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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
1
Mrs. Clifford Blauser and her mother Grace Fasnacht faced a frightening episode when Blauser’s one year old son drank from a Purex bottle. The child vomited milk and solution back, becoming pale and drowsy, with no lasting illness.
Miss Eva Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Garrett wed Gilbert Garrels son of Mr and Mrs F Garrels Wednesday afternoon February 14 at the Congregational parsonage Rev H H Pyche officiating. Mr and Mrs Walter Weber of Lanham attended the couple.
Mr and Mrs N B Tyler of Hadley Minnesota are spending the winter with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joe Nippert. They arrived about three weeks ago and plan to stay until warmer weather returns.
Fairbury Reserves defeated Diller 20 to 12 in the opening game, then beat Diller Regulars 25 to 13 in the main event on Tuesday evening at the local court.
Mrs Lottie Miller of Beatrice who broke her hip in a fall at her home early last week is reported improving at the Mennonite hospital. She is the widow of Jesse W. Miller and formerly lived in Diller.
A J Cully of Beatrice made a Diller visit on Wednesday marking his first trip there in two months, the longest absence he has had from Diller.
Chas Waggoner says he has been sober during the past week though not sick just busy and "flying around" per his own diagnosis of the case.
I thank all my friends who sent ecards and gifts while I was hospitalized. Glenda Hill notes Mrs Moser has been confined to the house for a couple of weeks with a heavy cold and coughing.
Ed McCune fell ill with a worsening flu last week. His son Charley, living near Fairbury, visited Sunday and removed his father to his own home for care.
Viers records show 174 inches of precipitation for the period since Christmas, equating to roughly 18 inches of snow. The measure reflects ongoing winter weather and its impact on local conditions.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hudson of Fairbury Nebraska announce the birth of a son Dennis Lee born February 10 1940 at a local hospital in Fairbury.
The Booklover's Club meeting and book review are postponed and will now be held Friday February 23 at Mrs Mayborn's residence. Members should note the new date and location.
County commissioners faced renewed snow blockages last Thursday as a blizzard closed east west routes. Farmers opened many miles with labor while sun on the weekend aided traffic recovery. The county has 1162 miles of roads, with 580 east west, 360 in Dist 1, 504 in Dist 2 and 288 in Dist 3.
Several Diller young people have secured teaching posts for next year. Carolyn Clark was elected to teach Elm Center School 44 miles east of the cemetery. Elizabeth Green will teach Frisbie School 24 miles east. Della Roelfs was elected to teach in District 56 two miles west of Diller. Petty is a senior in Diller High this year.
Leonard Frisbie announces a public sale next Thursday February 22 at his home two miles east of Diller. The Frisbies plan to move to Campbell Nebraska the week of the 25th to operate a large farm owned by Mrs Frisbie’s parents Norman Frisbie and wife will move onto the outs place vacated by his brother.
The Dorcas society of the Methodist church will gather in the church basement on Thursday February 22. Elections of officers will be held. Mrs. Chas Waggoner is devotional leader and Mrs. Frank Grabber chairs the social committee. Everyone is invited.
Weldon Henrichs reports Leland Henrichs of Sheldon Wisconsin is quarantined at home with scarlet fever. Weldon also quarantined and is a high school senior. The Henrichs family alerts locals to the health situation and its impact on schooling.
Mr and Mrs J J Clancy will observe their golden wedding anniversary at 1220 Market Street Beatrice tomorrow Friday February 16. Open house will be from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM for friends relatives and neighbors.
The Keystone Kensington of the Congregational church will hold its annual doughnut sale on Saturday February 17. Doughnuts will be on sale at Waggoners and the church annex for 25 cents a dozen.
Mr. Ernest Roessler has been laid up for a week or two with a chronic ailment. Dr. Rice visited him Tuesday to check on his condition.
Last Thursday a blizzard brought 12 inches of precipitation, about two feet of snow, and 4 to 6 foot drifts along east west routes while north south roads stayed open. By Friday calm and warmth returned, helping clear drifts and ease travel as neighbors aided mail carriers and residents stranded by the storm.
The report notes grass and wheat showing green despite heavy snow drifts. Agricultural observers mark early signs of regrowth as winter wears on, with farmers watching moisture conditions and forage prospects.
Attendees from Diller joined the Agricultural Conservation Administration banquet at Fairbury Merchants hotel Monday evening to learn ACA workings. Three county committeemen and three precinct committeemen per precinct hosted guests including J. Smith Diller John Huttenmeyer and Chas E Waggoner. Quinter Fry and John Weers attended from Pleasant precinct. Chas Waggoner rode with Claude Nider while Vint Logan was absent snow drifted. Vinton Focus could not join due to being snowbound since last Thursday.
Frank M. Bernadt of Odell died Friday at Odell hospital at age 81. A Odell pioneer, he ran a store and owned land near Odell. Survived by three daughters Mrs Walter Hauver and two Mrs Armstrongs and three sons Raymond, John of Odell and Walter of Sacramento. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church Monday.
Elville and Alvain Schipper, amateur contestants on KMMJ at Grand Island, performed twice and won third place. They sing and play guitar while their Dil ler friends watched from Hebron CC Camp.
The Wrigley brothers sons of John and Mrs Webling bought registered Jersey cows for their herds per the American Jersey Cattle Club of New York. Frederic Wrigley acquired Coronation Poppy Inn 1230970 from Melvin E. Kleppe of Leona Kansas and William Wrigley bought Volunteer Poppy Gen 1225839 from Loren Gilliland of Denison Kansas.
The Nebraska Agricultural College through the county extension agency will present a movie at Diller City Hall on March 7. County Agent Frank Flynn and Cooper Co coordinate the demonstration to stress the merits of phosphate fertilizer to local farmers.
The Diller Woman's Club marked fifty years of General Federation of Women's Clubs progress and its own twenty first birthday on February 7 at Mrs. O J Mayborn home. Charter members past presidents offered remarks as songs and readings followed by a birthday cake with twenty one candles and refreshments.
Mrs. Carrie Conniff of Lincoln visited the Chas Waggoner home last Sunday with Mrs. Blanch Ruhl and two ladies' mother. She is the sister of the Waggoner brothers.
Mrs Catherine Carpenter Jones and her young daughter from Emmet Idaho arrived last Thursday and will lodge with grandmother Mrs Efe Oaks for a time. Her husband remains in Idaho to keep his job.
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