Parade Entries Sought for Nearby Communities
With only 13 days until the parade, organizers urge local businesses and towns such as Jansen, Herbine, Reek, Fairbury, Steele City, Ellis, and Odell to enter. Mounted divisions include horsemen, Canadian police, Russian Cossacks, cowboys and cow girls, plus Funny Paper Land and Fairyland. Contact Mrs. Scott Miller or Mrs. D V Fanders for details.
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Diller
Jansen
Herbine
Reek
Fairbury
Steele City
Ellis
Odell
Scott Miller
D. V. Fanders
Mary Beckwith Returns From Visit To Diller
Miss Mary Beckwith of Humboldt returns after a four week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs H H Beckwith in Diller She is Epworth League president at Humboldt and will travel to Lincoln with youth for the League Institute at Epworth Lake Park She will teach the next term in a rural school three miles from Humboldt.
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Mary Beckwith
Humboldt
H. H. Beckwith
Diller
Mary
Epworth League
Lincoln
League Institute
Epworth Lake Park
Death of W. A. Snyder’s seventh son Lon noted
W A Snyder learned last week of the death of his eight children aged 91 years 5 months and 26 days Lon was the youngest child.
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W. A. Snyder
Lon
Hanover Days of 49 Boosters Arrive With Parade
Boosters promoting Hanover's Days of 49 arrived Tuesday evening led by a tall cowboy and his squaw from Texas. The caravan included six autos a brass band and a dusty crowd as officials announced upcoming events.
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Hanover
Kid Brase
Texas
Congregational Ladies Serve Ice Cream in Vacant Allen’s Store Room
The Congregational church ladies will serve ice cream and cake to the public Saturday evening in the room recently vacated by Allen's store. Come in and eat while the band plays.
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Congregational Church
Allen’s
Harm Diekman Confined to Room Near Diller
Harm Diekman aged 82 is confined to his room at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wiemers 24 miles west of Diller. His condition is slightly improved at this time.
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Harm Diekman
Mre. Wiemers
Diller
Rain Cancels Fairbury Game As Diller Fails To Win
Rain washed out the ball game at Fairbury last Thursday night. The Diller club failed to capitalize on predictions and could not secure a win.
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Fairbury
Diller Club
Diller Teams to Host Reynolds Boys and Girls on Local Field
The Diller boys and girls soft ball clubs will meet two Reynolds teams tonight on the local field for a twin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Boys and Girls
Reynolds
Picnic Season Kicks Off Amidstead Gathering
A fragmented notice notes the start of picnic season with local residents gathering and planning events on a Thursday. Details are sparse but indicate community turnout and seasonal activities.
New York Gambling Ban Defeated by Council of Churches
A proposed amendment to remove New York’s gambling ban failed after coordinated action by the state council of churches. Nebraska faces a similar test with a slot machine amendment on its November general election ballot backed by 83,000 petition signers. Voters are urged to weigh the issue to avoid repeating pari mutual gambling deals.
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New York
State Council of Churches
Nebraska
Fremont lumberman helps ill Roy Geer in Diller visit
Nate Allen of Fremont Nebraska visited Roy Geer who is ill in Diller. Allen, former general manager of Cornbelt Lumber Co until it closed, arranged for Geer to use his fishing tackle during a Minnesota trip next week.
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Nate Allen
Fremont
Nebraska
Diller
Roy Geer
Nate
Cornbelt Lumber Co
Roy
Minnesota
Roy Geer Plans Minnesota Vacation After Illness
Roy Geer remains confined at home with a general breakdown affecting the heart but is reported to be improving. He and his wife expect to depart within a day or two for a vacation in Minnesota.
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Roy Geer
Minnesota
Weigel Buys Gilliland Jewelry Store in Beatrice
William Weigel purchases Gilliland jewelry store in Beatrice and plans to take possession on August 1. The Weigel family has long resided in Lincoln and Will and Earl Weigel are married to the Hilder sisters of the area.
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Wm. Weigel
Gilliland
Beatrice
Lincoln
Will
Earl Weigel
Hilder
Eye health ad from Fairbury physician
Advertisement urging eye care from Dr. Neil C. Morrison of Fairbury Nebraska. Claims poor concentration and headaches stem from unhealthy eyes and invites patients to visit an air conditioned office for comfort.
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Neil C. Morrison
Fairbury
Nebr
Wheat yield touted by Charley Barber at 94 bushels per acre
Charley Barber reports about 94 bushels per acre on 100 acres of wheat and notes the state test plots on his farm will average this figure. He says the result could have been worse and promises publication of official figures when available.
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Charley Barber
Charley
Death of Howard R. Joy at 75 in Kansas City
Howard R. Joy 75 was announced dead last week in Kansas City. A well regarded Odell era business man, he had lived in Lincoln for twenty years and was buried there.
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Howard R. Joy
Kansas City
Joy
Odellree Age
Lincoln
Store Ad Claims Diller Era For Harry Allen
Harry Allen issues a bold retail note in his weekly store advertisement claiming the Diller era brought the most earnest grocery offerings seen locally. The message underscores sales, variety, and value as key selling points.
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Harry Allen
Diller
Dell and Dixie Wehling Impress At Rural Picnics
Dell and Dixie Wehling entertain crowds with dancing acrobatics between harvests and thrashings at local picnics, showcasing their energetic routine and companionship as busy youngsters.
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Dell
Dixie Wehling
Local Resident Recovers From Cruel Neck Car Bunete
Ernest Sass endures a painful car bunete on the back of his neck described as large and causing significant suffering in a rural area.
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Ernest Sass
Leaks Ball Club Faces Endicott and Steele City in Picnic Games
The Leaks ball club will compete against Endicott and Steele City in Picnic games on August 11. Teams prepare for a trio of matches and the event draws local fans and organizers.
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Leaks Ball Club
Endicott
Steele City
Authorized agents to collect wheat samples in Jefferson county
The County Farm Bureau authorizes sampling for a county test plot. Authorized agents may collect wheat samples for observation and comparison. Sacks will be furnished and any resident of Jefferson county is eligible to participate. O. A. Cooper Co.
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County Farm Bureau
Jefferson County
Fairbury Band Delights Diller Audience with Concert
The Fairbury Municipal Band visited Diller last Friday evening with about forty musicians. Harold L. Chatelain conducted a program over an hour including marches overtures and specialties. A standout piece was a Grand Fantasia Home Sweet Home played in multiple counties and presented in Paul Whiteman style. The dedication honored Mr. and Mrs. Cavett and the band treated guests to cafe treats afterward.
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Fairbury
Diller
Harold L. Chatelain
Germany
Spain
Russia
Italy
Scotland
Hungary
China
Ireland
America
Paul Whiteman
Five Generations in One Family Shown by Otho Jennings
Otho Jennings told a reporter of five generations in his family. The line includes Mrs. Mary Cramer, 96, great grand. Mrs. Emma Nutter, 71, grandmother. Mrs. Iver Jennings, near Steele City, his mother. and his children of Diller.
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Otho Jennings
Mary Cramer
Emma Nutter
Fairbury
Iver Jennings
Steele City
Otho
Diller
Save The Flowers Recipe To Deter Grasshoppers
Fairbury News reports D. J. Wood, a local flower enthusiast, proposes a insecticide mix to protect blossoms. The method blends two teaspoons black pepper one teaspoon arsenate of lead and boiling water then dilutes to two quarts for sprinkling on flowers with a whisk broom.
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D.J. Wood
Fairbury Flower
Fairbury News
Bands Unite for Fairbury Band Festival Concert
The Marysville Young People’s band and the Hanover school band plan a joint concert at the Fairbury band festival on August 28. Both groups are practicing together for the event, per the Hanover Democrat.
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Marysville
Russell W McCreight Seeks Jefferson County Superintendent
Jefferson County voters are urged to support Russell W McCreight for County Superintendent. He was born and raised in Jefferson County and expresses appreciation for every vote at the upcoming election.
Diller Ball Team Edges Washington 8 to 5 at Home
Local Diller team has won several games of late and beat Washington 8 to 5 on their field last Sunday. Next Sunday they host Fairbury Independents as players like Carl Lampe De Toney Zelney P Harvey Bristor Ira Casper Raleigh Bristor Bud Lottman Paul Lampe Harold Achtemeier Bill Scheele Verge Gear Robert Patton Martie Brott Johnny Garton compete.
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Washington
Kansas
Fairbury Independents
Diller
Fairbury
Carl Lampe de Toney
Zelney
Harvey Bristor
Ira Casper
Raleigh Bristor
Bud Lottman
Paul Lampe
Harold Achtemeier
Bill Scheele
Verge
Robert Patton
Martie Brott
Johnny Garton
Keeping It In The Family
David Lawrence in his U S News column argues that large government debt reduces official concern as money offers flood in. He notes RFC sought 200 million dollars at under 1 percent for three years and was offered 24 billion. The piece mocks a view that debt size doesn t matter if it stays within the national family.
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David Lawrence
U.S
RFC
Nebraska News Fingers Hope Amid Harvest Woes
The piece notes Nebraska remains a good place to live despite sorrow from the harvest. It describes robust aravine vegetation, healthy corn with dark green stalks, tassels and ears not scorched by sun. Trees show unusual growth and grasshoppers are large but cannot hinder growth.
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Nebraska
Wheat producers must apply for federal all risk insurance
Jefferson County wheat producers seeking federal all risk coverage on 1989 yields must file by August 15 1988 per E A Jacobs county crop insurance supervisor A total of 97 applications have been mailed to the State Office last Saturday Applications continue to rise as estimates increase in the county
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Jefferson County
E. A. Jacobs County
July Rains Fill Nebraska Record Totals
July rainfall in Nebraska is summarized by J. Q. Blauser with daily totals: July 2 1.60 inches, 7 0.27, 13 0.16, 16 0.04, 19 0.63, 22 0.27, 27 0.52, summing to about 6.0 inches for the month. Forecast suggests more rain on Thursday afternoon.
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Nebraska
J. Q. Blauser
Diller’s 420d Annual Picnic Promised Next Week
The Picnic Bills advertise Diller's 420d Annual Picnic to be issued next week. The committee predicts a big time with plans for an event that will be as lively as in previous years.
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Diller
Diller Named Assistant Professor of Greek at Indiana University
Dr Aubrey Diller, native of Diller Nebraska and University of Nebraska graduate, has been appointed assistant professor of Greek at Indiana University. He formerly taught in Stanton and Seeton high schools, spent time at the University of Michigan, and studied at the American Academy in Rome.
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Ind
Joely
Diller
Dbr
Seeuton Nebraska
Indiana University
P . Herman B. W
United States
U Oe Ity
Nebraska
Havin
Stanton
Death of Local Resident in Fairbury Area
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell attended a service at Airbury last Sunday. He passed away at his Fairbury home last Thursday evening after a long illness. He had lived in the county for 61 years. Mr. Cole was the uncle of Mrs. Asa Richardson.
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Asa Richardson
Lawrence Caldwell
Airbury
Fairbury
Te County
Mr. Cole
Illness Notice Reaches Mrs Herbert and Family
Mrs Herbert of States tried Rote Robert and family from Odell respond to a message about the serious illness of the former's father received Sunday.
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Herbert Gg
States
Robert
Rox Rknan Eed Rober
Odell
Wanted to Rent Furnished Kitchenette and Sleeping Area
Brief notice seeking a furnished kitchenette and sleeping space for someone named Erma. Respondents should offer a clean, safe unit suitable for extended stay. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
Public Sale On After Death of How Prather
Public sale of horses mules cattle farm equipment and miscellaneous items listed for Monday August 1, 1938 at 88:30 near Diller and Steele City. Cash terms or banker secured credit. Sale conducted by Schultis and First National Bank with Howard Prather as owner.
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Nament
Diller
Steele City
Shea
Ars
Howard Prather
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Washington Tech
Les Conia
Washing
O._A. Cooper Co
Peru State Teacher's College
Diller High School
Russell W. McCreight
Sthiainoe
Rolf Beckman
Diller, Nebraska
Aubrey Diller
Poland
P&o
Concord
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