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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
5
The notice lists free movie nights on Tuesdays, a band concert Saturdays, and picnics in Plymouth Diller and Odell on August 3 4 16 17 18 19. State Fair runs September 3 to 8 and Gage County Fair September 26 to 29. Local visits mention Cloyd Cully Robertson Mayborn Renz Phyllie Richardson and a remark on government money and payday.
Local notice for shoe repair and harness parts at Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop opens evenings until nine near Bonham theatre. Tiny anecdote describes a man entering a store, buying tobacco, wasting change, and bluffing to leave without his money, illustrating cash flow in town.
A clipped OCR fragment shows a line about entering a space and noting someone emerging with earrings and a nonchalant air. It references no clear names, dates, or events and lacks full context or syntax.
Two Vienna physicians prepare a synthetic purified sting fluid for artificial bee stings to treat rheumatism. The method is described as a recognized remedy and involves stinging the patient to deliver the treatment.
Mrs John Mains and sons Kenneth and Clifford of Norman Nebraska attended the funeral of Mrs Carl Braasch. They returned home Monday with her mother Mrs Onka Lottman and her brother Arnold Lottman who will stay a few days.
A committee of high salaried railroad executives met in Washington to obtain government aid for their financial plans. They were told the aid would not cover the costs, yet some executives may still draw up to 100000 dollars a year. They were advised to use their own knife on themselves.
Willie Clark renewed for his copy of the Record this week. John Weerts from the Fairbury area visited with Diller relatives and friends Friday.
Mrs Sophia Mathias collapsed from heat while working in her garden on Wednesday. Passersby assisted until medical help arrived, and she was treated at the scene for heat-related exhaustion.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hiatt and family were Tuesday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Renz.
A wary observation notes that once government funds run out, individuals will target others for their portion, signaling competition and potential conflict over scarce resources. The quote underscores the tension between public finance and private pursuit.
Mise Koehler daughter of Rev and Mrs Koehler is recovering from a recent sick spell. She is a student of fine arts at the University of Nebraska.
The speaker questions if the era of low mood is gone and notes continued financial strain, asking about subscription arrears and solidarity among readers. The tone is informal and raises a plea for owed payments.
Diller won the Sunday game at Brennan by a 3 to 0 score. Next Sunday the Diller team will host Barnsdall Oilers at Riverside Park in Beatrice.
L M Cavett reports his son Claude Cavett has been elected principal of Clairmont City High School in Alberta Canada. He has moved from Grand Prairie to assume the role and duties at the Alberta school.
Gage county board of supervisors grants both On Sale and Off Sale beer licenses to the Farmers Union Cooperative Association at Lasham after a recent meeting.
Mr and Mrs Ray Eick and daughter Betty plan a trip to Lincoln on Saturday to host a visit from Bettys aunt Mrs Wm McHood and her son Wm Jr from Kansas City.
Clara Wood reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Madden on Sunday July 28 1938. The newborn weighs 113 pounds and Matilda Jaunette Clark served as nurse in attendance. All parties concerned are doing well.
Mr and Mrs Charley Hilder take their daughter Dorothrove and travel to Kansas City on Monday. They will bring home Maude La Goorge and her children who have visited with Susie Brandt and other relatives for several weeks.
Fairbury News reports Jefferson County treasurer August Kroll says there are no registered warrants against the county this week marking the first time in at least 30 years with no warrants outstanding. He notes six years ago warrants totaled $200,000 and pledges to stay out of the red.
The Plymouth Boosters with a 25 piece band will tour towns around Plymouth on Friday July 28 to advertise the Plymouth Picnic on August 8. They depart at 8 a.m. visiting DeWitt Clatonia Beat Rice Wymore Odell Diller Kine Jansen Fairbury Powell Alexandria Daykin ToWestern Swanton Wilber returning by 6 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Grone visited their daughter Mrs Everett Dougherty and her husband Sunday in Lincoln.
Farmers report being paid to stop work for the first time ever as subsidy cuts trigger discontent. They accuse the government of not funding support programs and fear a widening crisis in rural livelihoods.
Mrs Ina Smith and daughter Letha of Western join Mrs Sabella Raymond and Flossie for a dinner yesterday at Mrs Jernie Line's residence.
A Diller farmer narrowly avoided a nearly 15 percent interest loss on farm land by not selling his wheat last week, according to local farm market chatter.
Mr and Mrs S C Moser spent a weekend in Sumnerfield Kansas with his niece Mrs Graham and husband and with his brother and nephew Nelson Moser and Leater Moser and their families at Home City Kansas.
J A Cully and daughter Grayce of Beatrice visits Diller relatives Sunday. They were accompanied by grandson and nephew Lynn Cully who had spent the weekend with Lincoln friends.
The Burlington is rebuilding its telephone line from the Missouri River west with crews in Dawson. Poles were strung into Wymore from Table Rock on Monday.
Fairbury prepares for its annual band festival on August 20 with eight or nine bands invited from southern Nebraska and Kansas including the Diller band. Will S. Pettit serves as committee chairman.
Mrs Helen Loock and her daughter Mrs Gertrude Henrichs with her two daughters Madaline and Eleanor returned Monday from Mawthorne California after spending two months visiting relatives. They report receiving calls from several former Diller residents.
The N R C met at Mrs. Howard Peters home with eleven members and four visitors Mrs Rupert Andrews Mrs Rex Green Mrs Wm Bond and Mrs Helen Frisbie. An afternoon guessing contest determined prizes for Mrs Frank Grone Mrs Guy Learned and Mrs Orville Richardson. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Ben Sieboits home.
M. E. Kensington led a July program at the church auditorium with instrumental duets by Bonnie Green and Rachael Viers. Guests included Mrs Vester Carmichael and daughter Ruth, Mrs Dora Wohlfarth, and others. A served dinner followed by readings ended with plans to meet in September.
Cleo Green collapsed at the baseball grounds Wednesday evening and was taken home by car. She was reported OK Thursday and about as usual.
Mr and Mrs Jess Walker Mr and Mrs Harold Hurst and daughter Billie and Mr and Mrs John Luther all of Beat Rice were guests of their son and brother L M Hurst and family at the editor s home Sunday evening.
The notice for the Tecumseh reunion held on July 16 omitted Newt Hays and wife and daughter Gladys, along with Clarence and Eleanor Richard son. The error was partly this office’s and we apologize for the oversight.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clausen of Beatrice collected their son Mark after a visit with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cully. The family traveled to Iowa, Chicago's World's Fair, and Niagara Falls during a vacation.
Mr and Mrs Cavett attended a sacred concert by the Cotton Blossom singers from Piney Woods school at City Park Fairbury last Sunday evening. A large audience filled the auditorium and many were seated in cars outside. It was a fine program.
A six day Nebraska state fair runs Sunday September 8 through Friday September 8 in Lincoln. Perry Reed, secretary of the fair board, said funding was cut but the stronger dollar could buy better entertainment and allow a quality exposition as usual.
Out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. C W Braasch. Participants included A H Kanter and sons from Ririe Idaho Ray Jordan Lincoln and various local residents from Fairbury Jansen Thompson Reynolds Harbine Ellis Endicott and Steele City among others.
In a July meeting at the Y W C A rooms the Fairbury W C T U reaffirmed support for the Eighteenth Amendment and urged members to boycott businesses selling beer. The group condemned any move that could weaken prohibition and pledged to back firms aligned with the amendment.
The Merrimaid Sunday school class led by Mrs. Chas Waggoner enjoyed a picnic at Finks Park on Friday July 21. Girls swam in the pool and shared a meal of fried chicken sandwiches salad and beans with home made ice cream and angel food cake. Transportation was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Waggoner and Doris Beckwith. Attendees included Doris Beckwith Bonnie Green Gretchen Fenders Bernice Ferry Mary Nicholson Lucille Barnett Christobel Ramsey Rachel Viers Pauline Patton and the Waggoners.
The ordinance levies a five mill tax on tangible property within Diller for the 1988 assessment roll, with three mills to the general fund, three to the light fund, two to the water fund, and two to the municipal band fund. The measure becomes effective on adoption and will be published as required.
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