Mid-Winter Beauty in Ice and Snow Scene
An oblique verse scene describes snow and ice patterns on a leafless landscape. The speaker notes the icy tapestry and lacework as a mysterious winter splendor crafted beyond human hands.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
1
An oblique verse scene describes snow and ice patterns on a leafless landscape. The speaker notes the icy tapestry and lacework as a mysterious winter splendor crafted beyond human hands.
The Farmers Grain Co reports a solid year ending 1950 with reduced indebtedness from 14 600 to 1 600 and favorable business volume. Directors elected include Ben Roelino Janie Hi Megs Ge Sus She id VCH Feary Cully and others.
A bulletin board was installed at the Methodist church just south of the main entrance. Rev Clark and Arthur Grone oversaw the work. Visitors often had difficulty locating the church due to missing name plates. Rev Clark, accustomed to a larger board, welcomed the new installation for church announcements.
The Diller Telephone Company annual meeting at city hall elected five directors W E Mudge Jo South Diller Roy Geer Ro W Green and Misa W Green. Auctioneer Roy Schuttis reported a good sale at Louie Meyers last Monday with strong turnout and solid prices.
The Freshman class at Diller High School attended a theatre party last Thursday evening. The Swanee River picture was shown. Mrs Ejla Daniels, living northeast of town, was discharged from Lutheran hospital in Beatrice on Saturday.
Scott Miller was downtown Monday and resumed his work on his mail route Tuesday, continuing his duties after the brief disruption.
Henry Schnuelle born January 19 1854 in Lawn Hernan Sheboygan Co Wisconsin died January 13 at home in Beatrice Nebraska. Married in 1881 to Christina Hanbrock moved to Hormine Deterson County Nebraska joining Hope Reformed Church. Survived by widow four sons Carl of Wider Oro of Pickrell Oscar of Harbine and four daughters Clara Groshuesch Kurita Stad Lydia Four et Harbine Ella Visner of Eodicott twenty three grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren one brother Herman of Portland Oregon. Funeral services held at Hope Congregation with Rev P S Kotler officiating interment in church cemetery.
Nothing Wasted Wednesday amid a blizzard disrupted the Cops cleareh event for the Jefferson County Weather Association. The last minute delay blocked the usual meal allotment, but organizers invited guests to partake at the agreed price. A pleasant evening followed despite the storm and logistical hiccups.
A. A. Eick and Leonard Wiemers arrived home from Southern California. They reported storms and snow through Kansas yesterday with a blizzard, and temperatures dropping to 17 below. They noted the contrast from California foliage and roses. They are former Dale residents now in contact with friends there.
The Jefferson County Teachers Administrators' Club event planned for Diller was postponed due to a snow storm. The general meeting is rescheduled for Saturday at 2 PM at the Fairbury courthouse.
Residents are invited to read on page four for details about free parcikes syrup and coffee. The notice emphasizes limited quantities and a first come, first served distribution at the event location.
Mrs H H Beckwith Pearl Edith Friday born October 16 1912 Endicott Nebraska died January 1940 Omaha at 57 years. Wife of Herbert H Beckwith a long time church member and mother of several children. Funeral held at the Methodist church Diller conducted by Rev W H Clark with burial at Steele City cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy.
Clarence Messenger died after spending his life in Roch Creek precinct at age 80. He was survived by his wife two sons Harry B. Messenger of Fairbury Clyde Messenger and one daughter Zeila who lived at home. Funeral services were held Saturday.
Mrs. Ruth Shipman dies at about 35 in Red Cloud after the Shipman family contracted scarlet fever. A private funeral was held. Mrs. Viers and Serenus Viers along with Mr and Mrs Drake visited the Shipman parents in Red Cloud. Obituary page space limits push some notices to other pages.
W F Steffen born near Sheboygan Wisconsin April 28 1849 died January 10 1940 at age 90 3 4. He traveled from Wisconsin to Iowa to California before settling in Diller Nebraska where he farmed and engaged in real estate. Survived by a widow a daughter Mrs Elsie Schmuelle of Fairbury Neb and three sons Clarence R Albert F and Edward E and nine grandchildren. Funeral held at Hope Reformed church with Rev Kobler and Rev Pyche officiating. burial in Hope church yard Waggoner Brothers assisted amid winter snow.
Asra Loth born October 14 1875 in Canada son of Henry and Barbara Loth. He lived most of his life in Jefferson County Nebraska and died January 6 1940 at age 64. Survived by wife Mary and ten children, funeral in Diller and Plymouth with burial at Wood-Lawn cemetery.
We thank friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Mrs F W Steffen and family express appreciation for support received.
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