Forty Years Ago in Diller Memorial Services Recap
Forty years ago this week readers recall Diller memorial services at Steele City with band parade GAR and WRC groups, a benquet, and a long night program in Loock's hall. The Diller band hosted a social netting $26.70 while community support was modest. Reports note local attendees, bank sums on deposit, and era comparisons to small town finances and boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Diller Cornet Band
GAR
WRC
Republic
Rere
Ann
Quartette
W. H. Diller
Palm J. P. Vee
F. M. Is. Willer
J. M. Geer
Benquet
Fifty Years Ago at Endicott and County Politics
Fifty years ago at Endicott G I Hodges Scott Merrill G W Pierce and Mr Miller rode a handcar to the Little Blue River for a swim but did not enter due to high water. Jefferson county men sought county office including Ira Belden Henry McCormick Nat Wiley and Lucas of Steele City. Slocumb Post 141 held a memorial program led by F D Garnsay and J H Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I. Hodges
Scott Merrill
G. W. Pierce
Mr. Miller
Endicott
Blue River
F. T. Pearce
Jefferson County
James Irel Ira
Beldin
Henry McCormick
Fairbury
Nat Wiley
Mr. Lucas
Steele City
Ad. 7
Diller
Fry
Slocumb
F. D. Garnsay
J. H. Friday
Down East Notes Lead to 1932 Chevrolets and Visits
John Folkers trades a model A for a 1932 Chevrolet while Betty Ruth Folkers visits with Blanche and Idola Fasnacht at Ellis. A string of social visits includes Hilder family trips to Beatrice, Johnsons and Nicholsons, and Esther Malchow hosting a grade party with games and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ruth Folkers
Blanche
Idola Fasnacht
Ellis
Esther Malchow
Jean
Marjorie
Delores
Opal Maw
Duane
Doris Wolken
Mary
Harold Jones
Floyd Maw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loock
Boner
C. W.simon
Gertrude Loock
Quinter Fry
Fanny Carr
Gertrude Lamb
Addie
Rev. McLaughlin
Eee
Roe Gaile
Simon
Pearce
Thare
Ganesro
F. D. Carr
Harlin Hadley
Thos. Copeland
Henry
Jacob Lichty
A. Coleman
Jeffryes
Bert Ballard
John Zook
O. Gifford
W. H. Hauver
J. B. Zook
W. D. Livingston
P. A. Donze
Jas. A. Bodell
Arch Schultz
Park Koons
Beatrice
R. of P
Harvey .Pittenger
Olive Ballard
C. W. George
W. Folkers
E. L. Loock
Mrs. Joe Price
Lincoln
Normal University
P. W. Price
Omaha
O. E.S. Grand
Clark’s Store
DINER
Nebraska
California
Boc
White Lake
Panama
Tennessee
Ree
Harry Hepperlin
Plymouth
Mrs. Davide Niagara
lorville,Hil
Box’s Cate
Down East
John Folkers
Charles Hilder
Ralph
Dorothy
Avis
Joyce Johnson
Yvonne Nicholson
Opal Man
Dorothy Hilder
Wymore
Herbert Lemon
Oklahoma
Alice
Marguerite Lemon
Miss Alice
Music Mart Center
South Side Square
Fairbury Kimball and Whitney
Canaries
Odell
General Hospital
E. Rice
M. D
Odell, Nebraska
Blue Valley
Credit Ass’n
Fairbury, Nebraska
Dr.o.c. Diehl
Allen’s
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