Death of Dr J G Neeley Neeley Scott
Dr J G Neeley, brother in law of Miller, died Wednesday night at his home in Winside Nebraska from a stomach hemorrhage. Funeral services are planned for Saturday afternoon at Winside with graveside rites by the Masonic fraternity en route to Prairie One cemetery. Dr Neeley practiced in Diller for a decade and operated a drug business 1903 1909, occupying the brick building later Clark's store location.
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Neely
Diller
Clark’s
Patton Family Visit From Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Lester Patton and Miss Edith Patton traveled from Lincoln to Diller to visit relatives and friends. Lester, who married at Easter, broke his ankle in April and has been laid up since, hoping to return to carpentry with his father soon.
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Lester Patton
Edith Patton
Lincoln
Diller
Hutchin Family Visit and West Coast Trip Planned
Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin traveled from Omaha to visit his parents last Sunday. Harold and his wife plan extended travel starting today visiting Yellowstone Park Seattle Vancouver B C and then the coast to Los Angeles.
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Harold Hutchinson
Omaha
Harold
Wife
Yellowstone Park
Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
Los Angeles
Pickard Eligible for Rock Island Brakeman Post
LaVera Pickard becomes eligible for a brakeman job on the Rock Island after the new retirement law. The Pickard family has moved back to Fairbury and now resists at 1212 C Street. Pickard has been off railroad duty for about six years.
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LaVera Pickard
Rock Island
Sion
Pickard
Fairbury
C Street
LaVera
Mrs Sparks Hosts Family Visit From Havelock and Fairbury
Mrs Sparks entertained guests last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Myers and daughters Roberta and Velva visiting from Havelock. Mrs Myers stayed a week with her mother and other relatives. Mrs Hattie Diller of Fairbury also joined the gathering.
Wagginger Couple Buy New Chevrolet in Beatrice
Mr and Mrs Chas E Waggoner returned from Beatrice last Thursday driving a brand new Chevrolet sedan. Charley plans to trade his used car for a new one about every two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Waggoner
Beatrice
Charley
Ladies Visit Lincoln Grandmother by Bus
Juanita Anderson and Julia Diller traveled to Lincoln by bus last Friday to visit Juanita's grandmother Mrs Colman and Julia's sister Rachel Diller. They returned home Sunday by bus route.
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Juanita Anderson
Julia Diller
Lincoln
Harvest Dominates Local Life With No Band Concert
No band concert this Saturday as the harvest takes center stage in the region. The community remains focused on the season’s work, affecting schedules and daily routines across town.
Hadleys Visit Mrs Ogden in Wymore Memory
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Hadley spent Sunday in Wymore visiting Mrs. Ed. Ogden known as Ida McManes, the aunt of Mrs. Hadley.
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Elias Hadley
Wymore
Ed. Ogden
Ida McManes
Mrs Romish Visits Son’s Family South of Town
Mrs Max Romish who lives near Jansen spent the weekend at the home of her son John and his family south of town.
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Max Romish
Jansen
John Sed
Hay racks dominate week at lumber yard
Hay racks have driven activity at the lumber yard with Harry Green noted as the principal saw pusher amid the busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Green
Lincoln visitors Florence Steffen Eva shop Tuesday
Mrs. Florence Steffen accompanied by Mrs. Eva were shopping visitors in Lincoln Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Steffen
Eva
Lincoln
Roe Sparks Enlists in the U S Navy
Official notice states Roe Allen Sparks of Diller and son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sparks was accepted on final examination and entered the Navy on July 6 1987. He is assigned to the San Diego Training Station for twelve weeks before joining a fleet ship. The Sparks family notes Diller now has two youths in service alongside William Bowers.
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Naval
Lincoln
Roe Allen Sparks
Chester Sparks
Diller
U.S. Navy
U. S. Naval Training Station
San Diego
California
U. S. Navy
Navy
Wm. Bowers
Roe Sparks
Lyle and Christianson Wedding Planned in Holdrege Nebraska
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Marjorie Lyle daughter of Rev and Mrs B O Lyle Holdrege district M E church superintendent to Mr Paul H Christianson. The ceremony will be held Sunday at four oclock at the First Methodist church Holdrege Nebraska. Miss Lyle taught English and music in the Diller schools during 1933 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lyle
B. O. Lyle
Holdrege
M. E. Church
Paul H. Christianson
First Methodist Church
Nebraska
Miss Lyle
Diller
Uniformed man hurt at Geer Brothers station in fall
Bad Lottman wore a sling days after last Friday. He leaned on Clark's store glass case which broke, causing him to fall. Doctors stitched wounds and glass was repaired with a new pane.
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Lottman
Geer Brothers Station
Clark
Clyde Zook Joins Tunerville Freight Crew For Week Visit
A four man freight train crew dined at the Green Room yesterday. Clyde Zook a former Diller boy is doing extra work on the Tunerville freight between Fairmont and Wymore and will pass through for about a week.
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Green Room
Clyde Zook
Diller
Clyde
Tunerville
Fairmont
Wymore
Wright Leaves Burlington for Emmet Home
Lloyd Wright departed Sunday night heading home to Emmet after a two week stay with his grandmother Mrs. Mary Wright. He spent time fixing up the place for his mother’s convenience.
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Lloyd Wright
Burlington
Emmet
Mary Wright
Ulm Family Picnic Near Old Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Ulm traveled to Old Nebraska for a Ulm family picnic. The Diller Ulms swam in the North Loup river where the water was very hot and they nearly cooked before exiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Ulm
Old
Nebraska
Ulm
North Loup River
Business Exterior Painted Light Cream After Contrast
John Clauson had Rolf Beck paint the outside woodwork at his business place. Two coats of light cream color brighten the facade, a contrast to the previous gray.
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John Clauson
Rolf Beckman
Mrs Emma Baker Moves to 819 Elia Street Beatrice
Mrs Emma Baker relocates from Glenover a north western Beatrice suburb to 819 Elia Street moving into a new home. The change marks a fresh start and improved living arrangements for Mrs Baker.
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Emma Baker
Glenover
Beatrice
Elia Street
Folke
Mrs Calender’s Lincoln Trip Tied to Rerilies Globeletie Riser
Mrs Calender traveled to Lincoln last Wednesday to attend the rerilies Globeletie Riser event. She returned home Friday after the engagement.
Mrs Ida Clarke of Fairbury Covers Days at Son Francis Home
Mrs Ida Clarke of Fairbury is listed as visiting at the home of her son Francis this week. The brief item notes her activity and location without additional details or dates.
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Ida Clarke
Fairbury T
Francis
Diller Picnic Committee Plans Annual Event
The Commercial Club formed a committee last week to organize the annual Diller picnic. Mrs Dora Miller chairs the program committee with W E Anderson as secretary treasurer and E E McCune handling concessions. Concessions are contracted and Rex A. Green declines this year citing a desire for change. Get ready for the Diller picnic.
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Rex A. Green
Bonham Fairbury Stage Event Promotes Free Marx Brothers Film
Theatre and merchants in Fairbury plan a Monday stunt inviting towns to attend a free showing of the Marx Brothers film A Day At The Races. Merchants will advertise the event and invite local shoppers to join the promotional celebration.
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Bonham
Fairbury
Bury
Elizabeth A
Harvest crowds and sparse turnout shadow 4th celebrations
Mixed Fourth of July observances across Steele City and nearby areas with farmers at work amid a bountiful harvest. Beatrice faerie Park drew crowds to capacity one evening, while other events saw low turnout and warnings of possible fatalities.
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Steele City
Faerie Park
Beatrice
Miss Jennie Lotman Plans August Colorado Trip
Miss Jennie Lottman of Fairbury, longtime employee of R P Howell, is spending a two week vacation with relatives here. She plans to join the Howell family in August for a trip to their summer home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Jennie Lottman
Fairbury
R. P. Howell
Miss Lottman
Howell
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Howells
Mrs Christie Seaman's Death Reported After Illness
Mrs Christie Seaman of Cody Wyoming received word Wednesday afternoon that her aunt Mrs Fig Seaman died following a cancer illness. Mrs Ebert, nee Harvey Seaman, sister of Mrs Seaman, had suffered from cancer for about two years.
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Christie Seaman
Fig Seaman
Yoming
Ebert
Seaman
Harvey Seaman
Unclear Fragments Mention Society Names
Fragmentary text references Mrs Chester Sparks Pearl Mrs Christie P Thompson Claire Ros Seaman and Mire with Omaha and Lincoln mentions and a Sunday return. No coherent event or clear roles emerge from the readable lines.
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Chester Sparks
Pearl
Christie P. Thompson
Claire
Ros
Omaha
Sears
Mire
Seaman Abaya
Lincgin
Pacaed letter from Cooma aes Alberta notes Peace River trouble
A letter from Claude Cavett of Cooma aes Alberta reports drought in the Peace River Valley area and notes a troublesome situation in the region. The missive mentions a local farming impact and references a country area affected by dry conditions.
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Claude Cavett
Cooma
Hiatt Wins Danforth Fellowship and Leadership Training
Miss Donna Hiatt of Diller earns the 1937 Home Economics Danforth Fellowship with two weeks study in St Louis and two weeks leadership training at Shelby Michigan. She will tour plants and labs in St Louis and attend the American Youth Foundation camp on Lake Michigan, after selection from Nebraska’s junior home economics class.
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Donna Hiatt
Diller
University of Nebraska
Hiatt
Danforth
St. Louie
American Youth Foundation
Shelby
Michigan
Ralston Purina Mille
William H. Danforth
St. Louis
Home Economice
United States
Donna
Lake Michigan
Morter Board
Targets
YWCA
Cabinet and Farmers Fair Board
Phi Upsilion Omicron
Camera Club
Doctor Reports Flu Recovery And Local Ailments
The doctor says Harry Baker is recovering from flu while several others including Miss Delano and Mrs Kurtz experience illnesses. Robert Fry had his tonsils removed and Bud Lottman recovers from a cut arm. The Garrela children recover from flu as well. cooling tips are offered for hot days.
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Bud Lottman
Harvey Garrela
Dercas Class Postpones Kensington Meeting
The Dercas class announces a postponement to Thursday afternoon July 22 for the next meeting at the usual place. Members are urged to remember and attend.
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Kensington
Hoppers and Poultry Poison Risk Study by Agent Rediger
Agricultural notes report Jefferson county experiments show no fatal arsenic poisoning in chickens turkeys ducks or quail fed poisoned grasshoppers or poisoned mash for up to 60 days. Tests also checked hopper intake and safety margins indicating low danger to poultry under recommended practices. Turkeys may chase grasshoppers but require grain and greens for full growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Country
Grasshopper Fight Proves Victory Through Local Cooperation
Communities and committees with full farmer participation unite to eradicate grasshopper pests. Despite initial fears the threat diminished as baited efforts and early treatments maintained supply and effectiveness. Coordination among local leaders and timely action kept the problem from worsening.
Fragmentary historical note hints at Amelia Earhart and Colorad ship
Fragments mention Amelia Earhart and a Colorad battle ship with individuals Brown and Pearl Fietcher. names and connections are unclear, few readable details point to naval context and a local family background around Beatrice and Diller.
Carpenters Finish Clark's Store Remodel Work
Builders completed the carpentry as the Clark's store is prepared for reassembly after multiple coats of white and black trim. Restoration continues to finish the storefront and ready the shop for reopening.
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Clark’s
Diller State Bank Condition Statement Noted
A report on the last page of the issue notes the condition statement for Diller State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller State Bank
Ot Cie Bee
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J. G. Neeley
Mrs. C. F.M
Saccinenasd Rs. Ary
the Diller
Saint Louis
Harry Baker
Robert Fry
Roy Patton
Miss Delano
Mrs. Kurtz
Harry Walker
Victor M. Rediger
Rae
Amelia Earpe Carroll Specter
Lawrence Brown
Sec
Mra
Ok Brown
Pearl Fasnaehtt
Sake
Pearl Fietcher
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