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01 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
1
The bank asserts direct and indirect ties across the country and pledges prompt, complete financial service. It emphasizes that patrons' interests are sincerely at heart.
Coming events list Aug 12 13 diner picnic Aug 25 28 Jeff Co Fair Aug 23 Sept 5 State Fair Aug 23 Sept 5 Gage Co Fair Sept 25 26 Miss Pearl Sparks visited Lincoln Miss Erma Franzen returned from Lincoln trip
Reverend D. B. McLaughlin has improved and is once more able to make his regular trips downtown, resuming his routine visits and activities after a period of illness.
Miss Shuman, a candidate to renominate as county superintendent, visited Diller on Tuesday. Mrs. S C Moser underwent an operation for strangulated hernia at a Beatrice hospital last week and is reported to be recovering well.
Auctioneer J Waddell campaigning Tuesday in the Ditter vicinity after nomination for sheriff on the ticket. His card appears in the local column of political announcements.
Mr and Mrs D G Randall and their daughter from Danville Indiana arrived Monday to witness the will reading of Miss Susan Randall and left Tuesday evening. They were guests of Mr and Mrs C E Waggoner during their stay.
The report notes dry weather with occasional sprinkles. Temperatures held at 110 for long periods, Sunday and Thursday saw a fall to 68 a 42 degree drop. Early corn shows about 25 percent loss but still good color and possibly fair crop if rain arrives soon.
The text notes life expectancy now about 65 years, versus about 25 years a century ago due to high infant mortality. It suggests crime and poison hazards once shortened lifespans, and implies social progress could add years to the current generation’s average lifetime.
Greensburg Pa writer Rev W E Ludwick says he and Mrs Ludwick will start home the next morning and hope to reach Ditter in time for Sunday services August 8 while noting their travel has been tiring but spirits remain hopeful about Pennsylvania life.
Mrs. Fred Frisbie suffered severe burns after spilling hot grease on her left limb Monday. W. E. Anderson's children were ill earlier in the week, reflecting a common ailment among youngsters.
The next Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled to be held in Fairbury on August 4. The session will cover local governance matters and public input may be accepted.
LaForrest Raymond of Lincoln paused during his trip to Denver to dine with his mother Mrs. Isabella Raymond at her home.
Claude Woods finished threshing his wheat Thursday of last week and reports a yield of about 27 bushels per acre. In the Diller vicinity, Pantone reports a better yield, though details are not yet heard.
Fairbury extends its good will journey to nearby towns now set for August 19. The 200 mile tour will advertise the Jefferson county fair and distribute 60 000 souvenirs. Sixty local business men have signed up to participate in buses.
Paul Stange of Diller Nebraska visits Arthur Wilson home with the Call family. The two have known each other since 1883, marking forty years since their last meeting and a pleasing reunion in Burlington, Colorado.
An expedition in Mesopotamia excavates at Ur and uncovers clay tablets detailing Chal dean archaeologists from 700 years before the Christian era. The finds reveal remarkable material from past civilizations, though public interest remains limited.
A bountiful picnic dinner and evening in Fairbury drew numerous relatives including A. A. Weyer and daughters Gertrude and Evelyn, A. W. Weyer, Wm. Freitag and son Carl, George and daughters Mary and Joyce Darline, and Lawrence Caldwell with Pearl. Post supper, Gertrude and Evelyn Weyer stayed to visit, while others returned home after a day of pleasant diversions and entertainment.
The big Dilfer picnic will run Tuesday and Wednesday August 12 and 13. The Plymouth band is secured for both days and addresses will be given by Hon J N Norton and Congressman Charles H Sloan. Attractions include Rube and Cy the hayseed clowns, the Swangies, North Bros. Shows, baseball, balloon ascension, parachute leaps, and a dance after noon and evening.
H H Green traveled to Fairbury for a business trip on Wednesday. Mrs Hazel Richardson spent the weekend with relatives in Auburn Nebraska.
E R Henrichs of Fairbury traveled to Diller on a business visit Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sparks and Mr. Elias Hadley were among attendees at the Beatrice circus yesterday, sharing in the afternoon entertainment with local residents.
Most of the wheat in the Diller vicinity has been threshed and either sold or binned up. Oats threshing is well under way and some large yields are being reported.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hays and daughter Adelia with Mr and Mrs Ross Hays prepare for a car tour to the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park. They will visit relatives in Montana and Utah and circle back via Denver Colorado.
Roy Geer and children returned Wednesday from an auto trip to Rush City Minnesota where they visited Mr and Mrs C W Tonnemaker and Mr and Mrs Will Friday formerly of Diller and their families who sent regards to old friends here.
Mrs of North Platte and Mrs Isabelle Steer together with their fathers Mr Joff and another guest joined Mr and Mrs Clifford Sparks for a Wednesday dinner. Sparks, a daughter of Mrs Steer, hosted in Fairbury area.
Miss Lucille Sparks leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks to attend a two week Epworth Assembly in Lincoln with five friends. She plans to win her league certificate at the session’s end.
A Real Nebraska pioneer W M Stebbins rises from a youths start in Gothenburg to republican U S Senate candidacy. He arrive with little money, worked brick, bought overalls on trust, secured a winter school, homesteaded in Daw son County, and now partners with his sons in Coatestees.
Bethel residents share Sunday visits with Chas Cully and Charolotte Loock and social calls from A J Watson, Homer Ramsey, and others. A Beatrice trip, fishing with Chas Hilder and Bowen, and reminiscences about rain and old time relics fill the notes. The Howe shop owned by C S Clark preserves old kerosene lamps and a Bum box, a gathering place for locals.
A state inspector found a campaign relic in a local store a handkerchief bearing Grover Cleveland. The piece reflects a time when voters labeled themselves with badges and bandana handkerchiefs in red for Democrats and blue for Republicans.
Prices yesterday for grain and produce include Wheat No 1 at 0.62, corn at 0.70, oats 0.28, cream 0.32, eggs 0.12, heavy hens 0.14, springs 0.16, vacaters 0.57.
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