Diller Names Third Term Mayor At Village Board Meeting
John Clauson was elected chairman of the Village Board, marking his third mayoral term. Longtime chairman John Steiner did not run again. Chas E Waggoner was reelected village clerk and H H Green treasurer. New board members are Orlo Geer and Glenn Long replacing Steiner and E E McCune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clauson
Clauson
John Steiner
Chas. E. Waggoner
H H Green
Will Bond
Marshall
J. QO. Blauser
Frank Grabber
J. Clauaon
Orlo Geer
Glenn Long
John Huttenmeyer
E. E. McCune
A Whale Of A Scale At Diller Nebraska
A new Fairbanks scale is being installed at the O A Cooper Company office in Diller. The 9 by 34 foot platform weighs up to 20 tons and breaks at five pounds. It will handle any vehicle permitted on Nebraska roads and uses local labor under supervision of Burchard Construction Co and Wm Youngman.
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O. A. Cooper Company
Diller
Nebraska
Burchard Construction Co
Wm. Youngman
Humboldt
Children Hang May Baskets at Preschool Hall
A pre-school class surprised mothers by hanging May baskets on Tuesday morning. When mothers returned to the recreational hall, the fairies had hung baskets for the children as well.
Candle Light Service Promoted by Diller High Girls
The Diller High School Girl's Reserve organization sponsors a candle lighting service at the Congregational church on Wednesday May 8 at eight o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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Diller High School Girl’s Reserve Organization
Congregational Church
Library Benefit Tea to Review How Green Was My Valley
A benefit tea and book review will be held Friday afternoon May 10 at the Library building. Mrs. W. E. Sutherland of Fairbury will review How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn. The public is invited.
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W. E. Sutherland
Fairbury
Green
My Valley
Rich
Laying Corner Stone of Wymore Lodge No 104 Temple
Wymore Lodge No 104 A F and A M lays the corner stone of its new Masonic Temple today at 8 oclock in the evening. Officers and members of neighboring lodges were invited to attend the ceremony.
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Wymore Lodge
Local ministers return from West Point trip
Rev. and Mrs. Pyche came home last Sunday from West Point earlier than planned. Rev. Pyche was somewhat indisposed during the return.
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Rev
Mrs. Pyche
West Point
Rev. Pyche
Rex Green and Mrs Raymond Visit at Volney Raymond Home
Mr Rex Green and his wife visited Mrs Raymond at the Volney Raymond home yesterday after her hospital discharge and her condition was reported as much improved.
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Rex Green
Volney Raymond
Mrs. Raymond
New Ford DeLux Coupe Sparks Ludington Family Comfort
Superintendent and Mrs. Carl Ludington enjoy the comfort of a brand new Ford DeLux Coupe, highlighting a recent purchase noted in local society.
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Carl Ludington
John Carico’s health declines in recent days
John Carico has not been feeling well for the past several days, with symptoms described as worsening and affecting daily activities. No further medical details are provided in the readable text.
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John Carico
Missing Heir Arrives To Claim Legacy
Frank Harmon of Rockville Connecticut arrived in Wilber to claim a five thousand dollar legacy from his uncle DeWitt Marsh of Tobias. Marsh died in April 1922 leaving about seven hundred fifty thousand dollars to nineteen heirs. Harmon, missing since 1918, was located by the Court of Missing Heirs program via a national radio hooky. He must wait 30 days to receive the inheritance and plans to return to his job as a janitor and night watchman in a Rockville textile plant.
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Frank Harmon
Rockville
Frank
Court of Missing
Harmon
Mr. Harmon
Rochelle
Iil
Canada
Bruning
Bert Marsh
Kite and Marble Tournament Held in Plymouth
The county recreational kite and marble tournament took place in Plymouth last Saturday. Sybil Fasnacht of Diller won two firsts for prettiest and smallest kite, Rodger Arntt of Diller led for most original kite, and Donald Roelfs of Diller tied with Roy Hensley of Steele City for largest kite. Kenneth Williams of Endicott won marble first. Williams, Vaughn and Shepherd of Endicott, plus Milbert Christ of Plymouth, are eligible for Lincoln tournament. May 4t Wessel Beckman, local marble champion, did not place.
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Plymouth
Sybil Fasnacht
Diller
Rodger Arntt
Donald Roelfs
Roy Hensley
Steele City
Kenneth Williams
Endicott
Jack Vaughn
Bob Shepherd
Milbert Christ
Lincoln
Wessel Beckman
Marbles
John Sailing Heads to Omaha for Oil Dealers Banquet
John Sailing with Lloyd Jones D W Fanders and Leonard Wiemers traveled to Omaha on Wednesday for a Standard Oil dealers banquet and show. The group noted many Omahans wearing beards ahead of Golden Spike Days May 15 18. Mrs D V Fanders rode with them to College View to visit relatives the Munsons before returning home in the evening.
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John Sailing
Omaha
Lloyd Jones
D. W. Fanders
Leonard Wiemers
Standard Oil
D. V. Fanders
College View
Munsons
Calf Death After Sudden Heart Infection
Edmond Wrigley lost one of his five black Angus 4H calves last week due to a sudden heart infection. He was insured on the animal and will receive compensation.
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Edmond Wrigley
Edmond
Sale of Sollenberger farm near Diiler set for May 7
A sale is announced for the Samuel Sollenberger 160 acre farm located northwest of Diiler. The auction is scheduled for next Tuesday May 7 with terms and bidding details to be announced.
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Samuel Sollenbergers
Diiler
Diller School Wins Indoor Meet Against Regional Schools
Diller school dominated a small invitational with about 70 contestants from Endicott Plymouth Reynolds Steele City and Diller. Lloyd Green led in the 880 yard dash Roger Diller won the 100 yard dash and Diller took the 80 yard relay pole vault by Steele City freshman McLauglin and other events with Diller earning 69½ points to top Steele City Plymouth Reynolds and Endicott.
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George
Tucker
Endicott
Plymouth
Reynolds
Steele City
Diller
Lloyd Green
Schoppe
Roger Diller
Robert Fry
Wellington Dean
Endicott Close
McLauglin
Clase
Porter
Preifert
Qouthier
Maley
Fry
Knispel
Evans
Nutter
Miller
Hubke
Garrels
Roth
Sheele
Steele Ciy
Dean of
Luth
Scheve
Knisper
Mecca
Cassell
Korte
Steele
Plymouth Reynolds
State Spelling Contest trip to Omaha yields no placing
Rodger Arntt traveled to Omaha for the state spelling contest but did not place. He gained many worthwhile experiences. He was accompanied by County Supt. McCreight, Miss Pool, and his teacher Miss Erma Sible. The penmanship class earned good progress with farm grades 456 noted, as continued on page 4.
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Rodger Arntt
Omaha
McCreight
Miss Pool
Erma Sible
Diller McCool Tie For First At York Track Meet
At the York Class B Levitational meet last Saturday Diller and McCool tied for first as points standings shifted after the 80 yard relay. Roger Diller placed third in the 880 yard run and second in the 100 yard dash while Fry won the 440 yard dash and anchored the 880 yard relay to victory. Cudaback led McCool with 16 points including javelin win and high jump tie, Hampton led the field in prelims with 17 points, and about sixty schools attended with ten to fifteen not scoring.
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York
George’s Boys
McCool
Diller
Roger Diller
Fry
R. Diller
R. Miller
W. Dean
Will Solicit For Children's Home In Jefferson County
Mr. G. M. Porter of Lincoln, field representative for the Nebraska Children's Home Society, will visit Diller for the annual solicitation. The private nonsectarian agency, chartered 47 years ago, has cared for Jefferson County children and placed thousands in homes, funded mostly by donations and not tax funds. Local board members are Mrs. George Riddle and Dr. S. B. Viers, with R. M. Weblemoe of Fairbury on the Board of Trustees.
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G. M. Porter
Lincoln
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Jefferson County
Diller
George Riddle
S. B. Viers
R. M. Weblemoe
Fairbury
Boys dig seven coyotes for bounty near town
John Rentschler and Walter Scheele from the Dr Ellis farm two miles south of town uncovered a wolf den and dug seven baby coyotes. They brought the pups to Fairbury and received a one dollar bounty for each coyote.
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John Rentschler
Walter Scheele
Dr. Ellis
Fairbury
Rainfall and chill settle over the county
The vicinity recorded 0.58 inches of rain last Sunday and has since experienced notably cool weather. Local observers note a continued drop in temperatures and brisk conditions across the area.
Senior Class Play A Big Success at Opera House
The Senior Class Play A Ready Made Family at the Opera House Tuesday drew a large audience. The cast, led by director Mr Horton, delivered well trained performances with few prompts. The plot centers on two widowed families who marry for love despite suspicions of money inheritance. The production featured clear acting by Eleanor Weigel, Doris Blacketer, Roger Diller, and others, with a lively band under Nelson Ingalsbe ending the program on a strong note.
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Opera House
Diller
Me. Horton
Agnes Martyn
Henry Turner
Bob Martyn
Freddie Drexler
Marilee Martyn
Petty Clark
Robert Duis
Gracie the
Donna Lee Snyder
Doris Turner
Jean Bond
Widow
Eleanor Weigel
Sammie Turner
Roger Diller
Miss Lydia
Doris Blacketer
Horatio
Begonia
Martyn
Darkey
Arlene Roseman
Nicodemus
Robert Fry
Bob
Sammies
Diller High School
Nelson Ingalsbe
Oak School Dist 74 Pupils Excursion to Diller
On April 25 the Oak School Dist 74 pupils rode the Shea to Diller train trip. They toured the Telegraph Office Orphanage Diller Record Post Office and Telephone Exchange with courteous explanations. Attendees included Arlene Marilyn Darwin Daniel Barber Harold Roelfs Robert Larkins George Richard Rempel Dorothy Roelfs and others with student teachers Fairbury and Marie Schroll.
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The
Oak School Dist
Shea
Diller
Diller Record
Arlene
Marilyn
Darwin
Daniel Barber
Harold Roelfs
Robert Larkins
George
Richard Rempel
Dorothy Roelfs
Boyd
Eleanor Crocker
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G. R
Diller School News
Pioneer
Bert Pease
McCool Hampton P
Bradshaw
Clay Center
Fairmont
St Ursula
Phillips
Childrens’ Home
Dilner
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