Local Picnic Dates and County News Briefs
Community events list August picnics in Barneston Plymouth and Diller plus the Nebraska state fair in September. Jefferson County to receive 2181.24 from July gas tax apportionment. Local notes reference Diller residents visiting Guide Rock and Dr Fritz of Wymore dental work in Diller. Weather mentions hail in Ellis area and Fourth of July activities.
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Barneston
Plymouth
Jefferson County Air
Jefferson County
Dr. Fritz
Wymore
Diller
Unclear fragment on notices and mailings
Fragment discusses excuses for nonpayment and pending dunning letters plus postage issues. Insufficient readable details about people, places, or actions to form a proper event summary.
Wares Thompson Visit Noted at Lincoln Home
Wares Thompson of Lincoln visited at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs S J Thompson on Sunday and the Fourth of July.
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Wares Thompson
Lincoln
S.J Ompson
Wal kens Welcomes Daughter June Darlene
Mr and Mrs Clarence Walkens Wilma Darling have a daughter named June Darlene born June 29. The couple will raise the child as they announce the new arrival in the local column.
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Clarence Walkens
Wilma Darling
June Darlene
Mrs Smith to Return to California for Hotel Job
Mrs Smith and her father Gus Dressen will return to California on Saturday. She has been living here with her father while awaiting a hotel position there.
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Mrs. Smith
Gus Dressen
California
Fire damages Nebr farm home near Diller
Passers by found the home of Victor Anderson two miles south of town in Diller Nebr on fire. Neighbors tackled the blaze but only slight damage resulted as the fire was confined to the building. Authorities were notified and investigated the cause.
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Victor Anderson
Visit with Lincoln residents described in fragment
Z Diller of Lincoln visited Sunday with his sister Mrs Willis Clark and husband RL formerly resided with old friends. The text is fragmentary and unclear about outcomes or dates.
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Z. Diller
Lincoln
Willis Clark
Mrs Hughes Spends Fourth at Hebron With Family
Mrs S M Hughes spent the fourth with her daughter Mrs Cleve Hiatt and family at Hebron and returned home Tuesday.
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S. M. Hughes
Hebron
Cleve, Hiatt
Hutchins Enjoy Fourth Visit With Omaha Kin
Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin from Omaha spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs S C Hutchinson extending their visit over the fourth.
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Harold Hutchinson
Omaha
S. C. Hutchinson
Card of Thanks for Fire Help and Social Visits
I wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their assistance in putting out the fire at my place Saturday night. Mrs. Dora Wohlfarth and daughter Gretchen visited Sunday with Mrs. Cecil Ellis and Dr. Ellis in Chester. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Woods of Beatrice and others spent the 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H Beckwith.
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Victor, Anderson
Dora Wohlfarth
Gretchen
Cecil Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Chester
Sam Woods
Beatrice
Roy Robb
Hides
S. Lincoln
Wayne Richardson
H. H Beckwith
Mrs Will S Ballard and daughter visit Diller friends
Mrs Will S Ballard and her daughter of Indianapolis Indiana passed through last Friday en route to Norton County Kansas to call on a few Diller friends and relatives during their journey.
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Will S. Ballard
Indianapolis
Ind
Norton County
Kan
Peg
The Misses Green Return From Eastern Canada Visit
The Misses Helen and Margrette Green returned early this week from an extended trip to eastern Canada with two school friends. They toured points of interest en route and reported a very enjoyable time.
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Helen
Margarette Green
Autu Bn
Queee Canada
Suits Sold at Prewar Prices in Local Sale
Simpson offers drastic reductions on clothing with suits down to 17.50 dollars. The ad promises year round fabrics and bold bargains, urging readers to buy now while prices remain favorable.
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Simpson
L. M
Hurst Diller
Riddle Remembers Long Subscribership and Local Race
C A Chet Riddle of Meridian Idaho recalls becoming a subscriber in January 1900 when he and his wife began life on the Trista north of Diller. He notes his long tenure on the county commission after a May primary on the Republican ticket.
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C. A
Chet) Riddle
Meridian
Idaho
Hacather
A.L. Trista
Diller
Washington Kans Obliterated by Terrific Wind Storm
The Record reports Washington Kansas a city of about 1300 people and county seat suffered severe destruction from a July 4 storm lasting eight to twelve minutes. Four killed and many injured, courthouse jail and most county buildings wrecked, Episcopal church demolished, Christian church moved, schools damaged, depot and water works ruined, large property damage estimated at about 1,000,000 with many homes destroyed. Maxine Patton of Lincoln visiting her parents in Diller area. Rainfall: 1.13 inches at Diller and 1.34 at Steele City.
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Dillerand
Washington
Kan
Washington County
Diller
Hubbell
Slagle
Court House
Episcopal Church
Christian Church
Burlington
Chevrolet
Christian
Thank You Friends Delinquent Subscriptions Boost Local Paper
A thank you note recalls friends who paid delinquent subscriptions, easing overdue bills. The message urges more readers to contribute, hinting at improved finances and brighter times ahead with prosperity on the way.
Steele City Community Band Concert in Diller
The Steele City Community Band from several neighboring towns performed in Diller last Thursday night to an appreciative crowd. About twenty five band members were later treated to ice cream at Green's cafe and Milow's fountain by the Commercial Club after the celebration.
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Steele City
Diller
Green’s
Milow
Three and two cent laws go into effect nationwide
The 3c postage law and the 2c tax on checks become active nationwide, changing mailing costs and financial transactions. The enactment affects postal rates and check processing fees across institutions.
Viers Family Conducts Capital City Business Friday
Dr and Mrs Viers and their family were seen transacting business in the capital city on Friday with the event noted in local society circles.
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Mrs. Viers
Capital City
Pueblo woman visits Diller kin this week
Mrs. Bertha LaVoe of Pueblo Colorado arrived Tuesday to visit her father Brandt and other Diller relatives and friends.
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Bertha LaVoe
Pueblo, Colo
Brandt
Premium lists for Jefferson County Faircirculating
The Jefferson county fair premium lists are being circulated with notices printed in the Fairbury News office. The fair is scheduled for September 20 to 23, inclusive, and organizers publish details for exhibitors and events.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Surprise double birthday with ice cream and cake
relatives delivered a Sunday celebration for Mr. and Mrs. John Wehling and Mr. Wehling, whose birthdays are a week apart. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Klusman and Mat Young of Hanover, Kans, and many others from Holsephere Diller and nearby towns.
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John Wehling
Velma
Dell
Wehling
Mrs. Wehling
Mr. Wehling
Wm. Klusman
Mat Young
Hanover
Kans
Wm. Steinfeldt
Wm. Wehling
Jane May
Charles Henry
Emil Funke
Beatrice Visitor A J Floyd Heads to Diller
Beatrice resident A J Floyd visited Diller on business Tuesday, brief report notes.
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A. J. Floyd
Beatrice
Diller
Sealed Bids Sought for Hanburger and General Stands
Sealed bids will be received for exclusive on Hanburger stands and General stand at the Diller picnic August 10 and 11. Bids close July 11 at 1 pm. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W. Anderson, Secretary.
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Hanburger
Diller
Anderson
Sec’y
Railroads Pay 99 Times More Tax in County
Tax figures show 74 commercial trucks taxed $505.01 in Jefferson county while railroads paid $49,981.39 in 1931. The Burlington and Fairbury areas are noted in the county tax report.
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Jefferson County
Burlington + Talaook
Fairbury
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Citizens State Bank
State University
D. W. Fanders
Guide Rock
T Lumber Co
Nebr
Washington, Kans
Maxine Patton
Mrs
Harry Patton
Skelgas
Waggoner Bros
The
Ozark
Clarks Store
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