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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
5
Wheat No 1 and No 2 quoted at 0.94. Corn mixed No 2 and white or yellow varieties listed. Prices shown for oats and other items appear garbled with unclear figures. Readers advised to consult the corrected weekly roundup for precise values.
Fred Frisbie visited Diller on Wednesday and met old friends Chas Carr arrived from Fairbury the day before. Elsie Franzen was ill on Wednesday and off duty at Clark's store. Ed Bixby Cavett’s brother is reported ill in Seattle.
The Diller Telephone company has been authorized by the railway commission to continue in full force and effect for the year 1985 the emergency reduced rates now in effect.
A visitor’s remarks about radios appear in a separate column of the issue. The writer hints at topics to be discussed further and signals ongoing interest in radio discussions at the Record office.
Community notice describes a play and supper event at 8 o clock, hosted by a local school teacher per Sible. The gathering is east of Diller, about 14 miles, with all welcome.
F Kirchhoff and Frank Grone served as subscription callers at the office yesterday, engaging customers and promoting periodical subscriptions.
Mr and Mrs Billy Myers traveled from Lincoln on Sunday to spend the day with Mrs Myers mother Mrs Newton Sparks, continuing a family visit and sharing time together.
Hubert Filley travels from Cortland where he teaches to spend Saturday with his parents. The note invites readers to guess where he spent Sunday, implying family or local gathering.
Local merchants in Diller display attractive Christmas windows this year as they compete for shoppers. The exact winner isn’t declared, but the storefronts showcase festive effort.
Reports claim Boulder dam will surpass all dams in height and its reservoir could hold the Colorado River’s flow for two years, signaling a landmark project with vast water storage potential.
On Friday evening the Anderson car was stolen at Diller while the Wm. Franken pool hall in Odell was robbed the same night. A radio and cigars valued at seventy dollars were taken from the Odell premises.
Cornbelt Lbr Co promotes storm doors and energy efficiency with a screen door and Sisalkraft as a low cost option. Glass cloth also available at reasonable prices. Phone 153:02.
The elderly couple Mr. and Mrs. Slocum relocate from their own home to the residence of their daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Jas Emerson for the winter months to be more comfortable and convenient.
Dr William Hepperlin purchased the fine residence property in South Beatrice from his late brother H M Hepperlin's estate. The valued estate sits on about twenty acres of ground and is listed at $40 000.
Lynn Cully spent the weekend with his parents while continuing university work and his employment with Castle, Ropers and Mathews undertakers at Lincoln. He is a busy boy who gets home only occasionally.
John Clausson visited Oscar Schnuelle this week and found him worried after returning from Harbine with 14 bales per ton, each bale weighing 143 pounds, prompting a call to neighbors to assist unloading the hay.
Last Friday morning the temperature in Diller dropped to 7 below zero. The area recorded the first snowfall of the season, about 3 inches, with snow disappearing after a warm Wednesday. Thursday brought clouds and threat of more weather.
Report says the Friday night Ply mouth Diller basketball game drew the largest crowd yet aided by a marching band. Observers note seating, heating, and gym atmosphere may have boosted turnout and community interest in the affair.
C Hutchinson visited the county seat on Wednesday afternoon for unspecified civic matters.
A nine pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs Ralph Specht on Tuesday December 11th. Alma Anderson noted as a parent.
Mr and Mrs W C Steffensmeyer of Lincoln spent most of the week in Diller at the home of Dr Diehl.
Mr and Mrs Ira Anderson and family returned from Kansas City where Mr Anderson worked in a packing house He and his wife have resumed management of their milk route locally again.
The article notes many ladies are crafting can paper posies and baskets since last week and proposes a mid winter flower show with prizes as a community event led by the Commercial Club.
Mr. Ben Roelfs leaves hospital after nine days following an appendicitis operation. He may be seen socializing with friends at familiar spots.
Masons of OE Pee Lodge No 206 A A M met in regular session Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall and elected officers for the ensuing year John Steiner Sr W H H Green Jr W Albert Hubka Treasurer C L Waggoner Secretary S C Hutchinson. Appointive officers were not named.
Mr and Mrs Wm Packer from Wood River stayed with Mr and Mrs John Greider in Diller after attending Mrs Chas Packer's funeral in Chester. They reported 8 to 10 feet of snow along highways recently cleared and more than 12 inches of snowfall in the area.
Mrs. Ralph Carpenter welcomed her brother Steve Benson of Gove City Kansas and relatives from Wakeeney Kansas during a winter storm. Also present were his sister Mrs Jessie Bellairs and niece Miss Epha Benson. Mrs Adenia Beason, her mother, stayed in Relerance with another daughter. The Benson party left Friday noon for southwestern Kansas. Mr Benson serves as county superintendent of schools for Gove county Kansas.
Bid date December 20 set for 44 road projects including 6.4 mile north from Diller to state highway N and a viaduct south of the Matt road project on highway 77. Several segments were postponed or withdrawn due to opposition and lack of support.
Twelve members plus four guests gathered December 6 at Mrs A A Bick’s home. After a brief business session they played rock with Mrs Y Bick winning first prize, Mrs L D Moore receiving consolation. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Bick.
Corn hog contract signers and county supervisors visit farms to count hogs and fill records for final compliance. The 1934 contract year ended November 30 and final payments totaling about 395000 dollars are expected to flow into the county within months.
The silver anniversary of cow testing in Nebraska is celebrated during the annual organized agriculture meetings at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln. Dairymen in Jefferson County are invited, with 15 dairy herd improvement associations statewide and over 200 members. 29 associations existed in 1929.
A self described player boasts about his own horn solo frequently. The musician states he prefers solo performances to group pieces and emphasizes his frequent practice.
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