Diller Picnic Committee Sets 40th Anniversary Plans
S C Hutchinson announces a committee led by Rex Green for the annual picnic of the Diller Business Men's Association. W E Anderson handles correspondence, E E McCune oversees concessions, and LM Cavett assists. The event runs Friday and Saturday August 14 and 15, a change from the usual August 12 vicinity. Rex Green promises a program as large as previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Hutchinson
Diller Business Men’s Association
Rex Green
W. E. Anderson
E. E McCune
LM. Cavett
Rex
Diller's History Progress Report and Printing Hurdle
Inquiries about the History of Diller note the project began over a year ago. The team has completed all chapters, typed them, and readers are checking for errors. The final obstacle is funding for printing, estimated to cost several hundred dollars.
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Diller
Beauty Contest Sponsored by Diller Woman's Club
The Diller Woman's Club sponsors a beauty contest for local girls with winners from Nebraska towns and cities competing for Miss Nebraska at the State Fair in Lincoln. The Miss Nebraska winner will then compete for Miss America. See Mrs. Scott Miller, president, for details. entries urged now with more particulars next week.
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The
Diller Woman's’ Club
Nebraska
Lincoln
Scott. Miller
Death of Ellis man 85 dies after lingering illness
John Malchow age 85 died at his Ellis home Tuesday night after a lingering illness. He is survived by eight children including Christ Malchow of the local area. Funeral services are today at 2 30 from Zion Lutheran Church due north of Diller with Rev Einstmeyer officiating.
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John Malchow
Ellis
Christ Malchow
Zion Lutheran Church
Diller
Einstmeyer
Miller Rodeo and Circus at Fairbury Next Week
The Miller Rodeo and Circus will be at the Fairbury county fair grounds July 7 89 sponsored by the 128th Ambulance Company Nebraska National Guard newly organized at the county seat. The troupe seeks patronage of their show and offers company cash in return.
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Fairbury
128Th Ambulance Company
Nebraska National Guard
Steele City Parade Marks Celebration Tomorrow
The Steele City celebration starts at 1 PM with a parade. The Diller band performs early and Diller stores will close at noon and stay closed for the rest of the day.
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Steele City
Diller
Iowa Family Helps Harvest In Local Oats Crop
Gerald and Dale Friday and Cecil Findling came last week from Grundy County Iowa to assist in the harvest in this vicinity. The small grain crop at their home is confined to oats this season.
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Gerald and
Dale Friday
Cecil Findling
Grundy County
Iowa
Te Cumseh Visitor Wendell Fanderson
Wendell Fanderson visited Te Cumseh last Sunday. A popular young Diller school teacher resided there, a coincidence noted in the sparsely reported local item.
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Wendell Fanderson
Diller
Mrs Roelfs Undergoes Appendix Operation
Mrs Roy Roelfs was admitted last Sunday and underwent an appendix operation on Wednesday. She is reported in excellent condition at Odell hospital.
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Roy Roelfs
Odell Hospital
Union Services Rev Proett to Lead Sunday Park Service
Rev Proett will conduct Sunday evening services in the park with all in the community invited to attend.
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Proett
Excellent Harvest In Progress Across The Vicinity
The wheat harvest is advancing with binders largely done and early combines starting after recent rains. Farmers report varying yields with fields near town and east of Colman averaging from 24 to 31 bushels with test weights around 61 pounds, while alfalfa and other crops show solid production. If rain holds, combines will widen their cut by week’s end, ending a multi year drought of abundant harvest.
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Ieee
Ray Eick
George Hicken
Colman
Local Officials Tie Knot in Ozarks Wedding Trip
Mrs Blanche Hapning and Mr Harry Kautzman both of Fairbury wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Huntington officiating. The couple plans a weeklong honeymoon in the Ozarks and will reside in Fairbury where Mrs Kautzman will continue as assistant in the county judge's office.
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Blanche Hapning
Bee
Harry Kautzman
Fairbury
Methodist
Rev. Huntington
Ozarks
Kautzman
Band Rehearsal Interrupted by Storm Plans Parade Duty
Bandsmen are notified to report to Steele City for the Independence Day parade. Rehearsal was interrupted Monday by a storm leaving final arrangements incomplete. The band is to be on duty Saturday July 4th in the afternoon and early evening.
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Steele City
Diller Family Visit to Seward and Return
J Smith reports the Diller family traveled to Seward on Sunday to visit his daughter and her husband Eloise F A Young. Mrs Young accompanied them home for a few days. Mr Diller and Marian returned to Seward on Wednesday with Mrs Young continuing to her home.
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J Smith
Diller
Seward
Eloise
F. A. Young
Mrs Lawrence Bowdle Improves After Blood Transfusion
Word from Los Angeles indicates Mrs Lawrence Bowdle formerly Helen Henrichs, who had been seriously ill, is in improved condition after a blood transfusion. Her mother Mrs Gertrude Henrichs had visited her at the bedside two weeks ago.
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Lawrence Bowdle
Helen Henrichs
Los Angeles
California
Gertrude Henrichs
Lincoln Mayor Urges Fireworks for Independence Day
Mayor Charles W. Bryan of Lincoln asked what the Fourth of July would be without fireworks and urged adults to let children enjoy large firework displays. Diller enacts an ordinance governing the shooting of fireworks.
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Chas. W. Bryan
Lincoln
Diller
Mrs Walker Undergoes Major Operation at Odell Hospital
Mrs Harry Walker also known as Opal Long underwent a major operation at Odell hospital yesterday forenoon and is reported in good condition by doctors.
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Harry Walker
Opal Long
Odell Hospital
Local Wind Storm Causes Tree Damage Across Town
A Monday evening storm brought about half an inch of rain and a wind gust that felled trees and damaged outbuildings, with minor town damage mainly to trees and one doctor's office window. Nearby rural areas saw wind and hail harming wheat. several named residents were affected, and insurance covered most losses. The event resembled a recent Fairbury storm, yet produced no hail in town.
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Doctors Office
Garret
George
Kunecke Farley Word Has Been Received
The marriage of Miss Matilda A Kunecke to Mr Kenneth L Farley took place in Jackson Minnesota on April 27 1936. The couple, both of Jefferson Iowa, will reside in Jefferson where Mr Farley runs the Silver Grill Cafe and both work in the cafe. Best wishes come from relatives and friends as they begin their life together.
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Matilda
A. Kunecke
Kenneth L. Farley
Jefferson
Iowa
Jackson
Minnesota
Davis Couple Observes 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Monroe Davis longtime Fairbury residents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at son Russell H Davis home in Fairbury last week. They moved to Fairbury in 1886 where he started the abstract business now run by their son. He has an abstract office at Hebron but has been unable to work for several months due to illness.
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J. Monroe Davis
Fairbury
Russel H. Davis
Diller Hosts Miller Rodeo Plans Next Week at Fairbury
Edwin Weerts and helpers billed Diller for the Miller Rodeo set for Fairbury next week. Weerts, of the 128th Ambulance Company, urged local youths to join the unit.
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Edwin Weerts
Diller
Fairbury
Edwin
128Th Ambulance Company
Weerts Couple Weds in Fairbury Connection Formed
George Weerts, son of Mr and Mrs John P Weerts of near Fairbury, married last week to Ruth Riggle of Fairbury. John Weerts works for Standard Oil Co.
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George’ Weerts
John P. Weerts
Fairbury
Ruth Riggle
John Weerts
Standard Oil Co
All Night Hike With Mr Proett And Harry Beckwith
The cubs hiked all night with Mr Proett and Harry Beckwith leading. They gathered wood for a long fire then cooked supper and slept in makeshift beds. After rain they dried under a canvas and kept two guards hourly. In the morning they packed and headed home tired but happy.
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Cubs
Proett
Harry Beckwith
Harry
Gayle Cully
Mr. Proett
Harry, Dick and
Darret
Beckwith
Lloyd Lamb
Roe Patton
Neil Andrews
Wessel Beckman
Stanley
Diller
D. D. B. “Scribe
Kennedy Family Visits Across Nebraska Communities
The Kennedy family hosted and visited relatives in multiple towns including Odell Harbine and Fairbury. Guests included Mrs. Adeline Kennedy and sons Bill Bob and nephews Scott Jr and Richard Miller. They were hosted by Willis Clark and John Rosencrans, with overnight stays and dinners reported.
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Adeline
Kennedy
Bill
Bob
Scott Jr
Richard Miller
Willis Clark
Kennedy’s
John. Rosencrans
Odell
Virginia, Jeffryes
Diller
Scott
Miller
John Wrigley
Harbine
Sons
Kennedy Farm
Fairbury
Junior Woman's Club Sees New Members At June Meeting
The second meeting was held at Mrs. Fietcher's on June 25 with two new members. Mrs. Fanders answered questions as Emily Post while Helen Fasnacht asked. Marian Diller demonstrated table service and minutes were read. After games, Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Norma Stahl served refreshments. Next meeting location to be announced.
Joe Nicholson's Baby Injures Foot At Home
Joe Nicholson reports his infant suffered a painful foot injury on Monday. Medical details are not provided.
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Joe Nicholson
Kathryn Johnson Bride of Fayetta Sutton in Beatrice
Kathryn Johnson married Fayetta Sutton of Beatrice on a Sunday ceremony at the Johnson home in Diller with relatives present. Rev. H H Proett officiated as Max Johnson sang I Love You Truly and Elizabeth Green led the Bells. The couple will reside in Beatrice after a luncheon hosted by the bride’s mother.
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Frank Johnson
Kathryn
Fayetta Sutton
Beatrice
H. F. Sutton
Hebron
Max Johnson
Elizabeth Green
Velma Arora
Lesmaid
Ord Sutton
H. H. Proett
Miss Johnson
Diller High School
Roost’s Cafe
Sutton
Kraft
Diller
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Kathryn Johnson
A miscellaneous shower for Kathryn Johnson, soon to wed Fayetta Sutton, was hosted by Mrs H H Green and her daughter. Guests enjoyed bingo and jokes, found the hidden gifts, and refreshments followed the prize awards.
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H. H. Green
Kathryn Johnson
Kathryn
Fayetta Sutton
Miss Marie Pursell Returns Home from Lincoln Visit
Miss Marie Pursell of Lincoln, who spent a couple of weeks here as guest of Miss Maxine Fry, returned home Sunday. She is the niece of Mrs. Ralph Frisbie, formerly of this place.
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Marie Pursell
Lincoln
Maxine Fry
Miss Pursell
Ralph Frisbie
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Union Services
Kunecke-Farley
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