18 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
1
John Ferry and Kieth Wag goner report car trouble as the town endures heat and minor complaints. Born to Mr and Mrs Pearly Nickson Florence Mann a 7 lb boy on July 13.
Classified note lists a 1929 Whippet coupe in good condition. The item is available for sale, currently filed in the proper record office quire.
The Diller Farmers Grain Co has shipped out 20 car loads of new wheat so far this season, marking progress in local grain sales and market activity for the area.
Mr and Mrs John Pulec visited with his mother and other relatives at Wilber last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Hill of Ontario California are visiting here with his father A J Hill and other relatives.
O. R. Jones, a Republican candidate for county clerk, will visit the Dilier vicinity on Monday to meet voters and discuss campaign issues.
Hubert Patton and Pete Albers are hospitalized in Beatrice after an automobile accident that occurred Wednesday evening.
W H Steffensmeyer and Iiver Diehl of Lincoln spent Wednesday evening at the home of Dr. O C, presumably a local figure, as noted in a brief society blurb from the era.
A Saturday sale offers a tube repair kit for three cents and a six inch Crescent pattern wrench for 19 cents with a limit per customer. The promotion runs only on Saturday July 19th.
The Board of Education No 70 in Diller met Monday night and elected Dr. S B Viers as Chairman H K Shutt as Secretary and W I Filley as Treasurer to organize the new term.
Estimates indicate about three fourths of the wheat harvest in the area has been threshed and stored for sale at higher prices. Officials note strong demand and potential price increase as markets respond.
A garbled report mentions Diehl and Geo Inday arriving in Iowa for an event at a cooler home location. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs. C L Tristman of Béat rice spent Saturday with friends in Diller.
The Odell business men are arranging to hold their annual picnic on July 31 and extending into August. Local organizers expect community vendors and families to attend.
Ed and Julius Glathar of Humboldt spent Monday visiting their sister Miss Emma Glathar at her home.
Mrs. Wheeler mother of Mrs. H. K. Shott and Mrs. Will Henrichs is ill at the home of H. K. Shutt. Local family circle is extended as health concerns are noted in the household.
Miss Edna Hullman of Beatrice spends a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hullman during a vacation period at their home.
Mr and Mrs O F Furrow receive community sympathy after the loss of a baby boy born Monday noon. Mrs Furrow is reported doing nicely.
Mrs Bessie Sharp of Omaha daughter of the late Anderson Bell who often visited here with his brother the late Alex Bell has been visiting Diller relatives the past week.
Mr and Mrs R E Colman and daughter Maxine and Mrs Elma Limprecht and son Hollis traveled from Lincoln on Sunday to visit Diller relatives and friends Hollis will stay a week with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Willis Clark in Diller.
Extremely hot stretch began July 4 and lasted nine days. A 2.35 inch rainfall at Sidney and a low of 14 degrees above freezing at Norfolk Monday morning brought welcome relief to residents.
Dr Cecil Ellis and his bride Lillian Wohlfarth of Chester were married, then traveled to Detroit and Chicago. They arrived in Dillerville Monday evening for a brief visit with Dr and Mrs Cudelis Mrs Dora Wohlfarth and other relatives.
The passage describes people gathering in July 14th style to reconnect after living there five years forty five years ago. They enjoy a pleasant time despite warm weather in the area.
H. E. Green came back Tuesday after a short trip to Lincoln visiting friends and sightseeing.
Jefferson will receive 036.80 from the July appointment of state school funds.
Miss Mildred Tucker attended her mother's funeral and returned Monday to Chicago.
Lucius P of Superior and his wife with another couple were in town Wednesday after completing an auto trip to California.
Mr. Harry Stroékey, a veteran threshing engineer, is unable to report for duty on Wednesday morning due to unspecified physical testament. The note underscores his long service and current absence from duty.
Fred Klusman, injured four weeks ago while shelling corn at John Wehling's south of Diller, was operated on Monday to remove part of his right arm between the wrist and elbow. He remains in serious condition in a Fairbury hospital.
Mr Isaac Saylor fainted from heat during a Leslie Roe Riddle at a Congregational church. The doctor treated him and he was moved to the home of Mr and Mrs W A Snyder where he remained until he recovered enough to be sent home southeast of town.
Leslie Roe Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hill, died at age three years three months and fourteen days, after a birth in Diller Nebraska. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Fairbury with burial at Prairie Home cemetery. He leaves a father, mother, three sisters Opal Glathar Tre ne A Glenda R, one brother, three grandparents and many relatives and friends.
The family expresses thanks to the aid and comfort given after the death of their loved one. Special appreciation goes to Rev Park for comforting words and to the singers and helpers who assisted them.
The article warns against itinerant peddlers who travel door to door with often inferior goods sold at high prices. It contrasts them with home town merchants who stand by their products, provide after sale fixes, and rely on long standing trust. It notes automobiles aid peddlers and urges buying locally to avoid scams.
The piece argues that patrons should buy from reputable town merchants to ensure quality goods and fair value, questioning if anyone ever supported a local cause by giving to itinerant sellers. It promotes loyal spending at established shops as the reliable path to good value.
A quotation from Joseph Conrad on how a standard of conduct underpins achievement in a profession. It explains that tradition sustains endurance and self sacrifice, guiding men who study the past for lessons and inspiration.
About 600 B C the poet Arion at Corinth led a cyclic chorus of 50. Half a century later Thespis of Attica introduced the Thespian tradition and became the leader of the chorus. The cL aecateres of Dionysus were recited by the leader and answered by the chorus, marking a key step toward drama.
A trimmed excerpt noting the refrain about a man who delivers the goods and brings steadiness to the neighborhood. It contrasts unfulfilled failures with a beloved, reliable figure who brings light and aid.
Prices listed for farm goods yesterday include wheat 6a, oats 28c, cream 12c, eggs 12c, heavy hens 13c, springs 16c, roosters 8c. Sibil g prices noted with typical local market variation.
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