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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
8
A collage of bygone events from Diller and surrounding towns recalls visitors, picnics, and anniversaries. Notes mark Mre Lawrence Caldwell, Mre T E Waggoner leaving for Spokane, and the 43 year history of Diller’s picnic tradition. A 1914 record and 25 year celebrations are cited along with local officials and residents.
Fifty years ago housekeepers were advised to burn camphor to deter flies, today screens shield homes while mosquito bars were once common. County officials warned portable steam engine owners they would bear bridge damages, signaling fragile bridges. The Diller Corner Band attended the GAR reunion in uniform, placed second to Old Plymouth in an amateur band contest, playing Forepaughs Aggregation versus Plymouths lighter choice.
Forty years ago B F Senior rented his farm south of town to Will Fisher and planned a move to Idaho. H E Green was appointed Deputy Grand Master Workman for Diller Lodge AOUW under a new law. Campbell Brothers bill car was discussed.
A past item notes six more stalls were added to Rock Island round house at Fairbury fifty years prior. It recalls J R Sobers opposing hunting on his farm near Geo Hudson's and reports a birth announced by The Record: a great big boy to Mr and Mrs George Place on Aug 13, 1889. It lists local church officials from Diller and Steele City Methodist churches forming an official board.
Parade order released with many units omitted due to rain. Notable participants include Roy Schultis leading eight horsemen and Diller Band with four baton twirlers while several named acts appear in the lineup.
A list of song and tune titles linked to local names and venues including Diller library, Mead Township stores, 4-H clubs, churchs schools and community groups. Notable titles include Over There Yankee Doodle and God Bless America with contributors Sedlacek family and local clubs.
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