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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
1
The Firemen's charity performance Look Out Lizzie scheduled for tonight at the Opera House is postponed to next Tuesday night April 12 due to icy pavements and roads. Committee announces the change.
Voters cast 93 ballots for village offices with J D. Stiener winning two year trustee seat receiving 80 votes and E E McCune 47. One year trustee went to W E Anderson 78 and Dr Viers 77 while John Clausen had 39. In the school election 98 votes. W E Anderson 72 and H H Green 78 to three year terms. Wilbur Green 20 and Will Bond 15.
A large blue crane woke Steele City without power and was found dead after becoming entangled in wires near Diller. The six foot two inch wingspan bird was brought to Diller for display. visitors note a $100 penalty for killing such birds, though this was an accident.
The Diller Band announces a mid winter concert and program for April 21. The ensemble expects a large audience and will publish the complete program next week if the copy is ready.
A large group of Methodists gathered last Thursday and Friday to paint basement walls ceiling and lattice work. A piano was placed in the basement for use in services.
Mrs Alma Schoen Goldseberry was taken to the Fairbury clinic Wednesday evening by the Waggoner ambulance after being ill at her brother’s home west of town.
Scott Miller cut his hands while working on the windmill gear on Wednesday. He received clips and dressings and required several days of careful care after the accident.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Gray of Omaha arrived Sunday and remained until Monday visiting at the home of their cousins Mr and Mrs S C Moser.
Clark's store this week stocks a nice line of shoes enhancing the north east corner of the shop.
Miss Rachel Viers is reported to be recovering nicely from an appendicitis operation at a hospital in Tecumseh.
A baby girl weighing eight pounds was born to Mr Maurice Highly and Mrs Melva Van laniogbem on April 2. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
The Kite and Marble county Tournament at Diller last Saturday drew over one hundred participants under Federal Recreation management. Winners and runners up span two marble classes and several kite categories.Top prizes went to Eugene Weers county champion and Billie McKim smallest kite, with multiple honors for Scott Miller and Denice Anderson.
Members from Barnston, Jansen, Burchard, Odell, Blue Springs, Diller, Wymore, Steele City organized a new picnic circuit. A. H. Kock of Odell was elected president and W. E. Anderson, Diller, secretary. Diller keeps its August 11 12 date. officers attended from Blue Springs.
Allen’s stock was moved last Sunday from the Drexler building into the longtime post office room. The room is light colored with new equipment including a fine refrigerator counter making the store cozy and appealing.
Beatrice installs 15 minute parking spaces to aid local shoppers who dislike walking long distances for small purchases like thread.
Good eyesight counts for success in all walks of life. Have your eyes examined and wear properly fitted glasses if necessary. Consult Dr. Neil C. Morrison, Fairbury, Nebraska.
Mrs. Lizzie Wilson aged 73 died last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. A W Armstrong in Odell. She was the mother of Glenn Wilson a Harbine lumberman.
Renowned travel writer Richard Halliburton spoke at Beatrice Junior High auditorium Tuesday evening under Beatrice school student activities. He described strange exploits in distant regions, delivered in a fast flowing, witty manner to a large, weather-worn crowd including Diller residents and families.
Miss Gretchen Wohlfarth hosted a nuptial shower for Mrs. Ernest Ervotey on June 30 at her home. Guests enjoyed arranged contests, prizes won by Mrs. Harry Thompson and Miss Pearl Sparks, a luncheon with sherbet and cake, and the bride opened gifts before about twenty three attendees.
Booklovers Club welcomes non members and guests Friday April 8 at 2 p m for a review of Prairie Girl by Lucille Fargo. Proceeds add to the public library fund as Miss Diller leads the discussion and analysis.
Ladies of the Methodist church Dorcas Society hold a food sale at Waggoner Bros store Saturday afternoon and evening. Buy your Sunday dinner here.
Addie May Barton Bell born July 17 1883 Palmyra Illinois died March 28 1938 near Diller Nebraska at 54 8 4 she married Bert A Bell February 12 1902 daughter Florence survives husband daughter two grandchildren and her mother three sisters and a brother Funeral at Congregational church Diller with Rev Pyche and interment Prairie Home Cemetery Wagover Bros in charge.
The Dunn and Bell families thank friends for acts of kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Bert Bell and Mr. and Mrs Claude Dunn and family express their appreciation.
The Jolly Neighbors Club met at Mrs. Frank Weber’s home on March 9 with only three members present due to rain. Visitors included Mrs. Rudolph Hubka Mr. Earnest Novotny Keith Hays and Erwin Weber of Bassett Nebraska. They played Jumble Sticks and socialized with prizes awarded to Mrs. Keith Hays and Erwin Weber. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Mrs. M. C. Bowen’s home.
The Crete News was purchased last week by Bryan Weeks of Marysville Kansas and A C Gardner of Omaha with Gardner taking charge. Weeks also publish the News at Marysville and the Fairbury News. The publishers appear to favor the word News in their paper titles.
A Navy letter from Keith Johnson in Hawaii describes travel from Great Lakes Naval School to the Tuscaloosa. He notes a 18 hour delivery to San Francisco by China Clipper, then by air to Nebraska, and home to Diller. He mentions Pearl Harbor, mock battles, and a silk handkerchief gift to his mother.
The Diller Library Association elected officers for the coming year including President Dr Ellis and Vice Presidents Mrs Scott Miller and Mrs D V Fanders with Secretary Mrs Callander and Treasurer Gretchen Wobiforth. Last year 11 207 books were loaned, 142 new books bought, and 163 borrowers (76 rural 87 urban) used the library.
True Thompson warns of danger from icy road south of Boulder Dam bridge. He urges a sturdy barrier on both sides to prevent relatives from sliding over the embankment after a recent car mishap occurred with no sleet that day.
Bernard Patton started for Powell Wyoming but changed plans after reaching Clay Center Nebraska. He returned to Diller due to storm rain and sleet affecting travel conditions.
Mrs. Erie Roelfs battles a lingering cold, seeking relief and recovery as health concerns loom.
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