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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
1
John Micard 76 of Steele City and brother of the late Mrs. Mike Banahan died Tuesday night at Odell. Funeral arrangements not announced. Louis Wolff of Steele City father of Mrs. Lea Erhardt died Wednesday night at Odell. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Steele City.
Abe Watson, who had been ill for some time, died Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at his sister Mrs W A Snyder’s home in Diller. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed as the Record went to press.
A report states that three bodies are located at Wagoner funeral home awaiting identification and next steps. Local authorities have not released names or causes. Investigations are ongoing.
Mrs Rose Benson Hayworth of Omaha died at her home around midnight Sunday from an apparent overdose. Her husband John Hayworth found her. She had endured a long illness with an incurable malady and multiple operations. Funeral services were held in Omaha and at Odell cemetery where she was buried beside her son. Her husband was joined by son Richard and his wife from California who will stay in Omaha.
Last Sunday changes on the line through this place move fast night trains No 14 and No 135 to Krider at 1:22 AM instead of Diller. No 14 arrives Diller at 1:05 AM and No 15 at 1:37 AM. Afternoon passenger trains have motors restored with no effect on local arrival times.
High winds and dark dust clouds swept Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon blowing barb wire fences onto a highway near Western. Russian thistles piled high against the fences helped hold the wind and create dense dust. Cars halted as visibility dropped until the storm eased.
Mrs Francis Clark and her daughters Elsie Franzen and Gertrude Lottman left for Omaha to take charge of their apartments at 101 South 39th near the old Joslin home. Mrs Clark will return to Diller next week to collect personal effects and sell the place at public sale.
Real estate transfer shows Mrs Mathias deeded 80 acres in 3634 to Charles F Bonham and his wife jointly for 4000 dollars this week.
Historical note describes a severe blizzard of 1888 in port towns that caused loss of life among people and animals, with the storm’s details preserved in the fifty year column.
Hear Rev Edythe Stirlen lifte minister and radio pastor over KMA Shenandoah Iowa weekdays at 730 AM and 930 AM and Sundays at 900 AM and 600 PM. 211 Keith Waggoner drives a new Chevrolet Sedan trading in his 36 Plymouth Coupe. Leonard Wiemers did the same recently.
Mrs Hiatt of Hebrew visits her mother Mrs Hughes who is slowly improving after illness. A note directs readers to a list of articles to be sold at Clark's sale on another page.
The Diller Woman's Club met at Mrs Carl Ludington's home January 5 with Mrs Callander leading a parliamentary program. Hostesses were Mrs Ludington Mrs Kelly and Miss Dorothy Barta. Next meeting set for January 19 1938 at 2 30 pm with a note on change of meeting place and topics on teaching children economy and waste human life resources.
Clarence Galbraith and F Barkley of Fairbury bought the remaining dry goods stock and moved it to Fairbury for sale at their west side store. Clark will keep grocery operations for a couple weeks and plan a public sale Saturday January 22 to liquidate personal property.
Farmers Oil Company held its annual meeting in the HS xym last Saturday afternoon. Christ Malchow and Wm Stewart were re elected to the board. Other members are August Brei August Adams and Frank Roseman Jr, who was president but has resigned from the board.
O S Bare Extension Entomologist reports a grasshopper egg survey placing Jefferson County in a heavy infestation class. The south half records the greatest infestation, and the county average is much heavier than last year.
The McKinley Silver wedding celebration notes the attendance of Mrs. Adeline Miller Kennedy and her sons Bill and Bob of San Bernardino, a line previously omitted from the manuscript.
Last Friday morning the thermometer marked zero at this place and spoiled the planned spring feature. The weatherman warned of snow to come Sunday but did not deliver. Drought persists in the region.
The Cortland News reports the first drilling attempt for a new city water system failed after a 260 foot hole struck no water. A second bore will be sunk in a different town area to pursue supply.
Theodore Senior improves his property by building a cave and cistern. A bachelor aims to have rain water for his complexion and a cave to shelter during storms, as the old saying suggests.
The 1987 directory lists 2100 dailies in the United States with a decline of 23 from the previous year and 10 629 weeklies, down 176. The figures reflect broader industry shrinkage and shifting publication patterns.
Mrs. Sarah Hughes receives city water service installed at her residence, marking improved utility access for the address.
The Fairchild Clay Products Co. Endicott and Ford Motor Co. Detroit faced National Labor Relations Board action after Fairchild workers organized with United Brick and Clay Workers of America. A Nebraska case ended with a $1250 payout, job restorations, union recognition, and a restraint on union interference. Three Fairchild brothers, Herman Cap and Rob, head the company.
The library lists new titles including Parched Earth by Armstrong A April and Sally in June by Chalmer, 6 Seconds of Darkness by Cohen, Murder in the Squires Pew by Fletcher, Soldiers Sailors and Dogs by Kyne, Indian Why Stories by Linderman, Sand Holler by Maniates, Phantom Canoe by Mowery, Splendor of Eagles by Miller, Village Tale by Stony, Phil Crimson Thread by Snell, Parties for Occasions by Wallis Amy Wayge, Blindford by Beatwictk Far Forest by Young and F. B. Jill Wick Blue Bonnets Ranch Party by Jacobs Trail of the Seneca by Braden.
The Young People's Fellowship met at the usual hour with average attendance. They plan to meet again next Sunday evening at the usual hour and place. A social gathering is set for Thursday evening January 13 at Rev Pyone's home. All young people are invited to attend. Publicity Director.
Mr A O Richardson received notice of his sister Mrs O A Kramer who lived in Independence Oregon since 1890. She died January 4 and was buried in the family cemetery. The obituary notes Mr Richardson has two sisters and one half brother all living in Oregon.
Omaha mayor Butler works to separate dance halls from liquor outlets, aiming to implement the change promptly, possibly without delay.
Henry Wiemers of near Diller compares Sooner Mile grain sorghum with yellow corn in one field. Sorghum yields 31 bushels per acre versus 2 for corn, proving adapted varieties outperform unadapted sorghums. He also tests feeding sorghum through pigs, finding better rations improve litter size and reduce mortality. ground oats or barley with protein and alfalfa balance rations, with shoals gaining up to two pounds daily and costs as low as four and a half cents per pound.
An advertising blurb promotes The Lincoln Star as a complete daily newspaper with national and world news, features and comics. Subscriptions are offered for Nebraska and northern Kansas with various annual and semiannual rates and options to subscribe by mail, agent, or office.
Mrs Roy Geer entertained the North Central S A Club and guests including Mesdames Orlo Geer Virgil Geer H H Green Chester Weaver and Miss Wealthy Fasnacht on January 12 in a dog themed afternoon. Officers were elected at a brief business session.
The north of Diller rook club surprised Mr and Mrs Ackman and Delbert on December 30 at their home with rook as the evening diversion. A delicious lunch followed. Mrs Joe Nippert and Mr Paul Kujath won first and second prizes among the attendees and guests included the Wolkens the Maichows the Bernhards the Cald wells and others from Fairbury and Jansen.
The N. B. Club gathered at Mrs. W. Grites residence on December 30 with nine members present. The next meeting is planned for January 14 at Mrs. Albert Koche’s home.
Report of the Condition of the Diller State Bank of Diller Nebraska at close of business December 31 1937 totals assets loans and discounts bonds and securities cash in bank and due from banks and banking house and furniture. Signed by J Mayborn cashier with notary seal January 7 1938 in Jefferson County Nebraska.
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