Diller Chautauqua and Local Notices Overview
Diller Chautauqua runs June 4 to 8 with speakers on eye ear and throat care by Dr G H Newton from Fairbury Nebraska. Local items note Nellie Frisbie’s School near Billis closed last Friday and painting and paper hanging services offered by Rolf Beckmann of Diller. Ruth and Wilbur Eick plan California visit with parents. Dr Adams replaces Dr Garland at Beatrice’s 111 N 6th St. J N G Club meets in two weeks at Mrs Chas Hays. Mr and Mrs S C Moser and Erma Franzen motor to Pawnee City. Lynn Etchinson and Mrs Smiley ride back. Roy Hagerman and son from Hollenberg Kansas visit H A Bell.
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S.C. Moser
Erma Franzen
Pawnee City
Lynn Etchinson
Smiley
Tuasday
Citizens Military Training Camps Host Hosted by Mrs Shutt
Mrs H K Shutt presided as committees were named Scott A Miller named committeeman for Diller area to promote Citizens Military Training Camps under War Department National Defence Act. The training runs August 1 to 30 1927 at Fort Crook Nebraska with government funded transportation and service obligation details outlined.
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Scott A. Miller
Diller and
War Department
National Defence Act
Army of United
Fort Crook
Nebr
Percheron Stallion Sells Service at Diller Farm
Percheron stallion No. 116669 stands at Dick Fanders farm three miles west of Diller this season. He is black and registered, sound and heavy boned. Service fee ten dollars. Look him over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
Diller
Dick Fanders
Mrs. Justine Swohn and Family Featured in Jansen Note
Mrs. Justine Swohn of Jansen with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Vieths are mentioned in a local social note highlighting households and names in the community.
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Justine Swohn
Jansen
Seeee
Husbend
Arthur Vieths
Change in teachers at Plymouth school board meeting
At a regular Plymouth school board meeting the resignation of Miss Clara Hermemeier as primary teacher for next year was received and accepted. Miss Mildred Tucker of Diller was elected to fill her place.
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Plymouth Scho A
Clara Hermemeier
Mildred Tucker
Diller
Plymouth News
Erroneous ad quoted pears instead of peas
A printer’s error last week changed Herman Peters’ ad from 2 cans for 25c to 40c per can. Peters would have saved with peas at the intended price, but the misprint led to a price hike. Peters’ phone rang with loyal inquiries after the error appeared in the Record.
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Herman Peters
Correction on TB cattle testing cost in county.
The Journal notes the last issue misstated the county TB cattle testing cost as 42500 dollars. The correct figure is 2500 dollars, added by a compositor and not removed on the proof.
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Fairbury Journal
Diller Women’s Club Plans Mother Daughter Banquet
The Diller Women’s Club met with Mrs. Wood for a bird study led by Mrs. Andrews. Nineteen members and one visitor, Mrs. A. Tristman, attended. The group approved a mother and daughter banquet and a $2 Red Cross flood relief donation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Claude Woods.
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Diller Women’s Club
Wm. Wood
Andrews
A. Tristman
Red Cross
Claude Woods
Flooded District Pleas For Relief From Water
A Lake Village Mississippi River flood letter from May 11 1927 describes 40 miles underwater two feet of recession in a week and frustration with continual rain. The writer asks about home weather and fears crop loss as river floodwaters persist.
Letter From John Describes Flooded Chicot County Life
John writes from a flood damaged area describing missing roads and bridges in Chicot County, limited mail service, and the suspension of seaplane activity. He mentions Elmer Pearce working in a grocery estate and planning to move once waters recede, asking for the Diller Records.
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Papa
Chicot County
Elmer Pearce
Goon
John
Lake Village Becomes A Waterlogged Fun Scene
A reader reports widespread flooding turning Lake Village into a watery landscape. People build a tiny boat by Jack that sinks with riders. sardines crackers and fruit saled sustain them amid mud and scarce fuel. Home moves and hopes for a rise fade as rumors of more water spread.
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Lake Village
Jack
Letter from Thelma to Jack About Homecoming
A letter expresses Thelma and family’s hope Jack will return home soon. They mention frequent talks of coming home, worry over excessive water, and assurance that they are all right while asking for more frequent correspondence.
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Jack
Thelma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diller State Bank
Diller Chautauqua
G. H. Newton
Fairbury, Nebr
Mias Nellie Frisbie
Billis
Rolf Beckmann
C. A. Green
Mrs. Ab. Bristol
Ruth
Wilbur Eick
California
Tyes
Adams
Garland
N. 6Th St
Beatrice
Moon
Fairbury
J. N. G. Club
Chas. Hays
Rex Theater
Roy Hagerman
Hollenberg, Kan
H.A. Bell
H. K. Shutt
C.M.T.C
Beatrice Riverside Park
P. M. Filey
Womans Club
John Starr
Arkansas
Ark
Curtis
Cornbelt Lbr. Co. Co. L. Geer, Mgr
Jake Lottman
Burlington
Pacific Natwest the Wonderland
Rainier
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
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