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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1929
Page
1
Local notices list injuries illnesses and visits including Hubert Patton sprained ankle and Mrs Onke Lottman improving. Beatrice visitors Jim and Pat Pickard and Lincoln residents Elma Limprecht attended Decoration Day events.
Mr and Mrs Wm Glather announce the marriage of their son Arthur E to Miss Fern Trotter on May 23 1929. They will reside in Humboldt Nebraska.
Miss Phyllis Patton of Diller and Mrs. Guy Hill nurses at Dr Fall's hospital in Beatrice are slowly recovering from injuries after an elevator in the hospital fell with them.
Mr and Mrs Roy Mathias of Ellis joined Decoration day services at Diller last Thursday. They spent part of the day with Sophia Mathias and sister Grace Fasnacht and their families.
Geo B Pearce came home Sunday from Lincoln hospital after cataract removal from his right eye. The procedure yielded no evident benefit. Mr and Mrs R W Green were guests at a Sunday dinner at the MaryEtta hotel in Fairbury hosted by the Y M C A in honor of Gov Weaver who planned to speak at Camp Jefferson that afternoon.
The Cormbelt Lumber Co presents a free picture show at Diller Opera House on June 17 with all invited. The J N C members enjoyed a May 29 gathering at Mrs. Charles Hayes home with eleven members and eight children, including Gladys Hayee Velma Hilder and Mrs. Keith Hayes, sharing social conversation and lunch. Hubka invites the group to meet June 12.
The Leaper home hosted a Sunday gathering on June 2 to honor Albert Leaper turning 80 and his wife turning 67. A large birthday cake with strawberry ice cream followed, with guests including Geo Leaper and family of Steele City, Moulton Fouste and family of Endicott, Geo Furry and baby near Fairbury, and their three children at home.
The Commercial Club of Diller elected new officers at a regular meeting with strong attendance. President S C Hutchinson and others were chosen, a membership drive at $2.00 and a committee for free summer entertainments were formed, along with a petition group for a graveled road through Diller. Local residents and neighbors were noted for various tasks and visits.
Mrs. Kate Tucker and her daughter Mrs. C. H. Cully and family returned home to Lincoln after visiting here. Rex Green and family came back Tuesday from an auto trip to Conrath Wisconsin where they visited Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Tinstman and family.
Mrs. W. G. Robertson and her daughter Meredith of North Loup Nebraska, after visiting with her sister Mrs. C. H. Cully and family, depart to return home today.
City dog owners must obtain their licences from City Clerk Chas E Waggoner at once as directed by the Village Board. Official notice warns of overdue registrations and urges immediate compliance.
Mr and Mrs Luther Marstel lar of near Washington Kansas attended the decoration day exercises at Diller last week Thursday and spent the day visiting with her father A J Hill and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs C A Reinhart of Lincoln and their sons Ted Reinhart of Ottawa Kan and Dr Dale Reinhart of Scottsbluffs Nebr spent Wednesday visiting old friends and relatives in Diller and vicinity.
Sunday evening at John Lottman's residence about forty friends gathered for outdoor games and visiting. Ice cream and cake were served at a late hour as guests wished the South Dakota visitors good luck on their trip home and hoped for another visit.
Dr C C Diehl Oliver and Eleanor plan to start next Thursday on an auto trip to the Yellowstone park. Mr and Mrs E E Hill and Miss Nellie Frisbie returned Wednesday from visiting Mrs and Mrs Woodring at Gayville South Dakota. Mrs Woodring was Miss Isabel Fouts before her marriage.
Miss Alice Specht who closed her school at Powell two weeks ago and moved to her parents' home three miles northwest of Diller has developed a mild smallpox case. Precautions are in place and several cases are reported nearby.
In a letter to the editor the Rev Velte reports a perilous trip to Missouri with the family. He mentions escaping unharmed from ongoing downpours that delayed planting as floods filled creeks and rivers across the state and highways were forced to pause between Kansas City and St Louis.
The writer notes flood waters delaying travel and days of clearing up to enjoy sunshine. He recalls a rainout of a baseball game in St Louis and hopes to reach Diller by Friday or Saturday. The Ford car records 91100 miles and sparks a joy for driving. Best regards to Mrs Pearce and Lillian from Rev and Marg Velte.
The N. R. C. met at Mrs. Herman Albers home on June 4 with ten members and three children present. Visitors included Mrs. S. C. Hutchinson and others. First prize went to Mrs. A. O. Richardson, second prize to Miss Fannie Diller. luncheon followed. Next meeting set for June 11 with Mrs. Frank Eick. members urged to bring garden care ideas.
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