Child Drowns In Irrigation Ditch
Patsy Ball, 24, daughter of George and Mrs Ball, drowned Tuesday morning after following siblings to a foot bridge and falling into an irrigation ditch five miles below the bridge. The body was recovered Tuesday evening. Grandmother Mrs Mary Green and son Wilbur Green traveled from Blue Springs to Henry. Highway 26 area near Scottsbluff Nebraska Wyoming boundary. Sunday September 26 designated baby beet Sunday in Nebraska with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce backing a 4 H beef sale at the state fair. Mrs Cavett learned from Dr J Bixby of Geneva that sister Mrs Sadie Diller suffered a severe paralytic stroke Tuesday at her son-in-law Dr Wilmer McGrath’s Grand Island home.
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Patsy
George Ball
Mary Green
Wilbur Green
Blue Springs
Henry
Nebraska- Wyoming
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Miss Geraldine Wiemers Hosts Fairbury Guests
Miss Geraldine Wiemers entertained Thursday with guests Miss Marion Gibson and Miss Roberta Shupe from Fairbury. Miss Shupe and Miss Wiemers will attend Hastings College together next year.
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Geraldine Wiemers
Marion,Gibson
Roberta Shupe
Fairbury
Miss Shupe
Miss Wiemers
Hastings College
Diller Folks May Travel to Fairbury via Harbine Jansen
Road work updates indicate oiling finished and a sand top coat applied, allowing smoother travel for Diller residents to Fairbury via Harbine and Jansen without dirt on their cars.
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Diller
Fairbury
Harbine
Jansen
Charles Hagerman Dies at 64 in Blue Springs Home
Charles Hagerman of Blue Springs died at home on August 15 at age 64. He once managed the Farmers Elevator in the area around 1918.
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Charles Hagerman
Iear Blue Springs
Mr. Hagerman
Barber Family Attends Golden Wedding in McDonald Kansas
Les Barber his wife and two young sons traveled to McDonald Kansas last Saturday to attend the Golden wedding on Sunday of Mrs Barber’s parents Mr and Mrs Jasper Long
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Les Barber
McDonald
Kansas
Congregational Meeting at the Methodist Church Today
Members are reminded of the church congregational meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock to decide the disposition of the local church.
Jolly Neighbors Club Holds Picnic Dinner at Fairbury Park
The Jolly Neighbors Club held its annual picnic dinner in Fairbury Park last Sunday with strong attendance. Attendees reported an enjoyable time.
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Jolly Neighbors Club
Fairbury
Baby Darrel Duane Tipton Born in Mahaska Kansas
Mr and Mrs John C Tipton of Mahaska Kansas announce the birth of their son Darrel Duane born August 19. The family names Bethel Henrichs as a relative and lists Mahaska as the birthplace.
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John C Tipton
Bethel Henrichs
Mahaska
Kansas
Darrel Duane
Lincoln Women Undergo Appendix Operation
Maxine Colman and Babcock of Lincoln submitted to an appendix operation last Monday at Bryan Memorial hospital. She is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
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Maxine. Colman
Babcock
Lincoln
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Mrs Wieting suffers dislocated elbow after cow drive stumble
Mrs Wieting of the Ellis neighborhood tripped while driving cows to pasture Thursday forenoon and sustained a dislocated elbow.
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Wm. Wieting
Ellis
Kids Take Center Stage at Saturday Show
A Saturday show featured children performing on stage while the audience watched from the seats. The event highlighted a family friendly program with young performers delivering the main act.
Cooper Company Delivers Grain and Feed Carloads
The Cooper Company meets local demand by receiving last Monday a car each of molasses oats and barley to bolster grain and feed supplies for the community.
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Cooper Company
Second annual kittenball tourney scheduled at city park
Twelve teams entered the event to be held September 15 16 17 18 at city park. The tournament marks the second edition in local sports reporting.
Mr. Henry Weaver Dislocates Shoulder After Fall
Henry Weaver fell Wednesday evening and dislocated his right shoulder in an accident. He was treated locally and advised rest and follow up with his physician.
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Mr. Henry. Weaver
Freak Thunder Storm Destroys Property In Town
A freak wind and rain storm last Thursday evening around five shattered trees and damaged roofs. Nearly an inch and a half of rain flooded ditches and gardens, moving several houses and large buildings on their foundations. The Hartzell barn and awnings were badly damaged as the Sobers family from California planned a quick return for their daughter’s school start.
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Diller
Indian Creek
Harvey Garrels
Sam Hutchinson
Glenn Long Lives
Francis Clark
Guy Sobers
Sobers
Narka
Kansas
Glendale
California
Mr. Sobers
Gage County Fair Draws Wide Attendance and Bets
A large crowd from town and east of town attended the Gage county fair last week with heavy turnout Thursday through evening thanks to the band. Races dominated the program as pari mutuel betting drew many from nearby areas who backed winning and losing runners.
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Gage County
Diller
Nebraska county beauties head to Lincoln for pageant eliminations
Eight five beauty queens from Nebraska counties and towns travel to Lincoln by Sunday or Monday for elimination contests at the state fairgrounds. The event requires 700 dollars for travel. Miss Velma Webling as Miss Jefferson County will appear in the elimination event Sunday night.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
State Fairgrounds
Velma Webling
Jefferson County
Nebraska Settler Giles Brink Dies in California Household
Giles Brink aged 90 an early Nebraska settler died at his home in Angeles California He was the father in law of Frank Zimmerman and previously lived ten miles north of Diller Nebraska He had resided in California for the last fifteen years
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Giles Brink
Nebraska
Angeles
California
Mr. Brink
Frank Zimmerman
Diller
Schindler Relocates to Tecumseh as School Superintendent
W A Schindler moved last Saturday with a large truck from the Cavett residence after six years there to his new home in Tecumseh Nebraska. He has a five year contract as superintendent of schools there.
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W. A. Schindler
Cavett
Tecumseh
Nebraska
Pyche Family Tour Covers 2200 Miles in Michigan
Reverend and Mrs. Pyche and daughter Ruth returned Tuesday evening from an extensive Michigan trip covering about 2200 miles. The party visited Holly Battle Creek Pontiac Orchard Lake Flint and Trenton.
Winslow Cafe Reopens After Remodeling in Fairbury
The Winslow Cafe at Fairbury reopened to the public on Tuesday after a two week remodeling closure. The cafe is described as very nice and drew good patronage on its opening day.
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Fairbury
Death of Fairbury business man W S Bilby
W S Bilby a prominent Fairbury businessman died at 72 on Tuesday Funeral services were conducted Thursday evening at Nucholls Chapel with burial in Fairbury cemetery.
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W. S. Bilby
Fairbury
Nucholls Chappel
Fairbury Cemetery
Fairbury Band Festival grows despite delays and crowd
Harold Chatelain leads the Fairbury Municipal Band in a yearly festival at the city park now attracting large crowds. Ten bands perform with a 200 musician massed finale in the auditorium as visiting conductors step in. Bill Leask conducts ceremonies and Arthur Jenny delivers the welcome for a crowd likely exceeding ten thousand.
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Fairbury
Harold Chatelain
Bill Leask
Arthur Jenny
Catlin
Stephen Shea Dies at Alva Oklahoma
Stephen Shea son of the late John Shea died at his home in Alva Oklahoma last Wednesday. Funeral services were held in Alva last Saturday and burial occurred in FairMiry cemetery last Sunday. He was 19 of P H Shea of Fair Stephen grew up on a farm west of Diller and attended Diller High School class of 1895. His superintendent was F L Oliphant. Class roll lists Nellie Madden Silas Diller Stephen Shea Marshall London Ida Weather Rosa Bishop Minnie Habicht. Of these two latter are living.
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Stephen Shea
John Shea
Alva
Oklahoma
FairMiry
P. H. Shea
Fair
Diller
Diller High School
F.L. Oliphant
Nellie Madden
Silas
Diller band schedules August calm and Labor Day break
The Diller band had nearly all the work in August with no rehearsal on Monday night and none next Monday due to Labor Day. There will be no street concerts this or next Saturday evening. Regular rehearsal on September 13.
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Diller
Mrs Clinton Tristman Moves to Lincoln
Mrs Clinton Tristman moves from Fairbury to Lincoln and rents a house at 141 D Street. She will establish a home for her son Dale and several Fairbury boys attending the University.
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Clinton Tristman
Lincoln
Fairbury
D Street
Dale
Jefferson County Drivers Examining Station Notice
Notice to car drivers. The Jefferson County examining station will be open for three months from September 1 to December 1, 1937. All applicants must obtain driver's licenses during this period. The station is in the Court House at Fairbury just south of the County Treasurer’s office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Manager in Charge.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Co. Treasurer’s
ACP Seeding Rules Guide Jefferson County Farmers
Farmers are told how to seed alfalfa, clover, and grasses this fall under the 1937 ACP. Each participant must compare farm allowances with building practice payments earned and only receive payments when allowances cover the practices. Consult local community and country committeemen for guidance on farm allowances and soil building practices.
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Jefferson County
Agricultural Conservation Association
The
Conservation Association
Brother and Sister Meet First Time in 27 Years
Mrs Hattie Maxwell of Covina California arrived in Fairbury to visit her brother W D Delano and family of Diller. They had not seen each other since the Maxwell family left Jefferson County 27 years ago. Delanos recount a 5 000 mile trip with hot Mississippi weather and sights including Wilson Dam Stephen Foster home and the Man o War horse portrait of victory and fortune.
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Hattie Maxwell
Covina
California
Fairbury
W. D. Delano
Diller
Maxwell
Jefferson County
Frank Maxwell
Mississippi
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Stephen A. Foster
Kentucky
Andrew Jackson
Planation
Ferry Tinnel Nuptials in Fairbury August 29 1937
Johnnie Ferry 21 of Diller and Ruby Tinnel 17 of Endicott wed by Judge Bee at Fairbury. Johnnie son of Mrs. James Emerson and has served in CCC at Fairbury, now entering his second enlistment.
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Johnnie Ferry
Diller
Ruby Tinnel
Endicott
Bee
Fairbury
Johnnie
James Emerson
CCC
Radio broadcast time change at state fair segment
Attention is called to the shift in broadcast time for the Nebraska College of Agriculture during the state fair from 12 30 to 12 40 P M to 1 15 to 1 30 P M The change affects the daily schedule and ensures the program airs in the new afternoon slot.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
First excavation begun at Fairbury orphanage site
Work started on the orphanage property with excavation for a building measuring 40 by 50 feet. Ansen and Lien of Fairbury are executing the project.
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Ansen & Lien
Fairbury
Library Benefit Show a Mixed Bag of Fun and Funds
The library benefit at the opera house last Saturday drew audience interest but little financial gain beyond a $18 surplus, while sponsors profited from an advertising plan. The program featured a womanless wedding, radio land skits with notable a list cast, and multiple musical acts, with praise for community involvement and the Diller band. The library board extends thanks to all helpers and participants.
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Opera House
Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Charlie Huber
A kitchen shower was given for Mrs. Charlie Huber at Miss Faye Diller's home on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Henry Wechsels Mrs. Huber Mrs. Herman Bolmeyer and Mrs. Walter Klemme. Dainty refreshments of ice cream cake and coolade were served by hostesses Miss Faye Diller and Mrs. Margaret Stahl.
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Charlie Huber
Faye Diller
Henry Wechsels
Huber
Herman Bolmeyer
Walter Klemme
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Connie Mae Clark
Norma Lee Allen
Dwain Green
Donald Scheele
Faye Garrels
Patty Qurther
Richard Miller
Lloyd Green
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Chas. Waggoner
H. H. Beckwit Mather
Mr. Sinkey
H. Clark
Dr. Ellis Bestman
J. Steiner
R. Long Usher
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You
Lawrence Clark
Roger Diller
Radio Land
May West
Betty Grabber
Shirley Temple
Connie Mae Garrels
Tom Mix
Buck Jones
Darrel
Dick Beckwith
Ginger Rogers
Patty Cuither
Alice Faye
Denice Anderson
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Shirley Garrels
Kate Smith
Avis Johnson
Jane Withers
Gloria Miller
Ruby Keeler
Katharine Outhier
Joe
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