Memories of the Past Fifty Years Record in Local Items
The column recalls thirty with minor notes on officers elected years ago, funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bond, land moves, reduced holiday train rates within two hundred miles, school board book policy, coal price at three dollars sixty per ton, a blacksmith shop under construction, a traveling medicine man, burglaries at Loock & Habicitatore, a Beatrice dogs unable to track shelves, and an ad for affordable gifts from H. E Grupe the jeweler.
Public Auction Planned on Captain Starr Farm near Diller
Jefferson County abstract office notes a December 22 sale on the Captain Starr farm eight miles west of Diller with Wright as auctioneer and A Mayborn as clerk. Local notes cover visitors to Diller Schools, a baby’s death from pneumonia, and Beatrice resident Ross Hill’s passing at 82 with interment at Kills cemetery.
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Red Starr
Sterr
Diller
Be. Wright
A. Mayborn
Ross, E. Hill
Beatrice
The
Kills Cemetery
Dillar Takes Third At Plymouth In Upset
Ditler came from behind in an uphill battle to defeat Daykin 30 29 and win the third piece trophy. Harding led the local attack as Clatonia upset Dilfer 28 26 in the semi finals. Dilfer’s major accomplishment was their surprise victory over Reynolds in the third place match. Health exams report at Diller show 133 pupils examined with 53 without defects and counts for eyes ears nose throat teeth and other categories.
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Ditler
I Mure
Reynolds
Department of Health
Diller
Glenn. Long
Clara Allen
Y Teens Plan Holiday Activities and Donations
The Y-Teens held a December 2 meeting answering roll with favorite Bible verses and set a December 16 gathering to share favorites at home. They voted to send gifts to Tebitha Home in Lincoln, plan caroling on December 22, and host refreshments at the schoolhouse with the social committee in charge. The Diller High School 40 piece band, under Kenny Knowles of Beatrice, makes its first appearance December 20 at the High School Gymnasium, with more treats planned for all attendees.
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Tebitha
Lincoln
Diller High School
Kenny Knowles
Beatrice
Bend
Mrs Robinson’s Room Learns About Favorites And Ambitions
Fragmentary notes show a pupil named Karleen Wester from Chicago joining the fifth grade. The text lists favorites across people, objects, and activities including teachers, actors, songs, flowers, and career ambitions like becoming a good teacher.
School Calendar Shows Key Basketball Dates
Schedule lists Odell hosting December 17 and Reynolds visiting December 21 for varsity basketball. Christmas vacation begins December 24.
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Odell
Reynolds
Trophy Presentation for Diller High Third Place
Herman Harding the basketball team captain presented the third place trophy won at the Raymouth Invitational Tournament to Diller High School Friday evening. Supt Frazee accepted on behalf of the student body and the trophy will be placed in the trophy case.
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Herman Harding
Raymouth
Diller High School
Supt. Frazee
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