Wolf Hunt for Flood Relief
A flood relief wolf hunt is planned for Sunday afternoon February 14, 1937 in Newton precinct area covering about one square mile north of Steele City and south of Dilfer. Rounding starts 1 30 p m near school house No 88 two miles east of Jack Hill School. proceeds aid flood relief. Committee includes Fred Kyle Will Ahrends and Albert Sasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Little Blue River
Steele City
School House No. 88
Jack Hill
Dilfer
Fred Kyle
Will Ahrends
Albert Sasse
Thar Hills
Little June Thompson Mauled by Police Dogs
June Thompson the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson was badly mauled by a police dog and another dog around noon yesterday. Neighbors found the attack and rescued her. The child suffered severe flesh wounds to the arm and shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little June Thompson
Harry Thompson
Little June
Diller
Waggoner Weds Miss Virginia Smallwood in Worthington
Invitations announce the wedding of Mr Lynn Waggoner to Miss Virginia Smallwood on Friday February 12 1937 in Worthington Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Chas E Waggoner and Mrs Nancy Robertson of this place plan to attend. Lyon formerly employed by Habicht Store Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn. Waggoner
Virginia Smallwood
Worthington
Minnesota
Chas. E. Waggoner
Nancy. Robertson
Diller
Lyon
Habicht
PWF road project paused for winter work
Harry Thompson leads his WPA crew clearing land on the Kasparek farm west of Endicott to grub timber for relief fuel. The project aims to produce six thousand racks of fuel weed for relief purposes during the cold period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWF
Harry Thompson
WPA
Kasparek
Endicott
Fire scare at Line farm home near town
The Nippert family faced a basement fire last Thursday at their Line farm residence two miles north of town. Firemen from Diller arrived with chemical extinguishers and stopped the blaze quickly. A defective flue caused the incident with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nippert
Line Farm
Diller
Illness Update on Charles Barber After Flu
Charles Barber suffered a nose hemorrhage during the week while recovering from influenza. Under care of Dr Diehl and nurse Mattie Long, he is improving and expected to be around again in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barber
Diehl
Mattie Long
Chase
Mrs Filley from Stanford Faces Appendicitis at Odell
Mrs Hubert Filley Lucille Dewey arrived Tuesday morning from Stanford Nebraska and was taken to Odell hospital with appendicitis. She was not in immediate danger but probably will undergo an operation in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Filley
Lucille Dewey
Stanford
Nebr
Odell Hospital
Waggoners and Van Marters Attend State Hardware Meet
Mr and Mrs C L Waggoner and Mr and Mrs Wm Van Marter of Fairbury travelled to Omaha for the State Hardware Dealers convention which concluded on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Waggoner
Wm. van Marter
Fairbury
Omaha
Ida Clark Returns Home to Fairbury After Visit
Mrs. Ida Clark arrives back at her Fairbury residence this week following a two week stay with her son Francis Clark and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Clark
Fairbury
Francis Clark
Carmichael Daughter Recovers From Lag grippe
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Carmichael is recovering from several days illness caused by lagrippe lingering in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Alfred Carmichael
Marshall London of Colorado Springs dies at 63
Marshall London of Colorado Springs died last Thursday in a Denver hospital at age 63 after illness from pneumonia. He lived in Colorado Springs since 1895 and was buried there beside his wife after a funeral held Saturday. He was a Diller High School Class of 1895 member. his siblings and relatives included J L London and Mrs Daisy Gerard of Fairbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall London
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Denver
Colo. Oma
Marshall
D. HS
Nellie Madden
Silas’ Diller
Stephen, Shea
Ida Weather
Rosa Bishop
Minnie Habieht
J. L
London
Daisy ‘Gerard
Fairbury
Behrends Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
Last Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Wm Behrends were surprised by friends and neighbors at their home as they marked thirty years of marriage. The gathering included Mrs Ira Anderson and her children of Steele City Willis Clark and family Jake Lottman and family Fred Henrichs and family and others with gospel songs to close the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Behrends
Ira Anderson
Steele City
Willis Clark
Jake Lottman
Fred . Henrichs
Eee Sparks
Roe
Mr and Mrs L V Raymond Move to Denver Colorado
Mr and Mrs L V Raymond and Phyliss Joe visited Isabella Raymond before driving to Fairbury. They stayed with R V McKenzie overnight and left Monday morning for their new home in Denver Colorado where Mr Raymond was recently transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Raymond
Phyliss
Joe
Incom
Isabella Raymond
Fairbury
R. V. McKenzie
Denver
Colo
Mr. Raymond
Ill Passenger From Funeral Trip Improves in Fairbury
Marvin London of Fairbury was taken ill on a train returning from the funeral of Marshall London in Colorado Springs. He was admitted to Lynch's hospital and has shown improvement since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin London
Fairbury
Daisy ‘Gerard
Marshall London
Colorado Springs
Marvin
Lynch’s Hospital
Delano Family Learns Son Safe After Flood Call
Mr and Mrs Delano and Bianca heard their son and brother call from Winchester Kentucky. After three minutes they felt they had seen him as they could hear him clearly. He informed them he was safe on high ground away from the flood.
Aunt Christy Seaman Visits Kin. Church Attendance Noted
Cards from Aunt Christy Seaman report a pleasant visit with sister and brothers Dave and Agnes Diller. She mentions attending Christian church last Sunday with six hundred in attendance. She asks friends to write to 214 E 14th St Pittsburg Kansas. 2 Mrs Martha Bowen 70 mother of McKinley Bowen of Diller pe ndingwar at her home last week neral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Seaman
Dave
Agnes Diller
The
Christian Church
14Th St
Pittsburg
Kansas
Martha Bowen
McKinley Bowen
Sear Diller
Neral
Mrs Warthen Sells Northwest Town Residence
Mrs Sarah Warthen sold her northwest town residence this week to Mrs Vest er Carmichael. The sale was arranged through the S C Hutchin son agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Warthen
Vester Carmichael
S. C. Hutchinson
Wan Responds To Red Relief Call In Mississippi Valley
Red relief efforts near the Mississippi valleys receive aid from local donors. The snippet lists varied contributions including 833.42 and 6.51, with many individuals and groups named among the supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Red
Mississippi
Bause
Lyann S
Rta
John Weers
Evelyns Prophecy at Diller Boyes show ends with forecast
Evelyn predicted future events for residents from 1937 to 1941 with notes on crops prices weather and society. The Diller audience enjoyed the five year prophecy as the troupe, now to Colorado, announced upcoming acts on February 16 and collected $651 in relief offerings at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Fiood
Boyes
Seed corn situation and agriculture meeting in Jefferson County
No new developments in Jefferson County seed corn situ ation as the national seed survey nears completion. Farmers are urged to bring a small sample to the Farm Bureau Office for inspection and to view the seed for sale list. A Q A discussion on crops and ag practices will occur at the Community Hall and Diller Community at 2 00 PM, with a mock trial on Robbing the Soil in the Fairbury Court Room in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Farm Bureau
Diller
Fairbury
Local court to hear soil dispute in Claude Nider case
A town court will hear a soil dispute involving Claude Nider at 7:30 P M on February 9. A jury will be drawn from the audience to decide the case about alleged soil robbery and related officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Nider
Cmc Ees
Claude
Ton
Trees Cut Down On East Side Of Piékard Home
This week the east row of maple trees in front of the late Geo. Piékard home were felled after years of growth. The trees, planted in spring 1336, grew to an enormous size with one measuring 36 inches through and 10 feet around. Extreme heat and continued drought killed many of the once prideful trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Piékard
Theaetron
Castort
M. C
N C S A Club Hosts Social Afternoon
Mrs Francis Clarit hosted the N C S A Club on Wednesday January 27 with Mrs Carico presiding. A brief business meeting followed roll call on current events, then social time and contests. Prizes were won by Mrs Viers and Mrs oer, with refreshments by Mrs Leach. Guests included Mrs Ida Mae Clark of Fairbury and L Simkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Clarit
N.C.S. A
Carico
Viers
Mrsoer
Coeck Ee
Leach
Ida Mae Clark
Fairbury
L. Simkey
Schindler Family Week End Visit and State University
W A Schindler spent the weekend with his family. His son Darrell Lee was sick and received extra care. Mr Schindler and Gerald Close led Monday morning to their studies at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schindler
Darrell Lee
Mr. Schindler
Gerald Close
Colonial Anniversary Tea Held By Diller Woman's Club
The Diller Woman's Club met at Mrs. Riddle's home for its 18th Colonial Anniversary tea. Mrs. Scott Miller wore colonial dress and led the session. a flood relief contribution was voted. past presidents were thanked. readings included The Minuet and Around the World with a Grandchild. notes were sent to Mrs. Frisbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Woman’s Club
Riddle
Scott Miller
Callander
Californiia
Mesdames Cerico
Miller
Mayborn
Cully
Andrews
H. Cully
Fairbury
Cisigreatt Tergoon
Chrico
Miss Diller
Frisbie
Lincoln
Penelope
Carico
Sinkey
Clark
Diller
Ida
Bary
Spatial Yacues
Masons Hold Annual Officers Reckoning Event
The Masons held their annual meeting to elect officers. After deciding the timing was early, they invited their wives and adjourned to Hoiles Cate where they continued socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoile’s Cate
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Wolf Hunt
Arthur Grone
Robert Barber
Katelie Raymond Gretchen Wohlfarth
Flossie Raymond Dean Barber
E. Roessler
Henry Arntt, Sr
Man
Margaret Albers
Aeneidette
Victor M. Rediger
Agricultural Agret
Robeas
Woman's Club
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