Memories of the Past from The ReEcoRD Files
Forty years ago Potatoes sold at 1.10 per bushel as farmers fed hogs with wheat due to corn shortages. Labor Day observances, local travels, and notes on individuals like C A Mills of Beatrice and J Seibolds selling effects in Germany. Reports include the Nebraska National Guards effort, Bryan to be editor, sorghum production, and various accidents and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Price
Nebraska National Guards
Bryan
The
Omaha World Herald
Fairchilds
Diller
Centerville
H.M. Williams
H. J. Hadley
Fairbury
C. W. George
Hadley
A. J. Hutchinson
Fred Clark
Oklahoma
A. J
Fred
Plan to plant a tree belt across the United States
The article discusses President Roosevelt's plan for a vast tree belt spanning from Canada to the Texas Panhandle. It proposes one hundred rows of trees a mile apart and one thousand miles long, with central plantings through every section, aiming to increase rainfall and reduce wind, funded by 75 million dollars for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Canada
Texas Panhandle
Mrs Clarence Findling Fetes Bride at Ellis Shower
A mixed social shower honored Mrs Clarence Findling at her Ellis home on Friday afternoon August 31. Sixty eight guests attended and presented many beautiful gifts. Luncheon of fruit salad cake and coffee was served by Mrs Emma Carpenter Mrs Katie Nickeson and Miss Chloe Bartlett. Bride to be Miss June Fielder of 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Clarence Indling
Ellis
Emma Carpenter
Katie Nickeson
Chloe Bartlett
Findling
June Fielder
Birthdays Shared by Doris Walken and Herbert Barber
A girl Doris Walken born September 2 and Herbert Barber born September 2, years apart, celebrate birthdays together each year. Last Sunday they picnicked at Fairbury park with families, enjoyed a Western band concert, then returned home before the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Walken
Herbert Barber
Herbert
Fairbury Park
Diller
Hard Times Party Brings Rainy Night Fun and Nicknames
A damp August 31 gathering at Doris Beckwith's home turned into a hard times party with mud filled entry, group games, acrobatics, and a frugal soup line lunch. Participants used nicknames such as Shrimp Lobster Bant Carrots Chocolate Ketchup and Do Do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
Retreat of Christian Endeavor Holds Canyon Retreat
A Christian Endeavor retreat led by Rev. Drew and Mrs. Drew gathered Thursday morning August 30 for a canyon excursion. The group carried blankets books jackets and lunches. After a picnic a rest period and a bonfire the return home was delayed by a windstorm as a snake and two frogs lingered nearby. Present were Siete Mie J Beckwith Mrs. Drew and Rev. iw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabinet of
Christian Endeavor
Drew
Mrs. Drew
J Beckwith
Rev
Diller Family Dinner Hosts Noted Guests in Bloomington Visit
Miss Fannie Diller entertained at dinner at Mrs. John Greider's home with nieces Mrs. Robert C. Wiles of Bloomington Indiana and Mrs. W. C. Line plus Miss Alice Line of Diller. Following the meal they enjoyed an afternoon visit at Miss Fannie's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Diller
John Greider
Robert C. Wiles
Bloomington
Indiana
W. C. Line
Alice Line
Diller
Fannie
Family Reunion Honors Nelson Family of Kaili Spell
About forty five relatives gathered at Beatrice Chautauqua park for a Sunday reunion honoring Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and their sons of Kaili Spell Montana. Attendees included Nelsons from North Platte Beatrice Lincoln Ellis Diller and other Nebraska towns. One Who Was There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Chautauqua Park
Harry Nelson
Kailispell
Montana
Joe
Earl
Herbert Nelson
Willa Jean
Slickie
North Platte
Nebr
Clyde Scott
Mary Lou
Beatrice Jeanette
He City
Harold G. Rogers
Jackie
Lincoln
Ray Mudge
Beatrice
Melvin Nelson
Ruth
H. T. F. Davis
Henry Bartlett
Lyman
John
Fred Nelson
Donald and
Jerry
Claude
Bartlett
Shirley Mae
Beverly Jean
Florence
Harold and Paul
Nickeson
Willis Menke
Ellis
Arthur Wieths
Diller
L._ H. Madden
Thella
Russell
Keith
Ida~ Woods
Remembered Tight Lacing of Forty Years Ago
The article recalls harsh words about tight lacing then and predicts dire outcomes for future generations if it continued. It notes that such practices are no longer common today.
Piano Students Perform Violins and Songs at Diller Church
Miss Mildred Mayborn presents piano students at Congregational Church in Diller Nebraska. Performances include folk tunes German pieces and classical selections by Beethoven Schubert and Verdi with students Mildred Krebs Arntt Hattie Arntt Hilda Arntt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Garrets
Elmer Garrela
Biasendian
Irench Polk Sone
Osina Rench Fover
Mildred Krebs
Carl Reinecke
Dick Beckwith
Duke
Farmer Schuman
Juanita Anderson
Fern Nippert
Polly
Robert Nolan Kerr
Betty Grabber
Rabbit Revels
Runsa
John Williams
France
John. Thompson
Lawrence Clark
Rondino
James H. Rogers
Buena Carter
Darrel Beckwith
Schubert
Beckwith
Bettie Arntt
Brahine
Krebs
Beethoven
Maxine Tempest of
Verdi Hattie
Hilda Arntt
Mildred
Viola Krebs
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Diller Record
L. M. Cavett
Martha B. Cavett
F. T. Pearce
Diller Nebr
Reecord
C. A. Mills
Keys Novelty Mfg. Co
John Seibolds
Germany
W. A. Boggs
Oketo
Lincoln Star
Beattice
I. M. Kendall
Will Wakeman
Holyoke
Colo
Ivy Kendall
Wakeman
Arkansas
Harry Zook
G. B. Zook
Hastings
E.C. Aden
F. ‘Weisenburg
Ouke Lottman
John Senior
Albert Clayton
Wymore
Geo. H
Tonnemaker
E O.franzen
Miss Diller
Mildred Mayborn
Congregational Church
Diller, Nebraska
Florence Maxim
Richard Steffen
Alice Phillips
Happy Rosina
Denice Anderson
Margery Nippert
Venice
Gerald Garrels
Zerelda Sats
Z.kuper
Zerelda Kuper
John Williams the Cuckoo
DeLoris Ahrends
Mathilde Bilbro
Eckhardt
Gayle Cully
E. Markham Lee Marche
Slave Tschaikowsky the Clown
Helen L. Cramm
Juanita
Anderson Jese Waitsarch
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
Odell
General Hospital
C. E. Rice, M.D
Odell, Nebraska
Blue Valley
Credit Ass’n
National Administration
Washington, D. C
McLeran
Burlington, All
Bi2eloss
Burlington
Travel. and Transport
South End
W. I. Filley
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