Community notices from Diller area events and obituaries
The excerpt lists local activities including M W A meetings, funeral services conducted by Rev W F Clark, a visit by Mr and Mrs LaVern Pickard, a former Diller boy Everett Green marrying in Lincoln, a public sale planned by Clarence Steffen, travel to Lincoln for the state hardware dealers convention, burial of Capt C M Murdock in Wymore, repairs by local telephone workers after a storm, John Wrigley returning from Iowa to farm near Harbine, K F Starr's weekend return to Holdredge, and a tax office representative visiting Diller on March 10 for income tax filing assistance.
Beatrice Shower Honors Clara Lottman Before Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Gerwick hosted about twenty five friends at their Beatrice home for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Clara Lottman who will wed John Mains. The evening featured social time games and guests brought gifts. Refreshments were served. Clara Lottman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oake Lottman of near Diller, is the honored bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Gerwick
Beatrice
Clara Lottman
John Mains
Beatrice Jun
Oake Lottman
Diller
Leonard Richardson Seeks Rheumatism Relief at Excelsior Springs
Leonard Richardson traveled to Excelsior Springs on Friday seeking relief for rheumatism and reports feeling somewhat better upon writing back.
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Leonard. Richardson
Excelisior Springs
No Smokeless Explosive Smoking Through Powder Characteristics
The geological survey notes no smokeless explosive is entirely smokeless as some vapor remains even in compressed air Smokeless powder emits less smoke than black gunpowder but still produces smoke The main trait is higher power with initial velocities over 3000 foot seconds versus 1700 for black powder This affects battlefield tactics and naval armor requirements
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Geological Survey
Is There a Hell Sermon Delivers Bold Gospel Question
A newly appointed pastor of a negro church preaches on the burning question Is There a Hell as the packed audience responds Amen. He jokes that the world is round with two axles and oil in its center to keep it greased, then warns sinners who dig wells and steal the Lord's oil will bring about hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredern
North Pole
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Mexico
Russia
Harbine well digger joins auto trip to Lincoln
The article notes a new town well being dug at Harbine and Rev E E Pengelly accompanying C L Waggoner on an auto trip to Lincoln on Wednesday. Also, Clarence Renz moved onto the Roulston farm four miles south of Diller to cultivate this season.
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Harbine
E. E. Pengelly
C. L. Waggoner
Lincoln
Clarence Renz
Roulston Farm
Diller
N C S A Club Meeting and Varied Poetic Talent 1924
In a Wednesday afternoon session of the N C S A club at Mrs Willis Clark home members shared long or short original poems about St Valentine Day and other themes. Mrs Viers won a difficult contest while tributes recalled Miss Cavitt Effie Clark Anna Diller Violet Fry and others. The hostess team served a pink and white luncheon as members discussed next meeting Feb 13 and the future of the club.
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N.C. S.A
Willis Clark
Bro. Neihardt
W.F. Clark
Cavitt
Charlotte
Effie Clark
Carolyn
New Club Initiation Ends In Lively Merriment
The poem salutes a town club’s upcoming events led by Mrs Habicht and introduces Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Moser among others. Members praise Mrs Florence Steffen and Mrs Viers while celebrating leadership roles for Mrs Waggoner and a long standing joke about a four line rule. The narrator ends with thanks and fond memories of a well filled tray.
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Loock
Florence Steffen
Harry
H. K. Shutf
Young Lady Across the Way Deliberates on New Drinks
A curious note describes a young lady across the way pondering the fad of new beverages. Rumors and chatter spark questions about what is allowed and what is forbidden in social circles.
Santee Natives Cheered In Riverboat Naming Event
A brief note records a ceremony at a riverfront site where local residents celebrated the naming of a boat tied to Santee heritage. Officials from the tribal council and regional leaders attended the event.
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Diller State Bank
Frank Damasek
United States
Roy James
Steele City
W. F. Clark
Odell
Mrs. LaVern Pickard
Fairbury
BE. McCune
M W. A. Lodge
Wymore
Everett Green
Golda. Hauck
Council Bluffs
Clarence Steffen
C.L. Waggoner
Hardware ‘Dealers
Mrs. Waggoner
City
Capt
C. M. Murdock
Burlington
Gage
Jefferson Counties
John Wrigley
Iowa
K. F. Starr
Holdredge
Internal Revenue Office
They
Hell
Tion
Duroc
Jersey
Durocs
Chicago International
Chicago
Liberal Pig Club
Thayer County Fair
B. F. Henrichs
Fred Krebs
Mrs. Wallace
Lloyd Hughes
J. L. Hughes
Omaha
A. L. Tristman
Winnie Herwig
Humboldt
Frank Brown
Nebraska City
Mary Funsnacht
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
N.C. S.A. Club
Cully
Exeter
Anna Diller
Filley
Violet
Viers
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
American Legion
Jefferson Co. Post
Geo. H. Gay
Diller Opera House
H. W. Fouts
Fred Hagar
Harry Parker
Primose
E. D. Heltzel West
Mel Schultz Doestader
John Schmalz Fields
Peg. Moody
Mabel Ewers
H. V. Moody
Gilbert Brown
Florine ‘Stutevoss
Ae Raby Nelson
Paul Shebilsky
Leonard Ewers
Cecil Simax Shelley
Oe Shelley
Dale Gates
Harol Huntsinger
Leonard Ew
Wilda Blakesley
Owewney
Goddess OF Liberty
Arthur Denney
Chepee
Depew
Renee
Santee
Kentucky Rose
Mabel Ewers & Company
Paul Shebils
Bilaky
Reempeny
Ain Folk
Primrose & Company
Cccesccec
Ewers
Max Shelley & Company
Olio
Albert Kirwin Hall
Ina, Kansas Post
Mr. Ross
Geo. H. Gay Tambo
Bonesie
McIntyre & Heath
Veeeeee
Cafe de Paris
Quartette
Florine Stuteross
Moony
Denney
Davis
Eess Htuby
Nelson & Company
Cecil Simpson
Mammy
I. Mpany
Porter
Ceeeeee Nee Es Tees
John Schmalz
Misa Stutevoss
Mr. Shelley & Girls Flesque
Tambo
Bones
Primrose
Suman Wreckage
Breete Gay
Carrol Bruce
Green's
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