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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
4
Ival Carpenter of Sidles Auto in Beatrice suffered a broken arm after a swimming accident during a picnic parade on Sunday. The injury occurred when he bit Bobby Garrelane during a diving mishap.
The article traces greyhound racing’s rise as a major sport in the United States, noting 15 tracks and 800 kennels with breeders in the West and Midwest. It highlights famous sires like Master McGrath and Mutton Cutler, the role of the electric rabbit, and the shift from a troubled early period to state-sanctioned, regulated racing viewed as a clean sport. It also mentions the Perry Weaver home visit by Mrs. Gerald Carmichael and Patey.
Dean Donald S. S. Overturf reports major curriculum expansion at Fairbury Junior College ahead of classes starting September 3. Registration is set for August 28 29, with guidance and placement exams. New offerings include business administration, engineering, English, social studies, journalism, sciences, music, and teacher training along with continued secretarial, agriculture, law, dentistry and medicine tracks. Contact Fairbury Junior College at telephone 207 for information.
Lawrence Fox, in the army at Ft Sill Oklahoma, takes an 82 day vacation at his parents home. Eldred Carpenter and son Ival with Mr W H Carpenter attended the Carpenter Digest and Wiley reunion at Riverside Park Beatrice. Forty two people attended a basket lunch with ice cream. Rev Carmichael and grandson of St Francis Karisas visited and renewed old acquaintances for two weeks.
A lively guide suggests handmade baby gifts and decor. It covers rug making from faded rayon dress fabric, burlap framing, and hooking. bibs and pastel crafts. appliques on fabrics. and embroidering nursery rhyme motifs on towels and dresses to refresh or brighten wardrobes.
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