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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
3
Classified notices include garage for sale 10x16 by Wm Bernhardt tf Coles at 250 per truck load by Bill and Ed Weers. young roan short horn male calf for sale by John Plager. shoe dye and polish service by Electric Shoe Shop Fairbury. farm wanted by cash buyers described by R McNown Omaha Neb. sweet clover seed and shorthorn heifer for sale by C H Malchow.
A terse notice from Farmers Store in Tiller requests the return of a padlock and matching key that were taken, asking that the lock be returned at once to resolve the issue.
The Women’s Club gathers January 28 at 2 30 P M with hostess Mrs O J Mayborn and assistant hostess Miss Minnie Clauson. Leader Mrs A J Nelson introduces Roll Call on a Province Territory or River of Canada.
Mrs. Chas Hays hosted a J N C gathering with quilting and club quilts in progress. Eleven moms and seven children answered roll call, with guests Mrs. Neil Diller of Chicago and Mrs. Ross Hays. Refreshments followed, and songs were sung before departure with Mrs Keith Haye at the piano. Mrs Rudolph Ubka invited the next meeting at her home on Feb 4.
An advertisement touts Pinto Crystal natural mineral laxative from Texas Carlsbad Water Co claiming a 26 year illness cure and three nervous breakdowns with diabetes. It sells for 1.60 per box making 1 gallon of water, with mail offers and a radio promo in May at 8 PM, farmers store in Diller Nebraska listed.
A license was issued at Beat Rice Monday for Milton E Shalla of Odell to marry Ruth B Eby of Lanham. A seven pound boy Roger Kieth born Saturday January 17 1931 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Frisbie near Diller. Henry Williamson aged 75 prominent Lanham farmer and Beatrice businessman died Sunday after illness from kidney trouble, survived by widow Nellie Faxon and four children. Farmers Union Co op store at Diller held its annual meeting January 17 with large attendance. Board members Schnuelle Bell Wieths Roseman Renz and Wolken reelected for 1931. Negley of Farmers Union State Exchange spoke on co operation.
Wm Leask and Rev S A Draise attended a Diller community club meeting to appoint a committee to sponsor boys work in the city. Dr Viers was named chairman to organize a cub scout group for ages 9 to 12 and a boy scouts club for ages 12 to 15. A Fathers and Sons banquet is set for next month in Diller.
Hundreds of Middle Western feed dealers and large feeders of poultry hogs and cattle will attend a Lincoln Nebraska meeting as the Good Feed Mill Company opens a new mill. Noted speakers include W. R. Director Paul of the Dairy Research Society H P Davies and A Cochel editor of the Weekly Kansas City Star.
Mr. G. T. Bick born 1841 in Middlebush New Jersey moved to Wymore Nebraska 1882 and to the Diller area in 1883. Four children and families attended the party on his farm one and a half miles northeast of Diller. Hosts praised his activity and memory while cards and meals were shared. Nearby notes report wheat moisture concerns and farm updates from Endicott and Idaho Falls relatives.
Mr and Mrs Hill entertained L. A. S. C. members on Thursday evening January 15 with all present. After partners were chosen a game of rock was played with George receiving the high prize and Clarence Rent the second prize. Dainty refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for January 22 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Maynason.
At the first county board session of the year C H Koenig was elected chairman for a two year term. Fred Deffer and George Patterson were newly elected board members, W L Nider named clerk. Leonard Ewers named to Soldiers Relief Commission for three years. C L Berry and wife reappointed superintendent and matron of the county poor farm with monthly salaries of 70 and 30 dollars. Several salaries approved including sheriff 1250, register of deeds 600, county judge 960, deputy counsel 250, assistant 960, treasurer L H Potter reappointed. County physician and welfare examiner roles noted for the widow pension program.
Last Friday night the N R C members met at the Friabee home for a social. A mist rolled in before departure. several members were missing, including Kula and Lee. A. Eick won an incense burner, Mable Grone a bowl, and refreshments were served. The group safely returned to their homes. next meeting scheduled with Arthur Vieths on January 23.
The M R C met January 16 at J and Mrs Geo Renz for a rook game with Fred Henrichs winning the high prize and Henry Wiemers the low. Wiemers also won for best guess in a jar of rye kernels. Guests included Henry and Geraldine Wiemers, Fred and Eunice Henrichs, Beulah Morgan of Beatrice, with refreshments served before departures. Next meeting at Clarence and Mrs Wolken.
The United States Public Health Service forecasts children born in 1931 will live about ten years longer than those born in 1911, provided they cross streets safely.
I hereby certify this to be exact copy of exhibit A of W. W. Wood's audit report. Homer Brunk, Mgr.
The ad promotes a tire trade-in price range from 1.50 to 4.50 dollars per pair for old smooth tires when swapped for new G&'s with center traction. It notes winter driving requires good tread for quick stopping on icy streets and cites Gamble Stores in Beatrice Nebraska.
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