Free Park Movie Draws Notable Local Crowd
A Tuesday evening screening in the park drew a sizable crowd for a free movie, smaller than a picnic yet a strong turnout. Harold, Mason, and Lloyd Green fished Tuesday and returned home Thursday from the Little Blue area, staying in Ed Hughes's cabin near Endicott. Pal sank h did they catch.
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Harold
Mason
Lloyd Green
Morong
Little Blue
Ed Hughes
Endicott
Pal
Steele City News Skews Tone After Primary
The Steele City News mocked the challengers while offering sympathy to victors in the recent primary election. The editorial hints the winner may eventually face defeat, implying a cynical view of the electoral outcome.
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Steele City News
NYA Funds Help Nebraska University Applicants
NYA provides student funds for entering University of Nebraska students in need. Applicants for government aid are urged to write at once to the Dean of student affairs. The university also seeks part time work for worthy students.
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NYA
University of Nebraska
Folly Franzen Sends Iron Men Note From Kelso
F E Franzen, of Kelso Washington, writes for his Record subscription last week sending three iron men. He notes half went backward and half forward during a dry season, but crops and gardens look good despite the drought.
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F. E
Folly
Franzen
Franzens
Kelso
Washington
Editorial on primary voting and party tickets
The writer notes some Democrats objected to the editor's remark about voting straight tickets in the primary. He argues the general election offers a different choice and that a straight party vote is only necessary in the primary.
Power line expansion planned in Saline and Jefferson counties
Farmsteads along Norris Rural Public Power lines in Saline and Jefferson counties will receive electricity to about 800 current customers and 350 potential customers along the Bone. 200 miles of new lines are planned in these counties with a formal dedication scheduled for the fore part of next year.
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Norris
Saline
Jefferson
Bone
Local County Fair Dates Back to End of August
Picnic dates set for Steele City August 18 and 19 with Gage County Fair August 23 and 26 Tobias August 25 and 26 Fairbury Band Festival August 28 Liberty August 30 and 31 Jefferson County Fair September 22 to 24 Nebr State Fair September 49.
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Steele City
Gage Co. Fair
Tobias
Fairbury
Liberty
Jefferson Co. Fair
Picnic Notes Hint at Diller Dlenie Attendance
Ed McCune concession manager considers taking a vacation in coming years to attend the Diller Dlenie event. The note appears in a casual, informal column of picnic chatter.
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Ed. McCune
Picnic attendance exceeds the Record notes
A reporter reports a large turnout at a recent picnic, many attendees not named in the week’s Record and some uncounted by the reporter.
Slow Main Street Parade Leads to Puzzled Passersby
Citizens wondered why the pa was slow moving through main street this year. The delay was blamed on the moving picture man who "took" the scene.
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Main Street
Moving Picture
Sabetha clarinetist joins Diller band for Friday concert
M. O. Wood of Sabetha Kansas came to Diller Friday evening and played his clarinet with the band. He was director of the local organization for some time.
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M. O. Wood
Sabetha
Kansas
Diller
Mr. Wood
Picnic Days At Diller Bring Ideal Weather
The forecast notes hot winds surrounding the event yet two picnic days in Diller were ideal with pleasant temperatures not too hot or too cool.
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Diller
Picnic Grounds Attract Crowd With Rides And Dancing
The ferris wheel merry go round platform dance and several other concessions remained at the picnic grounds with no date for Saturday night and drew quite a crowd to a small informal event.
Wealthy Fasnacht and Ruth Stahl Seek Diller Picnic Parade Pictures
The Misses Wealthy Fasnacht and Ruth Stahl hope to see moving pictures of the Diller picnic parade at the Bonham next week. They recall their roles in the Switzerland representation and want to view how they appeared to others, including scenes of loading and carrying goats.
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Wealthy Fasnacht
Ruth Stahl
Bonham
Switzerland
Swanton girl Phyllis Brimson shines at picnic show
Phyllis Jean Brimson from Swanton wowed attendees at a local picnic earning praise as a versatile performer. The crowd noted her acrobatic skill and confident display despite initial doubts about her role.
Evelyn Sharp the aviatrix wowed Diller crowd at picnic
Evelyn Sharp, the youngest aviatrix in the country, impressed Diller folk with her piloting during a picnic. She demonstrated aircraft control and the ability to bring riders back safely, while delivering a brief address on aviation from the grandstand.
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Evelyn Sharp
Diller Folke
Earth
Evelyn
Humanity
U. S. Mail
Diller Picnic Draws Fairbury Crowd and Chamber Visit
Fairbury sent a strong representation to the Diller picnic with the drum and bugle corps performing an evening drill on main street drawing a large crowd. Feirbury Chamber of Commerce members toured the town in antification ribbons while Mayor John Steiner exchanged town keys as visitors enjoyed free rides and soft drinks during a cool evening.
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Fairbury
Diller
Main Street
Bank
Farmers Store
Feirbury Chamber of Commerce
Parade Float Pageant Keeps Old Time Spirit Alive
The Diller parade features Amanda Achtemeier leading a Dist. 42 float. Colonial Days by the Diller Woman's Club, Betsy Rose garb, and Betsy Washington likenesses highlight a nostalgic lineup. Pioneer characters, covered wagons, cowboys, and period music entertain crowds with familiar names and local families marching in historic regalia.
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Amanda Achtemeier
Dist
Amanda
Fairbury
Diller Woman’s Club
Ralph Long
Dorothy Hilder
Betsy Roses
United States
George Washington
Russel McCreight
Roy Greider
Geo. Freitag
Greiders
Diller
Little Rock Creek
Leroy
Donald Barnes
Vernon Krause
Chas
Novotny
Schipper
Alvin
Elvis
Oregon
Texas Jack
Lone Star Rose
Bill Cody
Earl Weigel
Calamity Jane
Bill” Hickok
John Heorichs
Clarence Hullman
Gladys Lottman
John Weers
Bill Wiemers
Lawrence Madden
Hedes
Parade Narrative Mixed Voices and Vivid Floats Highlight Nebraska Event
A crowded parade recounts festive entries from the grasshopper to post office units, scouts, and international tableaux. Notable segments include Rediger as Jefferson County agent and the Diller family led civic displays, with a dramatic Judea to Holland sequence and a concluding note promising next week’s wrap.
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Grasshopper
Nebraska
Vic Rediger
Rediger
Lloyd London
Fairbury
O. C. Brickells
Sound Car
Big
Diller
Robert Craver
Pony Express
Has. Osborn
Lincoln
Old Dobbin
R.F. D
S. J. Hutchinson
Sam
Wessel Beckman
Evelyn Sharp
Ord
U. S
Air Mail
Grand Island
Lindy
United States
Bluc
Freddie Drexler
Beckwith
Three Largest Islands on Earth Named
Greenland New Guinea and Borneo identified as the three largest islands on Earth in the listing.
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Greenland
New Guinea
Borneo
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Bonham Theatre
Warner Baxter
Phyllis Jean Brimson
Wonder Girl
Swanton
Phyllis
Judea
M. E
England
Barnett
John Bull
Corrigan
Peggy Ball
Gayle Green
Holland
Diller Library
Billie Bristol
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
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