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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
1
The Diller Reserves were defeated when Union Center came to Diller on Tuesday January 9. Union Center pulled ahead late in the game for a 117 Diller. The Diller first team beat Union Center 24 23 after a see saw finish with a late fast break. Referee H. Man. Reporter Robert Duis.
Dr S B Viers took Mrs Viers to Grell hospital last Saturday evening due to flu illness. She remained at Olel until Tuesday afternoon and returned home very much improved. Roads were feared blocked by snow Saturday night, prompting early hospital transport.
Examinations will be held Saturday January 13 in the library at Fairbury Beaier High School. The schedule matches the last exam with sessions from 8 to 12 in the morning and 1 to 5 in the afternoon.
Mrs Mary Stahl became ill Saturday forenoon while alone at the Darr residence. Paper boys found her and alerted her son Herman Stahl. He had trouble entering the locked house, but Mrs Stahl is reported to be getting along all right now.
Rex Green and his son Darrel drove to Lincoln last Saturday to see relatives led by his sister Mrs. Volacey Raymord and brother Rhue who arrived from Los Angeles by plane last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Jas Pickard have suffered weeks of flu with each taking turns in bed at Aunt Mattie Clarks while also alternately running the cafe.
Henry Arott and his son Roger drove to Hastings last Thursday to visit Mrs. Arott in the hospital. Believing she would recover better at home, she accompanied them back.
Jackie Baker the youngest fellow at the Boys Home has suffered for several days from a large boil on a hand. The condition came to a head yesterday and he is feeling better now.
Dr. Eilis remained home from last Saturday through Wednesday due to a flu relapse and is not feeling well. The illness limits his duties as he recovers at residence.
Culds and flu remain common locally with no deaths reported to date. Pneumonia is reported in neighboring towns, signaling continued public health concern.
The Beatrice Daily Sun notes several pneumonia cases connected to the current flu epidemic, highlighting the health impact and ongoing concerns in the community.
The home of Mr and Mrs P G Klas hosted the January 2 wedding of Dorothy Klas to Graydon Habicht. Rev G E Martin officiated with lzzi Patterson as bridesmaid and Donald Klas best man. A reception for 40 followed and the couple will reside at 609 Ninth Street Worthington after January 20. Out of town guests from Huron Sioux City and other towns attended.
The report notes temperatures from 12 to 17 below last Friday morning varying to 2 below Saturday and 2 above Tuesday. By Wednesday noon it reached 17 above, this morning around 22 above, with a drizzle beginning about 8 30.
Bert Bell came home on Thursday from Colorado where he spent time with his daughter Mrs. Claude Dunn and family at Greeley. He also saw friends in Diller and Jesse Gren’s family at Ft. Morgan. He reports all doing well and notes light snow and rain there but colder weather in Nebraska.
Mrs Vester Carmichael returned last Wednesday from Blue Rapids Kansas after attending the funeral of her sister Mrs O E Reed. Mr and Mrs Reed formerly owned Leonard Richardson eighty acres four miles north and three miles east of town where they resided.
Louie Meyer will hold a public sale Monday at his residence on the Mrs. Thos Price place one mile west and three miles north of Diller. A list of property to be sold is in another column. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer plan to move to Beatrice soon after the sale.
Mrs Irvin Fanders also known as Dorris Beckwith is expected to arrive by bus from Scotts California to be present at her mother’s funeral Friday afternoon.
Dr. Edward Steffen of Des Moines has remained since Christmas to care for his ill father, assisting at home during the holiday period and beyond.
The first semester ends Friday January 12 after one hour exams for seniors and underclassmen. Registration for the second semester runs all week with student office visits during free periods. Enrollment totals show 73 students with 49 tuition pupils and minor band and glee club reshuffles ahead.
A Friday night bridal shower was held January 5 1940 at Mr and Mrs Will Bernhardt home in honor of Mr and Mrs Francis Piager who wed on Christmas Day Those in attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening despite bad weather A luncheon was served later and many beautiful and useful gifts were given to the newlyweds.
J Smith Diller made a business trip to Lincoln Monday morning. The pavement was clear except city streets which were icy and dangerous. A frosty fog prevailed, slowing driving Monday forecaps.
Herbert Barber and his father moved a mixed load of hogs and cattle into St. Joseph on Tuesday. The stock, fed at Herb's place, traveled via Roy Roeilfs' trucks in a joint market run.
Rev. W. H. Clark led the funeral for about 80 year old Mrs Mann at Tramm’s Chapel in Fairbury on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Mann lived in Endicott and was a parishioner of Clark forty years ago.
Cecil Findling and Miss Lurane Koehler departed this morning for their home in Conrad Iowa after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L H Findling since the day before Christmas.
Asra Loth died at home south of Steele City on Saturday January 6 1940. He leaves a widow five sons and five daughters, one son predeceased him. Services were held at Waggoner Funeral Home then at the Evangelical church in Plymouth with Rev Bodey in charge. Burial followed in Plymouth cemetery. All children attended the ceremony.
Mrs Herbert Beckwith died Monday morning at University Hospital in Omaha after a lengthy confinement. Her husband died November 18, days after her hospital admission. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church with Rev Clark officiating. All children are expected to attend.
Fred W. Steffen 91 died at his northwest of Diller home Wednesday morning. He is survived by wife three sons and one daughter Dr Edward of Des Moines IA Dr Albert of Bloomfield IA Clarence of Diller and Mrs Elsie Schmelle of Fairbury Funeral services will be held at Hope Reformed church near Harbine Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Wm Behrends hosted a Rook Club gathering Friday night with neighbors and friends. Willis Clark won the high score among men and Mary Elizabeth Freitag topped the girls. Ice cream coffee and doughnuts were served. Guests included Rev Wolff Orville Lawrence and Arthur Mills of Baxter Iowa and Miss Doris Blackater.
Mrs. D V Fanders joined her father W S Lambert and Wendell Fanders of Grand Island for a birthday meal at Guide Rock last Monday. Mrs. Fanders is Lambert’s eldest daughter and Wendell is his eldest grandchild.
Mr. Henry and Johnny Bebrende with three friends arrive from Baxter Iowa on January 1 at Mr and Mrs Wm Bebrende. They return to Iowa on Tuesday January 9 with Henry staying at home.
The N B Club met for an all day quilting and covered dish dinner Friday January Sth with Eleanor Eden and six members plus one visitor. The next meeting will be an all day quilting and covered dish dinner with Lola Giesbrecht on January 19.
Mrs Christie Seaman hosted last Thursday for dinner Mr and Mrs S A Miller plus their son Junior and daughters Richard Marilyn and Gloria in attendance at the Seaman home.
Lester Schmadeke came home yesterday after a week's vacation with relatives near Meadow Grove Nebraska.
Jefferson county mortgage indebtedness report for 1989 as reported by J. Monroe Davie & Son Abstractors of Fairbury. The record presents a summary of outstanding debts, with figures attributed to local properties and lenders for the year.
The Jefferson County Agriculture Association sponsors a Men's Farm Shop Clinic at Fairbury High School on January 15 from 9:00 a m. to 4:00 p m. Demonstrations cover rope making splicing bay ropes halters throw ropes soldering tools and sharpening and sizing pulleys. Attendees should bring a binder twine hay rope pots pans and other items for practice.
The Diller Woman's Club met January 3 1940 at 2 00 PM at Mrs C Ludington's home. Mrs Joe Nippert led the session with fourteen members present and a roll call featuring an Indian picture or relic. The topic was Indian Welfare with Mrs C M Callander presiding in the president's absence and Mrs Nippert giving a talk. refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Callander. Next meeting January 17 1940 at 2 00 PM with hostesses Mrs Huttenmeyer and Mrs Starling and leader Mrs O J Mayboro.
Mr and Mrs S Miller return their son Scott Jr to Doane College after a weekend visit. Scott Sr fell ill with the flu Sunday evening and lay up for a day or two but is improving now.
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