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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
4
One year in advance six months in advance 1.50 dollars. Entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter. Advertising rates made known upon application. Business locals are run out and are charged 6 cents per line for each insertion.
Republican Dwight Griswold will speak at Fairbury on July 23 1934 at 7 30 p m. Edward R Burke Democratic candidate for U S Senator will speak in Beatrice this evening July 20 at 8 p m. G G Binderup Democratic candidate for congress will speak Daykin July 23 at 1 30 p m Steele City 4 p m and Fairbury 8 p m. Various local candidates including J W Rohrbaugh and Frank Rose advertise campaigns in the area. County Commissioner George Patterson and Dr Fox discuss FERA labor projects. Albert C Schoenreck Jefferson County Farmers Union president and state representative candidate is featured. Louis Huss of Fairbury and others visit Diller. Meyers and Diller also seen in town with campaign ties.
The Business Men's Club has begun securing pledges to buy caps for members of the school band for the celebration days of 49 to be held August 2 22 23. Caps for the Diller Band should be provided some way. At least they should have a mark of distinction and uniform caps are considered suitable for now.
Mr and Mrs Quinter Fry and family attended a neighborhood picnic at Chautauqua Park in south Beat Rice last Sunday. About seventy people joined the group in the event.
The Music Appreciation Club met July 10 at Miss Mildred Mayborn’s home to study brass instruments. Miss Eileen Green demonstrated the trumpet French horn trombone and tuba. The club thanks those who loaned instruments for these meetings.
Relatives and friends gathered Friday evening near Diller to surprise Mrs A A Eick but the plan backfired as the guest of honor appeared to know about the party. The group moved to her home for social conversation and refreshments before departing.
The Pollyanna class led by Pearl Caldwell and guests spent a Saturday evening at a canyon trip ending with a restful night. Sunday included breakfast and a Sunday School lesson after which twelve o clock brought a hot transfer to cars. Attendees included Mrs Ed Henrichs Esther Malchow Irene Hill Velma Wehling Geraldine Wiemers Kathryn Johnson Rachael Diller Madeline Henrichz and Pearl Caldwell.
We express gratitude for the floral tribute and kind words of sympathy at the death and burial of our beloved wife and mother. Signed by Joe Carpenter and Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Carpenter.
The annual community wheat election meeting for Jefferson County is scheduled for Thursday evening July 26 1934 at 8 o clock. Pleasant precinct meets at City Hall Diller Jefferson precinct at Harbine school house and Newton Endicott at the opera house in Steele City.
The Plymouth Band engaged Mr. Gobel of Fairbury as their director and he has assumed leadership. Previously the band was under the direction of Mr. Clark of Beatrice for several years.
A. W. Koch wins the Odell mayoral race to succeed L. Vajeraska who resigns after being named postmaster of Odell.
Odell announces the 11th annual picnic will be held August 7 and 8. Committees are appointed and plans are under way for the program.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Wiemers on July 18 1934. The brief notice confirms the birth and names the parents.
Harm Meyer born September 4 1857 in Longsfield Germany died July 11 1934 at age 76 years 10 months and 7 days. He married Johanna Alden in 1882 in Germany and served in the army. They immigrated to America in 1883, lived in Illinois and Kansas before settling in Diller Nebraska about 1910. His wife died in 1924, he remarried in 1926 to Mrs. Marie Knipple. He leaves his wife four step children five grandchildren and two nieces Mrs Charles Robertson Wymore and Mrs Harm Henkel Carlton.
Mrs. Daisy Elizabeth Oaks of Cass County Nebraska died in an automobile accident near Ellis Nebraska on July 7 1934 at age 48 She married Joseph O Carpenter in 1905 and had three children all surviving Her faith and church membership with United Brethren Harbine and later Rock Creek Methodist marked a devout life She leaves a husband two daughters Merle and Katherine a son Merle a grandchild and her parents siblings and many friends
Rev L J Wolff pastor leads near Diller with C L Hullman superintendent Sunday school at 9 30 A M German services at 10 30 A M.
Rev. Robert E. Drew presides as the church outlines upcoming meetings for the Board of Stewards and Official Board. Sunday School at 10, services at 11, with a focus on the church message during hot weather. The nominating committee began its important task at Thursday’s meeting.
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