Fish couple visit relatives after Kansas City convention
Rev and Mrs M E Fish arrived from Los Angeles for a short visit with relatives. Mrs Fish, formerly Sylvia Miller, had spent the prior week visiting western state relatives and planned to visit Pittsburg before returning home. They came east for the Disciples of Christ international convention in Kansas City, Mo, and Merle Fish hopes to gain inspiration from the gathering. The couple have led their Los Angeles church for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Fish
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Fish
Aden couple visit Nebraskas old friends and kin
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Aden of Milbank South Dakota visited relatives in the area last week. Aden came to this part of Nebraska in 1885 and lived there until 1910 when they moved to South Dakota. Mrs Aden was formerly Miss Tenna Lottman eldest daughter of the late Jacob Lottman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Aden
Milbank
South Dakota
Aden
Nebraska
Tenna. Lottman
Jacob Lottman
Green Family Reunion Held In Lincoln Visit
Mr and Mrs Rex A Green and sons along with Mr and Mrs Ray W Green and their father H E Green were Lincoln visitors last Sunday for a Green family reunion at the home of Volney and Esther Green Raymond. The Diller family returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex A. Green
Ray W Green
H. E Green
Lincoln
Green
Volney
Esther Green
Raymond
Diller
Sasse Family Attends Gaylord Funeral
Mr. Herman Sasse learned on October 5 that his sister Mrs. Mary Beckman died at Gaylord. Mr. and Mrs Herman Sasse and Mr. and Mrs Albert Sasse attended the funeral in Gaylord Kansas last Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sasse
Mary Beckman
Gaylord
Albert Sasse
Kansas
Cullys See Roosevelt in Lincoln Visit
Mr and Mrs C Cully and their son Gayle drove to Lincoln to hear President Roosevelt speak Saturday afternoon Lynn Cully accompanied them and returned Sunday afternoon all in the same trip between their home and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cully
Gayle
Lincoln
President Roosevelt
Lynn Cully
Aksarben coronation attendees hear Roosevelt address
Mr and Mrs Chas Waggoner who attended the Aksarben coronation in Omaha last Friday traveled to Lincoln Saturday to hear President Roosevelt speak and returned home that evening.
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Chas
Aksarben
Omaha
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Angel Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Odell
Donald Angel was operated upon for appendicitis at Odell hospital Tuesday morning. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Angel, living 44 miles south and 4 east of Duler on the Dr. Dieh farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Angel
Odell Hospital
Warren Angel
Duler
Beatrice Visitors Recall Diller Roots
Mr and Mrs Dan Kauser and their son Lloyd with their nephew visited Beatrice last Sunday for the first time in years. Dan is a tailor who once lived in Diller in the early 1890s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. Kauser
Lloyd
Beatrice
Diller
Dan
James Willer redecorates Luther Bonham residence
James F. Willer, formerly of this place, is working in Fairbury at present re decorating the Luther Bonham residence. He lives in Omaha but does work throughout the state as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Willer
Fairbury
Luther Bonham
James
Omaha
Excelsior School Supper Notice Dist 132 Friday Oct 23
Notice for a plate supper at Excelsior School District 132 Friday October 23. Located at 34 north and four miles east of Diller. Sylvia Sible, teacher, invites all to attend. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior School
Dist
Diller
Sylvia Sible
Romischs Welcome 8-Pound Daughter This Friday
Mrs John Romisch and Mr John Romisch greet their new daughter born Friday October 9 1926 at eight pounds Mildred Bond contributes as the birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Lee Romisch
John Romisch
Mildred Bond
Baby De Boer Born Nine Pounds Tuesday
A nine pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Emil De Boer Jr on Tuesday October 13. Martha Henrichs assisted at the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil de Boer, Jr
Martha Henrichs
Henry Abrends to Hold Public Sale Before Move to Fairbury
Henry Abrends of near Steele City plans a public sale ahead of relocating to Fairbury. The event will liquidate household items andIs scheduled before the move to the new home location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Abrends
Steele City
Fairbury
Beatrice Visitor Mrs Margaret Albers Stays With Relatives
Mrs Margaret Albers of Beatrice arrived Tuesday and spent several days visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Albers
Beatrice
Cochran to Speak in Fairbury on October 31
Governor Roy Cochran will address adults at the Bonham Theatre and children at the Majestic Theatre in Fairbury on Saturday October 31. The Cochran for Governor Club with a non partisan group sponsors a free movie show with the governor's remarks announced next week.
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Cochran
Roy Cochran
Bonham
Majestic
Fairbury
Jefferson County
Cochran For
Bonham Theatre
Majestic Theatre
RNA Convention Brings Lodges Together in Beatrice
Mrs A A Eick and other RNA members attended the 17th Gage and Jefferson Counties Convention in Beatrice on Oct 8. Lodges from Blue Springs Cortland Fairbury Diller Liberty Virginia and Adams were represented. Diller girls performed a clarinet duet by Mrs Anderson and Mrs C H Cully. Eick was elected county treasurer. The convention will meet in Blue Springs in Oct 1937 with Barneston as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Eick
Harry Thompson
W. E. Anderson
C. H. Cully
Gage and Jefferson Counties
Royal Neighbors of America
Beatrice
Blue Springs
Cortland
Fairbury
Diller
Liberty
Virginia
Adams
RNA
Anderson
C.H Cully
Cleo Green
A A. Eick
Barneston
Houstess
Eastern Star reception for grand officers postponed to Oct 27
An Eastern Star reception planned by Wymore Chapter to honor grand officers and others was postponed from Tuesday evening October 20 to Tuesday evening October 27 due to some grand officers being unable to attend. Surrounding town chapters including Diller were invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E.S
Wymore
Diller
Family reunion honors John Jobman in Beatrice home
A reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Anna Jobman in Beatrice to honor her son John Jobman of Orange California. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sieboildt and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Weaver and their son from Diller. John Jobman formerly conducted business in Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna _Jobman
Beatrice
John Jobman
Orange
Calif
Ben Sieboildt
Bert Weaver
Diller
Lincoln Wedding of Murial Moffit and Jesse Livingston
Mr and Mrs Frank Cully travel to Lincoln on Saturday for the wedding of their niece Miss Murial Moffit to Mr Jesse Livingston at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Harley Moffitt. Mrs Cully will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cully
Lincoln
Miss Murial Moffit
Jesse Livingston
Harley Moffit
Funeral of Mrs. Fred McMish Held in Washington Kansas
Mr and Mrs Francis Clark attended the funeral of the former s aunt Mrs Fred McMish at Washington Kansas last Saturday. Deceased was a sister of the late Cal Clark and lived on a farm ten miles southwest of Steele City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Clark
Fred McMish
Washington, Kanasas
Cal Clark
Steele City
Beatrice Woman Undergoes Major Operation At Lutheran
Mrs Join Weers underwent a major operation at Lutheran hospital in Beatrice last Tuesday morning. She was reported as well as could be expected at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Weers
Lutheran Hospital
Beatrice
Mrs Nippert Looks For Family Return From Scottsbluff
Mrs. Nippert expects her husband and son Willard to arrive home from Scottsbluff in the latter part of the week. Willard is among the injured in a recent auto truck crash.
Will Henrichs Sale Scheduled for Saturday at 12:30
Notice warns of Will Henrichs sale set for tomorrow Saturday starting at 12:30 sharp. The Henrichs plan to depart for Wisconsin early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrichs
Henrich
Wisconsin
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Headley
A seven pound daughter was born in the forenoon of October 15 to Mr and Mrs Marion Headley. The newborn adds to the family with full health reported and will be welcomed by relatives and friends.
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Marion Headley
Schedule Change Consolidates Grades At Diller High
The Board of Education and the Superintendent approve combining grades at Diller to free a full time high school teacher. Enrollment shifts show grades about fifty and high school at eighty five. The plan moves three classrooms, assigns Miss Raymond and Miss Hamel to early grades, Mr Kelly to seventh and eighth, and adds two more high school classes for Miss Wiedauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Diller
Kelly
Miss Wiedauer
Schindler
Miss Weidauer
Letter From Scottsbluff Dear Mr Cavett
A 1936 Scotts Bluff letter from Esther Malehow to Mr Cavett describes Alfred recovering from illness and awaiting surgery to correct a stomach displacement. It notes 13 letters and several bouquets easing his days and mentions visitors and local residents helping at Rev Peters home basement. Willard Nippert was released from hospital and joins the group. Scotts Bluff Neb Oct 13 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Leora
John Garton
Dad
Mr. Nippert
Dan Garton
Bill
Clarke’. McElroy
Rev Peters
Willard Nippert
Esther Malehow
Scotts Bluff
Nebr
Stores to Close Wednesday Nights Starting November 4
Local notices announce weeknight closures for Allen Cash Market Clark's Store Farmer's Store Longs Store beginning Wednesday November 4 until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Store
Farmer’s Store
Longs Store
Women club meeting and slate of officers outlined
The club met with Mrs. A. O. Richardson on October 7. Minnie Clausen was elected treasurer and delegates were chosen for a Beatrice convention October 20 to 22. Alternate to the president was Mrs. Richardson, with Mrs. Ralph Long and Mrs. Steffen to report on the convention. Members discussed the Constitution, the Statute of Liberty, Columbus and related topics, with readings, a piano solo, and an upcoming meeting on October 27 hosted by Mrs. Roy Geer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Richardson
Guy Learned
Bert Bell
R. Long
Ruth Ann Hiatt
Evelyn Hays
Minnie Clausen
Beatrice
Richardson
S. A. Miller
Ralph Long
C. Steffen
Paul Renz
RR. Long
America
Norma Stahl
Lief Ericon
Marion Diller
Columbus
Joaquien Miller
D. V. Fanders
U. S
C. Hiatt
Henry van Dyke
al Scheidler
Rosie Learned
Frank Weber
H. Packer
Roy Geer
Genevieve Clark
Supt. of Public Instruction
Clausen
Pineapple Gift Delights Hawaii For Mrs Saylor
Mr and Mrs Isaac Saylor praised a Honolulu gift a can of pineapple and a catalogue on pineapple growing. The package came from Mrs Clara Steiner Allen. Mrs Saylor said it was mighty nice of Clara to remember two old folks far away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Saylor
Honolulu
Clara Steiner Allen
Mrs. Riddle Improves Home With Cement Walk
Mrs Geo Riddle had cement walk and steps built to the street at her residence last week. The project followed a noticeable curb bank along the street. Elias Hadley carried out the work.
Methodist women install carpet in church pulpit platform
The Methodist church ladies cleaned the church on Tuesday and laid fresh carpet on the pulpit platform. They announced a food sale planned for Saturday the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Kurtz 80 Acres Near Steele City Sells at Sheriff Sale
The Kurtz 80 acres near Steele City sold at a sheriff's sale last week for 3090 dollars. A similar farm sale six months earlier brought 2100 dollars but was not confirmed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz
Steele City
Leather for School Shoes Attracts Fairbury Shop Ad
Electric Shoe Shop located north of the Bonham Theatre in Fairbury advertises special leather for school shoes. The note emphasizes durability and suitability for students.
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Bonham Theatre
Fairbury
Local Notes From Shea and Diller Community
Mrs Lola Carpenter reports travelers Mr and Mrs Magnus Callander of Diller sent word from Colorado then California about a winter in Covina with Lloyd. They described warm weather orange flavors and rain while passing Durango Silverton and Durango. Eggs priced 43 cents a dozen. Community social highlights include Mary Lou Braasch's birthday with the Warkintines and Efans, Marguerite Hickens visiting Shea after Beatrice work, and birthday suppers at the Herb Barber home. Other neighbors, visitors, and trips to Omaha and Iowa are noted along with local farm news and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Magnus Callander
Diller
Colorado
Lloyd
California
Durango
Colo
Covina
Silverton
Jones Hitt Wedding Unites Eleanor Jones and Clifford Hitt
Eleanor L. Jones age 18 of Wymore wed Clifford P. Hitt age 22 at 8 pm Wednesday at the bridegroom's parents home six miles east of Diller on the PWF. About 100 relatives attended as neighbors waited outside to celebrate with Charivari after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor. L. ' Jones
Wymore
Clifford P. Hitt
Alvin Hitt
Diller
PWF
Charivari
Nicholson Johnson Nuptials Tie for Miss Nicholson and Merle Johnson
Miss Mary Nicholson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Nicholson married Merle Johnson eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson. The ceremony was performed by the county judge in Washington last Saturday October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nicholson
Joe Nicholson
Merle Johnson
Frank Johnson
Washington
Nares
Diller Public Schools Receive Comprehensive School Column Report
Teachers act as correspondents to deliver a comprehensive look at Diller public schools through the school column, highlighting developments and outlooks within the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Public Schools
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov. Cochran
Scottsbluff
Dear Mr. Cavett
Diller Woman’s Club
Shea Neighborhood News
Lola Carpenter
Carl Braasch
John Warkintine
John Braaseh
Mary Lou
Carl’s
Harbine
Efan
Ellis
Workintine
Mary’ Lou
Efan’s
Wichita
Marguerite Hickens
Marguerite
John Hicken
Dorothy Roelf
Evelyn Hudson
Herb Barber
Garnet Barber
Newt
Ralph Carpenter
George Carpenter
Wm. Jimmerman
Lew
Barber
Ackman
Delbert of
Herbert Barber
Henry
Leonard Wiemers
Iowa
Orval Wiemers
Mrs. Grant Chancellor
Se Chancellor
Sunny
Jones-Hitt Wedding
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