Diller and Beatrice Local Notices and Society Items
Almanac style notes record M W A meeting dates set for 2nd and 4th Thursdays, local ads for Diller Filling Station barrel delivery, eye exams by Dr Adams successor to Dr Garland, F A Moon monuments in Fairbury established 1886, Thanksgiving family dinners in the area, upcoming legislature funding a 1.5 million building project for the state university, grand jury member S C Hutchinson returns from Lincoln, slipper dyeing services offered, Diller Electric Shoe Shop near Bonham Theatre, H K Shutt family travels to St Edwards for ill relative, Chester White sow sales and a noted premium hog, local humor about a student using the word diadem, county commissioners to meet Dec 4, local illness updates, Warren Angel sciatic rheumatism, Mont Pyle couple welcome a baby girl, Beatrice hospital visits and sister Leta Bristol, Oscar Evans daughter operated on for bone abscess.
NRC Club Birthday Surprise at Grone Home
Last Saturday evening the NRC club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Grone to celebrate Franks birthday. Donald Frisbie and Velma Amos won prizes in rock. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Ben Siebolts.
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Frank Grone
Frank
Donald Frisbie
Velma Amos
Ben Siebolts
Chicago man tried for beating wife in court clash
A Chicago man faced court after arguing that a husband may beat his wife but cannot call in strangers for help. The remark reflects old English law permitting domestic corporal punishment but omits consent or aid, highlighting the case’s clash over lawful limits and accountability.
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Chicago
Vernon Haddix Plans Return of Steele City Press
Vernon Haddix, former publisher, schedules revival of the Steele City Press after a fire destroyed the plant and halted publication.
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Vernon Haddix
Steele City Press
Morning confrontation over a kitchen role
A terse exchange occurs when a questioner asks for a number about Lize the cook. Lize responds sharply that they should know, stating you all ought to know you called it.
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Lize
Prune Peddler Ends Speech with religious Program Cue
A Burr Oak Herald item reports a radio peddler touting prunes this morning and concluding with Eat some of our prunes. He then announced the next program number will be God Will Take Care of You.
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Burr Oak Herald
Oldest Nebraska elm crowned with a heart of stone
The elm in the city park, said to be the oldest in Nebraska, received a concrete fill and shell reinforcement after decayed heartwood was removed. It stands 80 feet tall with a 100 foot crown, 14 feet trunk girth, and is preserved with professional care from Clayton W. Watkins and local officials.
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Nebraska
N - City
Clayton W. Watkins
Fathers and Sons Banquet Draws Eighty Seven Reservations
A Friday night Fathers and Sons banquet at the Methodist Church drew 87 reservations. Guests from Fairbury Steele City and Beatrice attended. The event featured a turkey dinner prepared by the Ladies of the Church, decorations in white and orange, and songs led by Hubert Filley. Speakers Keith Hays Rev Kendall and Rev Velte shared reflections on fatherhood and patience. Attendees voted to repeat the gathering annually and call for a Mothers and Daughters banquet next.
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Fairbury
Steele City
Beatrice
Kendall
Hy. Siekman
Keith Hays
Velte
Fathers and Sons
Hubert Filley
Kipling
Marriage Disrupted by Weather Alters Plans
Howard H. Haddix aged 22 and El Carmichael aged 19, both of Airbury Ne, had traveled to Lincoln yesterday to attend a football game but canceled due to bad roads and snow.
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Rece
Tnt
Howard H. Haddix
el Carmichael
Airbury
Lincoln
N R C Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Frisbie Home
The N R C Club met at Mrs. Fred Frisbie’s home with nine members two visitors and two children present. The record notes a calm gathering and mentions wool expenses as a topic undecided.
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Fred Frisbie
Wool Pulling Event Ends With Hostess Box of Wool
The article notes a reel champion wool puller being Mrs. Asa Richardson or Mrs. Frank Eick, while a hostess prepared a large wool box for a quilt. After the meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. F. W. Frisbie with help from Mrs. Henry Frisbie. next meeting planned with Mrs. Hiram Packer.
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Asa Richardson
Frank Eick
F. W. Frisbie
Henry Frisbie
Hiram Packer
Henry heals by fixing machine on sick bed
A terse exchange reveals Henry lies flat for a week not due to illness but to overhaul a machine. The comment highlights a practical effort hidden behind a drama of concern among speakers.
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Henry
Mistake That Causes Rift in Marital Life
Advice from Anne Byrne McCall notes that a growing reluctance by a husband to express affection in words can create a rift. It argues against constant demands for reassurance and emphasizes that affection can be shown in many ways, not only through verbal declarations.
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Anne Byrne McCall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diller State Bank
Albert Sasse
Job
Diller Filling Station
Adams
Garland
N. 6Th St
F. A Moon & Son
Nebr
E. E. McCune
Diller
State University
S. C. Hutchinson
Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop
Bonham Theatre
H. K. Shutt
St. Edwards, Nebr
Chester
Ben Behrends
John T.henrichs
Warren Angel
Mont Pyle
Trice Hospital
H. H. Green
Leta Bristol
Oscar Evans
Beatrice Hospital
D. E
Stan
Checker Board Feeds Farmers Union Cream Station
Lron Gas and Oil
INE
Lucile Packer
Max
N.R. C. Club
Dental Crean
Clark’s Store
Diller, Nebr
W. L. Filley
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