Church Meet Draws Large Crowd
The Lincoln Association of Congregational churches held a two day meeting at Diller with pastors and delegates from Ashland Wahoo Weeping Water Syracuse Salem David City Linwood Liberty Aves Cortland and Lincoln plus visitors from Omaha and Exeter. Rev Ralph Abraham of South Africa served as guest speaker and a forum on women in the Program of Progress was led by Mrs J P Palmer. Dr E Merle Adams and Rev R A Dawson gave addresses while the local choir and Mrs De Cully provided music. Abundant provisions were arranged by church ladies for attendees.
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Diller
Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches
Ashland
Wahoo
Weeping Water
Syracuse
Salem
David City
Linwood
Liberty
Aves
Cortland
Lincoln
Omahe
Exeter
Ralph Abraham
South Africa
Annex
J P. Palmer
Omaha
E. Merle Adams
R A. Dawson
de Cully
Chevrolet Dealers Hear Pre Showing Of 1940 Series
Virgil Geer reports over 1000 Chevrolet dealers and salesmen attended a pre showing of the 1940 passenger cars at Ak Sar Ben coliseum Omaha Nebraska. W V Shell of Saint Louis and C C Shell Omaha led the event. Geer says the 1940 series exceeded expectations and will be on display at dealers on Saturday October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Geer
Virgil
Omaha
Nebi
W. V. Shell
Saint Louis
C. C. Shell
Chevrolet
Obituary of Clifton Eugene Campbell
Clifton Eugene Campbell died at his home near Mound City Kansas on September 30 aged about 81. He formerly lived near Harbine Nebraska. Burial was in Fairbury Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Eugene Campbell
Fairbury
Diller Girls Defeat Endicott 16 to 8 In Close Ball Game
Diller Girls secure another victory as M Jones W Smith and A Jacobs hit home runs to fuel a 16 to 8 win over Endicott. The contest featured strong defense and steady offense throughout.
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Diller
Endicott
M Jones
W. Smith
A. Jacobs
Library Hours For Mondeo Week
The library hours list Wednesday Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12 30 to 5 30. Evening hours are Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 6 30 to 8 30.
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Mondeo
House Hold Goods Showings Offered by Vester Car Michael
Interested buyers are invited to view house hold goods exhibited by Vester Car Michael. The display is presented in association with Chas Gaisford and aims to showcase available items and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester Carmichael
Oer Chas
Gaisford
Illness Shocks Brother in Law of J O Brauser
J O Brauser learned in the early part of the week that his brother in law, Thos P Price, is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O Brauser
Thos. P. Price
Mrs Willis Clark to Host Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Willis Clark will host the Missionary society meeting on Friday October 20 with Mrs Steffen as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Clark
the Missionary Society
Steffen Leader
Birth Announcement for Larkins’ Eight Percent Daughter
Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Larkins on October 9 a daughter weighing eight percent in a compact early birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Larkins
Harry Close and Family Visit Relatives at Dewitt
Harry Close and his family visited relatives in Dewitt on Saturday, sharing a daytime visit and catching up with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Close
Dewitt
Diller School Hosts Lecture On Dangers Of Tobacco
Mr. C. C. Denham of the Interstate Narcotic Association spoke at Diller High School about tobacco harms. He described how cigarette smoke enters the body, damages mucous membranes, and lowers resistance, noting famous athletes avoid tobacco and showing educational chalk cartoons to students and rural teachers.
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C. C. Denham
Interstate Narcotic Association
Diller High School
Denham
Diller
McCreight
Masquerade Party Honors New Girl Reserve Members
A Thursday evening masquerade at the school music room welcomed about thirty five girls joining the Girl Reserve. Prizes went to Mrs. Ludington and Miss Pool for returning with required articles. Jean Maw won best disguise as a pirate. Refreshments included cocoa with marshmallows and cookies.
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Ludington
Mayborn
Anderson
Miss Buis
Miss Pool
Miss Peterson
Jean Maw
Girl Reserve Organization
Dorcas Society Plans October Meeting at Methodist Church
The Dorcas society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday October 19 with Mrs Roy Geer leading devotionals and Mrs Dr Ell serving as entertaining committee chair. Members are asked to bring a friend and remember the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Methodist Church
Roy Geer
Dr. Ell
Fred Carpenter 77 dies in Fairbury hospital
Fred Carpenter a 77 year old longtime Fairbury resident and merchant died at a Fairbury hospital last Saturday after a fall that broke his hip on September 14. He had been ill since the accident. Funeral services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carpenter
Fairbury
Hurst Family Moves from Beatrice to Albert Lee for Business
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hurst and children Betty and Donald left Beatrice where they had lived three years on Saturday morning to start a new business venture in Albert Lee Minnesota.
Donald Blacketer Recovers From School Injury
Donald Blacketer suffered a partial dislocation in his right shoulder during a school game last Friday. He was taken to the doctor's office where the dislocation was corrected and he is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Blacketer
Donald
Will Fox Returns to Burlington Track Duty at Diller
After nine months away from work Will Fox came back to his job Wednesday morning as the lead man on the Burlington track at Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Fox
Burlington
Diller
New Books At The Diller Library
The Diller Library adds new titles across adult and juvenile shelves. Notable adult reads include Red Earth by Tom Gill and West of Apache Pass by C A Seltzer, alongside The Yearling by Maude Rawlings and Lost at the South Pole by Franklin Dixon. Juvenile selections feature Sequoir by Joseph Hoyt and Pirates by L Edwards, with familiar favorites like The Unfinished House by Margaret Sutton and The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Earth
Tom Gill
Mignon
Fberhart
Apache Pass
C. A. Seltzer
P B
Kyone
Wyoming
W. M. Raine
Roaring River
George Bruce
Lamp
Fate
Margaret Pedier
Clue
Carolyn Welle
Sequoir
Joseph Hoyt
Sky
Grace Richmond Valiants
Virginia
Hollie Rives
Maude K Rawlings
Mabie
Olga
Norway
Ninon McKnight
South Pole
Franklin Dixon
Sleepy Black
Rogs
Santee
Laura Large
A. A. Milne
Don Strong
W Heyliger
Jerry Todd
Leo Edwards
Margaret Sutton
Bow Wow
G Craik
Johnny Giraffee
M. Borrows
Inky and
Pinky
Surprise Party for Mrs. Richardson by Neighbors Club
Mrs. A. O. Richardson was joyfully surprised on Monday afternoon October 9 by the Neighborly Neighbors Extension Club and friends. The gathering featured games, visiting and a selection of sandwiches pickles coffee and ice cream with gifts of handkerchiefs from attendees and absent members wishing happiness in her new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Richardson
Frank Grone
Marvin
Michels
Twila
Irvin Branch
Gail
Frank J. Weber
Shirley
Frank Garton
Arthur Wieths
Guy Clancy
R. Hubka
Will Ames
Guy Learned
Mary Keening
Geo. Champ
Marine Dean Witty Visits Stockton Kin During Furlough
Dean Witty, a U S marine on furlough, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Witty at Stockton Missouri from Monday night to Wednesday with his grandmother Mrs Sarah Witty He is stationed at Bremerton Washington where his ship is currently in dry dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Witty
Fred Witty
Stockton
Sarah Witty
Dean
U. S. Marine
Bremerton
Washington
Patton and Goerke Families Meet in Burr Visit
Roy Patton and his son Roe traveled to Burr Nebraska last Saturday to visit Roy's brother Adolf and family. Mr Goerke who attended the Lincoln football game Saturday remained in Burr Sunday then returned to Diller with the Pattons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Patton
Roe
Burr
Nebraska
Adolf
Mr. Goerke
Lincoln
Diller
Pattons
Zook Families Visit Diller Relatives After World's Fair Trip
Mr and Mrs John Zook of Fresno California and Mr and Mrs Clyde Zook with son Larry Allen of Lincoln Nebraska visited relatives and old friends in Diller Tuesday en route home from the New York World's Fair and other eastern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zook
Fresno
Calif
Clyde Zook
Larry Allen
Lincoln
Diller
James Cherry Jr Named Federal County Recreational Supervisor
James Cherry Jr takes over as federal county recreational supervisor, replacing Frank Jaurez who served for years. Cherry is the son of James Cherry Sr, a former local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cherry Jr
Federal County
Frank Jaurez
Cherry
James Cherry, Sr
Son of Berthel Weaver Cut Under Eye Playing
The little son of Berthel Weaver sustained a severe cut under his right eye last Thursday while playing with a playmate. He received care and is reported doing as well as could be expected.
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Berthel Weaver
Diller Woman's Club Notes October Meeting
Mrs. C. W. Hiatt hosted the Diller Woman's Club on October 4 1989 at 2:00 PM. Miss Alice Specht led with topics on education and home schooling. The Girls Sextet performed with Miss Cleo Green absent Miss Bules. Delegates to Lincoln State Convention were Mrs. C Ludington and Mrs Joe Nippert. Ruth Ron Hiatt sang God Bless America. Twenty four members and eight guests attended followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hiatt
Woman's Club
Alice Specht
Roll Cail
Cleo Green
Bules
Clarence Steffen
Clark
Wm. Weers
Meeting Notes On October 25 Legislation Session
The next meeting will be on October 25 at 2 00 PM with hostesses Mrs Joe Nippert and Mrs R J Gretzinger Leader Mrs Calander Call Roll Call A Law I Would Like to have passed Topic Legislation and Law Observance Highlights of State Convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nippert
R. J. Gretzinger
Calander
Roll Call
York Beats Fairbury In Tight 7 to 6 Tuesday Night
Mr and Mrs Charles E Wag goner of Diller and Mr and Mrs Wm Van Marter of Fairbury witnessed York and Fairbury football in York Friday The Bud Van Marter son of the Fairbury couple plays for Fairbury The game ended 7 to 6 with York the winner in a hard fought contest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Waggoner
Diller
Wm. van Marter
Fairbury
York
Ork
Bud
van Marter
Geer Couple Visit Pawnee City for Marine Band Show
Mr and Mrs C L Geer traveled to Pawnee City last Friday to attend the Pawnee County fair and hear the United States Marine Band perform. Roy reports enjoying the concert and the band’s appearance on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Geer
Pawnee City
Pawnee
United States Marine Band
Roy
Wilma Thompson Recovered From Bat-Head Injury
Miss Wilma Thompson is knocked by a ball bat, suffers black eyes and swollen face, but expects a swift return to health and her usual routines.
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Wilma Thompson
Jefferson County group to erect five grain storage bins
Mr. Laverne Arnold of the Jefferson County Conservation Committee in Fairbury called in Diller Saturday to arrange the erection of five steel grain storage bins to be set up at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Arnold
Jefferson County Conservation Committee
Fairbury
Diller
Local Couple Overnight Guests Before Farm Visit
Mr and Mrs Wm Flash visited Geneva and stayed with Mr and Mrs Isaac Saylor. They continued to Lekne Ohio to view the recently purchased farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Flash
Geneva
Isaac Saylor
Flash
Lekne
Ohio
Local folks join Wells Andrews family gathering
Among the attendees were Mr and Mrs Wells Andrews. Little Gary Lee visited briefly with Grandma Filley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Delegates Represent Congregations at Diller Conference
Mrs. Pool of Weeping Water and Mrs. Horton of Salem attended the Congregational Conference in Diller this week as church delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
Weeping Water
Horton
Salem
Diller
Box Holle Seeks Specialist Advice in Beatrice
Box Holle traveled to Beatrice last Friday to consult a medical specialist about a long standing ailment. The visit aimed to obtain expert opinion and potential treatment options.
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Box Holle
Beatrice
Charlie Green On Sick List This Week
Local brief notes that Charlie Green has been on the sick list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Green
Recommended Varieties of Wheat for Jefferson County
Jefferson County should plant Cheyenne 53 Nebred Wheat Turkey and Nebraska 60 for winter wheat. Chiefkan wheat has been grown but is not recommended due to poor baking quality and high susceptibility to rust and smut. Cheyenne remains best in Nebraska when stem rust is not severe, though other varieties may be considered if rust becomes serious. County Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Cheyenne
Nebraska
County Committee Names for Three Precinct Agricultural Program
The county committee lists committeemen for three precincts. Pleasant precinct delegates include John Plager and Vint Logan with Logan as chairman. Weers, Fry, Sasse, Long, and alternates Sasse and Long. Jefferson precinct shows Raleigh Southwick as delegate with Nider and Schmuelle families among officers and alternates. Newton precinct names Harry Abrends as delegate with Ahrends, Luehrig, Timm, and alternates Logan and Folkerte.
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Raleigh Southwick
Alt
Claude Nider
Alfred Schmuelle
Ernest Schmidt
Frank Murray
August Schroeder Newton
Harry Abrends
Harold V Logan
Harry Ahrends
Ernest Luehrig
Arthur Timm
Lst
Harold Logan
Julius Folkerte
Publicity Manager Seeks Orphanage Boys for Hollywood Cavalcade
A Bonham Theatre publicity manager Jimmie Redmond writes that the boys from the local orphanage have not visited in some time and asks readers to invite them to see Hollywood Cavalcade next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Redmond
Bonham Theatre
Hollywood
Report of the Diller State Bank Condition October 2 1939
Report of the condition of Diller State Bank at close of business October 2 1939 with assets loans discounts and securities and cash in bank. Total deposits 171 405 60 and total liabilities equity 201 525 50. O J Mayborn cashier attested by directors and notarized October 9 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller State Bank
Diller
Nebraska
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifton Campbell
Diller School
The
Diller Library
Diller Woman's Club
Jimmie
Jefferson
I. O. J. Mayborn
Department of Banking
O. J. Mayborn
A. Mayborrn
B. E. MayBurn
S.C. Hutchinson Notary Public
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