Memories And Local Anecdotes From A Rural Era
A compilation of 1916 era notes includes Walter Leaper’s 926 bushels from 34 acres, Willis Clark’s 9 acres yielding 42 bushels per acre, and 21 bushels per acre on additional land. It records Byron moves, a water commissionership change, a Diller picnic staff memory, Mrs Anna C Diller’s death, a fatal hit by car near Jansen, plus a German voyage and local social outings and fishing at Little Blue River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Leaper
Willis Clark
Hod. Diller
C. C. Wright
Violet Musser
Forty Years Ago in Diller Recalls People and Events
Forty years ago Chap Riddle and wife adopted a baby girl on July 25 1901. Thirty five Diller telephones burned out during an electrical storm. Elmo Hadley was sick with typhoid fever at Woodward Oklahoma. A new desk phone was installed at the depot for Diller Telephone Co patrons. Will Cramb noted Diller had a new Presbyterian minister Rev Dry. The town was described as dry and awaiting rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chap Riddle
Diller
Diller Telephone Co
Will Cramb
Rev Dry
Notable Local Achievements and Enterprises From Fairbury Fifty Years Ago
Fifty years past, Prof A G Mason and Misses Addie Handley Allie Gear and Eva Moreland attended a Teachers Institute in Fairbury. Albert Wood bought an 80 acre farm at 31 25 per acre and later a 200 acre farm north of town. Dan Kauser opened a tailor shop in Diller in back of Fairchilds restaurant and is a NY cutting school graduate. The Fairbury Enterprise editor criticized Sheriff Bowman for letting prisoner Scott Stone fish around town with a city prisoner and an insane man. The trio returned home alone as the others ran ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Mason
Addie B Handley
Allie Gear
Eva Moreland
Teachers’ Institute At
Fairbury
Albert Wood
Dan Kauser
Myer
Beatrice
Diller
Fairchild
New York
Fairbury Enterprise
Bowman
Scott Stone
Stone
Enterprise
Library acquires over 100 ancient Oriental manuscripts
The Tadjikistan State Library in Moscow reports receipt of more than 100 valuable Oriental manuscripts and books. Among them are two Arabian language manuscripts dated 1367 and 1626.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Dorcas Society Meets in Methodist Church Basement
The Dorcas Society of the Methodist Church held its July meeting in the basement with Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes leading devotionals and a brief business session. Betty Eick sang two solos and performed a piano duet with Mrs Ray Eick. Guests included Mrs Clara Allen of Hawaii and several local members as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorca Society of the Methodist Church
Elizabeth Hughes
Betty Eick
Ray Eick
Betty
Clara Allen
Hawaii
Christie Seaman
Mrs. Smith
Catherine Barnett
Orivia Jean Champ
Betty Grabber
Carole
Birthday Party for David Wehling and Marian Stafford
A Sunday July 27 birthday surprise for David Wehling draws twenty five young friends and Marian Stafford of Fairbury. Outdoor games and prizes mark the evening with a birthday luncheon and lighted cakes. Hosts Mrs Alfred Wehling and Miss Magdeline thanked guests as the party ends. In Washington a moving van at the German Embassy spurs speculation about the closed New York consulate move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wehling
Marian Stafford
Fairbury
Deil Wehring
Clarence Roseman
David
Marian
Alfred Wehling
Miss Magdeline
Washington
Nebraska
New York City
Carl T. Curtis
County AAA extends wheat loan period and insurance plan
The county AAA extends the excess wheat loan period from April 30, 1942, to April 30, 1943 to help farmers avoid penalties by holding wheat off the market. A congressional bill would allow overplanted farmers to market normal production on allotted acres without penalty, aiding smallholders with poor crops. The 1942 All Risk Wheat Crop Insurance program is being implemented with district meetings in Hebron and Fairbury. Applications for AAA insurance are due before seeding starts, with premiums due Aug 15, 1942 via a non interest bearing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
AAA
Hebron
Jefferson County
Arnold Ruhnke
Paul Regnier
Government urges production cuts to aid defense effort
Price Administrator Henderson announced a broad squeeze on civilian goods to free materials for defense. He sought reduced output in automobiles and home appliances and asked bakers to curb costs instead of raising bread prices. He urged maximum prices 10 percent above current minimums to curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Iie
Hart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Patton
Byron
Oliver Farrow
McMahon Carnival Company
Anna C Diller
Henry P Ratzlaff
Jansen
Deutchland
Baltimore
Germany
Jack Robinson
Jess Brandt
Orley Hafer
John Greider
Lew London
John Conward
Elmo Hadley
Woodwads
Oklahoma
Zip
Dakota
Radio
Hughes’ Store
Dorcas Society
Triple A
Mickie
Wiers
Kodaks and Films
Elko Finishing Agency
Frank A. Houston
Fairbury, Nebr
Edw
B. Ackermen Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
Drs
Hull & Hull Dentists
Fairbury Junior College
Scottsbluff
Holle
Olives
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