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The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

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Priced to Sell 1926 Chevrolet Coach

Used 1926 Chevrolet coach in first class shape offered by D. V. Fanders. Asking price and contact details not provided in readable text.

Chevrolet D. V

Congregation Ladies Serve Ice Cream at John Clausen Building

The ladies of the congregation will serve ice cream at John Clausen's building on Saturday evening July 21st.

Ladies of the Congregational Church John Clausen

Car Greasing and Auto Laundry at Geer Broa Station

Car greasing service offered at reasonable prices with first class quality. Auto laundry work also available. Geer Bros. phone 66 at South Side Service Station.

Geer Broa

Opening Day Planned for Saturday July 21

The notice announces opening day on Saturday July 21 and invites patrons to enjoy courteous service with Sunday dinners available by request as part of the restaurant’s customer care efforts.

Behrends Clarifies Religious Belief About Sabbath Practice

Mr Behrends states he is not an Adventist and objects to being labeled an adherent of the faith. He explains his Sabbath observance follows Jewish custom from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.

Behrends

Five Town Softball League Formed for Area Play

A new Big Five Soft Ball League brings together Diller Harbine Odell Endicott and Ellis. The season opens August 8 in Diller with Harbine. Each town hosts five games except Odell whose matches are played at Diller due to no lights.

Big Five Soft Ball League Diller Harbine Odell Endicott Ellis

Bandsmen Go to Beattie for Inglsbe-Wood Concert

About fifty members of the Diller band organizations depart for Beattie to take part in the first mass band concert of the Inglsbe-Wood organization. Several more fairs are planned, including one at Dille during the picnic season.

Diller Band Beattie Inglsbe-Wood Dille

Gravel Project Improves P. W. F. Road in Gage County

Comment noted on the P. W. F. record as gravel work begins Wednesday morning at the Jefferson county line and proceeds eastward. The improvement is praised for benefiting local residents and boosting road conditions in the community.

Gage County Jefferson County

Diller Holds Top Spot as Dual League Race Tightens

Diller remains first in the new Dual League with two games left after last Sunday at local grounds. The team travels to Swanton next Sunday while Plymouth visits Diller for the season finale in a key late series bout.

Diller Swanton Plymouth

Village Council Urges Water Conservation

The city council asks water users to avoid lawn watering and conserve water whenever possible. Wells show no improvement but other towns face trouble. use water to keep trees alive as needed. Village Council W. A. Snyder, chairman Chas. E. Waggoner, clerk.

W. A. Snyder Chas. E. Waggoner

Beatrice Blues Beat Odell 10 to 3 in Beatrice Game

About 25 fans from the area attended the Beatrice state leaguers versus the Odell ball club Monday night. After a scoreless start Odell loaded the bases in the third but A Sob lined a homer. Beatrice led after that and finished 10 to 3. Odell representatives were present.

Beatrice Beatrice State Odell Ball Club Odell A. Sob Blues Imit

The Marrying Parson at Diller Picnic

A tall lean impersonator of a circuit rider will perform a pretend marriage ceremony at the Diller picnic. The “parson” is a Justice of the Peace legally authorized to wed couples on the event day if a couple wishes to marry. Interested individuals should contact a committee member to arrange.

Truck Hits Train Near Fairbury Ends With Injuries

A truck loaded with keg beer struck a Grand Island freight train on highway No 3 northwest of Fairbury last Friday at 10 30 pm. Both track workers from Omaha to Concordia were injured lightly. One car derailed the air line activated a sudden stop. The conductor broke a collar bone and a brakeman three ribs. Beer kegs rolled free but no one was seriously hurt.

Grand Island Highway No. 3 Fairbury Omaha Concordia

Distinguished Guests at Union Meeting

The City Park gathering Sunday evening offered one of the season’s best programs. Soloist Mr. Burroughs charmed with tenor solos while Professor Gregg’s lecture featured graphic charts and a large lighted brain model. He defined happiness as a slower kind of joy found along the road of service. Next Sunday evening’s speaker will be Rev. Robert Drew of the Methodist church.

City Park Burroughs Professor Gregg Robert Drew Methodist Church

Democratic Picnic Planned by Jefferson County Young Democrats

The Jefferson County Young Democratic Club will host a picnic at City Park in Diller Balvaake on Monday evening July 30 inviting all Democrats in the county. The entertainment includes kitten ball games a basket lunch and Diller Band music. A prominent speaker will attend and the cover program will be announced later.

Jefferson County Young Democratic Club Diller Balvaake They

Nebraska seals $35000 oil contract with Phillips 66

The State of Nebraska awarded Phillips 66 motor oils a $35,000 contract for state equipment. Tests claim exceptional lasting quality and value despite high price. Sold at Geer Bros. Service Station, Ph. 66, South Side.

Nebraska Phillips 66 Geer Bros Ph. 66 South Side

New Restaurant Opens in Diller by Lester Strawbacker

Lester Strawbacker plans a new restaurant in Diller with carpenters and painters finishing the Green building for occupancy this past week. He intends to engage in the restaurant business.

Lester Strawbacker Diller

Governor Bryan Promises Diller North Highway

Nebraska Governor Chas. W. Bryan writes to Diller officials detailing a road program funded by federal and state sources. The plan includes a 5.5 mile stretch from Diller north to Highway No. 3 with grading and structures at an estimated cost of 25,000 dollars, part of feeder and federal highway projects to aid unemployment relief.

State of Nebraska Gov. Bryan Diller No. 3 Shoemaker United States Bureau of Roads Ratke State Highway Department Chas. W. Bryan

Loock Property Sold In Diller Transfers

The Blue Valley Credit Association notes deeds transferring E. L. Loock property to R. R. Kyd. Transfers include store block Lot 9 10 11 Block 6 Diller with two buildings for 50 dollars plus about 700 dollars in taxes. Also a 20 acre fraction 24-24 northeast of Diller sold for 2 505 dollars.

The Blue Valley Credit Association E. L. Loock Helen O. Loock Exix R. R. Kyd Iota Diller

Diller Municipal Band Programs in March Concerts

The Diller Municipal Band under M. O. Wood presents a March heavy program including Altamont Monmouth Kanopolis The Patriot Indian Intermezzo Merry Minstrels Serenade Moonbeams Field of Honor Carol Lou Americas Finest Dreas Parade and more with Kansas ties and notices from The National Antb McCaughey The Honoeer.

Altamont Monmouth Overture Kanopolis Patriot Merry Minstrels

Picnic Night Attracts Crowd In Diller Park

A large Saturday night gathering filled Diller Park with over 700 people and 160 autos. The event featured a concert by the Junior Band directed by Mr Wood, election of Picnic Queen with nearly 400 ballots, and kitten ball entertainment with boys dressed as girls and girls as boys, drawing home folks and family support.

Kitten Ball Mr. Wood John Greider Alpha Wiemers Kitten

Farmers Union Picnic At Sandmans Grove

The annual Farmers Union picnic will be held at Sandmans Grove three miles north of Harbine on Tuesday July 24 with foot races contests of skill and two kittenball games. The Plymouth Band will perform and speakers from State activities will attend including L S Herron and Fred Hagge. Everyone is invited.

Farmers Union Sandman’s Grove Harbine Endicott Reynolds Plymouth L S. Herron Nebraska Unionn Farmer Herron

Storm strikes nearby towns with wind damage report

Friday's Storm wrecked the Burlington wind mill and damaged Callan Bros tilling station and several store fronts. The barn on Mr Burnett's farm northwest of Odell blew down and many other buildings in the area were ruined. The rain may not fully offset the loss, and one man joked about an unentered cave.

Burlington Callan Bros

Frantic storm retches across Diller region with damage

A Friday storm west and south of Diller caused extensive wind and hail damage. Outbuildings including chicken houses barns and sheds were destroyed. several windmills toppled. Cattle losses occurred and a notable incident involved Mrs. Senior whose wardrobe was stripped by the wind. Hail damage was heavy near Hollenberg and along the creek areas.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Green Room Cafe Loock Property Diller Municipal Band M. O. Wood the Honoeer Kansas Farmers Union Picnic Hollenberg R. L. Oaks Vester Carmichael Ace Richardson Newton Hays Richardson Farm John Senior Cully Farm Adam Wasserman Fred Klusman
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