Young Peoples League Caroling Party Goes Christmas
Thirteen members of the Young Peoples League gathered at the Congregational church on Christmas morning at 5 30 with flashlights and hymnals to sing carols at various homes. They received candy and cookies from neighbors and later met at Cleo’s home for a hot breakfast prepared by Mrs Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Cleo
Mrs. Green
Fern Close
Lucille Findling
Betty Izabeth
Green
Baki Pannen
Bill Johnson
Dale Ph
Robert Patton
Bill Nicholson
Scott Allen Miller
County survey probes 1937 seed corn supply
In a countywide effort the agricultural agent's office mails an intensive farm to farm survey to every farmer in Jefferson county to assess the 1937 seed corn situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Alfred Mayborn Returns for Christmas at Mayborn Home
Alfred Mayborn arrived on the early morning Christmas day train to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Mayborn. He is employed by the Firestone Rubber and Tire Company in Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mayborn
O. J. Mayborn
Alfred
Firestone Rubber and Tire Company
Akron
Ohio
Boy Russell Madden Stricken With Pneumonia
Russell Madden son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Madden is ill with pneumonia this week. Mrs Mattie Clark assists in caring for the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Madden
Lawrence Madden
Mattie Clark
Fred DeBoer in Odell General Hospital After Illness
Fred DeBoer was taken to Odell General Hospital last Wednesday with double pneumonia. He is reported to be improving at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeBoer
Odell General Hospital
Jans son undergoes major operation at Beatrice hospital
Richard Ja 21 year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Jans sen living northwest of Diller submitted to a major operation at Beatrice hospital Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ja
Henry Janssen
Diller
Beatrice Hospital
Lincoln pair visit ill mother in Diller
Mr and Mrs L V Raymond of Lincoln drove to Diller on Monday afternoon to spend a short time with the former's mother who had been bedfast with the illness.
Lincoln trip by Robert Diller for Nebraska Bar Association
Robert Diller attended a Nebraska Bar Association meeting in Lincoln. The event occurred on a Tuesday and Wednesday, with details limited to the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Diller
Lincoln
Nebraska Bar Iation
Buddies and Families Gather for Steele County Event
Mr and Mrs Hugh Green Kuper of Steele host a gathering for family and friends to celebrate a local occasion at Blue Applekausse. The event marks a community milestone with neighbors and kin in attendance.
Diller Post Office Moves to New Better Building
Postmaster Gretchen Wobhl farth will move the Diller office to the room south of its present site with department approval. The Blauser building now housing the post office since 1914 will be replaced due to its poor condition. R. W. Green owns both properties and local workers will shape the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Wobhlfarth
Diller
Department
Blauser
Bilauser
R. W. Green
Cupid Pulls the String at Diller Opera House
Chick Boyes brings a Three Act Drama and vaudeville to the Diller Opera House next Tuesday night. The bill includes Cupid Pulls the String and Evelyn answering questions. Merchants tickets are available from sponsors listed in the Chick Boyes advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Boyes
Diller Opera House
Cupid
Evelyn
Christmas Dinner Attended by Drath Family Members
Mr and Mrs Richard Mayborn hosted a Christmas dinner at their home. Attending were the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs F H Drath of Herndon Kansas, her brother S S Drath and Barbara of Lincoln, her sister Miss Mercedes Drath of eastern Kansas, and Richard’s parents Mr and Mrs O J Born, his brother Alfred, and sister Mildred. S S Drath is on the Nebraska State Journal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mayborn
F. H. Drath
Herndon
Kans
S.S. Drath
Barbara
Lincoln
Mercedes Drath
Ea Kansas
Richard
O. J
Alfred
Mise
Mildred
S. S. Drath
Nebraska State Journal
Local salesman receives 19387 V8 Ford as Christmas gift
Beh Hall Jr. of Humboldt Nebraska, a salesman for C Co opery, received a 19387 V8 Ford car as a Christmas gift for his employers. The company maintains a warehouse here and distributes products from this point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beh Hall Jr
C. Coopery
Humboldt
Nebr
Hall
Teacher undergoes tonsil operation at Odell General
Mias Esther Maulchow a Steiner school teacher east of town had a December 26 tonsil operation at Odell General Hospital. She experienced initial hemorrhage but is reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias-Esther Maulchow
Steiner
Odell General Hospital
Miss Elsie Franzen Visits Steele City Christmas
Miss Elsie Franzen travels to Steele City for Christmas to spend the day with her brother and his wife, Mr and Mrs OQoka Franzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Franzen
Steele City
Oqoka Franzen
Snyders Host Guests At Wedding Event
Mr and Mrs W A Snyder welcomed Mr and Mrs Isaac Saylor as guests at their celebration aligning with a family social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Snyder
Mrs
Isaac Saylor
Family gathers at J. Smith Diller home for Christmas
J. Smith Diller’s family visits over Christmas week with members arriving from Chicago Urbana Lincoln Shreveport Denver Seward and Moscow. Aubrey Diller returns from Europe to speak in Chicago and teach in Urbana. Neal Diller and others attend and report on travels and ill relatives. Frances Deuel and Norman Deuel, with U P S service, vacation in European capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith Diller
Diller
Aubrey Diller
Europe
Lincoln
Chicago
Philological Association
Urbana
Illinois
Robert Diller
Robert
University of Chicago Law School
Carroll Diller
Shreveport
Louisiana
Carroll
Neal
Ceme
Ae Nutrine Candy Company
Mies Marin
Julius
Fanny
Cneek
Henry Diller
Denver
Kenneth Young
Eloise Diller
Seward, Nebr
A. A. Eick
Norman
Frances) Deuel
London
England
Mrs. Deuel
Mr. Deuel
United Press Service
Soviet
Russia
Moscow
Dinner Party at the Jobos Carico Residence
A Christmas day dinner gathered several guests at Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Carico’s home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams and their son Robert Jr. of Sioux Falls South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Carico and Mrs. Dietrick of Falls City, and Mr. Chas Cullly of the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Carico
Robert Williams
Robert Jr
Sioux Falls
S. D
Wesley Carico
Dietrick
Falls City
Chas. Cullly
Henrichs Return for Christmas at Parents’ Home
John Henrichs came home from Kansas City last Thursday to be in time for Christmas dinner at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Henrichs. John had been working in the big city for several months. He made his home with Mr and Mrs Marvin Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henrichs
Kansas City
Fred Henrichs
John
Big City
Marvin Anderson
Christmas Dinners Held by McCune Family
Mr and Mrs McCune hosted two Christmas dinners at their home. The noon gathering included their son Charlies and family from near Fairbury and Orval and family from near Diller. In the evening Roy and family from Lincoln joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McCune
Charlies
Fairbury
Orval
Diller
Roy
Lincoln
Mrs Stahl moves into Harlin Hadley place
Mrs Henry Stahl the mother of Herman and Alvin Stahl has moved into the residence property Harlin Hadley place recently vacated by Will Green. Her granddaughter Miss Ruth Stahl will live with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stahl
Herman and
Alvin Stahl
Harlin Hadley Place
Will Green
Ruth Stahl
Christmas Dinner With Grandchild and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Calvin Wagger and their son Keith hosted a Christmas dinner Friday evening. Also present were their granddaughter and her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Geer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Waggerer
Keith
Mr and Mrs Green Visit Lincoln For Christmas
Mr and Mrs R W Green traveled to Lincoln last Thursday to spend Christmas with the Ray Colman family and returned home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Green
Lincoln
Ray Colman
Mies Alte Reveals Mother's Name in Court Note
Fragmentary OCR reveals mention of Mrs Jennie Line related to a mother in a court or official record. Other readable words indicate familial tie and a legal context but lack enough detail for full event reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ri Jennie Line
Christmas Dinner At Thompson Residence Listed Attendees
A Christmas day family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson’s home drew 21 guests. Attendees included Mrs. Christie Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sparks and Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, and Everett Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Sam Thompson
Christie Seaman
Harry Thompson
Chester Sparks
Roe
Acre Fred. Clark
Everett Ark
Allen Family Plans New Year Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Harry Allen and two children had Christmas dinner at Mrs Allen’s parents near Steeler City. The couple will celebrate New Years with Mr and Mrs J E Allen at Fairbury as Senior Mr Allen marks his birthday on the first day of the New Year.
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Harry Allen
Mrs Barbera Kyser Visits Powell Fisher Family for Christmas
Mrs Barbera Kyser of Powell Wyoming spent the holidays with her father George Fisher and other relatives. Mr Fisher and his daughter shared Christmas dinner at the Chas Fisher home. Kyser is noted as one of the oldest members of the large Fisher family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbera Kyser
Powell
Wyoming
George Fisher
Geer Family Hosts Christmas Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Geer hosted a family Christmas gathering at home. Attendees included Mrs. eee, son, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Geer, and their young daughter, with Hezel and Tasha also mentioned among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Geer
Hezel
Tasha
Rami
Eee
Virgil Geer
Christmas Day Dinner Guests in Blue Spring Family Group
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Calkins hosted a large Christmas dinner with guests Mrs. Leon ard Frisbie and family, Calkins’ mother, Mrs. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barton and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bell from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Calkins
Leonard Frisbie
Mother Calkins
Blue Spring
Mother Barton
Bruce Barton
Bert Bell
Neighborhood pride amid a Grundy County Christmas visit
Mr and Mrs Sam Friday of Grundy County Iowa travel with Mr and Mrs Fred Starr to Jefferson County for a holiday visit with relatives. Sam asserts the Iowa neighborhood is a proper place to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Friday
Grundy County
Iowa
Fred Starr
Jefferson County
Wees Sam
Local Christmas Dinner for Diller Switchboard Family
Miss Mildred Long hosted a Christmas dinner for her brothers families and sister including Mr Ralph Long Mrs Ralph Long Mr Glenn Long Mrs Glenn Long Mr Harry Wather and children at Diller switchboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Long
Diller
Ralph Long
Glenn Long
Harry Wather
Miss Fannie Diller Dinners at Fairbury Home
Miss Fannie Diller hosted Christmas dinner at her brother Sam Diller and wife’s home in Fairbury. The gathering included a viewing of Shirley Temple Stowaway at the Baahin in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Diller
Mrs
Sam Diller
Fairbury
Fevee
Shirley Temple
Baahein
Green Family Travels to Duncan for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs Rex Green drove to Duncan last Thursday to bring their son in law and daughter Eileen Mr Ernest Gorr home for the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Green
Duncan
Eileen
Ernest Gorr
Hall Family Hosts Christmas Day Visit from Washington Kin
Mr and Mrs Ben Hall Sr welcomed their daughter and family from Washington Kansas Mr and Mrs George Eschenberg as Christmas day guests, extending festive greetings and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hall Sr
Washington, Kansas
George Eschenberg
Blauser's Christmas Visit At Carmichaels Farm
Gilbert Blauser spent Christmas and two additional days at the home of his daughter Mr and Mrs Vance Carmichael on their farm near Steele City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Blauser
Mrs
Vance Carmichael
Steele City
Gerald Close Spends Six Holidays with Parents in Diller
Gerald Close, a Nebraska State University student, plans six holidays with his parents in Diller. The note places the youth in the town for festive visits over the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Close
Diller
Nebraska State University
Christmas Dinner Brings Family Together at Oaks Home
Mr and Mrs R L Oaks host Christmas at home with family members including Roy Diller Ford Faye King Smn Dean and Elma Lynn Oaks. Elma describes Oaks as poorly for some time and eating all meals at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.L. Oaks
Nace
Roy Diller
Ford
Faye
Dean
E. K
Elma Lynn
E. Oaks
Cordia Wiemers Visits Waterloo After Christmas
Cordia Wiemers of Falls City spent Christmas with his brothers Henry and A and sister Mrs Harry in Diller. He traveled to Waterloo Iowa last week, stopping at Center enroute to visit Wiemers and family, and reports they are getting along nicely.
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Cordia Wiemers
Falls Ci
Diller
Henry
Harry
Cordia
Waterloo
Low
Center
Wiemers
Christmas Dinner Social Ties Green Family Network
Mr and Mrs H H Green hosted a Christmas dinner with 17 immediate relatives. Guests included Chas and Mary Green, Wilbur Green, two sons Will and another, a son and daughter, Mr and Mrs Fahrenwaldt of Steele City, Harold, and Billie Bristor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Green
Chas
Mary Green
Wilbur Grees
Will
Tter
Fahrenwaldt
Steele City
Harold
Billie Bristor
Unclear fragment from Wendell Fanders notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wendell and Grand Iol canes and a holiday reference. No coherent event or names to confirm a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell -Fanders
Grand
Wendell
PORES
Dinner Guests Named for Dee Event
Sophie Mathias and Mrs. Pearl hosted a Dee dinner with guests Roy Mathias Mrs. Webling of Ham and Mrs. Grace Sons with sons from Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Mathias
Mrs. Pearl
Dee
Roy Mathias
Cry Bye Ite
Wm. Webling
Ham
Mrs
Grace
Christmas Dinner With Ellises Near Chester Neb
Mr and Mrs Cecil Ellis and baby of Chester Nebraska shared Christmas dinner with Mrs Wohlfarth and her daughter Gretchen. TheEllis party joined Ross Hayes at his home along Sicley creek for the evening meal.
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Cecil Ellis
Chester
Nebr
Richard sons and Richardsons tied to Lincoln event
Mr and Mrs A O Richardson of this place and Mr and Mrs Richardson and Mr and Mrs tied to Lincoln are noted in a brief society notice.
Unclear fragment outline involving Goristmans family
Fragmentary text mentions Me ioe pile and holdane home of their daughter Ecatt Natt and son at Steele. Names and relations are unclear due to the damaged OCR. No verifiable event or clear context emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eins Goristmans
Holdane We
Ecatt Natt
Steele
Oreo Stews Highlight S. F. Clark Home Evening
Guests included Mr and Mrs Starr Mr and Mrs Floyd Hughes and their son Richard and Aunt Christie man at the S F Clark home evening as Oreo dishes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Clark
Starr
Floyd Hughes
Richard
Christie Man
Unclear Fragmentary Local Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person, a location, and incidental phrases. No coherent event or outcome is readable to summarize with confidence.
Miss Gene Andrews Spends Holidays at Parents’ Home
Miss Gene Andrews is spending the holidays at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. I Andrews. She is a student at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Andrews
Mrs. I. Andrews
Lincoln
Christmas at the Granddaughter’s Baptism Gathering
Mr and Mrs A Mayborn host a Christmas gathering for family including Clyde Thober near five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Mayborn
Clyde Thober
Hallie Family Spends Christmas at Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Ben Hallie with their little daughter spent Christmas at Lincoln visiting all of their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hallie
Apent
Lincoln
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Young Peoples’ League
Hugh Green Kuper
Steele “Gisea
Son x
A Dasine
Buddy Clark
Maiher
Blue
Aplda Kausse
Ee Sanaa
McCyne
and Pulec
Slepicka
Crete
Pocar
Irvin Pool
Walter Pulec
John Ulec
A. O. Richardson
This
Mary Beck
Hambaldive
Kwith
Io Diller
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