John F Meyer dies. rites planned in region
John F Meyer, 56, died from Jurannia at the Steele Pip hes Monday night. Funeral services will be held at 1 30 today at his home three miles north of town and at 2 o clock from St Pauls Lutheran church south of Diller. Rev Wolff will deliver the sermon. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Waggoner Brothers will have charge of the funeral.
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John
Jurannia
Steele Pip
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Diller
Wolff
Prairie Home Cemetery
Waggoner Brothers
Ontario minister to visit Nebraska for agricultural talks
Duncan Marshall Ontario minister of agriculture will visit Nebraska late this month with English author Arthur G Street. Street is a dairy farmer near Salisbury, Westshire. They will address audiences in Omaha Lincoln and one outstate location.
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Duncan Marshall
Ontario
Canada
Arthur G Street
Nebraska
Salisbury
Westshire
England
Omaha
Lincoln
Mrs Dede Fanders Visits Guide Rock Father
Mrs Dede Fanders visits Guide Rock this week to see her ailing father and plans to visit other relatives and friends. Miss Gretchen serves as chief cook in the Fanders home during her mother's absence.
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Dede Fanders
Rock
Gretchen
Fanders
Kansas City Guests Plan Several Days Visit
Mr and Mrs Ray Bick greet visitors Sunday morning as Mr and Mrs Billie Mahood and Billie Jr arrive from Kansas City. The Mahoods and Bicks are sisters with Mrs Mahood visiting Mrs Bick for a family gathering and shared plans for several days together.
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Ray Bick
Betty
Billie Mahood
Billie, Jr
Kansas City
Mrs Mayborn Brings Bible Class Teachers to Jansen Home
Mrs. O J Mayborn traveled to Jansen last Sunday evening and brought Bible class teachers Miss Fast and Miss Gage to Mrs Fouts home where they will establish headquarters for a several week stay.
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O. J. Mayborn
Jansen
Miss Fast
Miss Gage
Diller Band Engaged for Steele City Independence Day
Steele City plans a larger Independence Day celebration with a bigger program this year. The Diller Band has been engaged to furnish music for the event, which will be held Friday.
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Diller
Steele City
Setuedage Tely
Aes
Goleman Hotel Reduced to First Floor Joist
The Goleman hotel building has collapsed to its first floor joist with days left before a gaping hole remains. Some lingering work includes a makeshift swimming pool in the basement, but officials expect it will be filled soon.
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Goleman Hotel
Nebraska dairyman advises pre-milking pasture cutback
W N Lawritson of Nebraska agricultural college says removing cows from pasture three to four hours before milking helps prevent ill flavor in milk caused by rag weed pep algae stinkweed and related plants.
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W. N. Lawritson
Nebraska Agricultural College
Romeo and Juliet spectacle charms local audience
A fragmented review notes a community theater performance of Romeo and Juliet drew attention this week. Performers showcased stagecraft and dramatic tension while audiences reacted with enthusiasm.
Lin flower show at University to be held Saturday
The Lin flower show at the University will be held Saturday. Several Diller folks plan to see the exhibition Sunday afternoon.
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University Colla
Anunday
Diller
Unclear fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Close and Gerald from State University
Fragmentary text names Mr and Mrs Close and a person named Gerald associated with the state university, but no clear event or event details are given.
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Harry Close
Gerald “Homie
the State University
Harry Beckwith Returns Home Seeks Summer Work
The article notes that Harry Beckwith, once an alien named N A, has come home last week and is seeking employment to stay occupied during the summer.
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Harry Beckwith
Wyomere guest Caldwell at weekend visit
Mise Roberta Caldwell of Wy more was a weekend guest of Mrs. Pearl Fletcher.
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Mise Roberta’ Caldwell
Wymore
Pearl Fletcher
Barbet Bas and Mrs C Remain on Sick List
Mrs C and Barbet Bas are reported on the sick list this past week with word of illness circulating among the community. No further details provided.
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C. & “Barbet Bas
Margaret J. Simmons Dies Near Steele City at 70
Margaret J Simmons died at her home two miles east and one south of Steele City Sunday morning at 2 oclock She was 70 years 1 month and 14 days old Her husband Nichols Simmons died in 1931 Funeral services were held at her home then at the Christian church in Odell Rev Powell of Wymore officiated The Royal Neighbors lodge of Hollenberg led graveside rites Interment followed at Odell cemetery.
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Mr. Simmons
Nichols
Rip) Simmons
Steele City
Christian Church
Odell
Powell
Wymore
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Hollenberg
Waggoner Brothers
Rainy spells trim yield forecast for local wheat
Last Friday night brought 0.71 inches of rain with more than half an inch falling Tuesday afternoon. Overcast skies persist and the damp weather may reduce grasshopper damage. Wheat yield estimates now pin at about 33 bushels per acre, down from last season after earlier forecasts near 10.
Beatrice Plans Independence Day Celebration In Flux
The Beatrice Independence Day event faced push and pull all week with initial plans then a failed $500 fund raise. A later Sun issue stated the celebration would go ahead as a fifth of July observance at the park despite earlier uncertainty.
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Beatrice
Sun
Cada Stee
Mana Gera
Riveanid Ide
Pat
Cee Te Park
Illnesses Hit Meyer Family Sparking Hospital Stays
Roses and Mrs John Meyer are reported to be improving after being brought to the hospital at the same time as her father who is also ill with pneumonia. Louie Meyer, her brother, is confined to bed with a severe bronchitis attack.
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Mets
John Meyer
Louie Meyer
Miss Kaiser Visits Ainsworth Family For Decoration Day
Miss Lillie Kaiser of Ainsworth Nebraska visits her sister Mrs. Orlo Geer and family for several weeks beginning Decoration Day. On return, Mrs. Geer plans an annual visit with home folks.
County Farmers Split on Grasshopper Battle Tactic
County farm reporters note some farmers use bait against grasshoppers while others trust divine intervention. Uncertainty grows about future pest levels if this division persists.
Personal effects moved from Lincoln to Tecumseh
The text notes that A Ss germy and em fateh plan to leave their former residence on the first of August and have their personal effects taken to Tecumseh after this date. It mentions a Monday timetable and references to a pending move or transfer of belongings.
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Lincoln
Tecumseh
City Wednesday sighting of car and horses noted
A fragmentary report mentions someone bringing a car and seeing horses in Steele City on Wednesday morning. Details and context are missing.
Geer Receives 4S HFE Workshop Update
Fragmentary text notes a workshop session for Geer and Virgil with a focus on operation and health. The readable lines indicate a weakened state and ongoing work, but specifics are unclear.
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Geer
Virgil A
Fragmentary Social Gathering List Incites Curiosity
OCR fragment describes a gathering with attendees including Mrs. Virgil Geer Kenneth Young Ervin May Viers M Carlet Daniele Alfred Packer Isabel Fletcher Irene Hill Rachael Penny and others. Context implies a home event after supper with several named participants.
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Virgil Geer
Kenneth Young
Ervin May Viers
M Carlet Daniele
Alfred i Packer
Isabel Fletcher
Irene Hill
Rachael Penny
Francis Etta Caldwell
Pearl
Canker Worm Infestation Reported in Jefferson County
The county agricultural agent warns that canker worms are infesting many trees in Jefferson County and harming elms creek courses and berries. A half pound of lead arsenate powder per fifty gallons of water is advised for control. Prof. M H Swenk notes caterpillars will overwinter as pupae, reducing future damage. The recommended measure is sticky tree bands in March to trap wingless moths and prevent egg laying.
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Jefferson County
Elms Creek
M.H. Swenk
Nebraska
Three Jefferson students among 755 at Nebraska graduation
The sixty sixth annual commencement at the University of Nebraska hosted 755 graduates. From Fairbury, Katherine Ann Jones earned a bachelor of science in home economics with a certificate of vocational education, Kenn Bilby received a bachelor of science in science education, and Helen Elizabeth Weblog of Diller earned a science degree with a certificate in vocational education. The keynote speaker, a president from Minnesota, spoke on Education and Social Progress.
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Jefferson
University of Nebraska
Fairbury
Katherine Ann Jones
Kenn Bilby
Helen Elizabeth
Diller
Home Economics
Aes
Minnesota
Simkey Visit Ties School Matters and Lake Park Plans
Supt and Mrs Simkey spent the weekend on school business and to arrange a cabin at Epworth Lake Park for the summer while the professor attends the University of Ne.
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Supt
Mrs. Simkey
Epworth Lake Park
Universisity of
Diller Family Reunion Notes May 1932 Event
Mrs Kenneth Eiie Diller and her baby attended a reunion ending 1932 last Sunday. J Smith accidentally attended and caused a stir among attendees.
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Kenneth Eiie Diller
Professor Nelson Aglalsbe Teaches Piano Students Biweekly
Professor Nelson Aglalsbe reports he will visit DillER twice weekly to conduct piano lessons for a large group of students. The arrangement aims to provide consistent instruction and expand the music program.
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Nelson C. [Agalsbe
Diiler
Beatrice Visitor Narrowly Calls on Local Official
W W Hill of Beatrice visited Diller and called at the office while the boss was out of town. He left word and waited, seeking a needed conversation or decision from the absent superior.
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W. W. Hill
Beatrice
Diller
Mayor Lehman Camps on Main Street Visit
A. H. Lehman, mayor of Atchison Kansas and Red and White Independent Grocers executive, parked a house trailer on Main Street in front of the Record office during a Diller visit. He tested air brakes and a new V8 Ford while planning a Rochester trip with his wife, staying in the trailer through a cold spell.
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Main Street
A. H. Lehman
Atchinson
Kansas
Lehman
Diller
Francis Clark
Dolan Mercantile Co
Atchinsop
Red & White
Rochester
Minn
The Eternal Feminine Holds Its Own in Social Shifts
A Plymouth News reflection notes women first invading barber shops and liquor venues, then beauty parlors rising while men reclaiming some spaces. The piece observes ongoing social change as women enter traditionally male domains and men regain some influence.
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Police Gazette
Woman’s'Home Companion
Ladies Home Journal
Eternal Feminine
Plymouth News
Minister Addresses Pee Eyes at Mexhodiat Church
A minister at the Mexhodiat church in Diller addressed his congregation with fervor as 87 powder puffs were placed for action, though no exchange occurred during the service.
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Diller
Women’s Club appoints standing committees and 4-H plan
Executive board elects year book social membership and radio committees with members named. 4-H leader will continue with aide and three girls groups of about 25 enrollments start work when materials arrive. Boy Scout committee remains, with Rev Wolff scouting leaders planning a local Investiture ceremony.
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Ralph Long
B. Delaco
Boy Scout Committee
Boy Scouts
Scott Miller
Clarence Steffen
D. Fanders
Rev. Wolff
Wolff
Megborn
Eee
E. Elpore
Clark
Ad Sinkéy
Greider
Womten’s
Ite Cc
Willis J. H
Chick Boyes Players Tent Show Tour this Summer
The Chick Boyes Players plan an Odell tour every alternate Tuesday during the summer season using a merchant ticket plan. The group will perform a series of tent shows aimed at local audiences, promoting affordable admission and community entertainment.
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Chick Boyes
Odell
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John F. Meyer
Bontiam
Margaret J. Simmons
Eueneo
Woman's Club
B. Delano
O. J. Born
C. Steffen Ae
S Og Rs
Bert Bell
Marion Diller
Dorothy W
Gretchen Fanders
Francis i
Hays
Minnie Clausen
Roy Geer
Christie Seaman
C. N. Callander
Radio and Publicity
A. O. Richardson
Glenn Long
Chas. Hilder
Diller Band
Paul. Yudert
J. Richards
Bowman K L. King
Franz Lehar
G. PF. Beiege L.tinea
E. Holmes
Marehz
Marth
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