Dick Ommen Dies After Stroke At Harbine Farm
Dick Ommen a noted grain dealer in Harbine died this morning at 3 20 after a second stroke. He had suffered a prior stroke weeks earlier and had briefly recovered to return to work. He was taken to a Fairbury hospital where he passed away. He was brother to Mrs Ebc Roelfs of Diller and uncle to Mrs Scott Miller. Funeral plans not announced.
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Dick Ommen
Harbine
Mr. Ommen
Fairbury
Ebc Roelfs
Diller
Scott Miller
Diller Family News Ties To Pacific War Effort
Diller family members are reported in various naval and army assignments during the Pacific conflict. Joe Hiatt Jr. serves with the U S Army in Manila. Robert Thompson, an electrician, is aboard the destroyer Dixie at Mare Island. Wi Bowers sails with the destroyer Anderson. Keith Johnson and Donald McKinsey are on the cruiser Tuscaloosa. Robert Patton is aboard the Patoka, with Robert Maw in an eastern navy school. The Dixie and other ships are in U S Navy yards or theaters.
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Diller
Joe Hiatt Jr
U. S. Army
Manila
Philippine Islands
Robert Thompson
Dixie
Navy Yards
Mare Island
San Francisco
Bowers
Anderson
Keith Johnson
Donald McKinsey
Tuscaloosa
Robert Patton
Atlantic
Robert Maw
East
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests at Wag goner Home
Mr and Mrs Chas E Waggoner entertained at a turkey dinner last Sunday with relative guests including Mr and Mrs J J Conniff Mr and Mrs Henry Creith and Shirley Mrs Blanche Rub of Lincoln Mr and Mrs J H Hemsine gmnet eats Mr vin Me John Clara January to winter in Florida.
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Chas. E. Waggoner
J. J. Conniff
Henry Creith
Shirley
Blanche Rub
Lincoln
J. H. Hemsine
Menet
Mr Vin
John Clara
Florida
Waggoner Ambulance Responds After Beatrice Ladder Fall
The Waggoner Brothers' Ambulance was called to Beatrice yesterday to fetch Mr. Chas. G. a when he fell from a ladder at his home.
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Waggoner Brothers
Beatrice
Chas. G
Twin births reported in Denny New Mexico
A terse birth notice records the arrival of twins to Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce in Denny New Mexico on December 9. The infants weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces and 6 pounds 14 ounces.
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Bors
Robert Pierce
Frances Bartlett
Denny
New Mexico
Pia
Pierce
Death of Otho Sears Noted in Local Obituary
Announcement Wednesday reported the death of Otho Sears at his home near Diller, formerly residing in the vicinity of northeast of town. The notice appears brief and includes limited biographical details.
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Otho Seare
Sears
Diller
Diller Teams Defeat Steele City. Coach Armstong Injured
Diller grade team defeated Steele City 14 to 8 with J Wood scoring ten and R Ebling adding eight for Steele City. Diller town team won 15 to 8 as Supt Ludington led with 22 points while Coach Armstrong sustained facial injury needing stitches and retreat to Odell for treatment from Dr Rice.
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Diller
Steele City
J. Wood
R_ Ebling
Diller Town
Armstrong
Supt. Ludington
Oleson
Odell
Rice
Bank Robbery Recap From True Detective 1942 Issue
An early 1942 True Detective article titled Crazy With The Heat recounts the escape of Ivan Sullivan Lowell Haenze and Forest Eyres from the Iowa penitentiary the subsequent Wilbur and Diller bank robbery and the recapture of all principals including Diller State Bank. The piece appears to reference Sullivan's hanging last month.
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True De‘tective Magazine
Ivan Sullivan
Lowell Haenze
Forest Eyres
Iowa Penitentiary
Wilbur
Navy Recruiting Station Seeks New Recruits
The United States Navy Recruiting Station at Beatrice Post Office operates 24 hours daily for interviewing new applicants. Enlistment terms are four years with requirements adjusted. Many ratings are open for qualified men and physical requirements have been lowered.
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United States Navy
Beatrice Post Office
Dorcas Society Kensington Christmas Program Planned
The Dorcas Society Kensington will hold a Thursday afternoon event on December 18 featuring a 10c gift exchange and a Christmas program. Mrs. Roy Geer will read the devotionals, and Mrs. Loren Stevens serves as entertainment committee chair.
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Ftc
Dorcas Society
Kensington
Slade
Enteraoe
Roy Geer
Loren Stevens
Leonard Wiemers Seeks Army Corps Enlistment
Leonard Wiemers traveled to Omaha on Monday aiming to enlist in the Army Corps. He has started training and is qualified to fly but is cited as 6 feet 4 inches, which exceeds height limits. Reports indicate that requirements have recently changed, possibly affecting his eligibility.
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Leonard Wiemers
Omaha
Army
Leonard
Street Work Replaces Rock Base With Asphalt Covering
Qder has begun laying an asphalt layer on its main street over a rock base to improve durability and drive quality. The project aims to extend road life and reduce maintenance costs amid ongoing infrastructure work.
World War Declarations Shatter Pacifc Peace
Japan declared war on Britain and the United States on Sunday December 7, attacking Pacific possessions. Britain and the United States declared war on Japan on Monday December 8, with Germany and Italy following on December 11. The U.S. is expected to declare war on Germany and Italy this afternoon. Drafts likely from ages 18 to 45.
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Japan
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
Germany
Italy
U.S
Program and Sup Plate Supper at Dar Ys Sa School
There will be a plate supper at the school district four. The event is scheduled for December 18 at 8 oclock. The public is invited. Martha Evers, Teacher.
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Dar Ys Sa
Old Macy farmers urged to repair gear for spring work
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard urged farmers to inspect and repair old machinery and order parts. FSA officials echoed the call, urging that farm families with FSA loans ensure equipment is in good repair to avoid disruption of planned farm operations.
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Macy
Jefferson County
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude Wickard
U.S.D.A. Defense Board
F. H. Watson
Farm Security Administration
Cal
FSA
Jefferson County Extension Service Annual Meeting Notice
The Jefferson County Extension Service holds its annual meeting at the American Legion Hall in Fairbury on Thursday December 18. Officers meet at 9:00 am lunch is at noon and a program begins at 1:00 pm with the Corn Pickers Quartet from Daykin and a notable entertainer from Plyterm.
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Jefferson,Conn County
American Legion Hall
Fairbury
Daykin
Harvey Gerhardt
Roy Schultis Weds Irene Endorff at Zion Church
Roy Schultis, a local auctioneer, married Irene Endorff of Tobias in a double ceremony at Zion Lutheran church south of Tobias. The Endorffs are from It has been reported they plan to live in Beatrice after the wedding.
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Roy Schultie
Irene Endorff
Tobias
Zion Lutheran Church
Irene
Eiva Endorff
H. A. Enndorff
Diller Woman's Club Holds Meeting at Huattenmeyer Home
The Diller Woman's Club met at Mrs. John Huattenmeyer's home with Mrs. Keith Hays leading an informative discussion on a topic. The group sang carols and planned to meet again in January with Mrs. Carico assisting.
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Diller Womans Club
John Huattenmeyer
Keith Hays
Carico
Meeting Notes On Subject Ok Haar Muse Sod
Community gathering led by Mrs D Ball and Mrs Senae Ooo Steffen discusses the subject ok haar muse sod stories from siany. Perilous OCR fragment limits full clarity but names and roles indicate a local discussion event.
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D Ball
Senae Ooo
Steffen
Ok Haar
Siany
Diller School Pep Teams Note First Victory on Home Court
Arm strong coaches Eagles celebrate first basketball win as they down Reynolds on the home court. Pep squads practice and the drill teams prepare as students share Merry Christmas greetings and school news.
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Eagles
Goach Armstrong
Basketeers
Reynolds
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Cassell
Culley
Frank Howe
Barneston
Burchard
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