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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
8
The article recalls a surprise party for Miss Cassie Patton on her thirteenth birthday held on a Tuesday evening. It also notes local happenings from 40 years ago including births, ship counts, fires, and cyclone descriptions near Diller and surrounding areas.
Fifty years ago corn sold at Diller for 40 cents and 28 cents forty years ago while 1938 records show 50 cents. Citizens of Fairbury heard assurances from Island railroad officials about a line from Omaha through Lincoln to Fairbury. An item recalled that a bushel of corn distilled yields four gallons of whiskey, though sourcing a bushel was in question.
The Hour Club met at Mrs. Ky Ulm's home for the summer session with officers elected: President Mrs. G. L. Richardson Vice President Mrs. Will Amos Lecy Treas. Mrs. Bert Weaver Reporter Mrs. Olin Ulm. Rook game gave high score to Mrs. Harding and second to Mrs. Margaret Albers. refreshments served. next gathering with Mrs. Frank Grone on May 24.
A bountiful dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ames on Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kunecke of Carroll Iowa. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Peters of Fairbury Mr. and Mrs. L Madden and family and Mrs. Ida Woods of Diller. Dinner guests at Mrs. Ida Woods Educational Day included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kunecke of Carroll Iowa Mr. and Mrs. L Madden and family and Mr. and Mrs. Will Amos.
Aunt Christie Seaman entertained relatives and friends last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Weers, Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson, Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks, Mr and Mrs Ernest Novotny, and Harley Clark. Willis Clark and daughter Carolyn visited in the afternoon. Harry Thompson and family went to Glathars for Sunday dinner and were absent.
The NB Club met with Mrs. Wm. Ahrends on May 6 with seven ladies present. They spent the afternoon quilting for Mrs. Jack Armstrong. Mrs. Wm. Wiemers was elected president. next meeting is May 18 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Baum ark. Miss Ruth Pyche and two friends from Lincoln, the Misses Dorothy Holland and Clarice Heim, spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Pyche. these three are teaching in Sheridan School at Lincoln.
Film column reviews two 1930s pictures. Yn Old Chicago stars Tyrone Power and Alice Faye, portraying a ruthless political boss and a glamorous stage star in a grand midwest city saga. Battle of Broadway features Victor McLaglen and Brian Donlevy with riotous wisecracks as two brawling veterans in New York.
After the sale, buyers were arrested for carrying concealed weapons. They were taken to the police station and ordered to return their purchases and pay fines. The proceeding was described as unprecedented but the law was applied.
Peru defeated Doane on a damp track as sprinters struggled with slow times. Paul Baker won the hurdles in slow time while Howard s shot put edged first. Doane won the broad jump in an outside meet not affecting N C A C standings.
Denney and Denney, attorneys for the estate of Eliza Jane Drullinger, file the final report in the probate matter. The report outlines assets, liabilities, and distributions for court approval.
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