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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
1
The report lists multiple residents affected by heat and illness from Friday to Monday. Adolph Arpke, Bernard Behrends, and Mrs. Clara Miller show various health concerns from heat stress to poisoned hand. Other injuries include a cut forehead from a dust storm and a toe injury from stubbing. Oliver Diehl is recovering from appendicitis and nearing home return.
Miss Elizabeth Hogle and Mrs Ferguson of Lincole were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weers, east of town, for a brief social visit.
Friday's game at Diller featured both girls and boys squads. The girls lost 5 to 6, while the boys won 37 to 33 in a tight, cheer-filled matchup.
An airplane landed in Roy Roelfs field north of Diller on Thursday and gave passengers aerial rides. It performed a few stunts while in the air, offering excitement to those aboard.
The 100 degree threshold was not reached on Monday ending an 11 day streak of temperatures above 100. The day’s high was 94. In July 1934 an all time record of 24 consecutive 100 degree days was set during the great drought.
Mr. Carl Stange Mrs. Griswold and Miss Ruth Stahl travel from Dulee to Neillsville Wisconsin to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Griswold will see Mr. and Mrs. Will Tristman and Arlie at Sheldon. Ruth will visit at Shebogan. They expect to be away about four weeks.
Wendell Fanders headed to Denver on Sunday to visit friend Henry Diller. Henry had sent a message to his aunt Miss Fannie Diller saying he was on Pikes Peak in a snow storm and having a wonderful time, prompting Wendell to depart.
A strong north and east wind Sunday cut through the day with dust swirling in a gale. The wind lowered the temperature after a sweltering Sunday and the evening church meeting at the city park was dismissed and moved to the Methodist church.
Mr and Mrs Scott Miller and family with guests the Kennedys of San Bernardino California enjoyed a week end party at Finks Park. Women recall sun warmed days at the swimming pool as badly sun burned backs and shoulders remind them of happy hours by the water.
Mrs. Donald Tincher and her son Billie of Plattsmouth visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bell. Billie is resting after a recent operation at Odell hospital and says he feels fine despite a pale appearance.
Mrs. John Mathias and her nieces Miss Ann Lena and Marie Schroeder of Lincoln visited their nephew Christi Schroeder and family in McFarland Kansas from Saturday to Monday.
The State Journal notes the Lancaster county auto fatality list reached 12 for 1936 with the death of John O. Hidderston Jr of Omaha on Monday afternoon. It contrasts with six deaths by this time in 1985.
Willard and Fern Nippert accompanied by Arthur Malchow went last Saturday for a week long visit with relatives and friends at Hadley Minnesota to bring back Dorothy Nippert who has been visiting there for several weeks.
Mr George Sasse and his grandson Orlynn left yesterday for Smith Center Kansas to visit his sister Mrs Julis Beckman who was reported seriously ill.
Reverend and Mrs Pyche received a Wednesday message announcing the birth of a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs B Leisy in West Point Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Asra Loth of Steele City visited Saturday evening with their daughter Mrs Harry Allen and family.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Retchless and their two children visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Hilder and family on Sunday.
Saturday residents in Diller hoped for rain but received only a few sprinkles. The light shower left locals disappointed and no measurable rainfall reported.
Members of the B B Kensington and their families held a picnic dinner at the city park in Diller on Sunday noon.
The Misses Pearl Sparks and Esther Malchow returned home Friday after six weeks of summer school in Peru Nebraska, sharing experiences from their educational sojourn.
Beatrice resident A J Floyd piano tuner and his son Rodney visited Monday to handle business interests.
The Diller Band will participate in the Jansen Gold celebration parade on July 30 at 2. Details of the event were announced by organizers.
Miss Myrtle Hutchinson underwent an appendectomy at Odell hospital this Tuesday. The operation proceeded without complications and her recovery is expected to be swift.
Jansen hosts a three day 50th founding jubilee July 29 to 31 sponsored by the American Legion Post 358 with rodeo shows and Flying Willard Brothers act each afternoon A July 30 parade features Diller and Jansen Bands and VFW Fairbury Drill Team Antique exhibit in Community Hall and dress display of the last 500 years Local speakers include Arthur J Denney and Governor Cochran The Fairbury band and a pageant by Fairbury students close the events with dance floors rides and midway attractions.
The Navy Department announces that additional men for Class V 3 of the Naval Reserve are desired. This class is the Communication Branch consisting of radio operators. Eligibility requires valid Commercial and amateur radiotelegraph operator licenses. Recruits may be enlisted as radiomen or apprentice seaman. Information available at the Navy Recruiting Station in Omaha.
Funeral services for James Weiner 31 who drowned Sunday in the Little Blue river near Steele City were held at the family home northeast of Odell. A 2 o'clock service preceded a 2 30 ceremony in Odell cemetery officiated by Rev. K O Zavadil. He is survived by his widow and two children.
Busy Bees 4 H club met at Lee-Pickard home on July 22 to discuss clothes care. Members made hat stands stocking boxes and handkerchief boxes and viewed demonstrations on hat racks and handkerchief boxes. Next meeting set for leaders home with two days planned August 4 and 5.
A letter from the Cavetts details their Colorado Springs start and trip north toward Cheyenne for Pioneer Days. They praise cool nights, mountain trout, and new acquaintances while noting Nebraska connections, local farms, and travel humor from Estes Park to Denver.
Mrs Lotta Furrow and daughters Elva May and Wana Fay travel from Burlington to Reno Nevada to join son Wallace Furrow in a dairy owned by his uncle Glenn Calkins. Wallace Smith and family already reside in Reno. Marvin Furrow plans to leave for Reno at a later date.
Berthel Weaver and family moved their household effects into the rental property of Miss Esther Gretzinger on Wednesday. Esther’s nephew Allen Tristman of Fairbury has been in town this week preparing the house for their move and has been visiting friends during his stay.
Mr and Mrs Harry Close and children Gerald Dale and Fern drove to Wayne Kansas Sunday and returned that evening bringing their nieces Lucy and Evelynn Close who will remain there until Sunday when the parents will come to get them.
Bernard Patton arrived home Saturday morning from a journey that included visits in Sterling and Denver Colorado. He spent time at the home of Harry Weddle and with his uncle Adolph Patton and Mr Beckman.
The Misses Sylvia and Erma Sible Marie Wehling and Flossie Raymond have returned from summer school at the state university and have again taken up housework duties.
Local Robert Beckman and Lester Strawhacker painted the Diller State Bank this week, giving the building a renewed exterior. The pair completed the task as part of a community improvement effort in the town.
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