Memories of The Past Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago Cal Herwig toured several Kansas east counties on a pleasure trip. The funeral of Mrs Rebecca Ewart of Diller, aged 73, was held at the Christian church with Rev. W. T King officiating and burial in Prairie Home cemetery. She mothered thirteen children, eleven living: William, Robert, Wallace, George, Samuel, and daughters Mrs Joe Seaman, Mrs Agnes Diller, Mrs Christie Thompson, Mrs Mar Miller, and John Clark. Annie M Diller reported Bartlett pears from her orchard weighing up to 4 pounds 9 ounces, while Christie Seaman claimed a 17 ounce pear. Local reports noted a short prairie chicken crop. An editor noted red ants do not travel on wool or rag carpet. The corn and wheat markets were about 50 years ago at 80 and 50 cents per bushel respectively. Mr and Mrs J R Sobers of Haddam, Kas were visiting Diller. WPA art program allocated fourteen thousand works to tax supported institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Ewart
Samuel Clark
Diller
Christian Church
W. T King
Prairie Home Cemetery
Clark
William
Robert
Wallace
George
Samuel
Joe Seaman
Agnes Diller
Christie Thompson
Mar) Miller
John Clark
Nebraska
Annie M Diller
Christie Seaman
Historian Maps 2200 Old Cemeteries Since 1916
Research by Charles Beous traces and maps more than 2,200 old cemeteries dating to 1637 Pequot war. Graves found in barns, woods, and abandoned farms. some unmarked. Families and town records, plus family albums, identify occupancies. One stone reads All Ready Mr Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive En Steen
Sabcuiien
Charles Beous
Gordon Cady
Mr Cady
Notice to Creditors Estate of Sesna C Moser
Notice to creditors of the estate of Sesna C Moser deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by January 18 1943. A claims hearing will be held January 19 1943 at 10 A M in the county court room to examine allow or adjust all filed claims. Dated September 19 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesna C.moser
Jefferson County
Nebraska
State of
Saih
What You Busy With War Bonds
The piece praises War Bonds urging Americans to invest at least 10 percent of income each pay period to fund pontoon bridges used by the army. It notes bridges range from 15 000 to 700 000 dollars with the largest pontoon design 1 080 feet long and rubber instead of aluminum.
Village Board Proceedings Diller Nebraska 1942
Diller Nebraska village board holds sessions July in city hall with members John Clauson Glenn Long and John Huttenmeyer approving minutes and listing numerous bills from General Fund Water Fund and Light Fund for the period. The regular session adjourns with Chase Waggoner as clerk and payments to local workers and services recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clawson
Glenn, Long
John Huttenmeyer
Village of Diller approves 1942 expenses estimate
Village board of trustees, at a July 14 1942 meeting, estimated expenses for the fiscal year beginning May 1 1942 at 3000.00 dollars and ordered the amount spread on the minutes and published. Clerk E Waggoner noted the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Ot Jorn Chauson Chor
Chis
E. Waggoner
Safety Eye Lenses go on Market With Glass and Bifocals
The piece notes safety eye lenses similar to high test safety auto glass now available in clear anti glare glass and bifocals. It discusses lists of richest men with Edsel Ford and John D Rockefeller Jr as examples and cites the Nizam of Hyderabad as commonly described the richest man with a fortune in gold and jewels exceeding 500 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsel Ford
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Nizam
Hyderabad
India
Diller Village adopts Ordinance No 123 1942
The village of Diller Nebraska council passes Ordinance No 123 levying twelve mills on tangible property for 1942 with six mills to General Fund fourteen to the Water Fund three and one half to the Light Fund and one to the Band Fund. The measure gained unanimous roll call approval and was signed July 14 1942 by Chairman John Clauson and Clerk Chase Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Nebraska
Jefferson County
John Clauson
Chase Waggoner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cal Herwig
Kansas
Nimrode
J R Sobers
Haddam, Kas
Tn Diller
Wunder
Glenn Waughattys
Holle
DR. Salsbury
Avitar
R. W. Green
Paul Renz
Vivian Geer
Orma Champ
Village Board Proceedings
General Fund
Donald Roelfs
Frank Grabher
Fux
Hee
Aes
Saathoffi
Jefferson Co
Fiedling
John Greider Sal
Diller State Bank
Chas E. Waggoner
Nebr
Antone Zelleng
Smith
Roy Greider
Henry Scheele
Frank Johnson
Cooper Grain Co
H W Clark
Findling
Roe Patton
Water Fund
John Greider
Geer Bras
Bonham Theatre
Fairbury, Nebraska
Robert Stack
Diana Barry
Eagle Squadron
Eddie Bracken
Ray. Milland Io
Billy Hilsop
Richard Dix Francis Gfford
Virginia Bruce
Brad Crawford
Butch
MMA
Sy Pi
Ett U Eee
Reman En Phillips Ace Ease Leder Geer Bros
Edw
B. Ackermen Optometrist
Drs. Hall & Hall
Dentists
Fairbury
Scottsbluff
The
Odell
General Hospital
C. E. Rice, M. D
Odell, Nebraska
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