Diller Picnic Clash With Legion Event Sparks Apology
Dr Ainley Russel Davis and a Fairbury gentleman spoke as Diller callers Wednesday evening expressing regrets over date conflicts between the Diller annual picnic and a Legion affair. They blamed the Legion for the mix up not the Chamber of Commerce and said the incident was unintentional. They noted too many events in mid August for public convenience and urged people to attend the Diller picnic.
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Dr. Ainley
Russel Davis
Fairbury
Diller
Legion
Chamber ,of Commerce
Attendees urged to join parade in vintage gowns
The article advises picnic-goers to wear gowns from past eras and participate in the parade on foot, in groups, or by car. It notes these costumes may seem quaint today but were once fashion-forward, and brides appeared similarly charming in antiquated styles, appealing to the younger generation.
Diller History Not Completed Delays Book Distribution
The committee reports the Diller history manuscript remains unfinished and requires thorough checking before printing. Research work has shown the need for careful compilation to produce a near perfect history, with distribution planned at a reasonable price in the near future.
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Diller
Two Lincoln Ball Teams Coming To Diller
Friday night August 9th features high class ball at the Dillers. The Robin Hood Girls of Lincoln meet the Diller girls with the 1934 state champions in the Robinhoods. The Campus ceannees Boys face the Diller boys in the second game.
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Dillers
Robin Hood Girls
Lincoln
Diller Girls
Robinhoods
Ceannees
Dilleroys
Obituary for Emma L. Fry Pioneer Resident Passes
Mrs. Emma L. Fry known as Grandma Fry died at noon after a long illness. Nearly 88 years old she was an early pioneer of the community. Funeral arrangements were not yet set as the notice went to press.
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Grandma Fry
Diller Band Debuts Uniform Caps at Odell Picnic
The Diller band unveiled new dark blue caps with a gold braid and the name Diller. The caps were shown at the Odell picnic, with rest of the uniforms to follow.
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Diller Band
Diller
Odell
Diller Year Clues From Marshal Green Whiskers
A curious clue rests on Marshal C A Green’s side whiskers. The date appears by the cuts, an 800 on one side and a 5 on the other. Align the figures to reveal the year.
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Diller
Marshal C. A. Green
Antique room at Loock's store opens Monday afternoon
The antique room at Loock's store building will be open Monday afternoon and invites all, urging those who can to bring in their articles for arranging. Those unable to deliver antiques should call the provided phone number 35.
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Loock
Thirty-ninth Annual Picnic At Diller August 13 14
The 39th annual Diller Picnic features a large parade and pageant on August 13 with ancient wagons floats and a whisker club review. Evening programs include Pioneer Day talks and a drum corps exhibition, plus old time music and a free dance. August 14 offers a band concert, Odell vs Steele City ball game, more Chick Boye shows, and a final park stand program with free attractions and舞 Wie mers orchestra.
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Mrs. Raymond’s
Diller
Fairbury
Main Street
American Legion
Drum Coeta
Beatrice
Chick Boye
Wiemers’ Pavillion
Dean
Park Stand
New Park Grounds
Stand
Odell
Steele City
Wiemers
Continues Snake Saga In Martin House Collapse
Sam Hutchinson finds a four foot bull snake in a martin house. Dr Viers shoots to dislodge the reptile, which falls from the platform after shots. The snake reportedly died with martins inside its body. More snake tales are hinted.
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Sam Hutchinson
Sam
Martin House
Hutchinson retires from implement business plans reduced stock sale
S C Hutchinson announces retirement from the implement business while continuing the insurance agency at the same location for now. He pledges to provide repair services for a time and offers all remaining whole goods at reduced prices to patrons and the farming community.
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S. C. Hutchinson
Mismatched Mustache Mentions in Whiskey Club Row
The piece notes Wendell Fanders was omitted from the mustache item of the whiskey club last week. It adds Roy Geer was also misnamed in typesetting, with his goatee described as a goat ee.
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Wendell Fanders
Whiskey Club
Wendell
Roy Geer
Roy
Miss Wagner to Teach in Mississippi Next Year
Miss Helen Wagner of Concordia Maine is visiting at the home of L. Geer in Nashvi Treatmee for the past two years. She has a contract to teach school in Mississippi in the coming year.
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Helen Wagner
Concordia, Moe
Re. Oe L. Geer
Nashvi Treatmee
Mississippi
Band Cancels Concert Amid Busy Schedule
The band announces no concert this Saturday and cites seven engagements in thirteen days as sufficient. They played at the Odell picnic on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Waggoner Bros Begin Storefront Paint Job
Waggoner Bros start painting their storefront in conventional white and eight others follow suit with similar color schemes for the display area.
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Waggoner Bros
No Union Church Services in Diller This Sunday
There will be no union church services in Diller Sunday evening as pastors are away on their vacations.
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Union Church
Diller
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Emma L. Fry
Diller’s
Congregational Church
Castor Street
Methodist Church
D. R. Kelley
Hartzell’s Grove
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