Picnic Queen Candidates Named in Local Nominations
Miss Fayetta Hudson Miss Doris Beck with Miss Merle Cooper Miss Velma Wehling Miss Billie Bristol Miss Mary Wenz named as candidates for Picnic Queen. Announcement of the election will appear in the next issue. Dr Boughton dentist of Odell visited the Record office Monday evening.
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Fayetta Hudson
Doris Beck
Merle Cooper
Velma Wehling
Billie Bristol
Mary Wenz
Dr. Boughton
Odell
Dr John R Brinkley Files as Republican Candidate
Dr John R Brinkley has filed as a Republican candidate for the Kansas governorship. He joins the race seeking party support and statewide run in the forthcoming election.
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John R Brinkley
Kansas
Weather hints at hot dry spell arriving
The piece notes summer heat arriving with a dry spell likely ahead. It mentions hot dry weather as a forthcoming condition, reflecting seasonal expectations.
Wheat yield reported near Boulder Dam by Dr Ellis
Dr Ellis states eight acres of wheat on the creek bottom west of Boulder Dam averaged 324 bushels per acre.
Kitten Ball Games Noted At The Park
A brief item records Kitten ball games at the park and mentions people who go fishing these days. It reflects local pastime activity and community recreation in a concise domestic news tone.
Lee Long’s Soft Ball Team Faces Diller Girls Scores Rise
Lee Long’s Soft Ball club near Diller played several games against the Diller girls team with high scores and frequent leads for the Longs.
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Lee Long
Diller
Glorious 4th Celebrations Planned Across the Nation
Next Wednesday marks Independence Day with events nationwide. Steele City tops the list as the nearest celebration site for residents seeking public festivities and community gatherings in the land of the free.
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Steele City
Mrs Margaret Albers Plans Beatrice Home Delivery
Mrs Margaret Albers visited the office yesterday and said she will move to Beatrice. She asked that the newspaper record be sent to her new Beatrice address.
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Margaret Albers
Beatrice
The
Nebraska beer tax set to top half million annually
Nebraska tax officials report May beer tax receipts at 24,743 dollars, besting August’s 19,171 dollar monthly high and foreshadowing a potential annual total near 500,000 dollars.
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Nebraska
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Focuses on Membership
Mrs. Clarence Hiatt district president of the American Legion Auxiliary spoke at the Beatrice unit meeting held Monday evening at Mrs. Roy Noble’s home. She addressed the gathering on the topic of membership.
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Clarence Hiatt
American Legion Auxiliary
Beatrice
Roy Noble
Hiatt
First Family Divorce Cases Stirred in Court
Two members of the First family face divorce proceedings within a year as speculation links the matter to Hollywood style competition. Observers note the dispute could be postponed until the president completes his White House term.
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Hollywood
White House
Woods Seeks County Treasurer Post on Republican Ticket
Wm Woods of Diller filed for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket breaking the old superstition about the number thirteen. Woods is a former commissioner from the district and says he can handle the treasurer’s job efficiently.
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Wm. Woods
Diller
Woods
Gaye Family serial to run again next week
The Record previews Mrs. Barnett's story The Gaye Family returning next week. Readers await Elsie’s outcome with the wild cat as the author draws on Mrs. Barnett’s experience and an associate editor may provide a synopsis of facts linked to the tale.
Beatrice Woman Joins Michigan Camp For Jackson Children
Miss Doris Nelson of Beatrice travels to Michigan to assist in a camp for the children of Jackson. She is identified as sister of Mrs. Drew and will aid in programs for city youth.
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Doris Nelson
Beatrice
Drew
Michigan
Jackson
Sorority
United
Beatrice Farm Theft Leads to Coop Containment
Bill Romish took 18 chickens from neighbor John Faulkers between dusk and 4 a.m. He parked near Gus Buckmeier’s home and slept. Buckmeier woke, found Romish in the pasture, sheriff notified, and Romish jailed while the chickens were returned to Faulkers.
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Bill Romish
John Faulkers
Beatrice
A Whale of a Band Plans Picnic Concert
A band at the 38th annual picnic plans a concert on the second evening. The group weighs about 25 000 pounds with instruments and stands adding roughly 2 600 pounds and chairs another 1 200 pounds, totaling over 38 600 pounds. The article asks how many musicians there are and notes the stand at the park must be enlarged.
Reverend Helms Visit Highlights Diller Funeral
Rev and Mrs Helms of Gar land Nebraska officiated at L J Hill's funeral in Diller last Thursday. They stayed over a day to catch up with friends and plan a Chicago trip to see a married daughter and a new daughter in law. They expect to attend the World's Fair.
Picnic parade seeks horses floats and riders
Rex Green requests many horses for the parade with Harry Ahrends in charge of juvenile riders and Ray Hudson for adults. Agencies with saddle horses should notify availability and any float ideas are welcome for participation and to showcase a real parade for visitors.
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Harry Ahrends
Ray Hudson
Rex Green
Beatrice Sun Update Hears Of Crock Recovery In Ord
Harley Crock of Ord suffered a severe back cut after a fall through a glass window three months ago. A two inch glass sliver emerged last week, and he now reports improved health and regained ability to work.
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Ord, Nebr
Harley Crock
Ord
Beatrice Sun
Call For Bids On Platform Dance Event
The picnic committee invites bids for a platform dance on August 15 and 16. Bids must be filed with the secretary by 8 p.m. July 7, 1934, with a $1000 certified check accompanying each bid. The committee reserves the right to accept any bid or none. W. E. Anderson, Sec’y.
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W. E. Anderson
Sec’y
Phillips 66 Dry Cleaner at Geer Bros. Service Station
Phillips 66 dry cleaner for froe clothing and draperies sold in one gallon sealed cans. Described as a wonderful cleaner available at Geer Bros. Service Station. Phone 66.
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Geer Bros
Fragmented OCR Note Reflects Obscured Racial Phrase
The readable lines hint at a discussion of a rock den and garden work with a stray quote containing a racial slur. The fragment mentions gardeners and an artistic touch and is incomplete, limiting clarity on context or控.
Commercial Street Elimination Considered As Option
A discussion considers removing Commercial Street as a possible solution. Officials weigh benefits such as traffic flow and safety against costs and disruption for nearby businesses. Public comment is invited at the next council meeting.
July Union Program Promises Varied Evening Services
The July union Sunday evening services schedule features guest speakers and performances. July 1 brings Rev. Bourne, recent Doane College graduate and current supply pastor of Diller, with Prof. Fred M Grege from the Nebraska University as the speaker. July 15 offers a Crete Christians concert under director George Aller. July 22 delivers a message by Rev. Shupe of Fairbury Presbyterian Church, and the month ends with Rev. Lorin J. Wolff of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church at Diller delivering the closing talk.
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Union
Bourne
Doane College
Diller Conding Tage
Earry
Fred M Grege
Nebraska Awesleian University
Cretonians
Crete
George Aller
Shupe
Fairbury Presbyterian Church
Lorin J. Wolff
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Diller
Petitioncirculators seek county relief amid protests
Two men from the county seat visited town Wednesday circulating a petition urging the county commissioners and officials to end quibbling and provide relief for the unemployed. The community remained cautious about signing with strangers while noting some unemployed in Jefferson County advocate aggressive action.
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Diler
Jefferson County
Nudist Bathing Noted In Fremont Sand Pit Lakes
Fremont Nebraska reports nudist bathers at a sand pit lake near town. A deputy game warden warns swimmers to wear bathing suits or face arrest, while longtime locals prefer nude swims.
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Fremont
Nebr
Heirs of Charles Sandman Sell Land at Public Auction
The heirs of the late Charles Sandman offer several quarter sections of land near Harbine Nebraska for public auction. Sale is scheduled for July 10 1984 at 2 o clock PM in Harbine.
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Charles Sandman
Harbine
Nebr
Boys Picnic At Little Blue River Camp
A group of boys left town in an uncovered wagon powered by Rex Green in a Chevrolet for an early Tuesday picnic at the Little Blue River camp ground. Activities included four swims, two kitten ball games, two meals, and fishing by Dean Barber. On return they stopped at Steele City to beat the Cubs 8 to 7. Rex Green led the expedition with Dean Barber and Rev. Mr. Drew as aides.
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Little Blue River
Rex Green
Chevrolet
Cool River
Dean Barber
Steele City
Water at City Park Pumping Station Described as Constant and Free
A remembered tale about Riley Robinson from Diller recalls a fishing trip to Steele City with beer and Dr Whites Bitters for snake bites. After drinking both beer and bitters he fell ill, then recovered and quipped that the man who made beer was no fool, then the man who made water was no fool either. The note ends with a nod to H. E. G. acknowledging the corn.
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Robinson
Riley Robinson
Diller
Steele City
Beatrice Youth Invited to Canyon Picnic at Methodist Church
Beatrice youths are asked to meet at the Methodist church at 3 30 Sunday afternoon July 1 for a canyon outing. Each person should bring a picnic lunch and wear canyon appropriate clothes. They will share a social hour and devotional period before returning to Diller in the evening.
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Methodist Church
Beatrice
Diller
Young Democrats Organize in Jefferson County
The Young Democrats of Jefferson County formed a club at the county court room in Fairbury with 55 members. Morris Spier was elected president, Mrs. Sam Gallamore secretary, and Fred Busing treasurer. A four-person committee named to appoint precinct vice presidents includes Albert Schoenrock Gladstone Everett Clark Diller Dwight Lowe Steele City and Walter Meyer Fairbury.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Geo. Scullery
Morris Spier
Sam Gallamore
Fred Busing
Albert Schoenrock
Gladstone
Everett Clark
Diller
Dwight Lowe
Steele City
Walter Meyer
J. C. Hartigan
New Park
S. F
County School Notes Highlights For Endicott District
Seventh grade papers completed with grades to be distributed in September. July 7 teachers examination to be held in the high school library. Music certificates ready for eligible children. Summer Session Study Center offers six semester hours with modest cost via State University extension. Endicott School grounds improve with Chinese elms spirea and privet hedges, plus a kitttenball diamond for night play.
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Taylor
State University
A. A. Reed
Board of Education
Endicott
Five Babies Born to Ernest Dionne Draw Media Interest
Ernest Dionne, amazed to learn he fathered five girls on one birthday, had his brother call the newspaper. Inquiries asked about cost for an item. editors replied likely free as such a chance comes once in about a thousand years.
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Ernest Dionne
Newspa
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Llister
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Young Democrats
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