Firemen Show Pleases Crowd at Opera House
Firemen and cast presented Look Out Lizzie at the opera house Tuesday night drawing a full main floor and overflow in the gallery. The production received strong praise from attendees including visitors from Fairbury such as Mr and Mrs Will Nider Mr and Mrs Russell Davis Mr and Mrs S Tippen Lillie Spence and Gladys Hughes.
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Opera House
Lizzie
Kelly
Fairbury
Will Nider
Russell Davis
S. Tippen
Lillie Spence
Gladys Hughes
Obituary for J. L. London of Fairbury Nebraska
J L London died April 11 after an extended illness at a Fairbury hospital aged 56. Funeral April 13 at Fairbury Methodist Church with Rev H F Huntington officiating. Interment at Diller cemetery. London born August 21 1881 in Smith County Kansas survived by widow Zella and children Marvin Lucile and Lloyd plus granddaughter Judith Ann. long active in Fairbury farming implement business and respected by International Harvester officials and customers. He was a devout Methodist and family man.
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J. L
Lew
London
Fairbury
H. F. Huntington
Diller Cemetery
Traum
J. L. London
Smith County
Kansas
J. P. London
Dorothy J. Slaight London
Ira London
Sacramento
California
Daisy Gerard
Nebraska
Diller
Zella Marshall
Harrisonville
Missouri
Marvin
Lucile
Lloyd
Mr. London
Judith Ann
Fam
Farmers Union
Londons
Methodist Church
International Harvester Company
Band Concert by the Diller Band at the opera house
The Diller Band conducted by Nelson Ingalsbe presents a Thursday evening concert at the opera house starting at 8:00. Pieces include Desideratum March, Inspiration Overture, Cuckoo Waltz arr Vitali, Footlifter March, Champion Overture, Pale In The Amber Wear, a Ladies Quartette, Reading On the Horizon Sax Trio, Rosalie and I Double Dare You, and Star Spangled Banner.
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Diller
Nelson Ingalsbe
Opera House
Scott
Lake
Rosalie
Durango Businessman Visits for Father’s 80th Birthday
Lloyd Callander of Durango Colorado arrived Tuesday night to help his father celebrate his 80th birthday Wednesday. He left Thursday morning for home. Callander owns a Durango drug store and reports good business and fine conditions. Snow blankets the mountains while Durango enjoys mild weather.
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Lloyd Callander
Durango
Colorado
Lloyd
Store moves near post office with celebratory sale
Harry Allen relocates his store beside the post office and promotes a special sale to mark the event. A half page advertisement on the last page highlights the location and discounts, signaling a prime town center spot.
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Harry Allen
Birth announced for William Robert Bloom in Los Angeles
Announcement received Tuesday reports the birth of an 8 lb 2 oz son named William Robert to Mr. and Mrs. William Bloom Adeline Fish on April 9 1938 in Los Angeles California.
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Robert
William Bloom
Adeline Fish
Los Angeles
California
Rachel Viers Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mies Rachel Viers returned home with her parents from Tecumseh hospital last Sunday after an appendicitis operation. She is reported to be recovering nicely.
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Mies
Rachel Viers
Tecumseh Hospital
Rachel
Burling ton Roadmaster Frank Hoenshell Dies at 60
Burling ton roadmaster Frank Hoenshell 60 died suddenly at his home last Thursday night Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the community church.
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Frank Hoenshell
Burlington
Wymore
Eyes Wake Up and Live Healthy with Dr Morrison
Let your eyes wake up and live. Keep them healthy and in good condition with guidance from Dr. Neil C. Morrison in Fairbury Nebraska.
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Neil C. Morrison
Fairbury, Nebr
Public Sale Planned at Bert Bell’s Home Near Town
Bert Bell will hold a public sale at his residence one mile north of town next Thursday. Bills will be sent out this weekend.
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Bert Bell
Illness in the Hood Family Reported at Grell Home
The Odell leported last week Chas. Hood quite ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Grell near that place.
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Odell le
Chas. Hood
Frank Grell
High School Track Meet at Diller Report
Readers are directed to the School News for results of the recent high school track meet held in Diller last week.
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Diller
Harry Baker Recovers From Severe Influenza Attack
Harry Baker is slowly recovering from a severe influenza illness with improvement in his condition and resumed strength. Family and friends report hopeful signs as he receives care and rest at home.
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Harry Baker
William Nida 78 Dies After Illness in Alliance Neb
William Nida of Bayard Nebraska died in Alliance hospital after illness while visiting land holdings near Torrington Wyoming. He was born near Diller and was brother of Mrs. Catlet and brother-in-law of Will Cherry. He belonged to Diller Camp MWA and a life-insurance check arrived for Wm. Bond.
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Nida
Alliance
Nebraska
Mr. Nida
Bayard
Nebra
Torrington
Wyoming
Diller
Catlet
Will Cherry
Diller Camp
Mwa
Wm. Bond
Mrs Frank Crinklaw dies at 56 in Steele City
Mrs. Frank Crinklaw aged 56 died at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at her home in Steele City. The body will be brought to the Waggoner home. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Fillinger officiating.
New Teachers to be Elected for Diller School
The Board of Education of district No 70 plans new hires as four teachers depart. Miss Weidauer and Miss Grant leave high school posts for unknown plans, while Mr Kelley moves to Nebraska Central College as coach and dean. Miss Erma Sible is elected to teach grades 1 5 6 and comes from Elm Center.
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Board of Education of School District No.70
Diller
Weidauer
Grant
Kelley
Heyne
Central City
Nebraska
Nebraska Central College
Erma Sible
Miss Sible
Elm Center
Odell
National Air Mail Week Commemorates entieth Anniversary
National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 marks twenty years since the first regular air mail flight from Washington to New York on May 15, 1918. The 218 mile line grew into a vast network reaching 62 576 miles with flights carrying mail passengers and express. Special air mail flights are planned for May 19, 1938 from local fields to the four current Nebraska air mail stops.
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National Air Mail
Washington, D.C
New York City
Post Office Department
Nebraska
Mrs C P Fall Dies at 73 After Fall Injury
Mrs C P Fall wife of a Beatrice physician died Tuesday at her home aged 73. She suffered an injury in a spring fall in Kansas City from which she apparently never recovered.
Miss Florence Chambers To Demonstrate In Diller
Miss Florence Chambers a home economist will conduct cooking and home making demonstrations in Diller at 8 00 P M Tuesday April 19 She stays informed through the Home Service Kitchens in General Electric Institute at Nela Park Cleveland A Wisconsin University graduate she has worked in demonstration and sales since 1933 and served as home economist for Wisconsin Power and Light before joining General Electric The public is invited to attend this free demonstration.
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Florence Chambers
Diller
General Electric Institute
Nela Park
Cleveland
Miss Chambers
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Power & Light Company
General Electric
Cattle Theft Recurs At Public Sale Amid Snowy Winter
The letter from S F Starr of Cedar Falls Iowa discusses a recent cattle theft at Paul Coopers public sale where a buyer left with four head without paying and no sale witnesses recall him. Starr notes heavy Iowa snowfalls and late winter conditions with trees blooming badly damaged by a freeze.
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Record
Earl Cooper
S. F. Starr
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Chicago Daily Tribune
Diller
Neb
Paul Cooper
the Tribune
Nebraska
Starr
Cedar
Falls
Project Club Meet at Fairbury Church Basement
A county Achievement Day program for Project Clubs will be held at Fairbury Methodist Church basement on Tuesday April 19. The program begins at 11 oclock with public invitation. Special invitation extended to men. Mrs Ralph Long of Diller leads a committee and chairs a project work oriented meeting aimed at ladies unfamiliar with project work.
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Fairbury
Methodist Church
Ralph Long of
Diller
Francis Clark Travels to Diller Amid Store Closure
Francis Clark drove from Omaha to Diller on Sunday after learning his store manager had contracted mumps and could not open Monday. Robert Dale Connie May and Emil Tarnow joined for a week long visit during Omaha spring vacation with friends and relatives in Steele City.
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Francis Clark
Diller
Omaha
Clark
Robert Dale
Connie May
Emil Tarnow
Steele City
Mayborns Request Record Sent Ahead to Beatrice
Mrs. L R Mayborn requests their record be sent to Beatrice as they expect to arrive home Friday. The Mayborns wintered in Southern California and recently stayed in Phoenix Arizona. They travel by train because Mr. Mayborn is not well.
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Acard
Stop Everything Those Volunteer Firemen Do the Darndest Things
A playful note invites readers to page five to view a volunteer fire department advertisement showing their latest fundraising or community event. The item highlights local civic volunteers and a lighthearted peek at their activities.
Tractor sale to Protestant Orphans Home reported
Alpha Wiemers states he sold an Oliver 6 cylinder tractor with starter and lights to the Protestant Orphans Home this week marking a farming-related transaction.
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Alpha Wiemers
Howard Prather Serious Illness Reported in Beatrice
Howard Prather is described as seriously ill in a Beatrice hospital, with local officials confirming his medical condition and ongoing care.
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Howard Prather
Beatrice
Tests Prove the Power of Food
A discussion on how vitamin rich diets affect growth in rats. Two rats of equal age show dramatic weight differences due to diet. The article argues that a well balanced food ration is vital for human health, especially for children.
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Ankind
What to Eat and Why column guides nutrition decisions
An editor notes the weekly What to Eat and Why column by C Houston Goudiss, a national food authority. The writer explains Goudiss translates ongoing nutritional science into simple language and urges readers to follow the articles to stay current on dietary guidance.
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C. Houston Goudiss
Food Authority
Goudiss
Closing Date for 1937 Program Payments Noted
County agricultural office reports all 1987 A. C. Program payment applications must be filed by May 21 1938 with claims and adjustments due by May 31. Signatures are required from individuals who have not yet returned their payment applications. Total funds received stand at $39, but the goal is $45 000.
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A. C
Holle couple seeks beer license at Diller business
A hearing on the application of H. M. Holle and Lydia Holle for on and off sale of beer at Lot 10 No 6 ft Lot 11 Block 10 Main street Diller Neb will be held at city hall on April 19 1938 at 8 P M. Village Clerk Chas E Waggoner oversees.
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H. M. Holle
Lydia Holle
Main Street
Diller
Nebr
Chas. E. Waggoner
Kensington Dorcas Society to Meet Thursday
The Dorcas Society of the M. E. church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon April 21 in the church basement. The committee hopes to see as many ladies present as can attend.
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Dorcas Society
M. E. Church
Kensington
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William Nida
Mrs
Frank Crinklaw
National Air Mail Week
By C. Houston Goodiss
M. E. Kensington
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