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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
5
Market listing from Diller notes prices for corn yellow and white oats dry cream No 1 eggs and young hens. Volume indicates weights and quality terms with lines showing per hundredweight and per item values. Grain market data prepared by Black Brothers accompanies the weekly market page.
A young Jersey cow named Sele is offered for sale. Enquiries should be directed to Paul Patmore, located seven miles south of Diller.
A notice offers free housing in exchange for daily chores by a man and wife. Enquiries directed to the record office for details.
Three ladders were stolen from a school district facility. Police report no suspects listed. If the ladders are returned, no prosecution will be pursued. Local officials urge anyone with information to come forward.
A white Dalmatian with black spots and one almost entirely black ear is missing. Anyone with information on the dog should contact Dr Véers.
I thank friends for cards and letters during my illness in Omaha. Gratitude to the Dorcas Society of the Methodist church and the RNA for floral offerings. they were a delightful source of praise to me.
Final account and report of administration filed by executrix for the estate of Ephraim Oaks deceased. Hearing set September 1, 1939 at 9:00 A M in Jefferson County Nebraska County Court to determine heirs at law and discharge and final settlement. August 4 1939 E Bee County Judge (Seal) 8 24 1939
Blanche Lottman spent several days last week with Marilyn Stephens. Mr and Mrs Eden and baby spent Sunday in Hanover with Mrs Eden's folks. Miss Bonnie June Swanson is visiting with her cousin Mrs A O Richardson this week.
Mrs Thomas Cox of Wabaunsee Kansas is visiting at the home of her brother Dr Viers and his family.
Mr and Mrs E F Habicht of Worthington Minnesota are on an extended trip through Canada and up into Alaska continuing their travels with visits to northern regions and key stops along the way.
Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and children of Mankato Minnesota and Mr and Mrs Frank Viers of Superior Minnesota were guests Sunday of Dr and Mrs Viers and family.
Henry Behrends runs the Standard Oil Co business during the company’s absence as John Sailing and his family travel in California with his wife and son away on vacation.
Henry Wiemers wife and daughter Geraldine arrived home last week after a four weeks tour of the western coast states. They were glad to be home along with others.
Mrs. Otho Jennings arrived home Sunday from Kansas where she had gone to recuperate but grew worse for a time. She is reported to be slowly regaining her health.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stange of Fontana California visited the Roessler family at this place from Monday to Thursday. They were en route home after a three months trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
W I Filley learned early this week that his son Hubert Filley and wife left Seattle for their Stamford Nebraska home. Hubert is superintendent of Stamford public schools. The Filleys had attended summer school in Seattle.
Wm. Stewart and his wife hosted C. W. Stewart and wife from Delaware Oklahoma and their son and wife from Texas oil fields. The visitors are on a 14 day fully paid vacation due to the oil field shutdown. Mr. Stewart's sister Mrs. Decker of Hollenberg Kansas also visited.
Mrs Eule Calkins has been appointed assistant recreational supervisor at this place. John Greider remains supervisor.
Wm Wiemers and wife and J Wiemers and family visit the George Wiemers home with Alfred Wiem and wife among the Sands visitors observed.
Mr and Mrs H J Mofit and their daughter from Lincoln visited Diller on Monday. They called on the Pickards and other locals in the area.
Miss Gretchen Fandis traveled by train Wednesday evening to Guide Rock for a short visit with her mother's relatives the Lamberts.
Mrs. Epperson, matron at the orphanage, enjoys a visit from her son and wife who came from the oil fields of New Mexico. They arrived there the first Saturday.
Mrs Mary Sandma and her son Gerald of Denver visit the W. A. Snyder home in Diller and spend time with relatives in Harbice on a weekend.
Mr. Fayette Hart spent a couple of days here early this week preparing for the opening of school with preliminaries to begin late next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clark arrived from Omaha Monday evening and stayed until Wednesday morning to oversee business interests and visit Steele City.
Mr and Mrs Henr Bastle of Bennet Nebraska visit old Amos family acquaintances with their friends Mr and Mrs Clifford Edmund and two children from Roke Nebraska.
Mrs J L London and her son Lloyd were visitors in Diller on Monday. Lloyd said they came on business, but his mother greeted many old friends and mainly enjoyed visiting.
Mr and Mrs Carl Ludington begin a week long car trip to visit relatives on Monday morning. The professor spent a strenuous summer at summer school working on his Masters degree.
Mr and Mrs Geo W Drake traveled by Burlington train last Thursday to Superior to visit a son and then returned home. They had spent a week visiting their daughter Mrs S B Riers and their son Robert Drake in the local area.
Mr and Mrs Wells Andrews of Steele City return home Saturday after a week in Wyoming. They left their son Gary with his grandparents Mr and Mrs W Filley in Diller. Wells Andrews purchased two car loads of drought stricken cows and calves to feed in his pasture.
Mr and Mrs kt F Starr arrived at Steele City last Friday and stayed until Monday morning. They then headed to Cedar Falls Iowa, visiting friends in Diller part of the time. They were joined by Mrs Lucille Findling Friday and Gerald Friday who had been visiting since the picnic. The Starrs were on the way home from an extended trip through southern states.
Mr and Mrs Earl Atkinson and Mrs Carrie Sparks visitation in Diller ends as the family travels from Diller to Ashland then to Los Gatos California. Bud Atkinson remained in Ashland with relatives before the parents head home. Earl Atkinson leads San Jose State Teachers College.
Three Luther League groups from St. Pauls Diller St Johns on Kansas line and Lanham church joined a 32 member party at Emerson Nebraska last week. Twenty seven rode Henry Behrends improvised truck five rode Rev Wolffs car. It was the largest group and they returned with a large retreat banner Welcome Luther Leaguers as a souvenir.
The Williams California farmer social column notes Mrs Elmo Hadley entertained two tables of bridge on Tuesday afternoon August 15 at her home in honor of Mrs A D Stotts of Lincoln Nebraska. The Stotts and husband are visiting their daughter Evelyn and husband in Oakland for a month. Six guests attended and refreshments followed. The Stotts planned a motor trip to Seattle before returning to Nebraska.
Last Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Henrichs Sr. hosted a double birthday gathering for Carl Henrichs and Marvin Saathoff. Attendees included Emil DeBoer family Marie Schmidt Henry Henrichs Henry Saathoff Rev. Wallace Wolff Ben Behrends Gerd Henrichs Jr Charley Schmeder and Loren Stephens and families.
Forty three neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday evening at the Jack Armstrong home to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm Baumfolk and family, Mr and Mrs Fred Lott man and family, Mr and Mrs George Wiemers and family, Mr and Mrs Wm Gritz and family, Mr and Mrs Carl Eden and baby, Mr and Mrs Wm Wiemers and family, Mr and Mrs Loren Stephens and family, Albert Sasse and Alfred, Charley Culley. Ice and cake were enjoyed by all.
The N B Club met July 28 with Grace Baumfolk at the city park in Diller. Members sewed quilt blocks for the hostess in the afternoon and enjoyed a sack luncheon and coolach later. Next meeting's host is Jenine Garton on Friday August 25.
Mary Elizabeth Freitag stayed all night with Dorothy Carico at the John Cari co home on Saturday. Dorothy then visited Mary Elizabeth on the farm, remaining Sunday and Monday before returning to her grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Richardson and family returned from a two week trip visiting Iowa Minnesota Michigan and Illinois. They met relatives in Hedley and Ogema Minnesota and Ironwood and Copper Falls Wisconsin. A large group toured Lake Superior sailed by ships viewed pulp loading operations and enjoyed picnics at Tomahawk Wisconsin. They traveled home via Wisconsin Dells Illinois and Iowa stopping near New Market Iowa to attend the Sidney Rodeo.
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