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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
2
In a local notice a fee transmission policy is outlined for the post office at Diller. Rates are set at five cents per line for each insertion and apply to the second close matter. The document lists the cost and process for entered items.
The Hanover Herald laments heat and drought endangering the corn crop, noting that if conditions burn up yields again, a new courage will be needed to rebuild and spur collective resolve among the people.
Editors enjoy a friendly gathering as many long-time readers drop in to renew subscriptions in advance and share pleasant conversations with the staff.
The International Sunday school season last Sunday urged that drink ruins minds but never helps a man do good work. Daniel was cited as an example to illustrate the point.
A brief note contends that extreme heat waves fade quickly in temperate regions and warns that choosing the wrong path may lead to worse outcomes in the afterlife.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Manning of Steele City attend a local picnic. Hubert hopes to learn more about a girl who ditched her beau for an opportunity. He recalls a bashful boat ride left without a shore hug. She wasn’t there tonight.
Mr L K Cramb of the Fair Journal, Albert Koepff of the Kin Herald and Plymouth News, and Miss Chambers of the press were prominent during the parade and pageant. The remark wonders how Koepff, a bachelor, will describe the old time gowns worn by the ladies.
The Diller annual picnic centers on a homecoming with former residents reuniting to share experiences. John Hartigan addressed about twenty five hundred residents and former residents of Jefferson County.
Earl Pearce of Chicago praises the Record and offers to pay subs. He guesses the whisker club winner but, after judging, Earl Weigle finishes third. The crop outlook suggests more bills may follow.
Mrs Jennie Mills of Council Bluffs Iowa traveled with her son Glenn and daughter in law Mrs Lynne Franklin to Diller. She hoped to ride in the first covered wagon parade but rode the float for the town’s first store. After the review she joined an Old School group of old timers for a second tribute.
Fred Starr and his wife navigated a mix up that delayed their arrival but they reached home in time for the second day of the community picnic.
Charley Kelley and his niece Miss Koenig traveled from Lincoln Tuesday to view the parade and cant. They returned to Lincoln in the evening. Charley is the son of the late D. R. Kelly, Diller’s first postmaster.
Mrs. Harry Weddle and daughter Della traveled from Sterling Colorado to visit relatives and attend a local picnic. Mrs. Weddle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Glather, and Della is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Barber.
Mr and Mrs H Z Diller of Lincoln spent a few days with sister Mrs Effie Clark and family during their vacation They then traveled to Salina Kansas to visit their son Billy and family for a short stay
Mr and Mrs Howard Stotts and their baby visited Diller from Lincoln. Howard a Lincoln boy, was not recognized by his former Sunday school teacher at first. Fatherhood has added to his responsibilities as they arrived Tuesday.
Geo Andrews of St Joseph Missouri and his brother Robert Andrews of Illinois came to attend the funeral of their brother Charles Andrews. Both men had lived in the vicinity at one time and were here together for the services.
Mr and Mrs James J Conniff and family traveled from Lincoln to spend a day with Mrs Conniffs brothers the Waggoner boys and old friends They are former residents with Jim Conniff once a drummer in Dillers early bands He played with the old time band that led the parade.
A Sunday evening at the George Tieman home in Beatrice celebrated Leonard Tieman's birthday. Guests from Diller Odell and Beatrice shared cake and ice cream after a social visit with family and friends.
Fairbury was well represented at the Diller picnic with attendees including County Judge E R Bee L C church Jim Tharbere and Miss Marguerite Tharbere Mrs Lillie Spence and Thelma Mrs Henry DuVall Mrs Mary Butt erbaugh daughter of Judge Bee county attorney Geo Skulety John Hartigan Jr Sam Gallamore L K Cramb Fairbury Journal Ex Senator Jim Axtell and many others.
Four martin fledglings rest safely in a Marysville nest after Kansas Power & Light Co electricians tied the old pole to a new one during a power line rebuild. Two electricians intervened to avoid destroying the nest, pleading with the birds’ parents in bird language.
Forty years ago this week in Diller and nearby towns, Freeman Hall moved to Atchison Kansas. Mrs D R Kelley visited Beatrice with her daughter. Prof Oliphant resigned to teach in Colorado. Ray Zook infant son of Mr and Mrs J B Zook died of cholera infantum. Lottie Miller spoke on Temperance Education at Fairbury teachers institute. Miller and Lightner druggists dissolved partnership. Hartzell and Sutton shipped cattle to Kansas City after purchase near Fitzgerald ranch. One hundred sixty five teachers attended Jefferson county teachers institute at Fairbury. no autos. Odell first nine beat Diller in pasture game 19 to 17, Odell Wave mocked Diller. Harry Greider moved to Colorado last week. Colorado cities crowded with idle men. Myers and Robinson trial run of Diller creamery. creamery venture failed. Building moved and became residence where Sam Woods lived. Local families listed among GAR reunion attendees at Fairbury.
Barn room for three horses available for rent to school patrons or others. Mrs. S. M. Hughes.
The Burlington Railroad will award prize trips to 70 outstanding Nebraska 4-H club leaders for Club Week in June. One leader per county will win a round trip to Lincoln plus a quarter of the Club Week registration. Qualifiers must have one certificate of achievement and one award of appreciation by December 1. past Burlington trip winners are ineligible. Harry McCord of Fairbury was last year’s top Jefferson County leader.
A barn room is available to house six horses for school students. Enquire with J. A. Pickard for details and arrangements.
Mr farmer notices July and August sale prices on collars harness halters and fly nets and harness parts by Electric Shoe Shop Fairbury Nebraska north of Bonham Theatre.
Readers can subscribe to Good Stories Woman's World Illustrated Mechanics Gentle Woman Home Circle Farm Journal and The Omaha Bee News for three months at 1.85 on rural routes via post office service. The offer targets country households seeking periodicals delivered to local mail.
The World Herald promotes a bundled offer featuring Liberty McCalls True Confessions Better Homes and Garden magazines for 450 dollars. Readers are urged to subscribe promptly to receive six months by mail. The notice emphasizes value and urgency.
The State of Nebraska notifies all interested in Emma L. Fry deceased that a petition has been filed to appoint J. Smith Diller as administrator of her estate. A hearing is set for September 6, 1935 at 9:00 AM before County Judge E.R Bee.
Creditors of the estate must file claims by November 29, 1935 and debts paid by August 3, 1936. A claim hearing will be held November 30, 1935 at 9:60 A. M. in the County Court room to examine and adjust filings. Dated August 3, 1935 by County Judge E R Bee.
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