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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
1
Short rental advert for a horse available from this office. A birth notice states a 74 pound girl born the 44th inst to Mr and Mrs J Smith Diller, with no further details.
A misspelled notice notes the Ladies Missionary Society of a Presbyterian church meeting with Mrs Geo Myers this Saturday afternoon. Raymond signs a warm auto show robe appeal at low prices.
Maxx Merrell and the Diller boy depart Fairbury to assume management of the Poland and Boone hotel in Manhattan Kansas. The transfer signals new leadership for the long established hostelry.
Mrs. J W Fouts travelled to Lincoln last Friday to visit her daughter Averil Fouts who is attending the state university there.
Mr and Mrs Julius Demme and their three children travel to Cook Nebraska on Monday for the funeral of Julius father who died Sunday at about 77 years of age.
Millard Gemeny resigns as traveling salesman for an ae supply house to take management of the Light, athe and Iecc Co. at Hinwstha Kansas around January 21. He departs to assume duties and oversee operations in the new post.
Mrs Charley Barber thanks neighbors for a handkerchief shower on her January 10 birthday. Several guests brought beautiful gifts and she notes the generosity and kind wishes from the community.
Eeq D R Kelley was appointed this week by the county commissioners to fill a three term vacancy created by the death of Se eb at Endicott. The appointment fills the vacancy effective January 9 and names Kelley to serve until a successor is elected.
Tonight the public can see Ford dubbed the Electrical Wizard perform at the opera house. Local residents are invited to attend the show and witness his electrical feats firsthand.
The Diller theater presents The Lost Express on Friday and Saturday nights at 10 and 15 cents. Next Tuesday features The World’s Greatest War in Motion Pictures at 10 and 15 cents with half pet receipts for Diller soldiers. Wednesday through Thursday showings include motion pictures with vaudeville and an orchestra at 10 and 20 cents including war tax.
Charley Fisher and his family move from Shea to Powell Wyoming after years as neighbors and friends. Their personal effects were sent from Shea Sunday. The community of Diller wishes them a cordial reception in their new home.
The Diller Farmers Grain Co. held its annual meeting January 10 with 65 members present. The report shows wheat purchases of 19,467 bushels for 48,806.92 dollars, corn 4,466 bushels, oats 57,754.34 dollars, cattle 24,165 pounds, hogs 3,743 and cattle 485 with total business around 148,471.69 dollars. Net earnings from stock business support dividends. a four percent stock dividend and reserves were declared. Directors elected for 1918 include F. W. Steffen.
Last Saturday afternoon the seventh and eighth grade girls surprised Alice Specht at her home for her 12th birthday. They planned to attend a matinee and returned to be served oysters peaches cake and apples, then expressed a pleasant time and best wishes for many returns.
Pleasant Precinct led a successful Baby Bonds drive with pledges topping $27,830 including $370 from school children. The article lists committee members, school and club activities, initiations into Camp Fire Girls, class parties, absences due to cold, and a Baby Bond fund reaching $320. дар
Diller Public Schools reports the Literary Society held a Thursday meeting to approve By-Laws and shift all sessions to Thursdays. Eva Line edited a paper and a consolidation debate topic framed the program. The Chester Indians defeated by the Diller braves 86 to 9 on January 11, 1918.
Regular services will be held at usual hours next Sunday January 20. The communion service was postponed again last Sunday.
The church invites all ages to a Sunday school and one morning service focusing on citizenship and Christian experience. Attendance was strong with active Epworth League participation on the topic Enlarging the Vision. The janitor kept the building warm for attendees despite cold weather. the pastor plans to be in town next Sunday for services and discussions.
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