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Nebraskas Parade of Progress Float Highlights State History
A large public parade in Fairbury showcased many Nebraskan floats and entries. The sequence depicted early settlement, Arbor Day origins, 4-H, dairy industry, education, libraries, and local scenes with families, veterans, and youth groups. Notable figures include Bessie and Marion Novotny, Dorothy Hilder, and Scott Miller among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Sweet Home
Recreation Hall
John Greider
Nebraska
Fairbury
Bessie Novotny
Marion Novotny
Leona
Mildred Roseman
Bert Bell
Allie Eick
Blauser
Blausera
Pleasant
Diller Boy Scouts
C. E. Ellis
B. Viers
Fairbury Boy Scouts
Oliver Stull
Beulah Dunn
Dorothy Hilder
Connie Mae Clark
Fae Garrels
Diller Woman’s Club
Diller
Pearce
Cave
Chas. Osborn
Scott Miller
Order
D of H
Alma Sheen
Clarence’ Hullman
Mari
Ed Weerts
Roe Patton
Fairbury Vfw
Marilyn
Scott J. Miller
Jansen American Legion
Will Sandman
Diller High School
Jansen Post
Sophia Mathias
Pearl Fletcher
Robert Patten
Bill Nicholson
the Times
Diller State Bank
Diller Post Office
Sam
Robert Dale Clark
Faith Benz
Bellevue
Maxine Fry
Cavett
Luther League of
Genevieve Clark
L. F. Sinkey
Bess
Streeter Aldrich
Abbie Diehl
Ralph Long
Norma Lee Allan
Miss
Alice Specht
Martha Clark
Farmers Store
Jefferson County
Onham’s Theatre