February 6, 1924 - reprinted April 2, 1997On Monday, Richard Karel was over from Pilger and from him we have learned that they had a small blaze at Pilger. A residence caught on fire from a defective chimney, burning a portion of the roof and otherwise damaging the interior. The firemen arrived promptly on the scene and began to fight the flames, not knowing what danger they were facing. After the flames were subdued, it was discovered that there was about forty pounds of dynamite and a number of highly explosive caps stored in the dwelling. The dwelling is owned by a roadman who has been using these explosives for road blasting. Mr. Karel considers himself very fortunate that the fire did not reach the explosives as he was one of the men fighting the flames on the roof.
After spending several weeks with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Novotny, in San Benito, Texas, Blahoslav Novotny returned home well pleased with his extended stay in the beautiful southland. They are enjoying very pleasant summer weather in the sunny south and the countryside beams with a glorious aspect of a resplended fruit and flower land. His visit to the gulf state which is his second trip to the south the past two years was a most agreeable one and he comes home greatly invigorated both in spirit and health.
February 6, 1924 - reprinted April 9, 1997The Howells school board has just completed one of its most difficult annual duties and that is the election and entering into contract with the teachers. All present teachers will remain with us for next year with the exception of Miss Bloomingdale, who has not as yet entered into contract. The salaries remain the same, except in Mr. Blazek's case the salary was raised $10.00 per month. The list of teachers and salaries paid is as follows:
High school faculty - Supt. J. Ve. Srb, $2500 per school year; J.J. Koliha, $1600; Alvin Sandstedt, $1350; Miss Helen Buttery, $1350; Grade teachers, Jos. F. Blazek, $120 per month; Miss Ona Bily, $110; Miss Laura Wragge, $110; Miss Clara Kovar, $110; Mrs. Mildred Oastler, $110. Miss Bloomingdale who has been our primary teacher for nearly twenty years, is receiving a salary of $130 per month.Messrs. Baumert & Bogner are making arrangements to enlarge their undertaking department. Their first step in this direction was made when Mr. Bogner took an examination for licensed embalmer. He has successfully passed the test required by the state and now has been presented with a diploma proclaiming him a licensed embalmer. The gentlemen have also enlarged the stock of necessities for this department and in the near future expect to purchase an up-to-date funeral car.
Dr. Myers reports the arrival of a baby girl at the Frank B. Sindelar home and twins, a boy and girl, at the John Vesely home.
Chas. Dvorak went to Omaha to attend a special session of the Catholic organizations.
Fred Lerch and son went to Omaha where the boy is receiving treatment at the hands of a specialist. It is said that the condition of the boy's health is rapidly improving which is good news, indeed, to his many friends.
Lillian Rydell, 17, pretty Schuyler High School girl, suddenly dropped dead during a private dancing party given by Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Smith at Schuyler. The untimely death of the popular girl caused the termination of the party, and the guests, a minute previous engaged in happy revelry, were shocked and saddened as the body of their popular friend was carried from the room.
Miss Rydell's untimely death occurred during the first dance. The guests had arrived, the hosts greeted them, and greetings were being exchanged. The orchestra struck up a popular tune, and a young man named Halstead claimed Miss Rydell for his partner.
While the dance progressed, Miss Rydell collapsed. Instantly the swirl of dancers ceased. All rushed to her side. A doctor was summoned and instantly pronounced her dead from heart trouble.
Lillian Rydell was a comely popular girl. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Rydell, who live in the south end of the county. She attended the Schuyler High School and was in her last year, being a member of the class to be graduated this spring.
Burial was made in the Bethlehem church yard in Maple Creek precinct.A surprise party was carried out at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pimper in recognition of their son, Victor, whose birthday was to be celebrated. Mrs. Pimper prepared a fine lunch consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cake, ice cream, cookies, popcorn balls and candy, which in conclusion to the numerous games played, added immensely to the delight of the party. All was just lovely and the evening passed away only too quickly for the happy merry-makers. Following are those who were present: : Marcella Slama, Sylvia Janecek, Norma Vitek, Kola F. Fajman, Marjorie Fajman, Lillian Nykodym, Evelyn Ruzicka, Beatrice Herynek, Jerome Petr, Eugene Teply, Frankie Miller and Melvin Hahn.
A birthday surprise party was given in honor o John Shuster at his home. Those present were: Mr. Vacha and sons, Joe and Frank of Howells; Maggie Taylor and two brothers of Howells, Frank Trojan and family, Ed Shuster and family. Ad. Zabka and family, Ben Bayers, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Zabka.
Roy Rosenberry who spent several weeks at the Emil Hoff home is now at the Martin Rosenberry home.
O.H. Moeller and family called at the Herman Wurdeman home in Leigh.
Wm. Steiner helped Frank Trojan haul hay.
Martin Rosenberry and family autoed to the F.J. Sindelar home northwest of Clarkson.
Harvey Shuster autoed to Schuyler to meet his brother, John, Ben Bayers, Adolph Zabka and Fred Hockamier who returned from Omaha, having gone down with stock.
Having decided to move onto his father's 400-acre farm northwest of Clarkson, Ralph Podany will put his acreage property in the west part of town up for sale in public auction. The property consists of seven acres of land, a good house and other improvements.
Dr. Kaven reports the births of an eight-pound baby boy at the James Prochazka home and a little daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Veltrusky of near Wells.
One of the best weeks recorded by the Clarkson Ford agency. Fayman-Vacin Auto Co., for some months was enjoyed by the firm. Besides selling a new Fordson tractor they sold two new Ford sedans, one new touring car and one used car which is a very good record for a dull season like this. Below we give the list of sales: Fordson tractor, James Bartes, Clarkson; Tudor sedan, Jos. F. Podany, Stanton County.; Fordor sedan, Jos. Holoubek, Clarkson; touring car, John S. Podany, Stanton County, Frank Navrkal invested in a second hand Ford touring car.
February 23 [sic], 1924 - reprinted April 23, 1997Mrs. John Hejtmanek was at Lincoln visiting with her daughter, Emma, who is a student at the University.
Local relatives are in receipt of the sorrowful intelligence that Adolph Nemec, who at one time made his home in the vicinity of Clarkson, died at the home of his daughter in Lexington. The deceased was a man of about fifty-eight years and was a brother of Frank Nemec, Sr., of near Clarkson, who died a good many years ago. Mr. Nemec was also a brother of Mrs. Frank Wolf, Sr. and Mrs Prokop, both of whom preceded their brother on the long journey to the better world.
For the reason of Mr. and Mrs. John Mikes soon to leave Dodge to reside on a farm tributary, an informal surprise farewell party was given at the Sokol Hall in their honor. This esteemable family have a large host of friends who with the Sokol order made preparations for this gala glorious function at which dancing formed the main pastime with a tempting spread and refreshments. Thos. Vogltanc and his players furnished music for this large assembly.
CLARKSON MARKET
Wheat----------$.94
Corn--------------.59
Oats---------------.42
Rye----------------.52
Hogs-------------6.25
Butter--------------.25
Eggs---------------.20John Dworak of near Heun took his 15-year-old son to Omaha for medical consultation with the intention of having the lad operated. Miss Alice Jonas, who was caring for the boy, accompanied them to Omaha.
The following successful livestock feeders from Howells were on the market with large numbers of cattle: Louis Hamsa, Rudolph Hamsa, Anton Horak, Mike J. Miller, August Christ, James Tichota, Frank J. Mejstrik, Fred Baumert, Chas Krause, Conrad Knust, Frank E. Svoboda, Ben P. Remm, Gerhard Gall, Mike C. Sindelar, Vinc Tresnak, Frank Busch, Rudolph Shanle, Rudolph Ritzdorf, Wm. B. Wiese, Jos. Rehak, Ed Holoubek, John Rehak, Suchan and Strudl, Jos. Schlautman, Herman Borgmeyer.
Another wedding to have taken place in this vicinity was the marriage of Miss Tichota and Jerome Pojar which took place at the Bohemian Catholic Church at Dodge. The event was celebrated in Howells with a dance at the Bohemian National Hall, the function being attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Pojar is the daughter of Jos. Tichota and her husband is a son of Herman Pojar of near Beemer. Both are popular young people and are held in high esteem by their large circle of friends.At the Bethlehem Church in Maple Creek precinct occurred the marriage of Miss Libbie E. Ruzicka and Frank J. Blazek. The blissful words that united this worthy young couple were spoken by Rev. Jos. Havlik.
After the church services the invited guests gathered at the home o the bride's parents where a bountiful wedding dinner was served.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruzicka, residing in the southern part of Maple Creek precinct, where she was born and reared to womanhood. She is a pleasant and respectable young lady, possessing all the characteristics that go to make a model housewife and life companion.
Her chosen mate is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blazek of this vicinity. Being an exemplary young man, he is well thought of and fully worthy of the young lady he has won.Jake Bayer arrived in Howells from Boone County and visited for several days at the homes of his brothers, Joe and Frank. He attended the hearing at Schuyler in regard to the opening of the will of his deceased father, Christian Bayer.
February 27, 1924 - reprinted April 2, 1997Miss Josephine Walla returned to her home at Morse Bluffs after a short visit at the Emil E. Teply home.
Mesdames J. R. Dudycha and Jos. J. Karnik were Howells visitors spending the days with relatives.
Mrs. Anton Odvarka, Jr., and son, Morris, were at Albion visiting with her mother, Mrs. Mary Platz, who has been critically ill.
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