Married Couple Ties Noted In Diller Ceremony
Geraldine Fasnacht Fletcher and Gerald C. Blauser wed Tuesday February 1 1938 at the Presbyterian church in Beat rice with Rev McCowan officiating. The couple will reside in the bride’s home at Diller as family and friends celebrated with an old fashioned charivari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCowan
Presbyterian Church
Beatrice
Geraldine Fasnacht Fletcher
Pearl
Gerald C. Blauser
Clifford
Diller
Boy Scout Tenderfoot Ceremony At High School
A Tenderfoot ceremony will be held in the High School auditorium. Mr. Chase State Scout Executive from Lincoln will present motion pictures of the Boy Scout Jam boree held in Washington DC. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Lincoln
Washington DC
Young People's Fellowship Schedule Updated
The group postponed last week's meeting due to weather and now holds a regular gathering on Sunday February 6 at 6 30 p m led by Cleo Green. A week later on February 13 a potluck supper at 6 p m and community singing at 7 30 p m are planned. Publicity Director.
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Cleo Green
John Drake Improves While Traveling Homeward
John Drake brother of Mrs Viers was last reported ill in Texas last week after traveling in a house car for his health. It was expected someone would chase after him, but he has improved and is heading toward Diller, driving as he feels.
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John Drake
Mrs. Viers
Texas
Diller
Water sample tests clear for human use in city mains
Water Commissioner J. Blauser sent a sample from the Diller mains to the Public Health Laboratory at Lincoln for testing. The report finds the city water bacteriologically satisfactory for human use.
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Blauser
Diller
Public Health Laboratory
Lincoln
Williamson Visit To Diller From Sioux Falls K S
Mr and Mrs R J Williamson of Sioux Falls South Dakota visited relatives at Sabetha Kansas then went to Diller Sunday and stayed through Monday at the home of Mrs Williamson s parents Mr and Mrs John Carico.
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R. J. Williamson
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Sabetha
Kansas
Diller
Carr Deeds One Third Interest in Mother's Property
For fifty dollars Chas Carr transfers his one third interest in his mother's residence in town to Grace Myers as reported by Davis and Son in real estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Carr
Grace Myers
Davis & Son
Shipping and Residence Moves Reported in Diller
Mr and Mrs John Sailing Jr move household goods from Odell to the Fry residence in Diller John assumes control of the Standard Oil business at the site relieving Bert Weaver effective the first of the month
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John Sailing, Jr
Odell
Fry
Diller
John
Standard Oil
Bert Weaver
Springs Reawaken Near Ellis Say Grain Dealer
Harry Foster a grain dealer at Ellis says Cub Creek north of Ellis shows renewed activity after years of dryness. The report cites Foster as the authority behind the statement and notes the springs’ surprising awakening in the local area.
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Harry Foster
Ellis
Cub Creek
Declamatory Contest At Diller Opera House
A detailed account of the declamatory contest held at the Diller Opera House last Thursday afternoon and evening appears in the school news on the last page.
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Diller Opera House
Diller
Fairbury
Charley Green Weighs In At 113 Pounds
Charley Green was weighed recently and balanced the scales at 113 pounds. He has not been in good health of late.
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Charley Green
Charley
Beatrice Auto Dealer Dies in Barber Chair
Mr Spiegel, an automobile dealer in Beatrice, died of a heart attack last Monday while seated in Harry Boggs' barber chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spiegel
Beatrice
Harry Boggs
California Lady Praises Diller School Staff
A California resident writes a letter published in the paper praising the staff of Diller school news for their dedication and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Diller School News
Waggoners Motored to Omaha on Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. C L Waggoner traveled by car to Omaha on Wednesday for an unspecified visit or purpose, as recorded in the local society notes.
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Mrs.c L. Waggoner
Omaha
Mrs Cavett Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Cavett traveled to Geneva Nebraska on Sunday and stayed until Monday afternoon due to severe weather. She is weak but happy to be in her own home and hopes for a faster convalescence among her belongings. Her vision remains restored. Over two hundred letters and ecards were received during six weeks in the hospital. Misa Wealthy Fasnacht assists at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Nebr
Misa
Elizabeth Green Begins First Year Teaching in District 95
The Record notes Elizabeth Green remains in District 95 near Harbine as a teacher for another year. The Daily Sun says she has taught there for several years, while the Lincoln Star mentions she has taught three years to date. Elizabeth is a Diller High School graduate from the class of 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Green
Harbine
Daily Sun
The
Lincoln Star
Diller
Elizabeth
First Nebraska Bank Failure Since 1934 Shuts Doors
The Farmer's Security Bank at Maywood, Nebraska closed Tuesday becoming the first state bank failure in the state since 1934. Bad notes caused the collapse. It held about 200000 in deposits for 473 depositors with 20000 capital stock and 5000 surplus. Only 300 of deposits were uninsured beyond the 5000 limit.
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Neeraska
Farmer’s Security Bank
Maywood
Daily Press
Sparks Family Returns From 6300 Mile Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Clifford Sparks and the Steer grandparents return home after a 6300 mile journey starting Jan 1 from Diller they traveled to Seattle along the coast into Old Mexico then south through Texas and back to Diller. They report no flats and John has tales to tell though some may be second hand.
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Clifford Sparks
Wm. Steer
Jansen
Diller
Seattle
Washington
Old Mexico
Texas
Diiler
John
Local visitors begin six week southern California trip
Mr. and Mrs Chas Waggoner hosted overnight guests Monday including Mrs J T Smallwood and daughter Ruth, Mrs Ellen Herbert of Worthington, and Mrs Geo Shaught of Minnappis Minnesota. The group travels toward Southern California on the first leg of a six week journey. Mrs Smallwood is mother of Mrs Lynn Waggoner of Worthington.
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Chas.Waggoner
J. T. Smallwood
Miss Ruth
Ellen Herbert
Worthington
Geo. Shaust
Minnappis
Minnesota
California
Smallwood
Lynn Waggoner
California couple vacationing in Mexico and Florida
Joh Zook and Edith Zook have been in Mexico and Florida for weeks while residing in Fresno California. Jessie Miller Spillies proclaims California enjoying its finest winter weather on record.
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Joh Zook
Edith
Old
Mexico
Florida
Fresno
California
Jessie Miller Spillies
Johnsons Aid WPA Sewer Work at Jansen
Mr and Mrs Merle Johnson assist with light housekeeping at Jansen while Merle works on the WPA sewer project there. About a dozen other Diller men are on the job. Some ditches reach 18 feet deep.
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Merle Johnson
Jansen
Merle
Diller
Groundhog sighting hints at weather trend
Ground hog reportedly saw his shadow for about five minutes at noon yesterday at this place, prompting speculation on upcoming weather implications.
Mrs Tilda Casper Spent Weekend in Beatrice with Friends
Mrs Tilda Casper visited Beatrice last weekend, staying with friends and relatives. The social trip involved local residents and familiar faces, highlighting community ties.
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Tilda Casper
Beatrice
Diller Breaks Endicott Jinx On Endicott Court
Diller High School reserves won 16 to 8 on Endicott's court, first victory there since 1921. Weaver led offense with Garrels Diller and Thompson anchoring defense as Ludington’s squad celebrated a rare road win over a seemingly invincible Endicott outfit.
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Diller High School
Endicott
Ludington
Diller
Tods
Weaver
G Garrels
K. Diller
R. Thompson
Reed
Garrels Ees
Lottman Oeweene
Nickolson
Patton
Thompson
Armichael
Henry Arnt
Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
Prairie Home Cemetery Association met at city hall last Thursday afternoon with routine business. Purley Place and Wm Mudge were re elected to four year terms. Bert Bell named president and Chas Waggoner secretary treasurer after the meeting. Auditors report shows sound finances. Diller teams noted for strong play and county tournament results at Fairbury.
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Prairie Home Cemetery Association
Purley
Sunny California family gathering and coastal sights
A California family newsletter recounts Aunt Ag and Uncle Dave Diller visiting from Pittsburg Kansas. They dine at Caldwell Cafe near Westlake Park then enjoy the lake and park scenes on a warm January day.
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Clark
Miller
Dave Diller
Pittsburg
Kansas
Pico Heights Christian Church
Merle Fish
To Caldwell Cafe
Sylvia
Westlake Park
Joe Fish
Mt. Vernon Junior High School
Welatst
Uncle Dave
California
Diehl
John Steiner
Dillers
San Francisco
McKinley Ranch
Mable Douglas Lundstedt
McMannes
Tacoma
Wash
Inez
Chester Morrison
Portland
Ore
Mabel
Australia
Diller
Lew
Jessie
Wells Fargo to Play Bonham Theatre
Wells Fargo highlighted as a Paramount production shown at the Bonham theatre on Sunday Monday and Tuesday February dates. The film traces the Wells Fargo trail from San Francisco to St Louis with a notable cast including Bob Burns Joel McCrea and Frances Dee in a life of the pony express and stage coach era.
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Bonham Theatre
Paramount
Wells Fargo
America
San Francisco
St Louis
Bob Burns
Joel McCrea
Frances Dee
Local property moves involve Drexler and Patton exchanges
Roy Patton moved household goods from the Drexler house into the Cloyd Cully residence this week. Drexler plans to occupy the vacated Patton house which he owns. Drexler has bought three properties in Diller. Buildings listed include Allen's store south of Wagoner Brothers, the O Gifford residence, and the J D Fanders residence.
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Roy Patton
Drexler
Cloyd Cully
Mr. Drexler
Patton
Diller
Allen
Mrs S Briers Sickness Receives Week Long Confinement
Mrs. S Briers has taken her turn on the sick list this week, having been confined to her bed.
NCSA Club Mourns Pleasant Afternoon Reading Prize
Members of the NCSA Club met with Mrs. S C Moser on January 26. Mrs Carico presided. roll call featured poems. Betty Eick gave a reading winning a prize. Prizes were also given to Mrs Fry and Gretchen Wohlfarth. Refreshments were served by Mrs Moser and Mrs Eick. guests included Mrs Robertson and Marian Diller. Viers will host February 9 with Valentine roll call.
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Ncsa Club
S.C. Moser
Carico
Betty Eick
Fry
Gretchen Wohlfarth
Dist 64 School Notes Highlights January Attendance
The month of January saw no absences or tardies for Duane Wolken Harold Jones Eildon Fanders Evelyn Hudson Junior Hudson Lucille Fasse and Verneal Fasse with the first five maintaining perfect attendance since term start. The Cheerful Workers of Dist 64 elected Milton Thomas as president and Evelyn Hudson as secretary with Miss Barta as vice president Harold Jones as cheer leader and Verneal Fasse as song leader. A matuer hour led the latest K Y program while sixth to eighth graders learned making stuches for swing unit in Vitalized Agriculture. The teacher and pupils are invited to the PTA meeting in Harbiee February 4. News Reporter Milton Thomas.
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Duane Wolken
Harold Jones
Eildon Fanders
Evelyn Hudson
Junior Hudson
Lucille Fasse
Verneal Fasse
Cheerful Workers of Dist
Milton Thomas
Miss Barta
PTA
Harbiee
No. 1 hunting licenses used in several countries
The article recalls a 20 year ago column noting that several boys from the area had received hunting licenses labeled No. 1. These licenses were not used in Germany as claimed but in several other countries, mainly France.
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The
Steele City News
Germany
France
Wolters Family Visits Carpenter Home Near Dilfer
Mr and Mrs Ed Wolters and their daughters spent last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Eldred Carpenter near Diiler.
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Ed. Wolters
Supper Guests Visited Eldred Carpenter Home
Mr and Mrs Eldred Carpenter hosted Thursday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Lois Wannenberg of Plymouth Mr and Mrs Wayne Carpenter of Harbine and Mr and Mrs Archie Carpenter with their children of Diller The group spent the evening in rock music and shared a late hour lunch.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boy Scout Tenderfoot Investure
Young People’s Fellowship
Cemetery Association
Algo
Garrels
Man
Viers
D. Close
FG Pic
G. Garrels
Colman
Sunny
Ida McEwee
Diller School
Pat
Ett
Grandma Ballard
Jessie Miller
N.C.S.A
Dorothy, Barta
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