Nebraska High School Music Contests Draw Large Crowds
A Sunday school tale about a missing belt of cheese aside, Nebraska high schools saw music gain strong traction with fifteen thousand students across seven district contests last Saturday. About sixty five percent hailed from Diller with events at Alliance Fremont Fullerton Holdrege Kearney McCook Wayne and Geneva. Geneva reported three thousand attendees at the event.
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Harry Green’s scaffold fall and a Methodist union move
The article recalls Harry Green’s shingling accident and notes his lighter past weight. it then covers a Kansas City conference aiming to unite the three main Methodist branches into The Methodist Church with estimated nationwide strength, property, and clergy. It also mentions a possible legal challenge in federal court to the union.
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Diller
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Spring Splicing Trend Leaves Few Unwed Locals
A local report notes a rising rate of marriages this spring among young residents, forecasting a shift where most residents will be married and households formed as the season progresses.
Swartz Moves Lower, Bumps Zelleng from Burlington Job
Mr Swartz and Mrs Swartz relocate to lower rooms at Loock residence. Mr Swartz bumped Paul Zelleng from the Burlington section and assumed the position himself.
Doyle Weaver Faces Fleet-Footed Gun of Edgar
Unclear OCR notes speculate if Doyle Weaver could match Edgar’s speed as Alexandria hosts a lively clash Tuesday night with the touted Gun of Edgar nearing a close.
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Grasshoppers Spread Beyond California
Reported as a scourge in several regions, baby grasshoppers appear plentiful outside California. Small specimens have been seen displaying themselves in Diller shop windows as part of local displays.
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Diller
Omission in 1924 DHS class roll noted
The publisher acknowledges Wm Bowers' name was left out of the 1924 DHS class roll tied to the Eva Stotts obituary published last week. The error was not intentional.
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DHS
Eva Stotts
Impressive Kansas City Ogallala Farm Site Visited
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ewers brought their Kansas City and Ogallala daughters to view the couple’s new farm last Friday. The building site on the property looms as perhaps the most imposing in the area when seen from the north.
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Kansas City
Ogallala
Village approves gravel project for Main Street
New gravel has been dumped the full length of Main Street and motorists are warned to drive carefully. The Village board has contracted to regravel all village streets and urges caution for loose gravel.
Goering Slims Garments as War Heats Up
The report notes Field Marshal Hermann Goering trimming his uniforms as tension rises. It suggests thinner attire may matter if bullets fly, but adds that the leaders are rarely struck when conflict intensifies.
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Germany
Herman William Goering
Cement sidewalk pioneers in Diller town
The piece names local builders and initials stamped in pavement. Reimers & Fried, Lincoln contractors first laid cement on Main Street at the bank corner. Elmo Hadley is credited with many sidewalks and crossings, with Ben Clauson Mc Cage Wright and L M.C. sharing other stretches.
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Reimers & Fried
Lincoln Contractors
Diller
Main Street
Elmo Hadley
Ben Clauson
McCage Wright
L M.C
Homemade tractor blends T Model Ford parts and binder work
Dr Viers plans and guides a home built tractor for melon patch use. The machine lacks brakes and requires careful P and Q handling when crossing the creek to prevent runaway motion. Doc trains the crew to operate it with similar skill to his own.
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Bill
Doc
Heat Wave Bakes State With 85 Degree Day
The forecast states 85 degrees across the region with near 100 in western areas. Residents endured heat with some people sweating while others grew sleepy, and relief came as Wednesday and Thursday brought cooler conditions.
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Armies of Nations in World War Era
It notes that numerous soldiers roam Europe amid wartime activity and lists Axis and anti Axis nations with their respective armies.
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Europe
Axis
Rooster Outshines in Crowing as Hen Produces Eggs
A local fable notes the rooster crows loudest while the hen lays the eggs, highlighting a division of roles within a farmyard scene.
Refusal to Be Saved Mirrors Jesus Sacrifice
A ferry tragedy illustrates human refusal to accept salvation. A man rejects help, dives under the boat, and drowns, even as a rope and life boat are offered. The tale ends with a sermon that many similarly reject Jesus who died for all.
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San Francisco Bay
Jesus
Cafe Society and Gunga Din at the Bonham Theatre
Hollywood notes review highlights Cafe Society with Fred MacMurray and Madeliene Carroll and praises Gunga Din with Cary Grant Doug Fairbanks Jr and Victor McLaglen. The Bonham Theatre showcases Union Pacific on May 9 10 11 and 12 with Fairbury screening days after Omaha premiere.
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Cary Grant
Doug Fairbanks Jr
Victor Mclaglen
Bonham
Union Pacific
Fairbury
Omaha
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