Diller Picnic Plans 40th Annual Event
S C Hutchinson president of the Diller Business Men's Association names a committee to run the 40th consecutive picnic. Rex Green leads program planning, W E Anderson handles correspondence, E E McCune oversees concessions, and LM Cavett assists. The event will occur Friday and Saturday August 14 and 15, a late change from the usual Thursday near the 12th. The program is being finalized and Rex says it will be as big as ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Hutchinson
Diller Business Men’s Association
Rex Green
W. E. Anderson
E. E McCune
LM. Cavett
Rex
History of Diller Completed Ready for Printing
The History of Diller project announces completion of all chapters, their typing and review for errors, with printing cost remaining to be raised. Organizers note the task was challenging but faithful, and anticipate publishing once funds cover several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Beauty Contest Seeks Miss Nebraska At State Fair
The Diller Woman's Club sponsors a beauty contest for local girls. Winners from Nebraska towns compete for Miss Nebraska at the State Fair in Lincoln. Miss Nebraska will then compete nationally for Miss America. See Mrs. Scott Miller for details. Entry forms soon. More information next week.
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Diller Woman’s Club
Nebraska
Lincoln
Scott Miller
Funeral for Ellis resident 85 year old John Malchow
John Malchow age 85 died at home in Ellis Tuesday night after a lingering illness. He is survived by eight children including Christ Malchow. Funeral services are held today at 2 30 from Zion Lutheran Church due north from Diller with Rev Einstmeyer officiating.
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John Malchow
Ellis
Christ Malchow
Zion Lutheran Church
Diller
Einstmeyer
Miller Rodeo and Circus at Fairbury
The Miller Rodeo and Circus will be held at the county fair grounds next week July 7 89. Sponsored by the 128th Ambulance Company Nebraska National Guard recently organized at the county seat. They seek patronage and cash from the public to support the show.
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Fairbury
128Th Ambulance Company
Nebraska National Guard
Steele City Parade Kicks Off Tomorrow
The Steele City celebration begins with a parade at 1 PM tomorrow. The Diller band performs early to start the event, and Diller stores will close at noon and stay closed for the day.
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Steele City
Diller
Farmers Gerald Friday Cecil Findling Help Local Harvest
Gerald and Dale Friday and Cecil Findling from Grundy County Iowa aided the harvest in the area. The season yields oats as the sole small grain crop at their home.
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Gerald and
Dale Friday
Cecil Findling
Grundy County
Iowa
Te Cumseh Visitor Spurs Coincidental Diller Link
Wendell Fanders visited Te Cumseh last Sunday and local Diller schoolteacher family records note a coincidence with the visit. The remark highlights social ties in the small community.
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Wendell Fanders
Diller
Mrs Roy Roelfs Recovered After Appendix Operation
Mrs Roy Roelfs was taken to Odell hospital last Sunday for an appendix operation on Wednesday she submitted to surgery and is reported in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Roelfs
Odell Hospital
Union Services Rev Proett to Lead Park Sunday Evening
Rev Proett will conduct the Sunday evening services in the park and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proett
Excellent Harvest in Full Swing Around Town
Farmers report an excellent wheat harvest with rains delaying combines Monday and Tuesday. Local elevators received a mix of wet and dry wheat, tests around 55 to 61 pounds, with several fields yielding 15 to 40 acres at 15 to 31 bushels and test weights near 61 pounds. With drier weather, combines are expected to cut a wide swath by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Eick
Town
George Hicken
Colman
Fred Fasse
Alice Eick
George Meyers
Joseph Novotny
Alpha- Wiemera
Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage in Fairbury
Mrs Blanche Hooning and Harry Kautzman both of Fairbury were married Saturday June 20 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Huntington officiating. They will reside in Fairbury and Mrs Kautzman will keep her position in the county judges office.
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Blanche Hooning
Bee
Harry Kautzman
Fairbury
Methodist
Huntington
Ozarks
Kautzman
Band Rehearsal Interrupted by Storm Affects Fourth Parade
Ye bandsmen are told to assemble at Steele City for the parade scheduled for one o'clock. The band will be on duty during the afternoon and early evening of Saturday July 4 after rehearsal was disrupted by Monday night storm and final arrangements were not given.
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Steele City
Diller Family Visits Seward and Returns
Smith and Diller family spend Sunday in Seward with daughter and son in law Eloise F A Young. On return Mrs Young accompanies them for a few days. Mr Diller and daughter Marian drove to Seward Wednesday taking Mrs Young to her home.
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Smith
Diller
Seward
Eloise
F. A. Young
Woman Improves After Blood Transfusion at Los Angeles
Word reached Wednesday that Mrs Lawrence Bowdle of Los Angeles who had been critically ill and received a blood transfusion is in improved condition. Her mother Mrs Gertrude Henrichs had visited two weeks ago today.
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Lawrence Bowdle
Helen ~Henrichs
Los Angeles
California
Jill
Gertrude Henrichs
Lincoln Mayor Ponders Fourth of July Fireworks Policy
Mayor Chas Bryan of Lincoln asks what is the Fourth of July without fireworks and urges adults with nerves to let children enjoy large fireworks on Independence Day. Diller enforces an ordinance governing shooting fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Bryan
Lincoln
Diller
Mrs Walher Undergoes Major Operation at Odell Hospital
Opal Long Mrs Harry Walher underwent a major operation at Odell hospital yesterday forenoon and is reported in good condition.
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Harry Walher
Opal Long
Odell Hospital
Local Wind Storm Causes Trees Damages and Farm Losses
A Monday evening storm spread across the northwest outskirts, dropping heavy rain and damaging wind throughout the area. In town, trees and outbuildings suffered, with a notable incident injuring a window and a 16 foot exhaust pipe at the Record office. Several farms reported wind and hail damage to wheat and structures, with most losses covered by insurance. The event resembled a recent Fairbury storm and cleared dead wood from trees.
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Doctors Office
Roelfs
Garret
George’ Hudson
Eev M. Crocker
McLaughlins Place
Herbert
Les .Barber
Fairbury
Kunecke Farley Couple Wed In Minnesota Nuptials
Miss Matilda A Kunecke and Kenneth L Farley were married in Jackson Minnesota on April 27 1936 Both reside Jefferson Iowa where the groom runs the Silver Grill Cafe and the bride taught in rural school before moving to join him Best wishes come from relatives and friends in the community
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Matilda
A. Kunecke
Kenneth L. Farley
Jefferson
Iowa
Jackson
Minnesota
Davis Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Monroe Davis of Fairbury observed their 60th wedding anniversary at their son Russel H Davis home in Fairbury last week. They moved to Fairbury in 1886 when he started an abstract business later run by their son. He now has an abstract office in Hebron but has not worked recently due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe Davis
Fairbury
Russel H. Davis
Rodeo Billing Prompts Local Proposals in Diller
Edwin Weerts and helpers toured Diller on Monday to bill for the Miller Rodeo set for Fairbury next week. Weerts, of the 128th Ambulance Company, urged local youths to join the company.
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Edwin Weerts
Diller
Fairbury
Edwin
128Th Ambulance Company
Weerts and Riggle Tie The Knot Near Fairbury
George Weerts son of Mr and Mrs John P Weerts of near Fairbury married last week to Ruth Riggle of Fairbury. John Weerts is employed by Standard Oil.
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George Weerts
John P. Weerts
Fairbury
Ruth Riggle
John Weerts
Standard Oil
All Night Hike With Cubs Leaders Mr Proett And Harry Beckwith
The Cubs undertook an all night hike led by Mr Proett and Harry Beckwith. They gathered wood, hiked to Ray Lambs pasture, built a fire, had supper, slept, played capture the flag, and stayed dry under a canvas cover during rain. Two guards per hour followed by breakfast and pack up.
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The
Cubs
Harry
Mr., Pruett
Gayle Cully
Mr. Proett
Kennedy Family Entertains Guests Across Several Homes
Mrs. Kennedy and her sons Bill and Bob along with nephews Scott Jr and Richard Miller were hosted by Mr. and Mrs Willis Clark for meals. They later dined with John Roseh cranes of Odell and stayed with Mrs Virginia Jeffryes in Odell before returning to Diller. The Kennedys and Scott Miller visited John Wrigley near Harbine on Monday afternoon. Ice cream and wafers were served. The family spends the week on the Kennedy farm north of Fairbury visiting local friends.
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Adeline Kennedy
Bill
Bob
Scott Jr
Richard. Miller
Willis Clark
Kennedy’s
John. Rosehcranes
Odell
Virginia
Jeffryes
Diller
Scott Miller
Son Scott
John Wrigley
Harbine
Junior Woman's Club Holds Second Meeting at Mrs Fietcher’s
The Junior Woman's Club met at Mrs. Fietcher's on June 25 with two new members. Emily Post and Helen Fasnacht asked questions. Marian Diller demonstrated table service. Minutes from the last meeting were read and games were played. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Norma Stahl. The next meeting date will be announced.
Baby's foot injured by paint at home Monday
A baby belonging to Joe Nicholson sustained a painted injury to a foot on Monday. No further details on condition or cause are provided.
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Joe Nicholson
Kathryn Johnson and Fayetta Sutton wed in Beatrice
A Sunday ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson united Kathryn Johnson and Fayetta Sutton of Beatrice. Rev H H Proett officiated as Max Johnson and Elizabeth Green led musical moments. The couple planned to reside in Beatrice after a luncheon and warm wishes from Diller friends.
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Frank Johnson
Kathryn
Fayetta Sutton
Beatrice
H.F. Sutton
Hebron
Max Johnson
Elizabeth Green
Velma Webbling
Clifford Sutton
H. H. Proett
Miss Johnson
Diller
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Kathryn Johnson
Mrs H H Green and daughter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Kathryn Johnson on Saturday June 27. The bride to be Fayetta Sutton watched as friends played bingo and hunted for gifts before prizes and refreshments capped the afternoon.
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H. H. Green
Kathryn Johnson
Kathryn
Fayetta Sutton
Miss Marie Pursell Returns Home From Lincoln Visit
Miss Marie Pursell of Lincoln, who spent a couple of weeks visiting her friend Miss Maxine Fry, returned to her home Sunday. She is the niece of Mrs. Ralph Frisbie formerly of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Pursell
Lincoln
Maxine Fry
Miss Pursell
Ralph Frisbie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Services
Kunecke-Farley
Kennedy
Junior Woman's Club
Kathryn Johnson A Bride
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