Record enters 35th year as Good Friday notes roll in
This week marks the Record's 35th year with the 34th year completed. Al Steffen relocates to near Culbertson Nebraska to start this year. Rev Samuel McKowen of Burchard is named pastor at Ellis Methodist Church. Diller Volunteer Fire Department calls a meeting for Monday night March 28. The weather warms after a cold snap though rain had threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McKowen
Burchard
Ellis
Diller Volunteer Kire
Easter Fair and chicken supper at city hall
The Christian church ladies plan an Easter Fair with a chicken supper at city hall on Saturday evening March 26. Also noted is a stock freight wreck near Red Cloud delaying No. 17, with deaths of engineer C S Lawrence and fireman E J Kimmel. Avery Lumber Co advertises paints varnishes oils and 10 cent rug pad felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Red Cloud
C. S. Lawrence
E. J. Kimmel
Avery Lumber Co
Pie plant for sale by G T Mills
A brief public notice lists a pie plant for sale by G T Mills with contact phone 108.27. The item appears among a mix of local notices including a new serial The Prodigal Village upcoming in this paper, a move by E F Habicht into Mrs Lightner's residence, and Geo and Harry Strocky constructing a barn addition for a workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Mills
Prodigal
Geo
Harry Strocky
Raid on Diller area yields six gallons hooch and arrest
State Deputy Fulton and Officer Dunn raided a home near Diller on the DeLune farm finding a still in operation. William Bristor was arrested and fined $100 plus costs for manufacturing liquor. unable to pay, he was jailed until friends paid the fine. Bristor, 36, is from near Odell and connected to Judge Ellis for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Sun
Diller
Gage County
Fulton
Tom Dunn
Auto
William Bristor
DeLuné
Ing
Bristor
Bristol
Ellis
Friends
Odell
James Bristor
Atchison, Kaw
School Operetta The Rose Fairy and The Five Pirates
After weeks of practice the school presents two groups The Rose Fairy by grades pupils and The Five Pirates of Hawaii by high school pupils. Delicate costumes enhance the show at Diller Opera House on March 30 with proceeds benefiting the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Fairy
H. S
Diller Opera House
Diller School
Caldwells Visit Freytag Sister in Omaha
Mr and Mrs E A Caldwell of Omaha have been visiting several days with her sister Mrs F J Freytag in Omaha during a extended stay.
Visit Ends As Guard Family Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Walter Guard and daughter Dorothy who stayed since Saturday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs T H Waggoner returned Monday to their Aurora Nebraska home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Guard
Dorothy
T. H. Waggoner
Aurora
Nebr
Eldora Cole Surprise Birthday Party Enjoyed
A group from town gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Coles country home for Eldora Coles surprise party. Eldora stayed home to entertain while new games and refreshments including ice cream sundaes and cake were enjoyed. A ring was found in the birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cole
Eldora
Fairbury
Bristol Farm Still Hoarding Rum Evidence Found
Officers discovered a still on the Bristol farm believed used to manufacture liquor for private use. Bristol admits to producing hooch at Odell but says none was sold. Mrs. Bristol admitted the husband’s operation as police traced the location after a tip. Others are suspected to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Odell
Fulton
Tom Dunn
Bristol Farm
Convocation speaker inspires students at local school
Mr J W Fouts addressed Friday morning convocation urging careful career preparation. The assembly hall features a Harding engraving secured by Mr Emmert as students note his enduring national significance. The normal training class visited Miss Raymond's first grade in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fouts
Fouts
President Harding
Emmert
Harding
Americana
America
Dass
Mies Raymond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens State Bank
Colman House
L. Tiistman
Mgr
Nebraska
al. Steffen
Culbertson
Geo. Grabber
E. F. Habicht
Mrs. Lightner
Fulton and Dunn
Nellie Hilder
Beatrice
Nellie
Duminte
H. F. Bowers
Beall
Fairbank
Harry Keating
Oscar Amos
Moscly
Acropolis
A. Snyder
Dr. Hess
H. K. Shutt
Dr.Hiess
Lice
Delco
Emity
M. F. Maynard
Court Street
Beatrice, Nebr
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