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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
3
Market list from Diller Markets shows corrected Thursday prices for wheat and corn varieties in Wheat No 1 87 mixed No 2 white corn 74 yellow oats and related items. Prices appear incomplete with OCR errors but indicate per unit values for several grain products.
Alpha Wiemers lists a Fordson tractor for sale. Mrs. Harry Close visits from De Witt. Miss Maxine Fry works in the Jefferson county office at the county seat. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sailing and their son of Jansen visited friends in Diller for a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osborn, Lincoln residents, spent two days reconnecting with old friends at the picnic.
Mr and Mrs Wm Wehling and their daughter of Lanham spent Wednesday afternoon and evening at the local gathering, sharing conversation and hospitality with attendees.
Sam Thompson and his daughter Beulah visited Dorchester Nebraska last Sunday with several family members. The note records a family gathering and mentions Dorchester as the location of the visit.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Albright and daughter Rachel were reported on the picnic grounds Tuesday. They live in Beatrice.
Mrs. Effie Clark and her daughter travel with Mr. and Mrs. H. Z. Diller to Salina Kansas on Wednesday to see her nephew Will Diller and his family.
Mr and Mrs Joe Blair attended a Lincoln picnic meeting old friends on Tuesday. They were joined by Mr and Mrs C A Reinhardt as part of the social gathering.
Fay Clark of Fairbury assisted in the Old Time Band in the band wagon during the parade Tuesday afternoon and sat in with the Diller Band in the evening.
Miss Fayetta Hudson is mentioned in a brief notice about her raene at Jensena Marie Cafe. She is identified as the former queen of last year’s picnic and is noted for riding in the parade.
Harry Patton and five children Helen Edith Maxine Leonard Gordon traveled from Lincoln to attend both days of the picnic and visit relatives.
Harry Zook and Mr and Mrs Frank Zook and their mother Mrs Gid Zook of Beatrice were visiting friends here on Wednesday afternoon. The Zooks are longtime locals in Beatrice.
Mr and Mrs Dick Edgington and daughter Mary from Steele City visited, noting Mr Edgington as a longtime community fixture. His father settled north of Diller before any town site, tying local history to current presence.
A resident who accompanied his daughter Mrs Williamson and son Bob from Sioux Falls South Dakota to Falls City visited relatives there for a few days. The trip began with a visit to the daughter and continued with a stay in Falls City before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Hadley of Lincoln spent the picnic season here renewing old acquaintances and catching up with friends.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Sparks of Liberty stopped by the Diller picnic after delivering mail on their route. The event drew local residents and highlighted community fellowship in the area.
Rev and Mrs Helms of Garland Nebraska were guests at the M Callander home during a local social visit.
Mr and Mrs Harley Moffit traveled from Lincoln to a local picnic and paid their subscription to the Record, marking their visit with a small community gesture.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Zook of Lincoln visited with Mrs Sam Thompson and her family. The stay was hosted at the Thompson home as they spent time together in Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Luther Mars of Washington Kansas visited A J Hill and family and attended a local picnic together with the Hill household, enjoying the gathering and hospitality.
Roberta Myers traveled from Lincoln on Tuesday to spend the first picnic day with her grandmother Mrs. Carrie Sparks and other relatives at this place.
Mr and Mrs Adelbert visited from Lincoln on Tuesday and stayed through the picnic meeting many friends. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Snyder.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jack Bell of Kansas City Missouri and Mr and Mrs Donald Tincher of Plattsmouth spent the picnic season at the stage home of Mr and Mrs H A Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. Humberger joined by Mrs. Humberger who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Pierce of Beatrice attended the picnic Tuesday and were dinner guests at Mrs. Sparks home that evening.
Mrs. Tola Fordyce Mrs. Henry Henriche and daughter Miss Ade Line Mr. and Mrs. John Roads nee Powell Adams came from Wichita Kansas Sunday to attend the 39th annual picnic.
Mr and Mrs Or Fry and Milt Fry with relatives attended the funeral of Emma Fry. Afterward the family stayed to visit friends during a Monday picnic, sharing memories with many old acquaintances.
Hanover boosters brought a lively band to town for a 49ers reunion. The event drew many locals despite a Diller picnic nearby and attendees noted August 20 21 as key dates for the gathering.
Mrs R J Williamson and son Bob of Sioux Falls S D along with Mr and Mrs Dietrich and their young child Virginia Mae of alls City traveled to visit Mr and Mrs W A Carico and daughter Melva of Wymore and Miss Starlin of Filley at a neighborhood picnic hosted by the Caricos.
Mr and Mrs Earl Atkinson and their son wrapped up a U S trip from California to Pittsburg and back to San Jose California where Mr Atkinson teaches commerce at San Jose college Mrs Atkinson is Newton Sparks daughter-in-law.
Mrs. Riddle arrived back from an eastward trip in time to attend the Diller picnic.
A weed burner operated by Burlington crews cleared weeds in yards at a local property last Friday, aiming to reduce overgrowth and prevent fire hazards. The effort focused on voluntary municipal cleanup in the neighborhood.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Musser of Lincoln were in attendance at Mrs. Fry's funeral service held on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Scott Miller and family arrived home Thursday evening from a vacation trip to California.
Locus Pearce of Superior and his wife’s grandfather of Fairbury visited Diller on Monday forenoon. Editor and Mrs Haddix with their son and daughter and Mr Haddix’s mother were also Diller visitors that morning.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Herald and daughter of Carleton visited friends on Thursday with special mention of Mrs Saylor in attendance.
Ralph Beckwith departed Omaha on Monday for a vacation trip to Rockport Maine. He traveled with an ace freighter for a load of shipshape goods, heading for a coastal escape.
Mr and Mrs V A Raymond and Richard of Lincoln joined Dean Barber of Beatrice as guests at the Raymond home during the picnic.
Mr and Mrs G D Sobers and their daughters from Narka Kansas spent Wednesday in Diller for the second day of the picnic. Mr Sobers parents lived northwest of Diller in the 1880s.
Roy Mansfield hosts one sister at his home in Diller while the other stays with their grandmother Mrs. Clara Miller during the family vacation period.
Mrs Yearl Green and Mr and Mrs Clark Hudson along with J B Wright and Dee Farenwald arrived from Powell Wyoming for one free night to attend the 39 annual picnic. They traveled in the Year Green car.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett, Moore and children, and the latter's mother Mrs. Maw of Sulphur Spring Arkansas visited for a picnic. Mrs. Maw will remain and spend the winter with her children in this vicinity.
Mr and Mrs Kingham formerly taught in Diller thirty one years ago at the 50th anniversary celebration Mrs Kingham was Millie Griffeth a primary teacher at that time Their home is in Houston Texas 7010 Sherman ve
Mr. Lino Blauser of Grant Wood near New York City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Blauser and other relatives earlier this week. He traveled by bus from New York to attend the Diller picnic.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hiatt and their son Dick from Lincoln spent part of their vacation at the home of Mrs S M Hughes. They were joined Tuesday by Mrs Margaret Hiatt and Gallehe ter Orpha Lee of Hebron, and all attended the event together.
Miss Mattie Henricha superintendent of the Lutheran hospital at Hot Springs South Dakota and Miss Eunice Heporiche in nurse training visited a home orderly parent and Mrs Fred Henriche southwest of town. Incidentally they arrived in time for the picnic.
Several members of the Henry Brandt family gathered for a reunion at a picnic when they allegedly broke into Fred Starr's residence and took possession. Mrs. Fordyce Mrs. Henrichs and Mrs. Elmo Hadley along with others including Mr. Will John and J Brandt and their families were present. The party reportedly involved Hadley and Jesse Brandt who came from southern Kansas with residence in Lincoln.
Martin Fanders and his wife traveled from Beatrice Wednesday evening to renew old acquaintances.
Miss Faye James of Edgar attended the Diller picnic on Wednesday and visited with Diller friends in the afternoon.
Carl Stange arrived Thursday from McCloud Minnesota for an indefinite stay with his brother Paul Stange of this city.
Laurence Blauser with wife and daughter arrived Wednesday to visit relatives and friends at Crete during a local picnic. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lamel left Saturday for San Antonio Texas after a week at the Latters parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Al Hutchinson.
Mrs Creda Haggeman of Hollenberg and her sister Mrs Verge Jeffreys of near Lanham visited Diller for a picnic. Mrs Haggeman was a guest at the H A Bell home Tuesday night.
Mr and Mrs Tom Waggoner traveled from Savannah Missouri to Burlington to join Mr and Mrs Filley for a picnic. Waggoner served as Burlington section foreman at this place for many years and enjoys many friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs Frank Viers of Superior visited here for part of the week at the home of Dr and Mrs Viers. The note adds that marriages among siblings created a network of brothers and sisters becoming in laws, illustrating a family pattern.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin and their son arrived from Omaha Friday and stayed until Sunday evening. They visited Harold's parents Mr and Mrs S Hutchinson and relatives in the Eick family who are in from California for the picnic.
Mrs Lizzie V Miller expresses gratitude to the people of Diller for their kindness while caring for grandma Fry. If she had stayed until August 21 it would have marked two years of service and support.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Bauser and their daughter husband and child stopped Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Saylor. Bauser is Mrs Saylor's brother. The party were en route from Minnesota to their Indiana home on a vacation trip.
Miss Mildred Mares of Ulysses Nebraska and Miss Joyce Grubb of Council Bluffs Iowa arrived Monday for a picnic stay. They plan to return home after a roughly thousand mile trip and previously taught in the Diller Public schools.
Everett Blauser wife and Seamnter of Plymouth were here Wednesday visiting relatives and friends.
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