mrs Hugh Greenwood and her brothers Paul E Kuper of Diller and Linn Kuper traveled to Reynolds on Saturday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs Dave Pusey. William Novotny and family and Hugh Greenwood plus another family visited Floyd Goldsberry's home Sunday evening. Superintendent and Mrs C C Clark spent Saturday visiting in Lincoln.
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Geo. McLachlin
Lincoln
E. J. Wells
Hugh Greenwood
Paul E Kuper
Diller
Linn Kuper
Reynolds
Dave Pusey
Wm. Novotny
Floyd Goldsberry
Capitol Comments on Navy Expansion and Rye Classification
The House Appropriations Committee reports a large 1939 Naval Supply bill and calls for 23 new warships plus 121 naval airplanes, signaling broader military buildup. A World’s Fair USSR display prompts reflection on totalitarian regimes. A proposed rye reclassification faced Western protests and was withdrawn. rye prices for farmers could be affected after study. Congress remains wary of war and public sentiment remains engaged.
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House Appropriations Committee
Navy
Ussr
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Nebraska
CC. W.kitchen
Bureau of Agree ‘Alturad Economice
Twall
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Pacific Coast
Union. Pacific
Gertrude Wehling
Johnson
Wehling
Frank Lenker
Goading
Idaho
Hollenberg Items
Ley Kass
Ralph. Rice
Farm Bureau. Club
Will McCawley
Roy Lau
Lau
Ada Rupknell
Roy Justis
Fred. Baker
John Huett
Magsetta, Kans
George Baker
Charle Justin
Cora Wilt
Lenordaville, Kans
Fred Justis
Charlie Weber
Weber
Ni Kiskalt
Marie Derrick
John Derrick
Pritepal
Mr. Laverne
Farrs‘orn
Lindberg
Waggoner Bro’s
Belding-Webrli
Happy
Roy Hinsley
Wayne, Richardson
Harry
Mary Beckwith
Hutmbolt
Ralph Beckwith
Ames
Iowa
Beckwith
H.H. Beckwith
Morgan Hospital
G. B. Cassell
Market Report
Siena
Yale
ouR_ PRINTING BOND
Kenneth Babcock
June
Ervin Pool
Ralph Cacek
Odell
Cassell
Hastings
Lorraine Cassell
Mress
Wallace Palmer
Hincula
Howard Deems
J. H. Malachy
Mrrs
Genrige” Vianahan, Cand
Elderland
Wm. Decker
F. L. Clark
Lloyd Lindsley
Morrowville
Kansas
Sam Outhier
Galen
Marjorie
Barneston
AE. Outhier
Veteran's Hospital
Minnie Kersting
Washington,Kans
Viva Russell
Laura Murray
Harold’l. Nuckolls
John Wilson
THE
Stexle City
Greenwood Oil CO
Baird and Family
Nebraska City
Rth
Woman's Club
Joe Carsten
Betty Lee
Harold: Carsten
Oliver’ Maxon
Roger
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C. C
Sampson
M. C. Sampson
Mrs
Capitol
Carl.t. Curtis
Moc
Russia
Congress
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Scharmann
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