Diller Public Schools Arts Night Promises Two Operettas
A forthcoming Diller High School program on Wednesday March 29 features two short operettas and a 30 member community orchestra performing from 8 to 8 30 PM. The girls operetta Miss Thyrza Caruthers Returns explores loyalty and ambition among Art Club scholars, with notable cast including Cecil Findling Gerald Friday and Keith Johnson.
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Wanta Pie Fraternity
Cecil Findling
Gerald Friday
Keith Johnson
Arthur Milow
Ervin Schuette
Harold Bristol
Dell Wehling
Floyd Gaisford
Girls’ Glee Club
Miss Caruthers
Orphan Annies
Mrs. Jones
Art Club
Noice
Desdemona
Jerry Smith
Yrza
Columbus Wins Support and Sees Land at Last
A children’s tale recalls Columbus proving a boat could reach a distant land. Crew doubts fade as land appears and a native chief jokes about the discovery. The story frames exploration with humor and a playful clash of expectations.
Apple Peddler Deceives Buyers in Missouri Truck Stop
A Missouri license apple peddler displayed top quality apples in a truck at Munden on Thursday. Buyers found sweet potatoes or turnips under the fruit and the peddler left town. Dr Hull, alerted by Frank Houdek, chased by car with a deputy sheriff, caught the man at Hubbell and recovered the price plus travel costs.
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Missouri
Munden
Dr. Hull
Frank Houdek
Hubbell
Amilage
Bargain Raises Wry Comment On Fliver Purchase
A buyer who picked up a cheap fliver for ten dollars quips that it's hard to drive a bargain. The remark captures a light moment amid a deal noted in local commerce.
Long Beach Quake Letter Describes 1988 Earthquake Scene
A Long Beach correspondent writes of the March 1988 quake and aftershocks, detailing devastation including collapsed buildings and casualties, noting 110 dead and up to 2500 injured, with scenes of widespread damage and fear across California. The note contrasts earthquakes with cyclones and ends with a personal sign-off from W. E. Ludwick.
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Long Beach
Calif
Mar
Good Morning
Record and All
California
Navy
Nebraska
March
W. E. Ludwick
Dorcas Class Held In Kensington On March 16
Dorcas class at the Kensington M E church met on a sunny afternoon for games and refreshments provided by members. A hat with the color of old Ireland was used for a guessing game, an Irish potato race awarded green Shamrocks, and prizes went to Mrs Cal Waggoner for potatoes and Mrs Ray Eck for words starting with Pat. Participants included Dora Wobiforth, Mrs Cal Waggoner, and Vivian Waggoner.
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Dorcas
M. E. Church
Cal. Waggoner
Pat
Ray Eck
Dora
Wobiforth
Vivian Waggoner
Special guest attends St Patrick gathering at Fairbury
Mrs Van Marter of Fairbury joins a serving committee to share thirty six trays of chicken sandwiches potato salad angel food cake whipped cream and coffee. The church parlors reflect St Patrick decor and guests depart grateful. Reporter notes triplets born to Mr and Mrs Frank Herron Cave City Ky named Doris Franklin Delores Delano and Dallas Roosevelt in honor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Households advised on can sizes cupful counts for No 10 No 13 No 24 No 2 No 1 tall and 8 ounce cans.
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van Marter
Fairbury
Chas. Waggoner
Clifford Sparks
Theo. Heinrichs
Newt Hays
Frank Grabber
Frank Herron
Cave City, Ky
Doris Franklin
Delores Delano
Dallas ‘Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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