Ferdinand Ackman dies after long illness at 55
Ferdinand H Ackman died at Odell Tuesday noon after a year plus illness. He was 55 years 8 months 22 days. Funeral at Congregational church Saturday at 1 pm with Rev Pyche preaching. Interment: Western Nebraska. He is brother of Sheriff Emil Ackman. Family moved to new farm two miles NW of town. Wagone r Brothers had charge of the funeral.
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Ferdinand H. Ackman
Odell
Congregational Church
Pyche
Western
Nebraska
Mr. Ackman
Emil Ackman
Ackman
Wagoner Brothers
Widow Mrs Bugbee Found Dead At Steele City Home
Mrs. Mareret Bugbee 81 widow of John Bugbee was found dead last Thursday in her Steele City residence. She lived alone and may be buried at Seele City cemetery after funeral services at the home and Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Fillinger. She leaves two sons Louis and Cletus of Steele City. Body sent to Waggoner Brothers funeral home in Diller.
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Mareret Bugbee
John Bugbee
Steele City
Moving To Wyoming For New Life On Farm
George Henrichs and son Carroll left Thursday with a truckload of household goods for Girland Wyoming where they plan to establish a future home. Mrs Henrichs stays behind until May due to an engagement with Omaha surgeons in March and poor health. George also has been ill for some time. The Healths intend to farm in Wyoming.
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George Henrichs
Carrol
Girland
Wyoming
Henrichs
Fathers Second Child Is the Show by Chick Boyes Players
The Chick Boyes Players bring Fathers Second Child Is the title to the opera house next Tuesday night. After severe weather stopped the last attempt they are ready and eager to perform for an audience.
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Chick Boyes
Opera House
Boyes
Combs Death Prompts Filley Kansas City Trip
W I Filley traveled to Kansas City Kansas on Wednesday leaving Diller on No 14 to attend the funeral of W B Combs who died Monday evening Mrs Filley had been in Kansas City since the previous Monday setting the scene for the family loss with a funeral soon expected.
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W. I. Filley
Kansas City
Kansas
Diller
Beatrice Outing To See Hell Driver Featuring Saratoga
Mr and Mrs Wm Weers and Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks drove to Beatrice Tuesday evening to view the film Hell Driver in which the battleship Saratoga took part. Their son Roe is a crew member aboard the ship.
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Wm. Weers
Chester Sparks
Beatrice
Saratoga
Roe
We Like News Tip Line Keeps Readers Involved
Community readers are invited to share news tips with the local desk. Tips may cover events, happenings, or issues of public interest. The newsroom encourages timely, verifiable information to help surface stories of broad concern.
Editors Koepff visit from Daykie Herald and To bias Times
The publisher welcomed Albert Koepff of the Daykie Herald and his nephew Robert Koepff of the To bias Times on Monday, highlighting a cross paper courtesy visit.
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Albert Koepff
The
Daykie Herald
Robert Koepff
Tobias Times
Reverend Goemmer Takes Post at Lanham Lutheran
Rev Goemmer of Fontanelle Nebraska becomes the new pastor at St John s Lutheran Lanham. The church has endured a period without a pastor as they begin a new era under his leadership.
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Goemmer
Fontanelle
Nebraska
St John’s Lutheran Church
Lanham
Steffens Meyer Visit Saislas Sunday to Dr Diehl Home
Mr and Mrs W Steffens meyer traveled from Saislas to visit the home of Dr O C Diehl, staying from Sunday until Monday with the latter's son in law and his family.
J Smith Diller Returns from West Visit with Family
J Smith Diller came home last Friday from a western trip that included Denver where he called upon his son Henry Diller and his bride.
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J. Smith Diller
Denver
Henry Diller
Bride
Diller Wins District Class C Opener
In Beatrice the district Class C tournament opened with Plymouth defeating Liberty De Witt beating Blue Springs Diller edging Crab Orchard and Filley defeating Burchard. Diller led early and finished 18 to 12 as Weaver and Clark starred for Diller while Seymore carried Crab Orchard. Diller meets Steele City tonight at 8:00.
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Beatrice
Plymouth
Liberty
de Witt
Blue Springs
Diller
Crab Orchard
Filley
Burchard
W. Weaver
L Clark
Seymore
Steele City
Knights of Pythias hold initiation in Milligan Nebraska
Henry Novotny reported Steele City lodge members traveled to Milligan on Monday evening for a Pythians initiation. Twenty four members attended with a big feed and speeches. Geneva Mayor J Bixby joined the group traveling to the event.
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Henry Novotny
Milligan
Nebraska
Steele City Lodge
K of P
Henry
Geneva
J. Bixby
Hope Reformed Church Youth Present A Manhattan Honeymoon
Hope Reformed Church youth near Harbine stage a three act comedy at Diller Opera House after a successful showing at Harbine School auditorium last week.
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Hope Reformed Church Os
Harbine
Manhattan
Diller Opera House
Harbine School
Lyle DeMoss Leaves KFAB for WOW Lincoln Post
KFAB program director Lyle DeMoss resigns effective March 1. He will join WOW to take a similar role in Lincoln, replacing his Morning Time and Tunes slot.
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Lyle DeMoss
KFAB
DeMoss
WOW
Lincoln
Engines to Burn Oil on Rock Island Line
The Fairbury Journal reports Rock Island railroad engines on the Nebraska Colorado division will convert to burning crude oil instead of coal. The change is expected within 90 days and oil is said to be cheaper than coal.
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Fairbury. Journal
Nebraska Colorado Division
Rock Island Railroad
Last Civil War Veteran Dies in Oklahoma
August Deffer aged 93, Jefferson county's last civil war veteran, died Wednesday at Edmond Oklahoma. He was the father of County Commissioner Fred Deffer of Fairbury.
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The
Daily Sun
August Deffer
Jefferson County
Edmond
Oklahoma
Fred Deffer
Fairbury
Local Declamatory Contest At Diller High School
The contest will be held in the Diller High school assembly at eight o clock on Wednesday March 2 night. Four divisions are scheduled original oratorical oratorical dramatic and humorous.
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Diller High School
Charles Wyatt Dies at Fairbury Home
Charles T. Wyatt died at his Fairbury residence on February 11 after two years of ill health. He moved to Fairbury in 1886 and spent most of his life there.
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Charles T. Wyatt
Fairbury
Grapefruit dressings remove bitterness with pulp
Readers are advised that grapefruit loses its bitter taste when the pulp is removed from its covering. The piece suggests proper preparation makes grapefruit flavorful without bitterness.
Pershing Reported Seriously Ill in Tucson Hospital
John J. Pershing is described as seriously ill and confined to a hospital in Tucson Arizona. Authorities provide few details while medical staff manage his condition and his public appearances are canceled pending further updates.
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John J. Pershing
Tucson
Arizona
Learning Tricks of War Harold Saathoff Enlists in Navy
Harold Saathoff, after finishing at the Naval Training School near Chicago, returns home before heading to the western coast for further training. He expresses interest in his chosen field and notes readiness to serve, hoping to learn more if another conflict arises. The piece stresses the Navy as the first line of defense and urges all able-bodied men to prepare.
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Harold Saathoff
Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Harold
the Lakes
Actus
Selecting Field Seeds in Jefferson County
The county agent notes that snow delays planting plans but also creates a chance to secure spring and summer seed early. Early selection avoids substitution risks if supplies run low. Supplies of oats barley sorghum and corn may be found locally with a seed list at the Farm Bureau Office.
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Jefferson County
Farm Bureau
Smoke and soot blackout hits Steele City store
Wallace Palm, the Steele City druggist, found his store enveloped in a thick cloud of smoke not from fire but from a low flame oil heater. The ceiling walls and merchandise were blackened, with drawers and showcases smeared. Estimated damage runs around 1200 dollars. Last Friday Pane someone.
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Wallace Palm
Steele City
Steele City News
Francis Clark Moves From Topeka Hospital to Omaha
Francis Clark left Topeka hospital for Omaha to recuperate. He will visit Diller at his old haunts in coming days. The Clarks faced delays leaving the Kansas Capitol with several events, the last being an upset of the Buick.
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Francis Clark
Topeka
Omaha
Fran
Diller
Clarks
Kansas Capitol
Nebraska Mortgage Moratorium Struck Down by Supreme Court
Nebraska Supreme Court invalidates the mortgage moratorium by a six to one vote with Judge Paine dissenting. The ruling threatens mass farm land and real estate foreclosures across the state.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
Paine
Nebraska
Stamford Nebraska appoints new school superintendent
Superintendent Filley Hubert Filley, who has served as principal and coach in Stamford Nebraska public schools for the past two years, was removed from the office last Monday evening. The Diller community expresses strong approval of the change.
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Hubert Filley
Stamford
Nebraska
Diller
Valentine Party at Steele City Sophomore Home
The Steele City Sophomore class hosted a Valentine party at Mr and Mrs Claude Woods with Marjorie Lou celebrated. Guests included grandparents and a neighbor, games were played with a big nose game, prize boxes, colored treats like jello cake and coffee, and the party ended at one o clock after a fun evening.
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Steele City
Valentine
Claude Woods
Marjorie Lou
Gues‘s
Grandpa
Ruthie
Anniversary Celebration at Lottman Home
A pleasant evening marked the 39th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Lottman on February 22 at their home. Family and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wasserman Jr along with many Lottman and Wasser man relations attended. Ice cream and cake were served.
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John Lottman
Adam Wasserman Jr
Albert Saase
Alfred
Fred Lottman
Dale
Orville
Blanche
Connie Ben
Ben Gebhardt
Marjorie Ane
Dena Ellen
Gladys Mae
Bill Baumfork
Elaine Mae
Bethelee
Adam Wasserman
Thordore Harry
Robert
Gerturde
Omaha
Con
Friends Gather At Malchow Home
Chris Malchow and family were surprised Sunday morning February 13 when old friends the McElroy children from Percival Iowa arrived to visit. The group stayed through Monday evening including Bill Clark Pete and Alice McElroy AmandaAchtemier Ralph Achtemeier Robert Barber George Bartlett Willard Margery Dorothy Nippert and Norman Malchow.
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Chris Malchow
McElroy
Percival
Iowa
Malchows
Bill
Clark
Pete
Alice McElroy
Amanda Achtemeier
Ralph Achtemeier
Robert Barber
George Bartlett
Willard
Margery
Dorothy Nippert
Norman Malchow
N B Club Meets With Eight Members In January Session
The N B Club gathered with eight members and Mrs Fritz Lottman on January 28 for an afternoon of penable. With no reporter present the notes are late. The February 11 meeting at Mrs Albert Sasse tied a comforter with eight attendees. The February 25 meeting at Mrs George Weimers will continue the club’s sewing activities.
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N B
Fritz Lottman
Penable
Albert Sasse
George Weimers
Young People Meeting This Sunday on Same Topic
Publicity Director invites attendees to a 6 30 Sunday February 27 meeting for youths. The topic mirrors last Sunday's planned discussion and members are encouraged to attend.
Will Sandman seeks Harbine county clerk nomination
Will Sandman of Harbine filed for nomination for county clerk. Will Nider of Jansen runs for re election to the same post.
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Will Sandman
Harbine
Will Nider
Jansen
Rural Relief Officials Discuss Farm Security Progress
County Rural Relief officials gathered in Lincoln the week of February 11 to brief supervisors on national FSA progress. Key points include continued standard loans aiding farmers, efforts to relocate nonprofitable holdings, and plans to help tenants obtain land, though no funds exist for new loans. A. G. Alexander serves as county FSA supervisor.
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Lincoln
FSA
A. G. Alexander
Farm Security Administration
Speculation Mounts Over New 1938 Farm Program
Conversation among local groups points to a pending federal farm act offering price stability and on farm storage reserves. County Committee officials say the plan would be a boon to farmers, with details to be released when received for distribution.
Former governor A C Shallenberger dies at 75 in Nebraska
Former Nebraska governor A C Shallenberger collapsed from a heart ailment while speaking at a feeders day meeting in Franklin Nebraska before about 1000 farmers. The Alma resident died at age 75, with his daughter in attendance. Shallenberger served four terms in the U S Congress representing Nebraska.
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A. C. Shallenberger
Alma
Franklin
Nebraska
Shallenberger
National Congress
Nebraska History Night at Women's Club March 2 1938
A Women's Club gathering on March 2 1938 at 2 30 PM features a program titled My Nebraska dear Nebraska State I love the best. Hostesses listed are Mesdames Miller Seaman Saylor and leaders Mrs D Fanders Miss Delano. Roll Call presents an interesting event centered on Nebraska History.
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Nebraska
Mesdames Miller
Seaman
Saylor
D. Fanders
Couple Married in Deshler Nebraska Ceremony
Dan Garter aged 26 of Diller and Jennie Lottman aged 22 of Fairbury wed at Deshler Nebraska with Rev Schhwerim of the Lutheran church officiating on February 14.
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Dan Garter
Diller
Jennie Lottman
Fairbury
Deshler, Nebraska
Rev
Schhwerim
The
Lutheran Church
Illness Hits Harry Ailen as Harold Recovers at School
Harry Ailen suffered a severe cold and mumps at the start of the week. His son Harold has recovered from his attack and is back in school.
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Harry Ailen
Harold
Obituary: O. R. Jones Former Jefferson County Assessor
O. R. Jones aged 75 died at his Fairbury home last Monday. Jones served as Jefferson County assessor and was a longtime public official. He was known for his community involvement and local service.
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O. R. Jones
Jefferson County
Fairbury
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Ferd Ackman
Mrs. Bugbee
W. B. Combs
K of P’s
Charles Wyatt
Saint Paul’s
Malchow
N. B. Club
New Farm Program
Woman’s Club
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