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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
1
The article notes a poor corn crop this year and laments the bad outlook. Louie Wenz is building a new barn on his farm south of town after a fire destroyed the previous structure. Miss Lucile Sparks and Miss Elizabeth Hogle left Thursday for Denver to spend their vacation in Colorado.
Miss Fannie Diller returned home to Diller last week after a sightseeing trip in Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin and their son traveled from Omaha to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs S C Hutchinson at their home.
Dr and Mrs Viere and family enjoy a visit from Mrs Viere’s father and mother Mr and Mrs G W Drake from Red Cloud Nebraska.
Official observers in Norfolk Nebraska report rain or precipitation recorded each day since June 28 with one gap on July 6, indicating a near continuous pattern.
Mr and Mrs Orval Wiemers and Coroia Wiemers traveled yesterday for a ten day journey to the Chicago World’s Fair. They will then proceed to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the remainder of their travel plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Carpenter of Powell Wyoming came to attend the funeral of Mr Carpenter’s mother who was killed in an automobile accident. Mrs Carpenter was formerly Hazel Geer.
E McCune received a Los Angeles message stating his only brother H S McCune had died after a brief illness. The communication came yesterday forenoon from California.
Dr J Bixby of Geneva visited Sunday joining his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Cavett for their evening meal. After several hours with Diller relatives he returned home to Geneva.
Editor Clark and his family from Ocell attended the service on Sunday evening. With Director Wood absent Mr. Clark played the cornet in the prelude to the preaching service.
Odell baseball team defeated Fairbury Independents 10 to 7 at Odell last Sunday in a tight game. The Odell lineup and crowd saw a strong early offense and steady defense secure the win.
Mrs Wm Carico and her daughter Melva of Wymore visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Carico. Melva will teach again in the consolidated schools at Filley and has been elected director of the music department there.
Frank M. Rain on the Republican ticket toured Diller Friday and called at the Record office in the editor’s absence. He is the son of Frank L Rain and grandson of Scott Merrell. He is a clean young chap and would likely fill the office creditably. His lithal ad appears in this issue.
Mrs W C Steffensmeyer visiting Dr O Diehl's daughter Mrs Alice Line hosted a bridge party at the Fairbury Country Club Wednesday morning. An enjoyable hour was spent at bridge before she and her husband returned to their Lincoln home Thursday evening.
Rev Robert Shupe of Fairbury Presbyterian Church delivered The Plumb Line of God at the union service. Diller Munpe Band led by L M Cavett opened the program. Prof F M Gregg of Nebraska Wesleyan Univ Lincoln will speak on The Psychology of Happiness and lead a discussion for Sunday School workers. A L Burroughs of Beatrice Kiwanis Men’s Glee Club sang at the park service.
Scott Miller reports the fatal illness of his brother Clark Miller a Dallas resident after six weeks of semi coma. Clark, 30, manages three states for the A P W Paper Co of Albany with headquarters in Dallas. He is married with a young son and his wife is with him in Texas as Mrs Gladys Goebler visits from Winfield Nebraska.
A note on Benjamin Behrends from 134 miles southeast of Diller presents him as a conscientious self styled prophet. He hints at Adventist and Methodist disagreements while urging daily living as if to die tomorrow and invoking Old Jordan Roll as guidance.
Harry Remsey formerly of Diller and now of Town er Cole has been appointed postmaster at that place. He is the son of Mrs. Maggie Remsey of Diller and is well known in the community with many friends glad to learn of the appointment.
The Board of Education met Monday evening to organize. Dr. Viers is president, W E Anderson secretary, Roy Geer treasurer. Regular meetings are the third Tuesday of each month. Members include J Smith Diller, R W Green, and D V Fanders.
Ladies of the Dorcas class Kensington are invited to the monthly meeting on Thursday July 19 at 2:30 pm in the Methodist church basement seeking attendance from all members.
A 1926 Chevrolet Coach offered by D. V. Fanders is priced to sell in first class condition. Contact details not provided.
Election of the Picnic Queen for the 38th annual gathering will be held this Saturday evening at the city park. Polls open at 8:00 pm and close after all voters have cast ballots. News of the results will be announced later with the queen's identity kept confidential if possible.
A rustic soft ball game last Saturday pitted farmers over fifty against a local town team in a lively, lighthearted contest. Spectators praised the informal spirit, urged field access for country teams, and endorsed the management for keeping play friendly and communal.
Diller defeated Western 18 to 10 in hot windy conditions last Sunday. The win keeps Diller atop the New Deal League with several games remaining in the schedule including upcoming visits by Western July 14 and Plymouth July 29.
Mrs. J Herwig of Humboldt was slightly injured when an automobile she rode in overturned near Humboldt on Friday after receiving news of her brother Clinton Tristman of Tobias dying. Mr Homer Howe and his wife halted to help and were taking her to Auburn to catch a train. Howe’s sudden braking to avoid a collision caused the crash. Mrs Herwig continued her journey.
Harm Myers age 90s died at his home 24 miles east of Diller after years of poor health. The body was moved to Waggoner Bros funeral home in Diller. Funeral services were planned at St Pauls Lutheran Church this Friday afternoon at 2 oclock.
Odell resident Grandpa Basim died at home on a Wednesday at age 85. He was a member of the southern army and father to Erving Lillian Basim and Mollie Giasco. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. Drew officiating.
The text honors a respected person, urging that memory of his strength and virtue endure for everyone who knew him. It emphasizes lasting tribute and the enduring impact of his character on colleagues and loved ones.
Clinton Lewis Tinstman, manager for the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. at Tobias, was electrocuted while reanchoring a 6600 volt line near Western. He fell from a pole despite proper gear and safety belt. Funeral held at Tobias with burial in Diller. survived by wife Elizabeth and two sons Allen and Dale.
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