Funeral for Fred Highland to be held at Ellis Methodist
The body of Fred Highland arrived from Akron Colorado on No 16 today and his funeral will be held this afternoon at Ellis Methodist church. Interment in Ellis cemetery. Highland died earlier this week and formerly lived near Diller. He was a brother of Mr Ross High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Highland
Akron
Colorado
Ellis Methodist Church
Ellis Cemetery
Mr. Highland
Diller
Ross High
Groundhog Day shadow forecast elicits cautious chatter
The note hints at worry over groundhog shadow sighting next Wednesday. It asks for receipts from those who traveled Monday and Tuesday with reduced fuel use.
Robin in January Diggings Sparks Newspaper Chuckle
W I Filley recalls hearing a robin and two peewees sing on January 21, a note that amuses editors. The office mentions receiving 120 copies of the New York Sun, titled The Voice of Business, discussing today’s business crisis and low mood, with more reading matter than can be digested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Filley
W.I
New York Sun
Voice of Business
Sub scription talk and county farming worries in Beatrice
J A Cully of Beatrice visited the office on subscription business. Abner predicts rapid disorder in the region as Gage county farmers may not have enough teams to work every quarter section. He notes combines and huskers bought on time could spare workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cully
Beatrice
Abner
Gage County
Joke about Mose the Republican X mayor and two Johns
An elderly barber shop tale portrays Mose as a full fledged Republican. A man asks to photograph Mose to show the last Republican to the next generation. The man errs by noting two Johns, one an X mayor and the other an elder, should be on the negative.
D W D Club Meets for January Lesson Planning
The D W D Club met January 24 at President Mrs Eick's home with eleven members and one visitor. Song leader Mrs Clark led tunes and the group approved next year’s lesson topics including clothing care storage kitchen arrangement hospitality home improvement and yard work. The February 15 meeting will be at Mrs Seaman's home with secretary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eick
Clark
Farm Bureau
Seaman
Dorcas Society Elects Officers at Kensington Meeting
The Dorcas Society of the M E church met in the basement on Thursday January 20. Lois Casper led devotionals and Mrs Fanders shared Nebraska notes. Officers elected: Mattie Clark president Viers vice president la Casper secretary Fanders treasurer Ruth Pickard reporter with a flower committee including Meeser and others. Lunch followed served by Hall Griswold Wagner and Pickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
M E. Church
Lois Casper
Fanders
Nebraska
Mattie Clark
Viers
la Casper
Ruth Pickard
Meeser
Chas. Waggoner
Grabber
Wagner
Mesdames Hall
Griswold
Pickard
Congregational church youth meet with potluck and singing
The young folks spent an hour together Sunday with Juanita Anderson leading a discussion on missionary work. Next Sunday at 6 p.m. a potluck supper followed by community singing at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Publicity Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Anderson
Congregational Church
N B Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Roche Home
The N. B. Club met January 14 at Mrs. Albert Roche's home with eight members present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Fritz Lottmans residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Roche
Fritz Lottman
Dinner Guests Recall Life at the Oaks Farm Home
Dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Scott Miller visit Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oaks north of Shea as the Oaks return every winter from Minnesota to care for Alfred’s parents. The tale recalls a girl who grew up near the country school and the family’s warm hospitality, hunting trophies, and the loss of their traveler dog Clunk who died after the owners left.
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Scott Miller
Alfred Oakes
Epic Oaks
Shea
A Oaks
Nebraska
Minnesota
Alfred
E. Oaks
Alfred Oaks
North
Oaks
Diller
J N C Club Hosts January Meeting In Bushey
Mrs Albert Hubka hosted the J N C on Wednesday January 12 with eight members present. Guests included Mrs Roy Mathias Ellis Miss Jeanette Psola Odell Mrs Adolph Bevan Mrs M C Bowen and Ethel Hiatt. After business the group visited and a lunch was served. Mrs Keith Hays invited the club to her home February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hubka
J N.C
Roy Mathias
Ellis
Jeanette Psola
Odell
Adolph Bevan
M. C. Bowen
Ethel Hiatt
Keith Hays
Family Dinner Honors Son Keith on Furlough
Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson hosted a family dinner last Sunday to welcome their son Keith home on furlough. Attending were Roy Broadstone and family Merle Johnson and family Mrs Kate Maw Miss Leona Sedlacek Elizabeth Green and Clyde Broadstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Keith
Roy Broadstone
Merle Johnson
Kate Maw
Leona Sedlacek
Elizabeth Green
Clyde Broadstone
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the Diller Record
L. M. Cavett
Martha B. Cavett
F. T. Pearce
F. S. Highland
D. W. D. Club
Dorcas
Kensington
N. B. Club
Clark’s Store
J.N.C
S. C. Hutchinson
Diller, Nebraska
Texaco
Allen
Grogeries
Chile
Texas
Manchesters Radio
Valentine Candies
General Hospital
M. D
Odell, Nebraska
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
Drs
Hull & Hull
Golden Rule
Fairbury
Scottsbluff
Dr.o.c. Diehl
Pinnacle Lump
Pinnacle Nut
Jay
Che
O. A. Cooper Co
Ben Hall, Mer
Diller, Nebr
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