Diller Acclaimed Five Supers at Pioneer Music Festival
At the Jefferson County Pioneer Conference Music Festival held at Diller Opera House, ten districts competed with Diller earning five superior ratings for solos and groups. Endicott and Plymouth each claimed a two superior duet and choir performances, while Diller’s Joao Pheel, an eighth grader from Harbine, played a piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Jefferson County
Date Engleman-Boy
Beverly Hays
Golf Diller
Pav Iis Bernhardt
Giris
Darlene'Novotoy
Irene Greide
Gloria Miller
Verneal Fasse
Joreen Kisting
Lucile Fasse
Borameier
Dwaine Weigel
Ile Exgieman
Darlene Novotny
Phyllis Berinhardt
Endicott
Plymouth
City Hall
Eleanor
Weigel
Pullen-Hall Valois Hall Bridegroom Plans Set
Miss Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Hall of Fairbury to wed Ri bert L Pullen of Crete in a Thursday 8 p m ceremony at Howard Hall with Dr Bryant Drake Doane College president officiating. Pullen is a Doane College graduate and Doane staff member. The event included Eastern Star initiations for Mrs Orio Geer and Miss Eleanor Weigel of Diller and others with Beatrice Chapter presence. The hall was decorated with spring flowers and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullen
Cretas Misa Hall
University of ‘Nebraska
Kappa Phi Trae Mirage
Howard Hall
Bryant Drake
Doane College
Pulen
Doane
Chadron State Teachera
Colorado State Iene College
Greeley
Colé
Diller ‘Corgregati Nak
Orio Geer
Eleanor Weigel
Diller
Lewis
Steeleity
Frank
Cully
Beatrice
Wilber A. Wasserman
Adam C. Wasserman
Stromeburg
Nebraska
Mildred Santoot
Nebr
Fort Douglas
Center
Wasserman
Lincoln Hosts Annual 4-H Dairy Heifer Sale
In Lincoln last Saturday Mr James Hays and son Richard Mr Max Logan and others attended the 4 H Dairy Heifer Sale where about 50 calves sold to 4 H participants from across the state. The top price 277 50 went for a 9 month old registered Holstein heifer from Norfolk State Hospital. Richard Hays bought a fine registered Guernsey and had earlier earned a 7500 award used to aid this year’s 4 H project.
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James Hays
Richard
Max Logan
C.R. Steffen
Eva Green
Diller
Lincoln
Norfolk, State Hospital
Norfolk
Nebr
Hays
Illness prompts quarantine at Geer home
Mrs. Roy Geer is ill with scarlet fever and the Geer home was quarantined on Tuesday. Ms. Stiers and Mrs Haverland teachers who were staying there left for Lincoln Tuesday night and will return to Disler after Easter vacation.
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Roy Geer
Stiers
Haverland
Jon D. HS
Geer
Lincoln
Disler
Easter Visit of Miss Line of Evanston
Miss Line of Evanston ll spends a few days of her Easter vacation at the home of her sister Mrs R Steffen.
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Miss Line
Evanston, Ll
Mra
R Steffen
Barber Buys 40 Acres Near Weers At 57 Per Acre
Herbert Barber purchased 40 acres west of his property from William Weers for $57 per acre.
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Herbert Barber
William Weers
Aary Lou Thompson Works as Exchange Operator
Aary Lou Thompson is employed as an operator at the telephone exchange in Beatrice.
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Aary Lou Thompson
Telephone Exchange
Beatrice
County Attorney Withdraws From Race In Jefferson County
Jefferson County Attorney Frank M. Raio withdraws from the primary and plans resignation in July. He will join a St Louis law firm after graduation from the University of Nebraska College of Law. A real estate tax auction of forfeited property at the courthouse netted $1,383, with Thompsons, Steele City and Diller buyers. George Huber led purchases with two lots sold for 9576.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Frank M. Raio
Rao
University of Nebraska Law School
Ebnet St. Louis
Court House
Dwight Young
Thompsons
Steele City
Diller
George
Huber
Thompson
Elmer. Malchow
Earl’ Weigel
Harold -Reorichs
Flossie
Raymond
Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Wm Kissing
Relatives gathered at the Kissing home near Diller to honor their 10th wedding anniversary. Attendees included the Rehms from Plymouth and Diller, the Grabowskis, Kisling families from Diller and Plymouth, and several local couples and children.
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Diller
Wm-Rehm
Plymouth
Arnold Rehm
Allen Grabowski
Geo Ising
Flora Kisling
J. G. Kisling
Herbert Kisling
Herman Kisling
Wm. Grabowski
Vernon Grabowski
Harbine
Jersey herd classified by American Jersey Cattle Club
The Jersey herd from Wax G Logan Nebraska, evaluated by Prof J Regan of the University of Michigan, scored an average of 81.07 on breed type. Five cows rated Good Plus or Good, including Leda Bobbette and others such as Designer Marlene and Coronation Lucy, with several cows assigned Good.
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Jersey
Wax G- Logan
Diller
Nebraska
Jersey Cattle Club
New York
Ms. J. Regan
University of
Mieieati
Leda Bobbette
Marlene
R. J
Coronation Lucy
Lilac Farm
Radiant
Simpson
Goldie
Library report notes donations and birth in April
The April 1 1945 to April 1 1946 library report records Mr Joe Roessl donating many good books from his mother's library and thanks him. A baby girl born April 14 at Odell hospital to Mr and Mrs Roy Casper with Pauline Patton at home assisting. the child named Pamila Jeane.
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Joe. Roessl
Odell
Roy Casper
Pauline Patton
Roy Patton
Casper
Will
Pamila Jeane
Service Members and Local Residents Noted in Diller News
Discharges and service updates include Lt. Clarence L. Hulman receiving an Army honorable discharge at Leavenworth and arrival in Diller, various overseas service details, and the return of Robt. Fry from the Navy. Other items cover Alfred O. Sasse’s Tokyo call home, Alvin James’ discharge, and local family visits. Property moves and a furniture sale are also reported.
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Clarence L. Hulman
Army
Leavenworth
Kansas
Diller
Clarence
Army Air Corps
Yuma
Dateland
Livingstone
Germany
Norway
Bumber
Robt
Fry
Navy
Shoemaker
California
Pacific
Lloyd James
Alvin. James
Armed Services
Jace
Alfred
Hernan Sasse
Diller School News Notes Postponements and Sports
Diller School reports Mrs Stiers and Mrs Haverland returning to Lincoln after Scarlet fever cases at CL Geer residence. High school dismissed at 2 30 pm Wednesday. Seniors pick their play and tryouts held Tuesday morning. Kittenball game vs Odell scheduled Thursday afternoon at Diller. Boys beat Steele Guy last week 14 to 13 despite rain.
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Stiers
Steele Guy
Former Diller Residents Meet in California Letters Recall Past
A Diller native recounts a weekend gathering in Long Beach California with relatives and friends. The letter details visits with Pat Finelli Hazel Clark Effie Powell Hafer Powell Adams Uncle Dave and others, plus updates on family members education careers and military service. The writer notes citrus packing work and cooperative picking by German prisoners and Mexican Nationals. A baby girl was born April 2 at Odell Hospital to Pearl Thompson Novotny and Ernest Novotny.
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Record- Mre
Golda
Miller McKinley
Pat McEllwee - Finelli
Spen
Hazel ‘Clark
Long Beach
Effie Powell
Hafer
Powell
Diller
Adeline
Sylva
Bill Kennedy
Joe Fish
Barbara
Sas
Angeles County
Bob Kennedy
Coast ‘Guard
Jessie
Bernardina
Dorothy
Bill
Pat Finelli
Tam
Ernest Novotny
Pearl Thompson
Odell Hospital
Card of Thanks From Mrs Norma Stahl
I thank all who sent cards and letters during my stay at Lincoln hospital. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
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Lincoln Hospital
Diller Community Club Notes and Welcomes
The Diller Community Club extends a hearty welcome to Don Maw and his wife who have purchased Holle Store. Don Maw is a World War II veteran who served nearly four years with the 8th Air Force in England. The club also welcomes Diller Lamber C., a new business firm led by C. L. Geer and operated by Chester Weaver, in Diller. Best wishes are extended for their long, prosperous life in the town.
Hospital thanks and family visit noted
Frank Grone and Mr and Mrs Wayne Thompson and families express gratitude for cards visits and neighborly help during hospital stay. Thompson family hosted guests at S J Thompson’s home in Lincoln to visit his parents.
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Frank Grone
Mre
Wayne Thompson
Lincoln
S. J. Thompson
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Pioneer Music Festival
Pullen-Hall
Library
Bend Ave
Ce eenSe
Stanneediates
Nented Gt Botews
Robert Upson
Mrs
Chester Upson
Fritch, Texas
S. C. Hutchinson
C. R. Steffen
Mies
Wilhelm Schoecrock
Herman Stahl
Diller School
Phyllis ‘Bernhart
Norma Stahl
George Gorcey
East Side Kids
Diller Opera House
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