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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
1
The Lutheran church Woman's Missionary Society sponsors Sunday evening film showings at City Hall. Motion pictures about mission work will be presented for free admission with an offering to support missions. The event invites public attendance.
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce will stage a large program at Fairbury in the armory this Thursday night. The Fairbury Chamber will serve a 6 30 dinner and about 300 business leaders from thirty nearby towns are invited. Several from Diller expect to attend.
W. A. Schindler, a University of Nebraska student this year, received an assistantship in the graduate college's department of secondary education. He works under Dr. Morton, who formerly lived in Jefferson County.
Acard from Arthur J. Floyd says a recent auto accident injury will keep him from work for a period. He plans to return to Diller as soon as possible to resume his piano tuning business in the area.
Mr and Mrs Neil Diller and their young daughter from Chicago visited St Petersburg Florida for an outing. Neil returned to the city to work while Mrs Diller and child stayed on in Florida to enjoy the remainder of the visit.
Mr and Mrs Bertie Kite announce the birth of a son named Roger Allen at Lutheran Hospital Beat Rice on January 3. Both mother and baby are reported doing well.
Mrs Henry Frisbie of Lincoln submitted to a serious operation Monday afternoon at St Elizabeths hospital and, at last reports, was getting along as well as could be expected.
The Dorcas Class Kensi will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon January 21 in the Methodist Church basement. All ladies and friends of the Church are cordially invited.
Walter and John Pulec promote a public sale of household goods at the Pulec Garage on Saturday afternoon. A separate column notes more good items will be sold.
Fred DeBoer is at home again from Odell hospital where he received recent treatment. He is reported to be slowly improving.
The Steele City household sale of Elmo Hachey was postponed from that afternoon to tomorrow afternoon.
Henry Arntt Sr and his wife purchase jointly the Paul Wilhem residence at the southeast corner of Huron for 1225 dollars in a transaction recorded this week.
Mr and Mrs K A Young of Seward announce the birth of a baby girl, with Elvise Diller listed as a parent, noting the birth occurred on Monday, January Lith.
Virginia Keane attends a Sunday service as Mrs CH Cully brings readers to Diller and outlines an apt obervate scene.
Mr B Fisher and his children Howard and Eleanor gres bury attend the leg baby's funeral Sunday, funeral services held with family members in attendance.
Baby Headley Bianca Mae Headley was born Oct 15 1936 in Diller Nebr. She died Jan 8 1937 at 2 months 23 days. Survived by parents Marion Headley and Ma rie Headley and grandparents W D Delano of Diller C E Lacey of Tecumseh Nebr. Funeral at Waggoner home, buried Prairie Home cemetery Diller.
In Covina California Mr Callander writes to request a January 1 1900 issue of the Record and adds a note with a few lines of news. He states they enjoy life there the weather is fine and the country is beautiful. He mentions Mrs Northup Shanks and her son and wife visiting from San Francisco.
At the meeting Monday night the band elected officers for the ensuing year. Mary Cully was reelected president, H. H. Green remains secretary and treasurer, Roy Geer, Mrs Anderson and Mrs Faye join the executive committee. Mr. Ingalsbee will instruct during winter months, driving from Sabetha, Kansas, about 90 miles, is undesirable for Mr. Wood. Ingalsbee resides at Marysville.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau postponed its Thursday evening meeting on 1937 organization due to illness of president Claude Nider. The rescheduled session will be held January 21 at 2 o clock in the Legion hall in Fairbury.
An OCR fragment notes coal price at 7.75 per ton with contact Ph. 153 and reference to C. L. Geer as manager. Details unclear but indicates market pricing and a local merchant notice.
Mrs. Francis Broadstone, who was taken to Odell General Hospital for treatment, returned to her home in Diller last Sunday and is reported to be much improved.
National Voice News Bureau reports a record high 29 680 traffic fatalities for the year with Christmas and New Year deaths totaling about 300 and a rising toll linked to alcohol impairment amid increasing automobile use since repeal.
Mr Mayborn died at hospital last Friday January 8 after a brief illness with pneumonia. He was nearly 87. He resided near Lanham Kansas. Funeral services were held at Odell Christian church Monday afternoon with Rev Fouts of Beatrice Christian church officiating. Burial was in Lanham cemetery. Waggoner Brothers of Diller had charge. several from Diller attended.
Death claimed wrestler Marten Farmer Burns last Friday at his daughter's home in Council Bluffs Iowa. He was 77 years old.
A cryptic line reflects on enduring values and practical virtues guiding a man’s life. It suggests focusing on universal priorities that define character and purpose.
Odell area farmer W P Fiala reports 1936 weather: 240 clear days, 111 cloudy with 27 rainy days from .25 to 2 inches, 12 snow events, two hail storms, 17 days of strong winds, 20 hot days, 41 days above 100 degrees, 27 days below zero, coldest at 20 below. First killing frost Oct 22, first snow Oct 25, four dust storms. Grasshopper counts not given.
Steele City News reports Lowe, a Steele City native and University of Minnesota alumnus, has been contracted by Universal Studios Hollywood. His first film The Road Back is based on a book by Eric Benamase. Universal tested 1400 hopefuls, selecting Lowe among five finalists. He is the second former Minnesota student signed by Universal. Charles Lowe is the son of Mrs. F. V. Lowe.
L. H. Findling, a longtime dray man, adds a dual wheeled truck to his fleet with help from his son Cecil. This marks a shift from traditional dray methods, as no prior Diller draymen reportedly used a truck.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Pearl Fletcher's home with hostesses Fasnacht and Herman Stahl assisting. Mrs. Miller led the business session as topics on Spain were studied including Juanita and a Spanish instrumental trio. Mrs. Cully shared early Spanish exploration and resources while Mrs. Thompson reviewed Vincent van Gogh.
A seed corn survey indicates a tight supply with counties awaiting figures from farmers on required amounts per farm. County Farm Bureau members will receive a list of those reporting needs and any remaining data will be updated after returns are collected.
A. Allen of Lincoln gains control over Cornbelt Lumber Co interests and will operate as N A Allen Lumber. Company directs patrons to settle debts soon, and extends wishes for a prosperous year from C L Geer, manager.
Mrs. Harry Allen suffered injuries last Saturday while replenishing a fire. She will be confined to her bed for two or three weeks. Her brother, from Steele City, assists in the store during her absence.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Prairie Hone Congregation will be held at the city on January 28 at 2 PM. The meeting will vote for two trustees for four-year terms and a secretary for a one-year term and address any other business that may come before the meeting. Chase Waggoner, Secy.
Mrs ee and Mr Headley spent yesterday through Monday visiting Tees with their Sneaker assortment and family gathering, highlighting a short regional social stop.
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