Diller School to Begin Hot Lunches Under WPA Plan
The Diller public school will start serving hot lunches with fruit and coffee at noon next week. The program is funded by the Works Progress Administration with federal surplus commodities and labor, supervised by Mrs. Eula Calkins with WPA helpers, and overseen by the teaching staff and a Lincoln aide.
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Federal Works Progress Administration
Diller Public School
WPA
Fairbury
Eula “ Calkins
Calkins
Lincoln
Methodist Conference Appointments Noted at Omaha Meeting
At the Omaha conference a list of pastor and leader appointments was announced. Reappointed superintendent Harry F. Huntington will lead the Beatrice district. W H Clark becomes full time pastor at Diller. Velte and Margaret stay at Douglas Burr. Innis couple occupy Endicott parsonage with C F Innis as Endicott pastor and Mrs Innis over Reynolds and Rock Creek churches. Wagner pair stay at Pleasant View north of Humboldt. Paul Hillman returns to Fairbury. Pengelly remains at Benkleman. Maxey at Inman in Norfolk district. Hinson stays at Alliance. Lenker at Weeping Water. Drew remains U of N pastor at Lincoln. McDade remains finance secretary of Bryan Memorial hospital at Be. A committee to aid conscientious objectors to military service was appointed by Bishop Martin, including Rev Robt Drew, Dr Roy Spooner, and John Gewacke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Harry F. Huntington
Beatrice
W. H. Clark
Diller
W. R Velte
Margaret
Douglas- Burr
C F
Innis
Endicott
Reynolds
Rock Creek
C. F. Wagner
Pleasant View Church
Humboldt
Paul Hillman
Fairbury
E. Pengelly
Benkleman
E B. Maxey
Inman
Norfolk
A. O. Hinson
Alliance
W. D. Lenker
Weeping Water
Robert E. Drew
U. of N
Lincoln
E. C. McDade
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Wm. C. Martin
Robt. E. Drew
University of Nebraska
Roy N. Spooner
Kearney
John Gewacke
Geneva
Arizona Visitors See Relatives Across Kansas and Wichita
Mr and Mrs Alfred Moore from Arizona arrived last Saturday after a trip east. They visited Fred and Theodore Henrichs Roy Patton and the Henrichs family in Blue Rapids and Wichita Kansas. Fifty years ago Mrs Moore was Josie Henrichs infant daughter of Jake and Mrs Henrichs near the Will Berds residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Moore
Arizona
Fred
Theodore Henrichs
Roy Patton
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Walter Henrichs
Henry Henrichs
Wichita
Moore
Jake Henrichs
Josie
Will Behrends
Family Reunion Amid Diller Visit In Boulder Colorado
Mr and Mrs D H Diller accompanied by Mrs Christie Seaman were visiting at Will Clark s Boulder Colorado home. They plan to return to Pittsburg Kansas Monday and a family reunion will be held here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Diller
Christie Seaman
Will Clark
Boulder
Colorado
California Visitor Travels for Brother Funeral and Family Meet
Mrs. Addie B. Koepsel traveled from California to attend the funeral of her brother Nosh J. Hanley. She left yesterday by the Burlington to Kansas City to join her daughter for an eastern trip before returning to Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie B. Koepsel
California
Nosh J. Hanley
Burlington
Kansas City
Berkley
Corner Stone Lays Fifty-One Years Ago Recalled
Mr and Mrs Martin Fanders visited Beatrice for special services at St Pauls Lutheran church. Martin recalls the corner stone laying fifty one years earlier when he was a boy of five.
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Martin Fanders
Beatrice
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Martin
Hastings College Welcomes Scott Miller Jr aviation program
Scott Miller Jr transfers to Hastings College this year after two years at Doane. He switched because Hastings offers aviation courses that Doane does not, seeking a broader program in his field.
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Scott Miller, Jr
Hastings College
Doane
Sasse Undergoes Appendectomy At Odell Hospital
Albert Sasse, long ailing, underwent an appendix operation Monday forenoon at Odell hospital and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sasse
Odell Hospital
Waggners Start Three Week Southern California Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Calvino L Wag goner left about 230 Saturday morning in their car for a trip to Southern California and other points of interest. They expect to be gone three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvino L. Waggoner
California
Mrs Noah J Handley Dies After Illness at Steele City Hospital
Mrs Noah J Handley, who had been ill at Steele City hospital, died last night. Her husband was laid to rest last week in a separate funeral observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah J. Handley
Steele City Hospital
Illness of Ed Woods at Fairbury Hospital
Ed Woods, formerly of Diller and now living in Fairbury, is reported to be quite ill and receiving care at a Fairbury hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Woods
Diller
Fairbury
Fairbury Hospital
Falls as a major cause of accidental deaths cited
The text warns falls are a serious cause of accidental death and highlights winter hazards such as waxed floors icy sidewalks and loose rugs. It notes 25 800 deaths in the country from falls last year and mentions open stairways as home hazards.
Snyder and Patton Party Headed to Denver for Ten Day Visit
Mr and Mrs W A Snyder Mr and Mrs Roy Patton and Mrs Mollie Riddle left Wednesday morning in the Snyder car for a trip to Colorado specifically Denver where they have relatives. The party expects to stay ten days or two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Snyder
Roy Patton
Mollie Riddle
Snyder
Colorado
Denver
Mies Specht Opens WPA Beautification Exhibit Space
Alice Specht, local director of the WPA home beautification study classes, moved into the Gretchen Wohlfarth building on North Main Street to properly display the work done by the ladies under this project.
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Mies
Alice Specht
WPA
Gretchen Wohlfarth
North Main Street
Odell Defeats Jansen 11–3 in Playoff at Diller Park
Odell baseball club defeated Jansen 11 to 3 in a playoff game at Diller Park last Sunday. The teams had tied 3–3 after 13 innings at Odell the prior Sunday.
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Odell
Jansen
Diller Park
District Judge Ellis visits Diller for teacher reception
District Judge Cloyd B. Ellis spoke at a reception for teachers Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Women's Club at the Congregational church in Diller.
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Cloyd B. Ellis
Women’s Club
Congregational Church
Diller Women’s Club Receptions Honors Judge Ellis and teachers
Ministers, teachers and new club members were honored guests at the Diller Women's Club annual reception held Tuesday evening at the Congregational church. District Judge C B Ellis of Beatrice spoke on The United States Constitution, and remarks were offered by club and rural teachers. Refreshments followed the program and the group announced the October 2 meeting topic Central America.
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Diller Women’s Club
Congregational Church
C. W. Hiatt
Carl Ludington
Diller
Elizabeth Green
B. Ellis
Beatrice
Singing of America
Banner Fair at Water ville Washington county
Mrs John Webling and family attended the Banner Fair in Water ville Kansas on September 19 and 20 Velma Webling Cox led the junior revue Maj orettes of Rythm with taps acrobatics and a Grand Military Finale in red white and blue Dell Wehling performed five routines including Stars and Stripes The Wehlings returned home Saturday morning
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John Webling
Dell Webling
Waterville
Kansas
Washington County
Velma Webling Cox
Dell Wehling
Wehlings
Fall Arrives With Rain and Early Frost Signals
Fall arrived on schedule after a dry September, with rain starting Monday and continuing into Tuesday morning bringing 0.67 inches total for the month. Temperatures dropped to 35 degrees Wednesday morning with no frost, while Thursday morning read 42 degrees and frost observed overnight.
School Exhibit At County Fair Shows Superior Works
The educational exhibit at the County Fair showcased school work from 1938 1940 judged on Educational Day. Superior entries earned 5 points, non competitive entries 3 points, with $100 in premiums prorated to schools by points.
Recovering Mrs Lamert Kauernicht Shows Hopeful Recovery
Mrs Lamert Kauernicht formerly Irene Bures daughter of John Bures has recovered from a serious illness due to appendicitis at the Lutheran hospital in Beatrice. She received two blood transfusions from her father and cousin Lad Hubka of Beatrice. Home friends report steady progress and improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamert Kauernicht
Irene Bures
John Bures
Lutheran Hospital
Beatrice
Lad Hubka
Lutheran Brotherhood Convention in Omaha October 6 7
The United Lutheran Brotherhood of America holds its convention in Omaha October 6 7 with opening service at St Luke s Lutheran church 24th and I streets and events at Hotel Fonte nelle. 1000 to 1200 delegates and visitors from across the United States Canada Alaska and India attend. Rev L J Wolff appears Monday afternoon and later represents the Midwest Synod at the United Lutheran Church convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Brotherhood of America
Omaha
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
24Th
I Streets
Hotel Fontenelle
ULCA
Brotherhood
L. J Wolff
Kountze Memorial
United States
Canada
Alaska
India
L. J. Wolff
United Lutheran Church Convention
Midwest Synod
Congress May Adjourn or Recess During October
A Nebraska based weekly letter notes the 76th Congress may adjourn sine die or recesses in October. The writer plans to return home if adjournment occurs and suspend the column until reconvening. Parents of newborns are offered the booklet Infant Care and asked to request a copy if overlooked.
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Capitol
76Th Congress
Washington
Nebraska
Congress
Minden
Deaf and Dumb Party Celebrates Hattie Dedrick Birthday
A Guide Rock report details a party at Mrs. Cora Long's home to celebrate Hattie Dedrick birthday on September 15, with 33 attendees from 15 towns in Kansas and Nebraska. The group consisted entirely of deaf mutes and included Emil Ritt of Odell and Mr. and Mrs. Claus Saat Hoff of Fairbury. Mrs. King of Guide Rock said the gathering had a wonderful time.
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Guide Rock Signal
Cora Long
Superior
Hattie Dedrick
Kansas
Nebraska
Emil Ritt
Odell
Claus Saathoff
Fairbury
Illness Strikes Fairbury Fair Visitor Mrs. Kurtz
Mrs. Sarah Kurtz became violently ill at the Fairbury fairgrounds last Friday afternoon. She was treated at a clinic and transported by ambulance to Diller, staying overnight at the Fred Clark home before returning home Saturday. She is recovering and able to sit up in a chair.
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Sarah Kurtz
Fairbury
Diller
Fred Clark
Diller School Float Wins First in Jefferson Parade
The Diller School float depicting the Great Blizzard of 1888 won first prize at the Jefferson county parade in Fairbury. The scene featured a snow drenched cabin with Delorie Bernhardt as mother and Donna Mae Garrels as the youngest child.
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Diller School
Jefferson County
Fairbury
Delorie Bernhardt
Donna Mae Garrels
Verne Hubka
Lonna Lee Snyder
Gale Green Jay Woods
June Thompson
Miss Sible
Helry
Reynolds
Lorene Achtemeier
Diller
Diet
Rural Jefferson county schools display at state fair
A Jefferson county rural district display at the state fair shows 49 entries with 44 rated and 6 superior. The list names district entrants and their supervising teachers, including Endicott and superintendent Virgil Bugbee.
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Jefferson County
Sylvia Sible
Theola Fox
Grace Gately
Mae Jane Young
Lucille Tunke
Loyd Thrapp
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Methodist Conference
C. B. Ellis
Central America
Scott Miller
Lutheran Brotherhood Convention
Cong
Carl T. Curtis
School House News
Margaret Barnett
Jefferson County Administrative Club
Jensena- Marie
Bonam
Mawan Jokeson
Battery
E. Novotny
W. Smith
Diller Plymouth
Jacobs
Christ
Novotny
Bockholdt
Jones
Meyer
Smith
Garrett
Grummert Ox
Boekner
Ball
Schmidt
Johaeson
Gerhardt
State Fair
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