Neighborhood Activities Calendar Highlights Local Meetups
Feb 16 to Feb 27 194? calendar notes a Women’s Christian Social Club at Mrs Clara’s home Feb 16 and a February 21 district meeting with 9 pm start, dinner at Congregational church annex, and a postponed event due to weather. Odell and Diller high school games feature 45 32 Odell victory and 30 22 Odell win, plus Diller volleyball 54 20 loss. Funeral for John William Flescher 66 of Jansen today at Trinity Lutheran. Ash Wednesday Feb 22 and Washington’s birthday observed. Jefferson County Farmers Union meets Feb 27 6 30 pm at Legion hall Fairbury with real estate appraisal talk.
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Lyle Schouelle
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Dillers
John William Flescer
Jansen
Harbine
Fratcee
Henry
Alvio Juog
Henry. Oltman
Anton Oltman
Fairbury
Lutheran Church
L E. Vogel
Jefferson County Farmers Union
Legion Hall
Lutheran Church Seeks Bigger Home for Diller Congregation
St Pauls Lutheran of Diller plans either to add an 80 seat annex or rebuild to accommodate a growing membership that now cannot fit the entire church at once. About 180 are enrolled in Sunday school, and plans call for half the building cost to be on hand before drawing plans, with 75 percent before construction starts. aim to begin in fall or spring.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Diller
Martin ‘Weers
John ‘Weers
Alfred Sasse
Joe* Dailey
Emil
DeBoer
Otto: Dauber
Otto Dauber
James E Boyd Nebraska’s first Democratic governor
James E Boyd of Omaha became Nebraska’s first Democrat elected to the governorship after a fierce 1890 three sided race against John H Powers and LD Richards. He faced post election challenges, Thayer’s initial ouster, and a eventually overturned contest ending in his installation. Born in Iceland in 1834, he immigrated to America and built a career in ranching freight, construction, and Omaha business before leading the state.
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Omaha
Nebraska
John H. ‘Powers
Richarda
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Thayer
Boyd
United States
Preme Court
State Capitol
Supreme Court Of“The United States
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America
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Ohio
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James
James Boyd
John
Douglas County
Buffalo County
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Fort Kearny
Plains
Union Pacific Railroad
Omabe
Onka Lottmans 65th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Onka Lottmans celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 14 with family gathering at their home. Children and grandchildren presented a radio as a gift. ice cream tea and coffee were served in the afternoon. Mrs. Heagey Hemminger is recovering from recent surgery at Mennonite Hospital in Beatrice. Governor Boyd, long active in politics, served in the legislature and constitutional conventions, and was Omaha mayor and Democratic national committeeman for Nebraska.
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Onka’ Lottman
Boyd
Omaha
Nebraska
Bartling Home Fire Destroys Harbine Residence
The Bartling home in Harbine was destroyed by a fire believed caused by an oil burner on the enclosed porch. Most household goods were saved. kitchen furnishings were lost. Diller Fire Department responded at 1:30 a m with strong winds hindering efforts to save the structure. Arthur Hensche, recently released from hospital, is recovering. pneumonia cases prompted hospital stays. Mr and Mrs Max Logan returned from a three week southern trip and visited the Diller family in Shreveport.
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Martin Bartling
Harbine
Diller Fire Department
Max Logan
Carol Diller
Shreveport
World Wide Day Of Prayer Observance At Lutheran Church
The community gathers for World Wide Day Of Prayer at 7 30 p m Friday February 24 with Lutheran church services led by ladies five participating men women and children urged to attend Christians worldwide will join in prayer for relief from war health and a better life for children and faith in a brighter day A Masonry degree was conferred that night Leonard Wiemers received the degree with S B Viers presiding, local lodge members present.
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Frank -Cally
Leonard Wiemers
S.’B. Viers
Beatrice Community Club Announces February Meeting
The Beatrice Community Club plans a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting in the gymnasium on February 23. The club chorus will entertain and Jimmie Fidler's tie will be auctioned for the March of Dimes benefit. Other auction items include cakes and dressed chickens, funds support polio, square dancing to Weers Bros. music, coffee and doughnuts served, all welcome.
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Beatrice’Liov’s’ Club
Jimmie
Fidler
Weers Bros
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Nebraska Junior College
George P. Burger
Jefferson County
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Frank Cully
Onka Lottmans
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