School Opens With Normal Enrollment in Diller
The Diller schools opened Monday with a fine group of students and teachers. High school enrollment reached eighty with sixty in the grades. Grade numbers are down due to only two first graders and seven second graders. There are 47 tuition students in the high school, similar to last year. Four or five residents west of town seek attendance if transportation can be arranged. Gravel shortage on the north road limits enrollment.
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Diller
Bullsnake Surprise Delays Trip for Miss Lena Rudeen and Mrs Bowden
In Vicents two women, Miss Lena Rudeen and Mrs Josephine Bowden, encounter a bullsnake while entering a car bound for Frankfort. Bowden alerts, stops the vehicle, the snake is removed, and both search the car before continuing.
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Lena Rudeen
Josephine ’ Bowden
Frankfort
Drath and Mayborn to Wed in September
Mr and Mrs F H Drath of Herndon Kansas announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Rosa to Richard Mayborn of Clinton Iowa son of Mr and Mrs C J Mayborn of Diller The wedding will take place September 21 1934 Both graduates of the University of Nebraska class of 1934.
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Nebraska State Journal
F. H. Drath
Herndon
Kansas
Rosa
Richard Mayborn
Clinton
Iowa
C. J. Mayborn
Diller
Miss Drath
University of Nebraska
Gage County Fair Rodeo Opens in September
Gage County fair and rodeo set to run four days from September 17 in Beatrice Nebraska. General adult admission 35 cents after noon, 25 cents evenings, children free. Miller Rodeo shows to headline the grandstand.
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Nebraska
Gage County
Harbine Picnic Weather Dampens Weekend Plans
The Harbine picnic faced rain Friday and Saturday reducing outdoor attendance. An attempted Monday evening continuation was cooled by cold weather and other handicaps, leaving the event short of its hoped-for outcome.
Cal Waggoner Stars at Midwest Shoot in Omaha
Cal Waggoner returned Monday from the Midwest shoot in Omaha with 196 birds hit of 200. He led the field by six birds overall in a 450 target event.
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Cal Waggoner
Omaha
Diller Library Adds Tuesday Thursday Saturday Afternoon Hours
Diller library will open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons from 2 30 to 5 o clock and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 pm until further notice.
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Diller
Oh My What a Wonderful Meal Column Remark
A column remarks on a remarkable meal, noting its appeal and the emotional impact of the dining experience, with emphasis on shared enjoyment and vivid description. The piece reads as a light commentary on food, hospitality, and satisfaction.
Methodist ladies plan food sale this Tuesday
The Methodist women announce a food sale for Tuesday September 14. Funds will support church programs.
Diller 4-H Club Showcases Yearly Work and Prizes
The Diller 4-H girls completed their year with two divisions Learning to Sew for ages ten to twelve and Summer Clothes for older girls. They demonstrated dust cloths laundry bags aprons slips and dresses. Prizes were awarded by the Diller Woman's club with first Second and third placed entries to several girls. The club plans to meet again next year with leaders and members listed.
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Diller 4-H
4 H
Mary Nicholson
Mary Jones
Ralph Long
Dorothy Nippert
Fasnacht
Diller Woman’s Club
Mary Beckwith
Mary. Nicholson
Ralph. Long
Yvonne Nicholson
Mary — Nicholson
Elizabeth Green
H. H. Beckwith
Wm. Jones
Hod Greet
Chas. Barber
Donna Weddle
Kern Nippert
Eleanor Richardson
M. Callander
Minnie Clausen
They Come Back to Find Tomatoes Robbed
Wilbur Green known as Wig tended a large garden to support his family but thieves stripped his patch of tomatoes and greens last week. His mother Mrs. Mary Green also faced similar theft on her property one block east of Main Street near the creek.
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Wilbur Green
Wig
Mary Green
Beer for The Boys: CCC Camps May Sell Beer
A Los Angeles pastor protested government beer sales to Civilian Conservation Corps camps across the country. The CCC director in Washington said beer is not considered intoxicating and camps may offer it for celebrations. many enrollees are as young as sixteen.
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Los Angeles
CCC
Ency Coonoe
Washington, D. C
Display Ads Highlight Local News Angles
Reading through the display ads, readers encounter items that hint at current news topics. The page blends commerce with brief notes on local events, community announcements, and upcoming happenings.
Examination for Postmaster at Diller
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the Diller postmaster vacancy. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, reside in the delivery area for at least one year, be in good physical condition within age limits, and both men and women may apply. Highest three eligibles will be certified for nomination by the Postmaster General. Senate confirmation follows.
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Diller
United States Civil Service. Commission
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Iat
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Cool August Morning Records and Rain Totals
The article notes a notably cool Friday morning with 40 degrees the coldest August 30 since 1915 and 45 degrees on Wednesday. Frost appeared in northwest parts, while last weekend’s rain totals reached 65 inches for July 65 inches? No, rain figures show 1.21 inches in July 276 inches in August and 281 inches on September 1, per J O Blauser.
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Mercury
J. O. Blauser
Letters from Wilber Emmert on West Indies cruise
Mrs. Catlett received letters from former school superintendent Wilber Emmert during his voyage to the West Indies. The last note was written at sea aboard the good ship Haiti as they began their journey home.
Plenty and to Spare In Mi to Ruskin County Minnesota
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tristman and son Arlie returned home from Ruskin County Minnesota where they own a farm. The region relies on dairying with seventeen milch cows and crops of hay oats barley and wheat. A display of their fruit vegetables and products was shown in Clark's store window with many varieties of corn pumpkins squash rhubarb peppers cucumbers beans apples and wild fruit.
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Wm. Tristman
Arlie
Ruskin County
Minnesota
de Mons
Clark
Wisconsin
Northwest Dent
John Baer
Navy
Bill
Whitney
Tinatman
Nebraska
Joint meeting on Beatrice Power rate for three towns
Odell Steele City and Diller village boards met in the town hall to discuss a new Beatrice Power and Light Company rate. With franchise expirations in about four years the towns are not inclined to renew existing agreements at this time.
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Odell and
Steele City and
Diller
Beatrice Power and Light Company
New Assistant Operator Appointed at Diller Central
Mrs Velma Peters assumes the role of assistant operator at Dillers central office starting September first, taking over duties from Mrs Opal who retires from the post.
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Diller
Velma Peters
Sepeneist
Dead Line on WPA Projects Announced in Nebraska
Lincoln announces the impending end of WPA relief. Closing time for construction projects is September 10 with all federal relief ending November 1. District directors were urged to rush project applications to their offices and consolidate similar projects to secure funds.
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Lincoln
Works Progress Administration
Nebraska
J. R. Smith
FERA
Federal Works Progress Administration
Washington
Smith
Woman's Club Hosts Diller Teachers Ministers Sept 10
The Women's Club invites members to a reception Tuesday evening September 10 at 8 o clock hosted by Mrs O J May born. Teachers from Diller public schools ministers and new members will be welcomed. Social and music committees lead the evening. Mrs S A Miller presides.
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O. J. Mayborn
Diller Public Schools
Diller
S. A. Miller
Kittenball Showdown Tonight Between Jansen and Dillercca
A kittenball game is set for tonight on the local grounds featuring Jansen against Dillercca. Local fans expect a competitive tilt as both sides bring eager rosters to the field.
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Jansen
Dillercca
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