30 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
Senate quotes Captain R F Weller chief Patrol officer explaining braking requirements for trailers. Statutes do not require separate braking on four wheel trailers but demand tractor braking power sufficient to stop the complete outfit within the legal limit. Wells cautions readers hoping for best while expecting worst.
Mrs Genevieve Clark carries on duties in the county superintendent office with crutches. Her injured right foot remains in a plaster cast for some time, a break considered highly unusual.
The Chick Boyes Players resume performances next Tuesday evening at the Diller opera house with The Worm Turos. The troupe paused for a period two weeks ago but now resumes regular presentations.
Henry Diller and his companion Mies Thompson traveled from Denver to spend Christmas with Diller family. Christmas dinner was hosted at J. Smith Diller's home with Henory’s relatives in attendance.
Cecil Findling Gerald and Dale Friday left for their home at Conrad Iowa Monday afternoon accompanied by Miss Lena Corby of Fairbury and Miss Lucille Findling of Diller
Mr and Mrs Alfred Mayborn traveled from Akron Ohio to spend the holiday season with their parents Mr and Mrs O J Mayborn and other relatives.
The Diller band will hold a rehearsal next Monday evening at city hall after missing last week due to holiday activities.
The Steele City News last week reported the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Cassel under quarantine as their son Jack suffered from scarlet fever.
Alma Schoen and Bud Lottman enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Goldsberry in Steele City.
A shopper purchases a two pound box of Rita Crackers at Clark's Sale event. The item is highlighted among daily grocery bargains and attracted steady footing of local shoppers.
The Fanders families held a Christmas feast at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schnuelle’s home with goose and trimmings, candles, and Santa gifts. Guests included Mrs. Anna Fanders, Miss Lenora Fanders, Herbert Fanders and family, William Fanders and family, Henry Fanders and family, and the hosts.
Christmas Day brought family visits as Harry Wilma and Dorothy Scheele Donald George and Jamil joined Grandma Greider for noon dinner. Sons John Roy and granddaughter Irene called in the afternoon, completing a joyful family gathering.
Plans are being perfected for a joint installation of officers of the Masons and Eastern Star. The event is likely on January 12 with outsiders invited, refreshments served, and a special program presented.
Dr and Mrs Cecil Ellis and their son traveled from Chester on Friday to spend Christmas with relatives in the area. They stayed with Dr and Mrs Claude Ellis and with Mrs Wohlfarth and Gretchen, the latter’s mother and sister.
Frank Sible of Odell visited the Record office on Monday to say hello and to call on his friend Abe Watson, who has been quite ill for some time.
Reverend L J Wolff left early Tuesday for Sterling Nebraska to spend a few days with his parents and other family members.
The Ford Ackman house on his farm northwest of town at George Specht place is enclosed and prepared for interior construction work.
Local sale notices advertise Gark's Crone Out Sale and Ren's House Slippers at 27 cents per pair with discounts on footwear and miscellaneous items. The listing emphasizes low prices and limited stock for shoppers.
The article notes many graves decorated on Christmas Day with bouquets cedar pine and scarlet flowers including poinsettias and fresh cut blooms. It urges embracing the custom as a heartwarming Christmas tradition and cites widespread practice from cities and California gravesites for children. Concluding notes mention Christmas guests at Rev. and Mrs. Pyche’s home and family visits between Lincoln West Point and Diller.
Christmas Eve the Rev. and Mrs. Hugo Welchart of Emerson Nebraska announced the engagement of their daughter Hedwig to the Rev. F Erhard Eilers pastor of the Philadelphia and Trinity Lutheran Churches Schollenburg Texas. Rev. Eilers is the son of Mrs Marie Eilers Victoria Texas and was former pastor of St Johns Ev Lutheran Church Lanham Nebraska.
The Diller Woman's Club hosts an 8:00 PM meeting with Mrs Ludington Mrs Kelly and Miss Dorothy Barta leading. Topic on a new law and parliamentary procedure noted. Call by Mrs Callander. The event centers on a Plato quote and government themes.
A pleasant hour was spent by the young people at the Fellowship last Sunday evening. After the discussion a Bible facts contest followed, and dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for January 2 at the usual hour and place.
Mrs Francis Clark and her son Lawrence drove to Omaha Sunday to view their future home with Mrs Clark set to take charge soon. They returned Tuesday and report improvements on pavements in the eastern part of the state.
Mr Cloyd Cully and Mrs Cully along with Gayle visited from Fairbury with Cloyd overseeing sales. Gayle hoped to reunite with former Diller playmates during Wednesday's visit.
Willie Leaper reports a downturn in health as rheumatism grips his legs causing him discomfort and lowering his usual vigor. The condition sidelines him from routine activities and poses a setback for his sports schedule.
Mrs Griswold shared Christmas dinner at her daughter Mrs Will Green and her family’s house. The gathering included relatives and close family friends in a festive meal.
Mr George Fisher hosts a Christmas gathering at his north town home with four sons and one daughter and their families present. Thirty attendees include eight great grandchildren, with others from Wyoming and Oregon absent. Names listed include Chas Fisher Roy Fisher Geo Fisher Mrs Flossie Shottenkirk John Jansen Earl Jansen Harry Fisher W H Fisher A Crumb S N Fisher Ted Lewis Floyd Fisher Nellie Schell Wm Hunnicutt Charlotte Rae Crumb Esther Yvonne Don na Mae Shottenkirk Rex LeRoy Lewis Raymond Hunnicutt Evilyn Fisher Geo Clarence Fisher.
Wm Tasche and daughter Freda hosted a Christmas dinner at their Harbine home. Guests included Mr and Mrs J F Fasse, Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas and Harriet and Walter, Mr and Mrs Hugo Schutte and Eleanor and Erwin, Mr and Mrs Walter Tasche, Mr Jensen of Fairbury, and Miss Rachael Weaver of Harbine.
Patrons pupils and a teacher from District 118 in Gage County held a Thursday after noon Christmas party. Pupils performed a reading and musical program followed by a marionette show The Three Bears. Gifts were exchanged around the tree and refreshments served. Gretchen Fanders teaches the district school.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin son arrived in Diller from Omaha Christmas evening to spend part of the day and Sunday with Mr and Mrs C Hutchinson. Icy eastern state roads hampered travel according to those who attempted to drive over them.
Mr. Alden, the sale manager at Clark's closing out event, left for Lincoln on Friday afternoon to spend Christmas with his family. Lawrence Clark escorted him to Beatrice to catch the bus.
A distant chart test alone does not equal a full scientific eye examination. Dr Neil C Morrison of Fairbury Nebraska emphasizes comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis beyond basic letter charts.
Hugh Strain of Fairbury holds the heating contract for the orphanage and has been busy installing equipment amid renewed work on the facility.
Special this week. Lilly Brand Oleo 2 pounds is priced at 27e in Clark's Close Outlet Sale.
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3118 and its auxiliary held a Christmas party in Fairbury on December 22 with families and guests in attendance. Scott Miller and the Auxiliary leader supervised a program including a cowboy quartet, violinist Miss Grant, readings by Mrs. Lloyd Sinkey, a military tap by Marilyn Miller, and a Santa visit distributing candy and apples followed by bingo and card games.
Bill Hunnicut, wife of Powell resident, dies at the Record office during a hello visit to schoolmate Fern Raymond. Son of Charles Hunnicut formerly of the area, he is taking a vacation from Powell city electricity duties to visit relatives in Nebraska. He notes living near the schoolhouse district known as little Nebraska, where many locals reside.
Mr and Mrs Will Amos hosted a Christmas day meal in honor of Mrs Chas Kasparek and her sister Mrs Emma Peters of Fairbury. Attendees included Mrs Kasparek, Mrs Peters, Mr and Mrs Howard Peters of Fairbury, Mrs Woods, and Mr and Mrs Madden and family of Miller.
Mr and Mrs James Novotny hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Joe Vosika and his daughter from Saskatchewan Canada Mrs Otto Vosika Bill Vosika of Wilber and Mr and Mrs Beran with children, the gathering noted in social column.
Fred Shutt spent Christmas and a day or two at Lincoln as guest of his brother nore and family. Irwin and Marcella joined later. Harry and Marcella brought him home on Wednesday with Marcella staying to visit her friend Gretchen Fanders.
A new windmill with fifty blades and a ten foot wheel is erected at the orphanage to pull water from a deep well for supplying the institution. John Clauson provided and installed the mill.
Mr and Mrs Vint Logan entertained at Christmas Day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Nixon Margaret of Roe and Mrs Avery Remiey, Mr Willis Clark and Petty of Oo.
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