Memories From Diller Forty Years Ago In Review
A retrospective from a special village council meeting recalls D. R. Kelley filling a vacancy caused by D. H. Diller's resignation. The notes cover births, health, local jails, travels to Omaha, a Hawaii annexation bill, social events, road laws, new officials, a brick yard boom, saloon licensing, and local commerce with price comparisons to Fairbury and Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.R. Kelley
D. H. Diller
House
Hawaii
United States
Fifty Years Ago At Endicott
Wm. Burdett moved to the far west. Scott Merrill subscribed for the Record fifty years ago. Thomas P. Price and J. B. Zook made the trip to Fairbury Wednesday. George Pierce and sister Mrs. Patterson were enjoying a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
Wm. Burdett
Far West
Scott Merrill
Thomas P. Price
J. B. Zook
Fairbury
George Pierce
Mrs. Patterson
Social Hour Hosts N CSA Club Meeting in Liberty
Mrs Clifford Sparks of Liberty hosted the N CSA Club last Wednesday with thirteen members present from Jiller. Mrs Carico led the business session and plans for a picnic were discussed. New member Mrs Roy Geer joined the sixteen member group and contests testing ABC knowledge delighted members. Refreshments were served with prizes awarded to Mrs Ivy Mrs Wag goner and Mrs Bell Andrews. Invited Liberty guests included Mrs Cox and Mrs Geer. Waggoner will host next on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Sparks
Liberty
N.C.S.A
Ivy
Waggoner
Bell Andrews
Viers
Cox
Geer
Happy Hour Club Elects Officers at May Meeting
The H. H. Club met with Mrs Loss Vieths on Tuesday May 11 with 10 members 3 visitors and 8 children present Election of officers elected Lucile Learned pres Abbie Hubka-Thce pres Violet Ulm Sec and Treas Edna Weaver Reporter The afternoon featured Rook high score by Mrs Albers Sylvia Sible second high score and refreshments Our visitors were Mrs Hiram Packer Mrs Leonard Frisbie and Miss Sylvia Sible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loss Vieths
Lucile Learned
L’res
Abbie Hubka
Thce Pres
Violet Ulm
Treas
Edna Weaver
Albers
Syvia Sible
Hiram Packer
Leonard Frisbie
Sylvia Sible
Bridal Shower For Mrs Dean Barker
A bridal shower for Pearl Caldwell in honor of Mrs Dean Barker was held May 8 at Miss Irene Hill home. Guests enjoyed contests and refreshments prepared by Ina Hill and sisters Mrs Bill Glather and Miss Glenda. Pearl received a pie and balloon clues leading to gifts for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Barker
Pearl Caldwell
Irene Hill
Ina Hill
Bill Glather
Glenda
Pearl
Family Reunion Near Randall Kansas Honors Spokane Visitors
Last Sunday a Pleasant Prairie church picnic 33 miles south and one mile west of Randall Kansas drew 104 relatives and friends. The event honored Mr. and Mrs Clarence Flinn and family of Spokane Washington on a vacation trip home after sixteen years away. Dinner was served at noon and guests from afar included Mr and Mrs Clarence Flinn and children Spokane Wash Mr and Mrs C W Hottenstein Wymore Nebraska Mr and Mrs Maynard Mason and sons Diller Nebraska and Mr and Mrs A K Ingham and daughters Beverly Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie Church
Randall
Kansas
Clarence Flinn
Spokane
Washington
Flinn
Union Pacific Bus Company
Wash
C. W. Hottenstein
Wymore
Nebraska
Maynard Mason
Diller
A. K. Ingham
Beverly
Shower Honors Mrs Gay Eggrenburger at Ellis
Mrs Lulu Grabber hosted a Saturday afternoon shower for Mrs Gay Eggrenburger of Fairbury at her Ellis area home. Activities included games advice and cake cutting as 21 relatives and friends enjoyed lunch served by Mrs Grace Fasnacht Miss Wealthy Fasnacht and Mrs Edna Menke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Grabber
Gay Eggrenburger
Helen Fasnacht
Fairbury
Ellis
Eggenburger
Grabber
Grace Fasnacht
Wealthy Fasnacht
Edna Menke
Wedding Bells for Mr and Mrs Bill Kunecke of Jefferson Iowa
A Sunday wedding dinner celebrated the bride and groom Mr and Mrs Bill Kunecke of Jefferson Iowa at the home of Mr and Mrs L H Madden. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Kunecke Jefferson IA Mr and Mrs Will Amos Odell Mr and Mrs Howard Peters Fairbury Mrs Ida Woods Mr and Mrs Roy Greider Irene and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Madden Russell and Keith all of Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kunecke
Jfferson
Iowa
L. H. Madden
L. Madden
Jefferson
Will Amos
Odell
Howard Peters
Fairbury
Crocodiles and Alligators Facts and Myths
A Washington Post writer notes crocs cannot stick out their tongues and move it up and down. Crocodiles are not lizards and their closest extinct kin differ from alligators. Differences include snout shape and behavior with sea and Nile crocs described as man-eaters. An orangutan is said to rival African crocs in strength, though crocs may attack it.
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Washington Post
Samson
Eagles Do Little Harm, Birds Clean Waterways
The piece notes eagles are less harmful now, while birds help streams by scavenging dead fish. It recalls past depredations on livestock and dogs, prompting hunts, and describes the bald eagle stealing fish from a hawk as a notable trick.
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Washington Post
NBC Club Meeting At Mrs Saatheff Home
A pleasant Tuesday afternoon gathering of the NBC Club met with Mrs. Henry Saatheff for sewing. A business meeting followed and lunch of Jello cake and coffee was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Otto Ahlyzhen on Thursday May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Saatheff
Otto Ahlyzhen
4-H Girls Meet at Specht Home on May 5
The 4-H group met at leader Miss Alice Specht’s home on Wednesday May 5 to work on hot pads and holders. The next meeting will be at the home of Yvonne Nicholson, club president, with News Reporter Nelda Nicholson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Specht
Yvonne Nicholson
Nelda Nicholson
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Elmer Greider
Uriah Hadley
J. T. Henrichs
Lilly Tate
Ice
Frank Knuffke
James Moreland
Perry Cully
Aouw Grand Lodge
Omaha
Sam Diller
Christain Endeavor
P. W. Price
P. A. Donze
F. Hartzell
J. Brook
J. W. Sutton
Arch Shultz
Jas. A. Bodell
F. T. Pearce
K. P
Hick Heiman
Creek Bridge
Johnny
Jeffryes
Hickey
Purley Price
G. H. Binns
Isaac Steiner
Cumberland County
Wm. Green
Andy Sipe
Town
Wil! Weers
Coleman
Mr. Powell
R. Nugent and Company One
James Condon
Main Street
Company
Long’s
Bixby
Allen’s
Mr. Gifford
Diller State Bank
Beatrice
Price Bros
Neuman & Winters
Calico
D. R. Kelley
The
H. H. Club
J. Monroe Davis
Fairbury, Nebraska
S. C. Hutchinson
Diller, Nebraska
Drs
Hull & Hull
Scottsbluff
General Hospital
C. E. Rice, M. D
Odell, Nebraska
Dr.o.c. Diehl
Art Yarel Magazines
Women's World
the Country Home CO Form Journal
C Breeder's Gazette
Capper's Farmer Household Magazine
Tee
American Poultry Journ
the Country Home
Farm Journal
Gentlewoman Magazine
Good Stores
Leghore World
Mother's Home
Plymouth Rock Monthly
Rhode Island
Red Journal
Frem Group
Noceties
Peis
Yee
ITE
Post Office
N.B. C. Club
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