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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
1
The note hints at a small grain harvest and ample pie plant for sale by G F Mills. Local events include Dr Diehl leaving for Chicago July 1 with Dr Powell covering the office, Rev Knauer visiting, and marriage license issued in Beatrice for Pearle Nickeson and Florence Mann.
George Hudson Ira London Rudolph Aschelmann Ebe and Roy Roelfs returned Saturday from Perkins county where they toured land with W H Schnuelle and Jordan Lanmann. They were pleased with the land and some may buy after harvests are secured.
Mr Ed Wrigley of Lincoln visited friends in Diller Tuesday night. Corn is short for the season but good colored and growing fast. The 4th of July will be celebrated on Saturday or Monday due to coal and railcar shortages. H S Tonnemaker and his boy George visited Diller Thursday arranging another party of landseekers to Colorado.
Milo Hurley of Central Granaries Co is transferred from Dil ler to Rulo Nebraska to oversee the terminal elevator and plans to move this week. The article notes growing obnoxious weeds, especially sour dock, on nearby farms and urges uprooting it as a pest control measure.
A community notice argues that transportation preference should not replace church attendance and should be funded by members. It frames car use as a social obligation and credits the press and church as vital upbuilding forces in town. An advertisement funded by a friend of the church advocates this viewpoint.
C. E. Waggoner shows a good recovery after his second hernia operation at Methodist hospital Omaha and was expected home yesterday. Dr. Diehl left for Chicago for a month of study, accompanied by E. L. Loock who will visit relatives in Peoria Indiana. They may dine in Des Moines and seek Chicago supper en route. Mrs Diehl will visit relatives in Iowa and Chicago, returning with the doctor around August first.
Mr and Mrs H A Bell learned their son Benford, at Peru summer school, broke a leg while sliding into second base in a baseball game. He rode home with Max and is back in school on crutches.
Colorado report says Bernard Blauser, nephew of J O Blauser and H Z Diller, suffered severe burns in a gasoline explosion while retrieving a gas tank. Water had been running through it. he was treated in Denver and later recovered eye sight. He is related to Effie Clark.
Real estate notice by H S Townemaker and his son George offering land in Colorado for 30 dollars per acre. They advertise open deals with no office fluff and claim superior land and honest treatment, challenging rival agents and urging buyers to join their group.
Quinter Fry led the season by harvesting the first wheat this year. His binder cut the larger portion of Saturday on land rented from KR L Oaks near the sown fields.
Last quarter twelve members achieved perfect church attendance and received a bible picture. Next Sunday begins a new quarter with plans for continued perfect attendance. A successful food sale is remembered and thanks are given to helpers. Special music is planned for next Sunday morning and everyone is urged to attend Sunday school despite warm weather.
In July 4 1920 notice the Methodist church outlines a full day schedule with Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 40 am and Epworth League 7 pm and evening service 8 pm. A patriotic morning service is promoted to uplift community faith and civic pride and the notice urges strong attendance across all services. The Sunday school promises a welcoming hour of lesson study and the League emphasizes service for self and others with music highlighted in all services.
The Presbyterian church urges attendance next Sunday for a Testament pickup, SS picnic plans, and patriotic themes in both 6 pm and 8 pm services. C E group meets at 7 pm with Alice Line leading. Wednesday prayer at 8 pm. encourage bringing friends for fellowship and study.
A faith notice invites readers without a church home to consider making this congregation their place of worship and community gathering. The message emphasizes welcome and belonging for newcomers seeking spiritual support.
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