Lifestyles

9.1.21

Published by admin on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 2:47pm
1901
George Galbraith bought the Benjamin farm on Rock creek for $27.50 an acre.
Frank Hurless sold his farm on Rock Creek for $30 an acre and moved to Fairbury to work on the Rock Island Line.
John T. Henrichs had eight acres of wheat that made 4,712 bushels to the acre.
The first good rain of the summer fell on Aug. 10. It came too late to save the corn but was mighty welcome after a hot dry summer.
Ed Ayres sold 30 corn binders as farmers were compelled to cut up most of their corn for feed.

Open House Rose Cecrle

Published by admin on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 9:43am

Open House: Rose Cecrle, 100th birthday, Sunday, August 29th, 1-3 p.m. Daykin Community Building. Please, no gifts, just a card with a personal note about Rose will be a birthday blessing.  

Lois Koenig

Published by admin on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 9:43am

Lois Koenig will be celebrating her 90th birthday on September 11. Please join her family by sending cards and memories to: Lois Koenig 105 N 6th St., Box 506A, Beatrice, NE 68310.

8.25.21

Published by admin on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 1:08pm
1936
The Helvey family reunion was held at the City Park in Fairbury. About 150 members of the Helvey family gathered.
1943
R.B. Felton won the Jayhusker golf tournament at the Fairbury Country Club, 3 and 2, over Frank M. Rain of Fairbury in the finals.
The will of Mrs. Hattye Warren of Fairbury left 540 acres of Jefferson County land and residence property at the northwest corner of Seventh and G streets to the Fairbury Baptist congregation.
1945

8.11.21

Published by admin on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 10:09am
1922
The affairs of the defunct bank of Endicott would be wound down as soon as possible. Judge Colby has appointed R.S. Wilfley, cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Steele City to act as receiver and the work of liquidation was under way. The two banks, Steele City and Endicott served practically the same territory.
1932

Saathoff's

Published by admin on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 9:08am

Marvin and Wilma Saathoff will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 20, 2021. The family invites you to help them celebrate with a card shower.  Cards may be sent to 58005 704th Road, Diller NE 68342. 

Borch's

Published by admin on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 9:07am
Eric and Lorraine, a.k.a. Dad and Mom, a.k.a. Grandpa and Grandma.
Wishing you all the best on your 50th wedding anniversary. Here’s to another great year of being together! Love you guys!!  - The East of the Mississippi Borch’s

8.4.21

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 9:29am
1930
A federal survey of the Little Blue River was to be made. A few years later, during the drought of the "Dirty 30s," there wasn't much to measure.
County Commissioners' salaries and mileage for June, 60 years ago, were J.M. Koch, $106.50; W.L. Woods, $90; and C.H. Koenig, $112. 
Wheat yields reported east of Daykin, 60 years ago, included E.A. Jacobs, 80 acres of "beard-less," 28 ½ bushels per acre; John Strobel, 55 acres, 20 ½; and Fred Hummel, 20 acres, 33 ½, George Long, near Helvey, had 63-bushel oats.
1943

Rose Cecrle

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 9:26am

Open House: Rose Cecrle, 100th birthday, Sunday, August 29th, 1-3 p.m. Daykin Community Building. Please, no gifts, just a card with a personal note about Rose will be a birthday blessing. 20-21p

50th Reunion 1971

Published by admin on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 9:51am

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