The Old Year by Anna Ballard Lamb
A reflective poem describes the old year slipping away with silent steps as moments pass. A small boat on a stream carries pages that record people's deeds, clean and bright, to God.
28 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
1
A reflective poem describes the old year slipping away with silent steps as moments pass. A small boat on a stream carries pages that record people's deeds, clean and bright, to God.
Nellie Fasnacht files a petition for divorce from her husband Albert Fasnacht. The action requests a legal dissolution of their marriage and any related relief.
John W. Heist of DeWitt was buying horses in the neighborhood Monday and called at the Record office.
Mrs. Mollie Riddle of this place attended the Chester wedding of Miss Juliet Atwood held last Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Clark of Fairbury was a Christmas day guest at the home of her son Mr and Mrs Francis Clark and family.
Norma Jean weighs 82 pounds at birth to Mr and Mrs Erle A Doc Oboe. The infant arrived at 1 40 Friday morning in a local hospital.
Scott Miller purchases from F Hartzell an eight cylinder Cadillac Touring car for use on the main route.
Alfred Mayborn of Akron Ohio visits his parents Mr and Mrs O J Mayborn in Diller during Christmas week. He works for the Firestone Tire Company.
Wm Bond limped after an upset oil truck near Endicott last week. The accident cost him about one hundred gallons of oil and kerosene.
Dr and Mrs Claude Ellis hosted Christmas guests including their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Cecil Ellis of Chester and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ri Hays with their only grandchild present.
M. O. Woods from Marysville directed his band during the pep program at the Endicott Diller high school gym game. A crowd of about 300 attended the event.
The Burlington railroad considers removing regular agents from small towns lacking junctions and replacing them with caretakers. The plan could impact this town and its residents.
Mrs. Henry Arntt receives a visit from her sister Mollie Ratz of Portland Oregon who arrived Wednesday for an extended stay. Mollie will also visit a Beatrice brother during the relatives gathering after twelve years apart.
Mrs. Cynda Burkett suffers a fractured hip in a fall at her daughter Mrs. Bert Hamersham’s Beatrice home on Tuesday morning. She was taken to the Mennonite hospital for treatment.
Carroll Diller and a Little Rock woman married in October. They reside in Shrieveport Louisiana where Diller works as a chemical engineer for the Natural Gas Company.relatives send congratulations.
Fred Starr traveled from Kearney on Christmas day to spend the holidays with relatives. Mrs. Starr was with her daughter Elizabeth Hughes helping during a scarlet fever quarantine for the grandson. The health of the family is reported recovered and they plan to return to Kearney.
At the Lincoln road work bid opening last Thursday low bids emerged for 5.4 miles north of Diller. J R Condon Omaha filed $10 902 for grading and G E Smith Lincoln $10 902 for culverts. Work likely to be let on these bids with culverts installed in winter and grading deferred until spring.
Mr and Mrs Max Bell and their son from Kansas City Mo Mr and Mrs Beuford Bell and their little daughter Mr and Mrs Raleigh Bell and their little daughter from Lincoln Neb Mr and Mrs Donald Tincher and son Billie from Plattsmouth Neb were guests at the Bal oe ente Mr and Mrs Hall for a Christmas dinner last Sunday Some had to return to work the next day.
Mr and Mrs Neal Diller and their children Robert Marion and Eloise traveled from Chicago to visit J Smith Diller at his home during Christmas week. Marion teaches in Ruskin Nebraska and Eloise studies at the University of Nebraska. Near Diller departed for Chicago on Christmas evening.
Mr and Mrs Paul Beckwith and children traveled from Omaha to celebrate Christmas with relatives. Ralph Beckwith joined them at the Beckwiths' home, visiting the Line family and the Herbert Beckwith household.
Mr and Mrs A A Eick received a large framed likeness from Los Angeles last Saturday. It depicts their only son Wilbur Eick who recently married. Archie remarked the couple appears happy based on the photo.
Mr and Mrs Chase Gerwick and their children traveled from their Fairbury area farm to visit Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Gerwick and the children visited at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Novotny while Charley attended to matters of interest.
Local resident Chas. Waggoner drew a two inch load of wood for 15 cents last week while others received nothing. The peculiar distribution left neighbors surprised by the lottery style mishap in the small town event.
Corolin Wiemers and Henry Diller returned to this place Monday after delivering a truck load of produce to Boston Massachusetts.
Commentator argues the Insults are guilty of nothing provoking a worldwide reaction. Protagonist asserts lack of concrete charges and calls for scrutiny.
The McBride family of Fort Collins traveling from Denver to celebrate Christmas in Longmont collided with a truck Saturday night. Three members died on the left side of the car and several others were injured, including R C McBride and Rosa mond McBride. The driver R F McBride is listed with serious but non fatal injuries.
Friday night basketball between Endicott and Diller high schools stretched to three extra periods. Stover of Endicott scored the decisive points after a close contest. Diller led early with sustained pace, while Endicott’s depth and endurance turned the game in the final periods.
Dr A L Bixby longtime Daily Drift writer for the Nebraska State Journal died in his sleep at home in Lincoln on Christmas Eve. He moved from New York in 1870 and practiced medicine at Pawnee Indian Reservation and North Platte before switching to journalism in 1881. His widely read pieces were mostly signed Bix, a nickname noted by a famous writer.
We sincerely appreciate the kindness shown by neighbors and friends in our recent bereavement for our wife granddaughter and niece Otto Fox.
Old Man Winter arrives as cold prices press Colorado markets with higher costs for fuel and groceries. Shoppers report tightening budgets and longer lines as retailers price essentials for the season.
A D Calkins 565 Loveland Colorado brother of Lee Calkins dies after his heavy sedan collides with a coal laden truck in Denver Friday night. He had been negotiating at the Denver Union stock yards for cattle and died two hours later. He was vice president of Fleet National Bank Loveland director of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club member. Surviving wife Bertha and daughter Anita. Funeral held Wednesday at Waggoner Bros. with Rev. Drew. burial Blue Springs Nebraska.
Sheriff Ackman traced the W. K Anderson car stolen from Diller on December 7 to Duis farm southwest of Odell. The vehicle, bought from a Beatrice dealer as a Christmas gift, had its serial number milled from the engine block and was found at Fairbury after repainting and tool disposal. The car had logged about 1000 miles and remains in good condition.
Clarks Store was not opened to the public this week as preparations were made for a special sale. Fay D. Clark, proprietor, may discontinue business or reopen with an entirely new stock. Steele City and Clarks Store are closely linked, making a reopening highly likely.
Telegram to the Agricultural Agent states the government will purchase cattle at Fairbury on Thursday January 3. A quota of 200 head is set with 25 cattle per listing point at Reynolds, Diller, Plymouth and Daykin, and 100 will be listed at Fairbury. Only emergency cases accepted.
Mr. and Mrs. Mayborn marked their 60th wedding anniversary on December 24, 1984, at their son O. J. Mayborn's home in Diller. They spent the last thirty years in Diller and received cards, letters, and gifts from residents across ten states and two Canadian provinces.
The Diller Record marks its first year of publication with reflections on challenges and humor. The editors note the nonstop work, financial realities, and a pledge to continue serving the community while inviting subscriptions and supporting ad revenue.
Mr. Andreas reports his health is improving with daily hospital treatments in Lincoln and expects to return by mid next month. He will travel from Beatrice to attend the agricultural agents conference at the Agricultural College and participate in Organized Agriculture meetings. He hopes to lead the 1935 corn hog program rollout in Jefferson County in late January.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Waggoner learned from Mrs. H. M. Gemeny of Los Angeles that Mrs. Mary Cunningham died Wednesday at 1:30 AM. She was 93. The remains were laid to rest in California. The Cunninghams lived in this community about forty years ago.
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