Local notes and oddities from Diller and surrounding towns
Mrs. Sands and two sons visit the Record office while Odell Oracle is published. Auburn wins first in a Nebraska state fair drum and bugle corps contest with Plattsmouth, Beatrice, and Fairbury placing behind. Columns cover Europe war news, Queen Mary passenger list including Aubury Diller, and concerns about publicity and US involvement. The piece reflects community chatter and global events stirring anxiety.
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Auburn
Plattamouth
Beatrice
Fairbury
Lincoln Star Subscription Drive Promises Low Yearly Rates
Local newspaper advert urges readers to subscribe at four dollars annually or seven with Sunday editions. Campaign markets affordability with under twenty dollars a week option highlighted to attract daily readers.
Aunts See the Eee Funeral Ey Alma in the Ian Port
Fragmentary report notes a crop failure affecting fodder as corn yields fall short and a funeral is mentioned in terse terms with unclear context and names.
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Alma
Ian Port
Unruly Weather Delays Grain Harvest In Dusty Plains
Oldest residents recall a hot dusty Sunday with winds shifting from south to north-west. Temperatures swung from above 100 to 56 by Monday morning, then 65 Tuesday and a 80 degree low Tuesday night. Wednesday hit 104 as the region asks for rain.
Heroic River Landing by Marine Pilot Sander son
Lieut H Sander son of the US Marines made a dramatic emergency landing after his single seater aircraft suffered severely damaged landing gear on a return flight from Philadelphia to Quantico. With wheels damaged he diverted to Aberdeen and then set the crippled craft down safely on Chesapeake Bay. He refused to bail out and stayed with the plane until it could be salvaged despite the crew’s rescue efforts.
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H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
Quantico
Sanderson
Aberdeen
Army
Navy
Aberdeen Army Air Corps Field
Chesapeake Bay
Honest resident wanted to service farmers and sell feed
An established progressive company seeks a reputable local to distribute an affordable protein mineral feed product. Experienced individuals can start a profitable feed business with no financial investment required, though a car is needed. Write Mr. W. V. Ewing, Box 1308, Lincoln Nebr. Name Address.
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W. V. Ewing
Lincoln
Penknife and Bible Moment on a Train
A minister on a continental train demonstrates faith to a weak Christian youth. The minister balances a penknife on the Bible to show reliance on Christ to stand firm. The youth realizes true strength comes from divine holding rather than self effort. The exchange reminds the traveler that endurance comes through faith in Christ.
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Christ
Christian Herald
Balloon ascent at coronation of Chinese emperor Fo-Kien
A balloon ascension is recorded at the 1306 coronation of Chinese emperor Fo-Kien, marking a notable ceremonial spectacle in historical records.
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Fo-Kien
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Events Near Pillar
The St Pauls Ev Lutheran near Pillar announces 9:30 Sunday School and 11:30 English service with German services, Luther League activities, social plans for Merlyn Lottman departing for Midland College, and an upcoming Mission festival hosted by Mrs. A A Eek. The Southern Conference meets September 12 to 14 at Glenville.
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LJ Woltz
L. Huliman
Sos
Luther League
Zion's Lutheran Church
Merlyn Lottman
Midland College
Fremont
Nebraska
League
State Line Church
Southern Conference
Midwest Synod
State Line
Glenville
Nebr
A. A. Eek
Missionary Society Meets Friday September 15
A Missionary Society gathering is announced to be held on Friday September 15 with Mrs. R. W. Green as the leader guiding the session.
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the Missionary Society
R. W. Green
Methodist Dorcas Society Food Sale and Young People's Night
The Dorcas Society plans a Saturday food sale at Allen's Store with a 7:30 worship service. Sunday School starts at 10 AM studying Hezekiah and the theme The Importance of Remembering God. Mary Agnes Beckwith reports on Kirpworth League Institute experiences. Official Board session follows services to close the conference year.
Hezekiah Remembered God Lesson at Sunday School
Pastor Howard H. Pyche and Superintendent Mrs. Harl Weigel announce a Sunday School lesson on Second Chronicles 31 20 21 focusing on Hezekiah a king who remembered God. An 11 AM worship service will feature the sermon Old Paths for New Feet with a cordial church welcome to all.
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Howard H. Pyche
Harl Weigel
Loa
Hezekiah
God
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Diller
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Paul
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Claude
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Long Beach
California
Kelley
Alhambra
John Zook
Fresno
New York
Aubury Diller
Atlantic
U. S
Lincoln Star
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GAFE
Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
ST. Paul’s
EV. Lutheran Near
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Edw
B. Ackermen Optometrist
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America
McCall's
Parents
Pathfinder
Mediecraft
Motion Picture Magazine
Esak
American Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal
Breeder's Gazette
Cloverleaf
American Review
Country Home Farm Journal
Home Arts
Needlecraft Home Friend
Leghorn World Mother's
Home Life
Plymouth Rock Monthly
Successful Farming
Poultry Tribune
Woman's World
E. A. Ee
Good Stories
Home Circle Capper's Farmer Home Friend
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Needlecraft
Leghorn World
Mother's Home Life
Rhode Island Red Journal
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Issir
Household Farm Journal
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