School Notes and High School Reopen at Diller
Russell Madden returns as Students note perfect spelling honorees Leila Broadstone Dwaine Clark Julia Diller Lloyd Green Richard Miller Bonnie Thompson Jean Bond Ethel Bristol Fern Close Beat rice Dunn Beulah Dunn Robert Fry Billie Nicholson The high school reopened with renewed spirit after improvements under the CWA project including sanded desks new paint and venting windows A bowling table and reading table were added from old materials Wymore and Fairbury teams added to Diller schedule with January 19 trip to Wymore and a possible return game versus Fairbury 2nd team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Madden
Leila Broadstone
Dwaine Clark
Julia Diller
Lloyd Green
Richard Miller
Bonnie Thompson
Jean Bond
Ethel Bristol
Fern Close
Beatrice Dunn
Beulah Dunn
Robert Fry
Billie Nicholson
CWA
Wymore
Diller
Fairbury
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Near Diller Services
Church notices list Rev. L J Wolff as pastor and C L Hullman as superintendent. Sunday school at 9 30 am. English worship at 10 30 am and German service at 11 o clock.
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Near
Mind or Machine sermon at Methodist church
Rev. Robert E. Drew, pastor. Sunday school at 10 A M. services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. Morning sermon Mind or Machine Children story The Bag of Smiles Evening sermon Make Believe. Invites parishioners to restart church attendance in 1933 beginning next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Drew
L. M. Cavett
S. S
Congregational Church Seeks Donations for Benevolent Fund
Church services at 11 A M with Rev Robert A Helms and Rev P J Thiel present. Ladies sewed all day for a motherless family and donations to aid distressing families are encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A Helms
W. A. Snyder
S. S
Benevolent Fund
P. J. Thiel
Annex
Elusive Truths Behind Holiday Cheer and Hidden Burdens
A compact reflection on self deception and social cost. The piece contrasts a joyous Christmas with the sting of bills and stomach pain, noting that most people harbor dualities between outward appearances and inner realities.
No Wonder Husbands Fault Wives For Missing Praise
A brief domestic aside notes that husbands blame wives for dinner faults when they neglect to praise the cooking. The line reflects social norms about appreciation within marriage.
J N C Club Enjoys Holiday Quilting and Santa Visit
Mrs. M Bowen hosted the J N C club on December 20 with nine members and three guests. Two contests named Mrs Bond and Mrs Charles Hilder as prize winners. Santa delivered gifts to all attendees and a luncheon followed. The group is asked to meet with Mrs Albert Hubka on January 10.
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J. N. C. Club
Tomcat Alerts Town of Geneva Bank Fire
A stray tomcat is credited with alerting Judson Cumberland to the Geneva State Bank fire. The cat repeatedly led Cumberland to the basement and back to the kitchen before he followed and discovered the blaze. Two people were overcome by smoke during firefighting efforts.
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Judson Cumberland
Geneva State Bank
George Landgren
Colson
Bank
Cumberland
Omaha Bee
Birthday Celebration for S B Viers in Diller
S B Viers of Lebanon Kansas celebrated his eightieth birthday at his son Dr Viers home in Diller with family. Five children six grandchildren and three great grandchildren attended along with relatives from multiple Kansas towns. The gathering included a turkey dinner and many well wishes as photos were taken.
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S. B. Viers
Lebanon
Kans
Diller
Dr. Viers
Viers
L. Viers
Frank Viers
Superior
Nebr
Thomas . Cox
Wabaunsee
E.F. Durkee
Topeka
W. G. Viers
Leroy
Great Bend
V. V. Viers
Goodland
Deane
Ellis
Robert Smith
Janice Joy
Mankato, Kans
Rachael
Serenus
Grandpa Viers
Niders Move After Fire To Nearby Henry Wolters Farm
Claude Nider and family relocated to the Henry Wolters farm near Harbine after their home burned last Thursday. Neighbors moved them outdoors and emptied the basement fuel before deciding to occupy the vacant Walter house. Wm Unger will move into the undamaged part of the Jake Wolters residence as repairs proceed under M Cavett.
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Claude Nider
Henry Wolters
Harbine
Jake Wolters
Niders
Henry Walter
Obituary for James Thomas Carpenter
James Thomas Carpenter born July 24 1866 in Ravenna Missouri died December 23 1933 in Ellis Nebraska aged 67 years 4 months and 29 days He moved with his parents to Sheridan County Kansas at 13 married Allie May Brown December 27 1885 They had five children two died young The family moved to Ellis Nebraska in 1919 living there fourteen years aside from one year in Oregon Missouri and three years in Greenwood Nebraska He is survived by his wife one daughter Neva Loree of Lincoln two sons James Ival and Joseph Dale of Lincoln three sisters Mrs Vass Busby Woodston Kansas I C E Wake and Mrs J G Wake Los Angeles California two brothers Jasper Newton Fairbury Nebraska and Robert Clark Mt Pleasant Iowa Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Methodist church at Ellis conducted by Bankson Interment was in Ellis cemetery.
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James Thomas Carpenter
Ravenna
Putnam County
Missouri
Ellis
Nebraska
Sheridan County
Kansas
Allie May
Brown
Oregon
Greenwood
Neva Loree
Lincoln
James Ival
Joseph Dale
Vass Busby
Vass Busby Woodston, Kansas: I. C. E. Wake and Mrs. J. G Wake
Los Angeles
California
Jasper Newton
Fairbury
Robert Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Bankson
Ellis Cemetery
Nebraska Crop Estimate Shows Higher 1933 Prices
December crop values in Nebraska rise sharply with total production valued at 126,246,000 dollars up from 83,529,000 last year. Corn yields stand at 234,698,000 bushels. price about 30 cents. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, and potatoes also show changes. US totals reflect a marked reduction in corn and wheat. Notice of Sheriff sale sets January 22, 1934, for Jefferson County real estate in Diller Fairbury area under estate action of Andrew H. Colman executors.
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Federal
Division of Agriculture
Nebraska
United States
U. S
All Star Film Lineup at Charlotte Henry Showtimes
The listing notes Charlotte Henry in Alice in Wonderland with Richard Arlen Gary Cooper and Louise Fazenda as the all star cast of 500. Also scheduled Good Bye Love with Charles Ruggles plus comedy and news. Race Night features Randolph Scott and Judith Allen. Cartoon-serial-news rounds out the program.
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Charlotte Henry
Alice IN Wonderland
Richard Arlen
Gary Cooper
Louise Fazenda
Charles Ruggles
Notice of Petition for Estate Administrator
In Jefferson County Nebraska the estate of Frank T Pearce deceased, petition filed to appoint S C Hutchinson administrator. Hearing set for January 12 1934 at 9 am. County Judge Bee. Arthur J Denhey attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. “Pearce
Jefferson County
Nebraska
F Tees . Bee
Notice of Sheriff Sale Jefferson County Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that by order of sale I, as sheriff, will sell at the south front door of the Jefferson County Court House in Nebraska City to the highest bidder for cash the south half of the southwest quarter of section 25 township 2 north range 4 east except a described fraction. The sale is set for January 22, 1934 at 2 P M. The action names J Smith Diller and Lillie M Colman deceased as plaintiffs and Forest K Hartzel as defendant.
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Sherriff
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Jefferson’ County
J. Smith Diller
Lillie’ M. Colman
Andrew H. Colman
F. Hartzel
Forest
Court House
Fairbury
Short Street
Diller
Black
Logan Street
Tion
Renae
District Court
Jefferon County
Forest KF. Hartzel
Township
Property description in Jefferson County Nebraska lands
Emil Ackman as Sheriff and John C Harti as attorney file a legal description of portions of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Five in Township Two North Range Four East, Jefferson County Nebraska. The document details tract measurements, boundaries, and easement notes including a number of specified points, with an area of 15.56 acres, and lists parcels Lots Two Three Four Five and Twelve in the Southwest Quarter.
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Xalso
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Republican Valley
Office of the Register of Deeds
Emil Ackman
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Paul’s
EV. Lutheran
Methodist “Episcopal Church
Congregational Church
J.N.C
Tomcat
Geneva
Willis Clark
John Steiner
Margaret Rhodes
Viola Krebs
Carolynn
Rose Clark
Norma Frances Green
Marie Roelfs
Pearl Caldwell
Pearl Thompson
Nider
John C. Hartigan
Bonham Theatre
Thurs-Fri
Ruth Chatterton
Randolph Scott
Judith Alien An
Thundring Herd
Arthur J.denhey
John C. Harti
Laintiffs
Frank A. Houston
Fairbury, Nebr
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
Golden Rule
Blue Valley Credit Association
Gage and
Business and Professions
Beatrice
Room
Dr.o
Q. Diehl
Dr. McLeran
No. 6Th St
RUYLE
Ruyle Auctioneers
Beatrice, Nebr
Court St
Gage County
Monroe Davis & Son
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