Lincoln man J H Patton dies at 69 in 1948
J H Patton former Diller resident passes away at his Lincoln home on February 14 1948 at age sixty nine years four months. He farmed near Diller later moved to Lincoln in 1934 worked as a carpenter contractor and earlier livery and auto trades. Survived by wife Frieda daughters Helen Pierson Edith Drake Maxine Beals four sons Lester Leonard Gordon Hubert four brothers two sisters and eight grandchildren. Phyllis Williams preceded him in death in 1937.
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J. H.patton
World Lodge
Frieda
Helen Pierson
Lincoln
Edith Drake
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Maxine Beals
Omaha
Lester
Leonard
Gordon
Hubert
Hastings
M. J
M. R. Patton
W.S Fat’ Or
Grand Junction
Colo
Aid
Cvil Pattone Yugins
A . Beckman
Denver
TA. Sick
Ore
Phyllis Wiliams
Mrs Seaman Marks 90th Birthday With Cards and Gifts
Mrs Seaman received two cards and twenty two gifts to mark her 90th birthday in a community celebration.
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Seaman
Stormy Weather Dumps Heavy Snow Across Week
A week of storm brought about 28 inches of snow raising seven day totals. ground depth reached 164 inches, the deepest for the season since 1915. Strong 25 to 35 mph winds caused drifting and road closures as temperatures plunged to 16 below zero in a broad swath from Texas to Canada.
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Texas
Canada
Colorado
Michigan
School Notes and Local Updates From Beatrice-Diller Area
Last Thursday afternoon students gathered during activity period as seniors and juniors won their basketball games while freshmen and sophomores faced losses. Friday 39 students were present but 38 were absent due to blocked roads. a declamatory contest was held last Tuesday in Sreete City. Richard TM Hays earned a superior, with Deloris Hubka Elaine Schivelle and Donald A finishing well. Weather permitting, seniors plan a classroom theatre party in Beatrice and the sophomores aim for a YMCA event tonight. Next Tuesday the Jani guide will visit Fairbury for a roller printing party. Mr. Taylor, State Superintendent of Congregational Churches, will speak at the Congregational Church in Diller on Sunday, March 14, to explain the merger. a discussion and vote will follow in the afternoon. A red-dish noon dinner will be served. bring two dishes and sandwiches. Fritz Lottman and family moved to their new home in the west part of Diller, formerly the Wright residence. Five instructors from Diller attended a child psychology class in Beatrice. Fern Hall, Mrs. Guy Learned, Shirley Branch, Mrs. Scott Miller, and Ray Renz participated. Drifting prevented several from returning home. February marks the 11th anniversary month of Moss Man's in Fairbury, with ongoing values. Mrs. Ray Nixon injured her foot moving to Crete. she recovers at her parents’ home in Crete with V. T. Logan assisting.
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Studerts
Sreete City
Richard
Wen
Duperior
Deloris
Hubka
Elaine Schivelle
Donald
Nish
Melvine
Beatrice
Sdphes
YMCA
Rss
Fairbury - For
Taylor
Congregational Church
Diler
Mir
Diller
Fern ‘Hall
Guy Learned
Shirley Branch
Scott Miller
Ray Renz
Wesleyan Glee Club to Present Concert at Methodist Church
The Wesleyan University Glee Club The Men of Acapella chorus will give an eight concert at the Methodist Church Friday March 12 at 8 30 p m A former Dylan boy sings with this group Richard Hithes now of Fairbury plus a varied program of humorous sacred and folk songs A free will offering will be taken to cover expenses of bringing the group here
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Oa Capella
Wesleyan University
Methodist Church
Dyler
Roup
Richard Hithes
Diller’s Two State Basketball Titles Highlight Historic Era
Readable notes recount Diller High’s two state championship teams, 1912 and 1924, dominant seasons with strong records, key players Charles Light Arnold Fouts Neal Diller and others, plus coaching by Sickman. Also mentions local train time and farm moves of townspeople.
Meeting of St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid
St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Thursday afternoon meeting with 23 members present. Devotionals were led by Rev Moehring. After the business session the group quilted and refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs Albert Kisling Kali Ernie and Mrs Ernest ig.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran
Aid
Moehring
Albert Kisling
Kali Ernie. Saase
Ernest Ig
Free Telephone Service Discontinued Between Diller and Steele City
Public notice shows the Odell to Steele City free line has ended with routing via Diller. Discontinuance approved by State Railway Commission, while the Diller Odell segment remains unchanged. Local moves include Madden family relocating north of Dulee and Lottman family moving from Steele City into the vacated Madden home. Metropolitan Opera arrives in Lincoln on April 28 for Puccini Tosca at University of Nebraska. Seats reserved. Lincoln Symphony Association sponsors this unique Nebraska appearance. Ted Bartele couple relocates to a farm eight miles south of town.
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Odell
State Railway Commission
Diller
Steele City
Steele
Lawrence Madden
Dulee
Bert Bell
Arnold” Lottman and
Lawrence Maddens
Metropolitan
Opera Association of
New York City
Nebraska
Lincoln
Samuel C. Waugh
Lincoln’ Symphony Orchestra Association
Wil
Giacomo Puccini
Homesteader Concerts Open 1948 49 Drive in Beatrice
The Homesteader Community Concert Association launched its 1948 49 membership drive on Monday March 8 in Beatrice promising four concerts by top American artists. The season’s feature will be the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Dimitri Mitropoulos with no single admission at the door.
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Homesteader
Beatrice
America
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Dimitri Mitropoulos
Steffen
Gage County Spelling Contest Details and Registration
The Gage County spelling contest for 7th and 8th graders will be held Saturday. Beatrice Senior High will host sections with registration from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. A report of results is requested by the county superintendent. contest rules and forms are available at the county office.
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Gage County
Beatrice
Wilk
Toter Dent
Cal
A. Totak
Garden Club Meeting Speaker Iris Talk at West Home
The Garden Club will meet on March 25 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Weigel's home. Mrs C O Iverson of Fairbury will speak about iris varieties and cultivation.
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Garden Club
Weigel
C. O. Iverson
Fairbury
Iris
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Onka Lottmin
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Lyle
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Ted Bartele
Towns
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Arnold Lottman
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