Mills Seeks Reserve in Diller Pioneer Parade
Mrs Jennie Mills of Council Bluffs Iowa requests a reservation in the first covered wagon for Diller’s pioneer parade dated August 13th She is among the town’s earliest residents and aims to settle a long running debate over who built the first structure in Diller with proof at the picnic time.
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Cavett
Jennie Mills
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Diller
Mills
D. R. Kelley
White City Diller Still Noted for White Houses
The White City Diller earned its nickname from years of white painted residences and outbuildings. The Burlington railroad foreman’s residence also remains white, though several homes have deviated to colors like brown gray tan and cream among a list of residents and properties.
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Diller
White City
Burlington Railroad Company
Chas. Waggoner
Mrs. Worthen
Public Works Project Finishes In Diller
The Diller public works project funded largely by the village and with FERA labor finished Wednesday evening. It includes cement curb and gutter on the west side of Main Street, work at the new ball park, street ditch cleaning, and repairs to sidewalks and crossings. The project met the community's needs and the result is satisfactory.
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Diller
FERA
Main Street
Ball Park
A M Berry Passes At 79 In Fairbury
A M Berry age 79 of Fairbury passed away July 28 1986. Funeral services were held at Fairbury Methodist Church at 7 p m Tuesday Rev Huntington officiated with Masonic fraternal support. Berry lived in Fairbury for years served as treasurer of Jeffe county for two terms and was Mayor of Fairbury.
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A.M. Berry
Fairbury Methodist Church
Huntington
Masonic Fraternity
Berry
Fairbury
Rt. Joseph
Grand Island
Jeffe County
Fair
Local Picnics Scheduling Conflicts Highlight Summer
The Plymouth annual picnic occurred yesterday and today. The Steele City home coming event runs today and tomorrow. Odell plans a picnic next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Diller holds theirs the following week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Plymouth
Steele City
Odell
Diller
No Band Concert At Diller This Weekend
There is no band concert tonight at Diller. The band will perform at Steele today and tomorrow.
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Diller
Steele Ty
4 H Club Meeting Invites Community
Notice for the 4 H Club Silene to meet at Mee Hall on Thursday with a welcoming message for all interested to join.
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Silene
Mee Hall
Diller Homecoming Picnic Draws Many Old Residents
Diller prepares for a two day celebration on Pioneer Day with a large turnout expected. The parade and pageant shift to park stand locations with an afternoon program and speech by Hon J C Hartigan. Businesses are urged to send representatives and old residents plan a reunion among former neighbors.
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Diller
Ball Park
J. C. Hartigan
Jefferson County
Dillers
Donkey Game Draws Crowd At Endicott Diller Pair
The weekly donkey ball event opened with Endicott versus Diller girls. Diller dominated with a roughly 29 to 0 score, while a later clash tied 8-8 before the game was halted. Other week results saw a 10 to 4 boys win over Harbine and UDiller taking a decisive victory over Endicott.
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Endicott
Udiller
Diller
Diller von
Arkansaw
Harbine Fellows
False Beards May Be In Evidence Picnic Time
County Clerk William Nider wishes to attend the Diller picnic but believes eligible men must wear whiskers. Lacking a natural growth he improvised false whiskers from a cushion in his office and, with some help, plans a convincing disguise. The office staff note Chas E W looks Jewish in appearance.
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Wm. Nider
Diller
Billy
Chas. E. W
Farmer announces price reductions on animal gear north of Bonham Theatre
Mr Farmer lists lower prices for collars halters harnesses and related equipment north of the Bonham Theatre. The terse notice highlights discounts on animal gear and directs readers to the location for the sale.
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Farmer
Bonham Theatre
Three Bad Young Men Captured Near Sabetha
Three young men from Fairbury and Sioux City were captured at a tourist park near Sabetha Kansas after a spree of bank robberies abductions and car thefts across four states. John Meade 19 pleaded guilty to the Blue Springs bank robbery and received a 26 year Nebraska penitentiary sentence. Howard Vernon 27 and Larry Kruse 24 face Iowa and Wisconsin charges as authorities pursue extradition.
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Fairbury
Sabetha
Kansas
Howard Vernon
John Meade
Larry Kruse
Sioux City
Iowa
Herkimer
Kans
Wisconsin
Marshall C. EB. Mack
Hooper
Nebr
Dunn
Beatrice
Blue Springs
Lanesing
J. John Meade
Blueprings
Eade
Gage County
Mow
Nebras
Vernonce
Sergants
Nebraska
Jefferson County Wheat Production Control Association Meeting
The Jefferson County Wheat Production Control Association held a court house meeting Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for 1936 include President G. W. Arnold Harbine and Vice President Geo Patterson Steele City with W C Andreas as secretary and J Smith Diller Frank S Wells Geo H Johnson of Fairbury also chosen for the allotment committee. Treasurer’s report and local costs were about 1 and 2 tenths cents per bushel. Precinct election meetings were held Monday evening with listed committeemen for Pleasant Newton Jefferson and Rock precincts.
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Jefferson County Wheat Production Control Association Organization
Court House
Board of Directors
G. W. Arnold
Harbine
Geo. Patterson
Steele City
Aaventeer Aeecretary
Ricultura Ent
W. C. Andreas
J. Smith Diller
Frank S. Wells
Geo. H. Johnson
Fairbury
Logan
Endicott At
Newton
Patterson
Pingle
Wm. Abvenda
Jefferson
G. W. Arpoldeemen
Ernest Schmitt
Rock
Charles M. Chai
John Turnerman
W. Lueck
Wm. A. Dick
County Fair Sparks Talk Amid Digging Controversy
The note mentions locals sweating over a midday dig and a looming fair in the county, with two picnic dates linked to Diller. The piece hints at the famous Biller conic and implies municipal tension but keeps details unclear and informal.
Whisker Club Lists Growers for Diller Picnic
A note outlines a Whisker Club growing various facial styles among locals ahead of the Diller picnic on August 13. The article lists 54 names by whisker type from Chin whiskers to mustaches and beards, with Palisade Nebraska resident Harold Bowers noted for a full beard. A group photo possible at the event.
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Diller
Dr. S. B. Viers
Chas. E. Waggoner
Earl Weigle
C. J. Saathoff
Wm. Baumfolk
Billie Leaper
John Greider
Roy Patton
Chas. Barber
W. A. Snyder
W. E Anderson
Quinter Fry
Bill Bond
Paul Renz
Cal. Waggoner
E. E. McCune
Orlo Geer
Ray Green
C A.green
Wilbur _Green
John Steiner
Clarence Renz
Louis Wenz
Box Holle
Wall Street
Burnsides
D. W. Fanders
M. J. Wolken
Hod. Green
Willie Clark
Geo. Rahman
Mustache
Rex Green
Rupert Hughes
Irwin Kengert
Everett
Harvey Garrele
C. J. Wolken
Abraham Lincoln
Ord
Palisade
Nebr
Harold Bowers
Roy Roelfs
Frank On Blauser
Mos $S. Co
Hutchinson Findling
Bill Weers
Ralph
Crystal Springs Pool Opens Near Fairbury
Crystal Springs pool west of Fairbury opens for the summer after a connection to the Fairbury water main delivers spring water to the pool. The Journal editor criticizes the lack of a direct main pipe to the pool while noting the improvement will aid local swimming season.
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Crystal Springs
Fairbury
Ailing Ones and Sick List Update
Mrs. Fry remains about the same while Bert Bell appears on the sick list this week. Less Barber shows slow recovery from an attack, and Mrs. W. J. Fri is recovering from injuries. A confinement due to burns is noted in the report.
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Bert Bell
W. J. Fri
Eas Ieee
Pension funds strain as applications rise in Jefferson county
The Fairbury Journal reports 350 old age pension applications with county treasurer and a projected 400 total. Under state law and federal cooperation single recipients may get about 70 dollars monthly while couples receive about 125 dollars. the county expects shortfalls and may cut pension amounts. The attorney general clarifies eligibility even with contributing relatives, boosting eligible numbers, while taxes await court decisions and may delay relief.
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Jefferson Ceat
Jefferson County Old the Pension Board
County Commissioners County
Attorney General’s Office
Eli
Su Mares Ores
Fairbury Journal
Former Lincoln Girl Author of Dress Designing Book
The article notes Marguerite Stotts of Lincoln, formerly Miss Stotts, now Mrs. John Hopkins of Ames, Iowa, as a former Lincoln girl who authored a book on dress designing. It mentions connections to Lincoln families and a luncheon in Central City featuring Dr Hartley Alexander and Robert Edmond Jones.
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Lincoln Star
Diller
Lincoln
Te Stotts
John Ros
Central City
Hartley Alexander
Robert Edmond Jones
Mr. Jones
John Hopkins
Ames
Marguerite Stotts
A. D.stotts
W. L. Law
William Newts
Omaha
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Mrs. Mills
A. M. Berry
Hace County
the Whisker Club
Diller Girl
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