Golden wedding anniversary celebrated at Didler home
Mr and Mrs John K Dhese celebrated their golden anniversary at their Didler home with a noon dinner in gold and white decor. Rev O Diekhoff officiated renewing vows. Herman De Vries attended as best man and 50-year-old bridesmaid Mrs John Weerta was represented by her sister. Eleven children and 30 grandchildren contributed gifts including two gold rings and a radio, with a multi-generational group from South Dakota and Nebraska attending. A large cake from Omer Bakery accompanied the celebration and visitors left notes in a guest book.
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Yesteryear
O Diekhoff
Ohione
Herman de Vries
South Dakota
John Weerta
Fairbury
Eigert
Rynolds
Robert
Lottman of
Diller
Omer Bakery
Sanket
Elaineach
Bethelee Baumfolk
Marjorie
Dena Ellen
Gladys Gebhard
Blanche Lottman Johnson
Mies
Marian ‘Wasserman
Wymore
Elmer Sasse
Morris Jewelry and Black Brothers Flour Mill Closure Spreads
Morris Jewelry in Wymore Nebraska and Black Brothers flour mill shut down last week for an indefinite period. About twenty workers were laid off as export demand declined. The mill previously shipped most flour overseas and now grain shipments replace flour products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Brothers
Ip Wymore
War talk warns of recurring crises and national resolve
Robert Kazmayer urges calm and moral strength to endure future tensions. The article notes a March 10 National Pasture Forage Livestock conference in Omaha and recalls campus events including the Sweetheart Dance hosted by Chi Omega Gamma, with the Guy and Gal identification revealed by Bob Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kazmayer
Wei
United States
Omaha
Lene Novotoy
Daugh
Wom
J. Novotny
Hastings College
Melvin Marxophomore
Hate Clarke
Chi Omega Gamma Gamma
Guy
Gal
Bob Hansen
Gamma Society
World Day of Prayer Service and Legion Party Plans
A World Day of Prayer service is scheduled for Friday at 2 pm at the church with women participating. The Odell Legion Auxiliary held a meeting noting plans for an anniversary party on March 18 and a donation to a local schoolhouse project. A food sale is planned at Waggoner Store on March 12, and 40 bids were approved for a blood bank. Bob Green visited Diller. K L Ackere's resignation as Odell village marshal was accepted and Pred J Wasserman was appointed to fill the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan
Pebr
Legion
Auxiliary
Little Red
Waggonere Store
Bob Green
Diller
Mrs
Rex Green
Bob
K. L. Ackere
Odell
Pred J. Wasserman
Bridal Showers Highlight Local Social Notes
Two bridal showers were held for local girls in the past two weeks. A February 19 shower at the Congregational church annex honored Miss Dorothy Scheele to LeRoy Bently with pink and white decorations and refreshments. Blanche Lottman Johnson was feted at a February 26 N B Club shower at the Fred Lottman home with lunch for 48 members. A food sale by the American Legion Auxiliary is planned at Waggoner's Store on March 12. Nova Mae Sparks, 70, died February 25 at the home of Mrs. Catherine Cooper in Wymore. services were at Laughlin Funeral Home and burial in Odell cemetery. August Brett of Beatrice, formerly of Diller, visiting Saturday and recovering from illness.
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Friends
Congregational Church
Dorothy Scheele
LeRoy Bently
Blanche Lottman Johnson
N. B. Club
Fred Lottman
Waggoners Store
American Legion Auxiliary
Nova Mae Sparks
Catherine Cooper
Wymore
James Hays
Herbert, Barber
Laughlin
Odell
August Brett
Béatrice
Diller
August
Beatrice
Brett
Diller School Board Reelects Members as Contracts Pending
The Diller school board reelected this year’s faculty. contracts were issued but not yet signed. The REA plans poles from town as wire work begins. Beatrice real estate revaluation discussed with bids around 18 500 dollars. A village commissioner faced a bull in city hall basement. A snake display at the schoolhouse draws attention and a film effort is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage County
Beatrice Real Estate
Floyd Man
Redwities Calendar and Local Happenings
March 11 Garden Club business meeting at city hall 7 30 p m with an 8 p m film showing public invited. Mr and Mrs Earl Weaver and daughter JoAnn were supper guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Novotny and daughter Marilyn Sunday evening. Mrs John Theye returned home after thyroid operation at Lynch Clinic Fairbury. Miss Mabel Disney helped in Theye home. Plans for a new community hall in Hollenburg progress to serve lodge meetings basketball dances and other events. Jefferson County Coon Hunters Club announces its spring field trial on April 10.
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Garden Club
City Hall
Earl Weaver
JoAnn
Wm. Novotny
Marilyn
John Theye
Lynch
Fairbury
Mabel. Disney
Near Odell
Theye
Ice jams flood regions as Little Blue rises near Endicott
Last week ice jams on the Little Blue caused flooding in Endicott and Steele City with 240 feet of river washed area and a bridge west of Steele City failing on Friday. Jams were dynamited to save the bridge south of Steele City while temperatures rose 25 to 50 degrees and snow largely melted. Robert Casper suffers throat infection at home and receives penicillin with little improvement. Duaine Weigel returns from Lutheran hospital after surgery. Wayne Stephens earns the B A degree and a legal worded item mentions a proposed state bill about contracting with county mental health services to admit tuberculous patients to Wig hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
Steele City
Charivari Dance Planned at City Hall by Mr and Mrs Johnson
A charivari dance will be held at the city hall on March 12 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The event invites local residents to join in a traditional festivity in a civic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
John K Dhese
John Lottman
Didler
Orlyn Sasse
Orlyn Sasee
Verne Pretzer
Desa
Ed Weers
William Weers
Martin Weers
John. Weers
Carolyn Roelfs
Ernest Ih
William Kisling
Wessel Shipper
Dorothy
Leonard Wiemers
John
Morris. Jewelry
Nebraska
World Day of Prayer Service
Clarence Meyers
Hhe Farm
D.W.C
R.E.A
Harvey Garrell
Bill Baumfolk
Benebol Oarite
Easley
Hollenburg
Hollenbut
Jefferson, County Coon
Hound Hunters Club
Robert Casper
Duaine Weigel
Lutheran
Wayne Stephens
Donald McPenis
L. B
Td State Board of Control
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