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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
5
The Plymouth picnic opened yesterday and closes this evening. Advertising matter for Nebraska's state fair at Lincoln Sept 2 to 9 is being distributed. Hazel Vanier of Fairbury visits friends, while local residents attend gatherings and note cooler nights with temperatures around 69, 65, and 47 degrees on respective mornings.
A busy week features a city park band concert on Saturday night. Senator John Callan of Odell visited Monday evening. Lloyd Hurst begins Raleigh product sales in Fairbury. Roy Geer battles pleurisy. Willard Baren and Warthen of Hubbell called on Dr. Diehl Tuesday. Sam Gallamore of Fairbury played trombone with the Diller Band at the Democratic picnic Monday.
E R Allen and Phil G Dawson, both Republicans, are new entrants on the advertiser list this week for county offices treasurer and county assessor.
G. M. Porter of Lincoln, field rep for the Nebraska Children's Home Society in Omaha, spoke in Diller on Wednesday about supporting the home. He reports strong local loyalty to the maintenance of this work.
Mrs. Clark E. Miller arrived in Dallas Texas by train on Wednesday. She is accompanied by Merle E. Fish who helps arrange affairs for a planned move to Nebraska. They expect to return early next week with Mr. Fish driving the Miller car home.
Andrew J. Hill deeded one acre of land to school district No. 57 located 48 miles south of Diller. The district’s school house, moved back from the road last winter, seeks more ground for playgrounds and outdoor space.
The paper explains it has not missed a delivery since acquisition last December and urges readers to report missed issues so a replacement copy can be sent.
Miss Mary Beckwith and Max Johnson traveled to Lincoln on Tuesday as delegates of the Christian Endeavor from their local church. They were met in Beat Rice by Rev and Mrs. Drew and escorted to Lincoln for the day session.
A group of boys reportedly launched a bottle of alcohol from a fellow’s ear Monday evening causing a headache. The scene reflects ongoing crop concerns and a note on risky juvenile behavior, citing it as poor business for the boys involved.
The Dorcas class Kensington met on schedule in the Methodist church basement with about 42 attendees. After the business meeting a program of quartette numbers readings and recitations was enjoyed. Cooling refreshments were served by Mrs. Moser and committee. Next meeting is set for Sept 20.
Summary of last week’s Big Five softball games with results for Odell Endicott Hartine Harbine and Ellison along with team standings for girls and boys. Also includes Burlington road crop reports by Omaha Lincoln and Wymore divisions showing declines in corn potatoes and fruit and drier pastures.
D K Stamy appeals to Jefferson County voters urging careful candidate evaluation and pledges to enforce the law impartially without building a political machine if elected. He promises to devote full time to the sheriff’s office and seeks support.
A historic note contrasts the seven wonders of the ancient world with modern breakthroughs. It lists ancient sites such as the Hanging Gardens and Colossus of Rhodes, then argues radio, telephone, airplane, antiseptics, and possibly radium will endure longer.
Jefferson County Wheat Organization held meetings on July 26 1934 to elect precinct committeemen for Jefferson Newton Endicott Rock Creek and Pleasant for the coming year. Officers for the ensuing year include President Frank S Weifa Fairbury Vice President Grose Patterson Steele City Secretary W C Andreas Fairbury Treasurer J Smith Diller Diver and County Allotment Committee members George Arnvold Harbine and George His Johnson Fairbury. The treasurer's report shows administrative costs about 1 10 cents per bushel and projected expenditures near 40 percent of this amount for next year.
The state relief committee at Lincoln reports 58 014 Nebraskans on relief with 387 540 dollars in federal funds for August. Juerson county lists 68 relief families receiving 5 311 86 dollars. Gage county has 10 families and 9 574 15 dollars. Auto use rules anchor relief eligibility. those using cars for profit will lose aid.
Daily Sun reports Beatrice team fined $50 by Nebraska State Baseball league president for failing to provide protection to umpires at a Beatrice game against Norfolk. Police allegedly left park as fans threatened officials with bottles and missiles. Further fines threatened if rowdiness continues.
Republican candidate G W Arnold shares a display ad to voters detailing 24 years as cashier of Harbine State Bank and his role in liquidating the bank without losses to depositors. He presents a modest, steady persona with a focus on financial stewardship.
A large group of Diller young folks gathered for a dancing party at Finks Park on Tuesday evening.
J A Brunt attorney for the estate of William N Sparks calls creditors to present claims by November 13, 1954, and for payment of debts by July 10, 1955. The county court in Jefferson County Nebraska will hear claims on November 18, 1934 at 9 a.m. County Judge E R Bee seals the notice.
The county court of Jefferson Nebraska hears the final account and petition for war settlement and discharge in the estate of Eugene E. Weigel. The hearing is set for August 10 1934 at 9:00 AM. Interested parties may appear to contest. County Judge ER Bee seals the notice. First publication July 20 1934 last publication August 8 1934.
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