Cavett and Viers Visit Geneva. Cavett Stays for Treatment
Editor Cavett III, Dr. S B Viers and L M Cavett drove to Geneva last Tuesday afternoon. Dr Viers returned to Diller that evening. Mr Cavett, after weeks of nervous trouble, will remain in Geneva for medical treatment. Friends hope for rapid recovery and his return to work. Mrs Griswold stays with Mrs Cavett during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Viers
L. M. Cavett
Geneva
Viers
Diller
Mr. Cavett
Bixby
Mrs. Griswold
Mrs. Cavett
Diller Woman's Club Presents Mrs Gore Review
On Wednesday November 15 at 2 30 the Diller Woman's Club hosts Mrs Gore of Beatrice for a Broadway play review The American Way plus musical numbers in the Methodist Church A 10 cent tea after the event will fund juvenile books for the public library Your attendance supports the library program and promises an enjoyable profitable afternoon.
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Diller Woman’s Club
Dillers’ Library
Bardwell Funeral Held After Long Illness Near Liberty
Bessie C Bardwell died at her home 34 miles east of Liberty Nebraska after a long illness on Friday. Funeral services were at the Christian church in Liberty with Rev Blackboro officiating. The body was taken to Sidney Iowa for burial. Survived by husband Bardwell two sons and two daughters. The Bardwell family formerly lived near Diller.
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Bardwell
Liberty
Nebraska
Earhart Family Reunion Shares Diller Sunday
Mr and Mrs Alva Earhart, their two daughters, Mr and Mrs Edw Zweifel of Hohen berg, and Dale Earhart of North Carolina visited old schoolmates in Diller Sunday with Mr and Mrs H H Beckwith.
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Alva Earhart
Edw. Zweifel
Hohenberg
Dale Earhart
North Carolina
Diller
H. H. Beckwith
Mrs Carrie Sparks Plans Winter Visit near Diller
Mrs Carrie Sparks traveling with her son Clifford to Fairbury to spend the winter with daughter Mrs Eugene Diller and family after a visit with son Chester and wife near Diller.
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Carrie Sparks
Chester
Diller
Clifford
Fairbury
Eugene Diller
Mrs Christie Seaman Visits Lincoln and Omaha Relatives
Mrs Christie Seaman accompanies Mr and Mrs Will Tristman to Lincoln Tuesday afternoon. She will stay with Mr and Mrs Joe Blair briefly then visit her son True Thompson and other relatives in Omaha. She plans to be away about two weeks.
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Christie Seaman
Will Tristman
Lincoln
Joe Blair
True Thompson
Omaha
Congregational Church Supper and Bazaar Planned
The church women will host the annual fall supper in the church annex on Saturday November 11. Attendees can expect a hearty Armistice meal and a bazaar held in connection with the event.
Mrs John Grabber Improves After Omaha Hospital Operation
The latest report from Mrs John Grabber who underwent surgery at Lutheran Hospital Omaha last Saturday states she is thought to be improving. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
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John Grabber
Lutheran Hospital
Omaha
Steffensmeyer Smith Diehl Guests Visit Dr. Diehl
Mr and Mrs W C Steffensmeyer and Miss Edna Smith of Lincoln plus Oliver Diebl of Beatrice spent Sunday with their father and uncle Dr O C Diehl.
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W. C. Steffensmeyer
Edna Smith
Lincoln
Oliver Diebl
Beatrice
O.C. Diehl
Nebraska Thanksgiving Day Set For November 30
Lincoln Nebraska officials report confusion over the governor’s Thanksgiving proclamation. While Cochran previously said the holiday would follow the usual last Thursday a proclamation designating November 30 may be issued within a week or ten days. The governor also indicated 1940 plans to align Thanksgiving with the presidential election choice.
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Lincoln
NPA
Cochran
Nebraska
Celebrate 24th Wedding Anniversary in Diller
Mr and Mrs Hugh Garrett of Diller were surprised Sunday as friends gathered to mark their 24th wedding anniversary which occurred on Thursday. Guests included Eva and Larrayne Garrett, Mrs Gilbert Garrett, Mr and Mrs John Fakers and children, Joe James and son Loren, Earl Weaver and Eilen Garrett, and Garret Saathoff with Mildred, from nearby towns.
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Hugh Garrett
Diller
Eva and
Larrayne
Gilbert Garrets
John Fakers
Joe James
Loren
Earl Weaver
Eilen Garrett
Steele City
Garret Saathoff
Mildred
Lanham
Girl Swallows Pin During Halloween Fun at Salem High
Phyllis Wickmann 18 returns to class at Salem high after swallowing a common pin while laughing at a joke Tuesday night during Halloween costume work. Doctors tracked the pin with fluoroscope as it moved from stomach to intestine and it passed Thursday noon without surgery.
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Phyllis Wickmann
Salem High School
Falls City Journal
Diller High School basketball doubleheader results
The Diller High School basketball team hosted a Hollenberg squad doubleheader on the local court on Wednesday evening November 8. The first squad won 18 to 11 while the second suffered a 143 to 11 defeat. The first squad wore new black and orange uniforms. The next game is scheduled for December 16.
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Diller High School
Hollenberg Cagers
Death of Brick Contractor R W McHale in Fairbury
The Fairbury papers announced the death of 88 year old R W McHale a brick building contractor who died October 29 at his Fairbury home. He supervised the Miller building now occupied by Box's Cafe.
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McHale
Fairbury
Box’s Cafe
Funeral Procession Follows Death Of Grace DeVries
Mr f and Mrs John Lottman Mrs Wm F Baumfolk and Mr and Mrs Albert Sasse left Monday mourning to attend Grace DeVries funeral at Twin Brooks South Dakota. Mrs DeVries passed away Monday morning.
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John Lottman
Wm.f. Baumfolk
Albert Sasse
Red Cross Membership Drive Kicks Off on Armistice Day
The Red Cross announces a membership drive beginning November 11 at the Diller State Bank where dues can be left. The appeal urges public support during the Armistice Day period.
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Red Cross
Diller State
Diller Woman's Club Meets at City Hall November 1
The Diller Woman's Club gathered at City Hall at 2:00 P M with Current Events on the agenda. Guest speaker Mrs A E Mead Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs official spoke on International Relations. The Girl's Sextet performed Pale Moon and Alice Bue Gown with Miss Bull at piano. Guests included Diller High School and seventh and eighth graders. Next meeting November 15 at 2:00 P M at the Methodist church features a book review by Mrs George Gore. All are invited to support the library fundraiser.
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Diller Woman's Club
A. E. Mead
Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs
N.F.W.C
Pale Moon
Alice Bue
Miss Bull
Woman’s Club
Diller High School
Methodist Church
George Gore
Ira Casper
S. A. Miller
A. Epperson
Wealthy Fasnachr
Mise Minnie Clausson
Pe Cleo Green
George Ot
Convention Speakers Attend Thayer County Event
Mrs Clarence Steffen Mrs Scott Miller and Mrs C B Calloway from Fairbury attended the Thayer county convention of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs at Hubbell on Tuesday October 31. Mrs Miller president of the Fourth District gave a 30 minute address and conducted a parliamentary law class. She also spoke at the Gage County Odell convention on October 25 and at the Jefferson County Fairbury event on October 26. She canceled engagements for York and Polk counties scheduled for November 1 and 2.
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Clarence Steffen
Scott Miller
C. B Calloway
Fairbury
Thayer County
Nebraska
York Co
Polk Co
Amazing Collection Ravenna Auto Service Historian’s Tire Dangers
William Bacon has compiled a long running auto service record with a collection of tire debris and hazards found on travelers’ tires. The items include tacks nails wood slivers lag screws railroad spikes and various oddities such as oil caps corkscrews beer openers and coat hangers. The collection highlights common roadside risks drivers face and offers a glimpse into vehicle maintenance history.
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Ravenna
NPR
William
Bill) Bacon
Mr and Mrs Calkins Move Into New Home
Mr and Mrs Lee Calkins have moved their household furnishings into a newly purchased house known as the Presbyterian wage. They are remodeling and cleaning the home as Mrs Calkins works as assistant recreational director and Lee as janitor at the Congregational Church.
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Lee Calkins
Presbyterian Wage
Local children star in Bonham Theatre film project
In Fairbury three to twelve year olds took part in a Melton Barker production shot at the Bonham Theatre. About 70 youngsters auditioned, with two rehearsals and a full day of on location filming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event showcased singing and dancing numbers and a small speaking role for Mary.
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Dorothy Anderson
Marilyn
Gloria Miller
Bonham Theatre
Fairbury
Melton Barker
Mary Etta
Lene
Youngsran
Marityo
Tinstman Family Begins Return Journey From Diller
Mr and Mrs Will Tinstman their son Arlie and his friend Flora Bellam all of Sheldon Wisconsin left Diller Tuesday afternoon on the first leg of their return journey to their home They planned to stop at Lincoln to visit Mrs Elizabeth Tinstman and overnight at Conradion with Mr and Mrs Lam F During their Nebraska trip the party has visited Crete and Humboldt relatives as well as Diller friends Mrs Tinstman s father John Lamb and sister Mrs Rex Green reside here.
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Will Tinstman
Arlie
Flora Bellam
Sheldon
Wisconsin
Diller
Lincoln
Elizabeth Tinstman
Conradion
Lam F
Braska
Tinstman
Crete and
Humbolt
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R W McHale
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American Red Cross
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Ray Moon
Tennyson Brook
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