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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
5
Poetic fragment compares hornet bee and wasp stings with playful lines about a trusted friend delivering a sting. The text reads as a whimsical verse noting colors and shapes of stinging insects and their pains.
Free Tuesday night movie showings and a Saturday band concert are announced plus Odell Picnic on August 18 and 19. State Fair runs September 3 to 8 and Gage County Fair from September 26 to 29.
The clippings mention F. J. Floyd a piano tuner with guaranteed work and a shoe shop near Bonham theatre offering repairs. A social event Friday hosted a threshing crew picnic in the Henrichs pasture near Diller with ice cream cake and a horse shoe game drawing about 75 attendees.
The text offers a quizzical reflection on ascent through others and the limits of ambition. It hints at innate flaws, social status, and failure, using a parable tone about a kite and a mother’s steadiness.
A cryptic line notes how racketeers exploit any weak point, suggesting vigilance against hidden schemes and ensuring cracks are sealed to prevent criminal entry.
Mr and Mrs Howard Jefferies of Odell enjoyed the Diller picnic on Wednesday with neighbors and friends.
Report notes that clergy members are asking when promised pay raises will be implemented, amid discussions with church leadership and possible budget adjustments.
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Warthen of Chester were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Warthen.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Manning and daughter Hazel Dean of Steele City attended a Diller picnic Tuesday. A black round hat box containing baby's clothes and a book was lost. A reward is offered with no questions asked.
Mr and Mrs Fred Henrichs returned home Saturday from a trip through the Black Hills in Wyoming and Colorado. Sunday August 13 a large dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Renz honoring Mrs Renzs birthday and their son Albert.
Mr Ida oy May Clark and Mrs Bueford of Fairbury have returned from a trip this week. They discuss plans regarding Francis Clark, the former’s son, and potential home arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Renz entertained Saturday evening at their home in honor of Albert Renz of Las Cruces New Mexico. At a late hour ice cream and cake was set.
Help wanted notice from a large reliable Omaha Creamery seeking a produce buyer with strong community reputation. Good pay offered. Respond to Box 1624 Burlington Station Omaha Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs C A Ewers travel with Mrs Halley and her daughter Patricia to Fairbury for a small family picnic. Also joining are Mr and Mrs ee Ewers and their son Richard from Kansas City.
Mr Schindler took a six cent eeanand on Saturday while the indented party spent part of their vacation in a location noted as aee re. The report describes their thorough time away and reflects the local newspaper tone of a brief social item.
The Fairbury council approved ten beer licenses despite the mayor's veto at the August meeting. Each council member signed the licenses. The session also considered a petition for a ballot measure on a future question.
Mr and Mrs Chas Osborn of Lincoln formerly from Diller attended a social event with many friends and acquaintances. Mr Osborn, an early rural mail carrier and later a railroad clerk, recently served in his capacity for nearly thirty two years.
A pair of new tires were stolen from a parked car during a picnic Tuesday night. Russell Davis, a Fairbury abstractor, attended the Diller picnic Wednesday as a Fairbury resident.
A reflective note argues that the National Recovery Administration failed to establish a guaranteed income floor for newspaper publishers, expressing disappointment in the policy gap. The statement emphasizes economic strain on press operations and the need for stable earnings for editors and printers.
Assessors counted 5029 horses in Jefferson county on April 1 valued at 215620 dollars averaging 4287 dollars each. Mrs Elizabeth Fouts submitted to a tonsil removal operation at Odell hospital one day last week.
Time constraints force postponement of multiple items as only rough handling occurs before the weekend picnic. Attendees will return to the matter next week to finalize decisions.
S C Hutchinson reports his car was side swiped by a commercial man’s vehicle at the cemetery corner on Tuesday. Both fenders sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
A 7 o'clock luncheon was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiemers on Sunday evening to honor Albert Renz. Watermelon was served later in the evening.
An 83 percent pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs James Russell Lowell and Pearl Diller, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Z Diller of Lincoln, at Lincoln General Hospital on Thursday August 17.
A Friday night gathering of merchants from nearby towns in the Diller opera house discussed the N R A but produced no firm verdict. A committee with one representative from each town was named to present recommendations at a future meeting.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and kind wishes during illness and hospital stay from Mrs. George Champ and family.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Callander spent part of their vacation with his aunts Mr and Mrs M Callander then left Tuesday for Denver Colorado on their return trip they planned to stop at Osceola and Grand Island to visit relatives and friends.
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Bert Hall of Hanover Kans entertained with a six o clock dinner at their home in honor of Albert Renz Those present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Reng and family Mr and Mrs Renz Mr and Mrs Henry Wiemers and daughter Geraldine Mr and Mrs H B Hall of Hanover Kans and Miss Wilma Oswald of Hollenberg Kans
The Fairbury Journal reports the new state highway link between Steele City and Fairbury is now open. It spans about 11 miles, with eight new bridges and grade crossings completed. The surface is gravel planned for future paving, connecting former highway 68 now 8 South from Odell to Steele City toward Reynolds.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Gerwick and family of Ghidstone attended the Diller Pirnie Thursday.
A brief social note records Cena Mi Stead Oneva visiting at the home of Mrs S M Hughes. The item highlights a domestic gathering without additional details.
Mr and Mrs Nimrod Brandt and family of Powell visited at his mother Mrs Susan Brandts home one day last week.
Mr and Mrs John Carico drove to Wymore Thursday to visit their son Will Carico and his family, returning Friday.
Mr and Mrs Will Henrichs and their children returned the latter part of last week from a several day visit with relatives at Lincoln and St Edwards.
Theodore Senior returned Sunday from an auto trip to Ashton Idaho where he visited with his brothers Ben and Redtick Senior who sent back with him the wherewith to renew for the Record.
Little son of Mr and Mrs Arntt suffered a second severe head cut after slipping on the cement sidewalk at their residence while playing. The incident occurred at home and the injury was described as serious.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Coleman and family from Wauneta visited Allen Coleman, traveled to Oketo, Kansas, and spent a few days there before attending the Diller picnic.
The cars of Red Hudson and Lester Strawhacker collided Wednesday evening north of town with some damage to the Hudson car. Francis Plager, riding in the Hudson vehicle, sustained slight cuts and bruises.
Mrs. Donald Tincher and son Billie from Plattamouth along with Mrs. Paul Beckwith and family of Genebe joined Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steffen and son Richard of Alice Line Grace Myers Gretchen Wobbl farth and Fern Reyman for a Tuesday night picnic near the grove. After a big bridge game they enjoyed reminiscing about days of yore.
Cape May New Jersey August 8 1989. A reader letter reflects on a seaside gathering with mixed social scenes and race based beach segregation noted by the author. The piece includes commentary on color and fashion among beachgoers and mentions a curious remark about pecans and black people fears.
Mr and Mrs V A and Donna Jane and of Lincoln were in attendance at the Diller picnic, indicating a family turnout for the community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bert Bell formerly of ex po depart this morning for Denver for a few weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Claude Dunn, taking a trip to catch up with friends and relatives.
An evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Clark featured the Cantional church girls from her class meeting for an ice cream supper.
Mrs. and Mrs. Homer Ramsey report returning from Kansas City and other Missouri trips. They describe crops in fine condition with corn noted as especially good. Fruit and vegetables are plentiful and reasonably priced.
Mr and Mrs W G Tristman and son Annie and J L Lamb returned Sunday from a two day visit with Mrs Clarence Piveral and family at Maryville Missouri They stopped en route and visited Mrs Cal Herwig and husband at Humboldt en route home
The Diller Municipal band joins six to eight others for a band festival in Fairbury city park next Sunday afternoon. Each group performs several numbers before a grand evening concert. The Diller band lists members across cornet trumpet clarinet bass and other sections under director M. O. Wood.
Estimate of expenses year beginning May 1 1968 for the village of Diller Nebraska presented by chairman Sam A Snyder and clerk Chas E Waggoner. Total likely around 2500 dollars with items listed and described.
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