Man with an idea builds the impossible road
Some pessimists once doubted a road could be built. The persistent inventor faced doubt, but kept at the project and ultimately achieved what others deemed impossible.
17 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
1
Some pessimists once doubted a road could be built. The persistent inventor faced doubt, but kept at the project and ultimately achieved what others deemed impossible.
Ill residents Mrs Elizabeth Glather and Rex Green recover at home while Mrs Reed cares for W E Mudge in Blue Rapids Kansas. Diller High School orchestra traveled to York and Farmers Union Co op stockholders plan a meeting. Winter weather brings snow and drifting roads hindering travel.
John Greider reports Sophie Mathias sells 45 acres north of town to Joe Novotny for 6000 dollars. The property includes a residence and outbuildings suited for a fine home. J V Novotny of Shea neighborhood showed tanned hides and claimed over a hundred chickens and all his turkeys.
Annual meeting of the lot owners of the Prairie Home cemetery association will be held at the city hall on January 30 1930 at 2 PM for electing trustees or a term of four years and other business that may legally come before the meeting. H. K. Shutt President and Chas. E. Waggoner Clerk.
Jefferson County Assessment Association is called to gather next Tuesday afternoon at City Hall in Diller for what is expected to be one of the season’s largest meetings. Some 275 notices were mailed to members.
Jefferson County Attorney Arthur J. Denny spoke at the Tenth Anniversary of Prohibition at the Dil- Ttwae church. The audience heard a forceful defense of enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and prohibition, praising Denny's record and urging public support for the law.
Former Dillerite Thomas P. Price writes from Tucson praising Arizona climate and steady sunshine. He notes no winter storms, contrasting with eastern conditions, and cherishes the constant weather, while inviting more former residents to share notes from distant places. He mentions a clipping about heat and cold in the sun.
The Womans Club hosts a January 22 meeting at 8 PM with hostess Mrs D V Fandera and assisting hostess Mrs Florence Henrichs. Leader Mrs H Frisbie presents a program on famous women including Jane Adama Ida Tarbell Clara Barton and Grace Abbot. Music by Mrs Spear and Miss Gregg. Roll call An American Author.
The Tucson Daily Star notes a sun and shade thermometer dispute showing 118 degrees in sun and 60 degrees in shade. The piece explains why visitors sunbathe at midday and why winter travel to Tucson grows, easing local reluctance to leave.
Charley Green underwent an appendicitis and stomach ulcer operation at Odell hospital Monday and is reported to be doing nicely.
Yesterday's market quotes list wheat at 1.04, corn 66 8 cents, oats 45 cents, cream 32 cents, eggs 6 cents, heavy hens 18 cents, springs 13 cents, roosters 9 cents. The column reflects typical farm prices in the Diller market.
Mr and Mrs Will Amos entertained the N R C Club Friday night with nearly all members and families present. Prizes went to Mrs ard for first and Mr Menno Hicken for second. Vera and Laura Amos provided late evening music and a luncheon with sandwiches pickles cake pie and coffee was served.
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