Local notices and events from Diller era recollections
The item recalls Drug sales by B F Lightner years ago and grain with worms story. Notes Diller Cornet Band concert near opening of spring stock. Decoration Day plans with G A R post at Steele City. Mentions Smith printer, Jefferson Boswon Fair, and Eastern Star officers from forty years ago. Public Schools lacked a 1897 graduating class and listed essay participants and quartet members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Nenemgeny
G. A. R. Post
Steele City
Diller Cornet Band
Loock
Diller Public Schools
Maceit
Anna
Iner
van Ene Mexicitnt
Ven
Non Bevin
Dan Aoe
Sean
Arthur
Wites
Ollie Zook Pe
Pumen Quartette Compens
Messrs Park Kiana
E. Boner
C. W. Simon
D. W. van Horn
Old Soldiers List Featured in Jefferson County
Fifty years ago 343 old soldiers were listed in the county. The Record notes in the Diller vicinity several living residents, with county surveyor Davis surveying local lines and land use issues. Community events include a Mother Daughter Banquet at the Congregational Church Annex with a May Day theme and a record crowd, plus notes on club officers, health discussions, and hospitality.
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Jefferson County
E Record
Diller
Davis
Thomas & Diller
Samuel Clark
Mr. Clark
Congregational Church
3. Miller
Flossie Raymond
QO. J.mayborn
S. Miller
Connie May Clark
June Thompson
Evelyn Hays
Ruth Ann Hiatt
C. Hiatt
H. Pyche
B. Delano
F. Cully
Eleanor Weigel
L. Cavett
Beth Thompson
Myrtle Hutchinson
W.A. Schindler
Gretchen Fanders
Marilyn Miller
Mieses
Diller School Closure Cited Amid Local Weddings and Marriages
Fragmentary notes report the Diller school closed last Friday while Miss Dodge returned home for her sister’s wedding. J E Weatherwax wed in Beatrice on Friday, marking the fourth time he faced a depar ture. Aaron Beck of ter ga Patti is mentioned as a figure in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Diller
Miss Dodge
J.E. Weatherwax
Beatrice
Aaron Beck
Ter Ga
N C S A Club Meets At Waggoner Home
The N C S A club held a May 19 gathering at Mrs Charley Waggoner's home. Fifteen members attended a business meeting with contests and prizes awarded to Mrs Wells Andrews Mrs Roy Geer and Mrs A A Eick. A two course lunch followed hosted by the hostess with help from Mrs Robertson. Former members Mrs Cavett and Mrs Robertson guests along with Mrs Virgil Geer and Carol Jean Miss Leila Robertson Miss Rachael Viers and Mrs C L Waggoner. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hutchinson on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Waggoner
Rachael Vierts
Wells Andrews
Roy Geer
A. A. Eick
Robertson
Cavett
Virgil Geer
Carol Jean
Leila Robertson
Rachael Viers
C. L. Waggoner
Hutchinson
Dorcas Kensington Meeting Votes on New Song Purchase
Dorcas Kensington society held its regular meeting in the parlors on Tuesday in May. During the business session the ladies voted to buy a new song.
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Dorcas Kensington
Sunday School Contest Highlights and Luncheon
Readers enjoyed a lively Sunday School program with contests on reading, golf, dressing, and a word game. Mrs Viers, Mrs Carmichael, and Mrs Ellis led activities while guests including Mesdames Bernhardt Weers Kunecke Clauss Viers and Ham mel attended. a luncheon followed, served by Frank Grabber Maggie Remsey Newt Hays and Carrie Linn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon
Viers
Carmichael
Mrs. Ellis
Rachael Viers
Fred Clark
Ellis
Mesdames
Wm. Bernhardt
Wm. Weers
Wm. Kunecke
Minnie Clauss
Iris Hammel
Frank Grabber
Maggie Remsey
Newt Hays
Carrie Linn
Family Gathering at Luther Marsteller Home Near Washington KS
A crowded Sunday gathering at the Luther Marsteller residence near Washington Kansas included relatives from Diller led by Mrs Eva Kline who was traveling from California to Indiana. Attendees included Mrs Geo Riddle A J Hill Mrs Ina Hill and children Miss Irene Max and Glenda Mr and Mrs Wm Glathar and two children and Chas Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Marsteller
Washington
Kansas
NBC Club Meeting Diaries A Sewing Afternoon
The NBC club met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Otto Allerheiliger. Members worked on a quilt and enjoyed a Jello cake and coffee lunch. Seven visitors attended. The next meeting will be with Mrs Fred DeBoer on Friday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC Club
Otto Allerheiliger
Fred DeBoer
World War I Manual Advice Cited by Correspondent
A magazine correspondent quotes guidance from the Plattsburg Manual, an Army handbook given to American troops in World War I. One caution reads, Dont get killed unless necessary, reflecting wartime pragmatism.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. F. Lightner
Lew Cavett
Fairbury
Smithith
Jefferson
T. P. Price
Order of the Eastern Star
Edna Price
Ww. Price
Rebecca Steiner
Mies Leura Steiner
Treas
S. D. Rickabaugh
Mary Price
Grand Lodge
Sarah Bixby
J. Monroe Davis
Fairbury, Nebraska
Endicott
J. B. Zook
Jack Sheehan
Johnnie” Wee
Mise
Bert Ballard
Blauser
Park Koons
Diller Women’s Club
Kathe Hive
C. E. E Hice
Cer N
Odell
Iris Hamel
Marion Diller
Wm Burdette J T Henrichs
Brandt
Thos Copeland
Joseph Grotts
Issac Fry
Perry Tait
Harlin Hadley
Alanzo Gant
Jacob — George M Place
R Slai
DR Kelly Samuel Diller
Wom
Crane Samuel Harber
Samuel Persels
Haye
Siacciea Odecas AC
McGonagle
T. Hackney Joseph Capt. Starr
Jos Graves Thos. Corp. Kelly
R Hall
Keller
Crinklaw Lion
Craig John James
Milholland
Wellikend John
Burch J B Smith
Willey
H Curtis
H Snovel
Allen
Serg Clapp
Alexander Bell
Albert Zweifel
AH Colby
Carmony
JD Clark
Catlin
Fisher Milea Hasty
Wells
Adams
Littoral
Wilson Nelson
Harris
McCracken
P Simpkins
Kerns
Bambert
John McDonnell
Moulton
Hill John Farrell
Fowler Thos
Parkhuret
JO Urius Kevlar
John Shepard
Thornburg
Hampton Preston Cinner
Friday
Steinmetz
Satterfield
Phillips 66
Phillipe
Patti
N.C.S. A
N. B. C. Club
MEL Magazines
Breeder's Gazette
SRC
Plesse Vend
Groupa
American Poultry Joy
the Country Home Farm
Jourav
Leghorn
Meni Gnade Island
Easithedspa Yr
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