Local Social News and Weather Tidings From Beatrice
Notices list sick lists and recoveries including Mrs. Mary Wright Mrs. Vester Carmichael and Mrs Elizabeth Greider along with pneumonia cases and a child with a cold The Farmers Shipping Assn sent two carloads of stock to St Joe market and social visits span Lincoln Beatrice North Platte Kansas City and Steele City The temperature sank to 1 degree below zero and a party was held January 2 for Beatrice seniors with plans for annual reunions
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Shipping Assn
St. Joe
Fouts Family Holiday Visit Noted in State Journal
Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Fouts and Mrs J W Fouts of Diller are mentioned during holiday travels. The Seward notes in the Sunday State Journal record their accompanyment home.
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Mrs
Kenneth C. Fouts
J. W. Fouts
Diller
Wehling Child Injured in Stair Fall Near Diller
Madeline Wehling five miles south of Diller broke a collar bone after a stairs fall. She was taken to Odell hospital and, at last report, was getting along nicely.
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Madeline Wehling
Louie Wehling
Diller
Odell
Record A subscription letter from Dr Harry Bauguess
Detroit physician Dr Harry Bauguess writes from Detroit formerly of Dilfer apologizing for the delay and pledging to do better. He mentions looking forward to a Academy week and notes Dilfer Bradley also enjoys the record with them.
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Harry Bauguess
Detroit
Mich
Dilfer
Dilfer Bradley
Death of Wayne Munn at 35 in Houston
Wayne Munn former yer and world champion football star and world champion wrestler died in Houston Texas from his disease at age 35. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with attending American Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Munn
Penberg
Munn
Mr. Munn
Houston
Texas
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Waggoner and Calkins Visit Lincoln for Eye Specialist
C E Waggoner and Lee Calkins traveled to Lincoln on Tuesday. Calkins sought a specialist for eye treatment as his sight appeared affected.
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C. E. Waggoner
Lee Calkins
Lincoln
Mrs. Shanks Sells Goods Then Moves to Phillips Farm
Mrs. Myrtle Shanks sold most of her household goods at a public sale Saturday and shipped the remainder to Phillips Nebraska where she and her husband J B Shanks went Sunday to resume living on a farm.
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Myrtle Shanks
Phillips
Nebr
J. B. Shanks
NRC Club Hosts Rook Night at Frank Eick Residence
The NRC club met with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eick on Friday night January 9 for a rook game. Mrs. Will Amos won high prize and Asa Richardson took second. Afterward dainty refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Moser Charley Hill and Mrs. Shull sister of Mrs. Grone.
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Frank Eick
Will Amos
Asa Richardson
Moser
Charley Hill
Shull
A. Grone
Jefferson County Representatives Secure Key Committee Posts
Jefferson County reps in Lincoln's current legislative session secured notable committee placements. Frank Wells serves on the House Ways and Means, Revenue and Taxation committees. J A Axtell chairs Claims and Deficiencies and serves on Constitutional Amendments, Federal Relations and Apportionments, Education, University, Normal Schools and Library, Finance, Ways and Means, Highways Bridge and Ferries, Insurance, and Municipal Affairs.
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Jefferson County
Nebraska
Lincoln
Frank Wells
Revenue and Taxation
J. A. Axtell
Road Committee Seeks Endorsement for Diller Gravel Route
Diller Commercial Club roads committee members S C Hutchinson H K Shutt S C Moser and O J Mayborn met county commissioners at Fairbury to secure backing for a 93 mile gravel state highway running north south through Diller linking Highway 3 the Goldenrod north of Diller with Highway 66 the Liberty highway south of Diller. The bills were introduced in both houses by Rep Frank Wells and Sen J A Axtell.
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S. C. Hutchinson
H. K. Shutt
S. C. Moser
O. J. Mayborn
Diller Commercial Club
Fairbury
Diller
Goldenrod
Lincoln
Frank Wells
J. A. Axtell
Cattle Buyer Mayborn Attends Omaha Trip. Beatrice Welcomes Newborn
Mayborn visited Omaha on Wednesday to purchase cattle for local feeders. A daughter was born January 9 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Sandman of Harbine at Beatrice Hospital. Carl Schnuelle and Homer Brunk attended the Farmers Union state meeting in Omaha on Monday.
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A. Mayborn
Omaha
Ralph Sandman
Harbine
Beatrice Hospital
Carl. Schnuelle
Homer Brunk
Farmers Union State Meeting
Farmer August Luebken trades farm parcels near Diller and Blue Springs
August Luebken swaps his 160 acre farm one mile east of Diller to Clarence Hiatt for Hiatt’s 26 acre farm near Blue Springs. Possession will be given March 1.
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August Luebken
Diller
Clarence Hiatt
Blue Springs
Local Resident Harlan Stevens Dies in Bisbee
Harlan Stevens long-time resident five miles south of Diller died of flu December 12 in Bisbee Arizona where he lived with a daughter.
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Harlan Stevens
Diller
Bisbee
Ariz
Frenk Wiemer Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Frenk Wiemer who live south of Diller celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on January 8 with about seventy five relatives and friends gathered to honor the couple.
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Frenk Wiemer
Diller
Grabher Public Sale Set for Jan 27
Nate first of the week Pee Byeuk Grabher announces a public sale on January 27. Grabher will leave the farm and move into his Diller residence after the sale.
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Nate
Byeuk Grabher
Mr Grabher
Diller
Rock club hosts Jan 9 gathering at Harris home
The rock club spent a pleasant evening Friday Jan 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Emmet Harris. Mrs DeVere Hale of Brush Colo was a special guest. Frank Robinson held high score and Miss Gladys Haye had low score. Lunch was served by Mrs Harris and a social hour followed before departure. Next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Chas Hays Jan 16.
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Rock Club
Emmet Harris
Won Trip to Omaha for Rock Creek Club Leader’s Star Member
Lucille Sollenberger of Rock Creek a Stitch and Chatter Clup member led by Mrs Mildred Stelling of Diller was chosen as one of eight state champions to receive a free trip to the 1931 Club Week sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She cares for a family of five after her mother’s death and has earned achievement certificates in poultry cooking garden canning and clothing. She has held the sewing club presidency and earned prizes at county and state fairs including a laundry bag and a bungalow dress.
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Lucille Sollenberger
Rock Creek
Mildred Stelling
Diller
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Lucille
Sollenberger
Qod
Setereon
Charivari for Mr and Mrs Herman Stahl
A wedding charivari celebrates Mr Herman Stahl and his bride. Neighbors gather in the home for a feast of oysters and music with Mrs S J Friday assisting, while guests wish the couple a long and happy life.
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Charivari
Mrs
Herman Stahl
Herman
Our Fair
And
S.J
Mrs. Stahl
Corn Harvest Tales From Colorado Letters
From Brandon Colorado to Diller Nebraska dated January 11 1931 Julius F Packer writes of visiting a Mr Nyman northwest of Eads where corn weighing 56 bushels per wagon and 1440 bushels total for 32 wagons plus a man with 8000 bushels highlights vast storage and high yields. He notes the Bran don Cheyenne Wells Highway location and hopes a friend visits while sending best wishes.
L A L C Social Evening At Bevan Home
The L A L C held its first evening meeting at Mr and Mrs Frank Bevan on Friday January 9. Participants mingled and played cards with Lewis Mason achieving high score and Maynard Mason low. A luncheon was served for thirty one attendees before departure. The next gathering will be January 16 at Mr and Mrs L Hill.
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Frank Bevan
Lewis Mason
Maynard Mason
L Hill
Farmer Ford Gerard Dies After Operation At 73
Ford Gerard a farmer six miles west of Diller died Monday in a Fairbury hospital after an operation. He was 73 and survived by his wife one son and two daughters. Burial was in Fairbury cemetery.
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Ford Gerard
Diller
Fairbury
Witzen
Fairbury Cemetery
Sasse Hosts M R C Evening With Rock Games
Mr. and Mrs. Geo D Sasse entertained the M R C at their home Friday Jan 2 with three tables of rock Clarence Wolken held high score and Emma Hahn low score Guests included Mr and Mrs Pete Wenz of Steele City William and Emma Hahn of Daykin. A dainty refreshment hour followed and thanks were extended for a very enjoyable evening The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs George Renz Jan 16.
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Geo. D. Sasse
Clarence Wolken
Emma Hahn
Pete Wenz
Steele City
William
Daykin
Allee
Sasse
George Renz
Grain and Produce Prices at Diller Markets
The See and Diller Markets quoted grain and produce prices. Wheat at 1.68, corn 0.50, cream 0.25, eggs 0.06, heavy hens 0.16, roosters 0.09. Prices reflect market listings and farm goods.
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Citizens State Bank
Mary Wright
Russell Madden
Mr. Rasp
Miss Krieger
Marvin Anderson
Henry Behrends
Archie Anderson
Kansas City
Beatrice Dunn
Roy Roelfs
Claude Ellis
Beatrice
Elizabeth Greider
Nelson
Opera House
Buddy Rogers
Rexall
Diller, Nebr
Colorado
Brandon, Colo
L.A .L.C
The
Farmers Union Cooperative
Farmers Union Exchange
Diller Opera House
Mgr
Farmers Union Co-Op
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