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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
5
Oats for sale by E Sort F A Moon and Son advertise quality monuments at seasonable prices from Fairbury Nebraska established 1886. Mr and Mrs Nettleback of Lincoln visited the home of Mr and Mrs John Carrico over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson from Fairbury spent Wednesday visiting Mrs Maggie L Remley while Mr Nelson attended business matters in town.
Mr. John Hilder Jr and Mrs Will Weigel traveled from Lincoln on Saturday upon hearing their brother Charley Hilder was struck by lightning. He returned home early in the week.
A preacher notes that many seek salvation on Sundays while God judges by deeds from the other six days. The column reflects on daily conduct and moral accountability rather than weekly ritual.
Diller Farmers Grain Co. advertises constant hog purchases offering the highest market price and daily pickups. I. R. Andrews, Mercury provisions mention.
Reduction on men’s soles 85c and heels 35c and 50c. ladies heels 25c and 35c. Located at corner north of Bosham theatre Fairbury. W F Mathis owner.
Representative Frank Wells of Fairbury County Commissioner Deffer and Frank Lowe of Steele City visited Lincoln on Monday to urge grading and gravelling Highway 68 from Steele City to Fairbury a 113 mile section.
The Record corrects a prior notice stating Mr and Mrs Albert Leaper had been married for twenty seven years. They were actually married in 1885, forty seven years ago, to keep historical records accurate.
A recent Monday program attracted a much larger audience than usual with many filled seats and some attendees standing or sitting on the ground. The increased turnout follows the generosity of the organizers in offering free screenings.
J. E. Kerr of Lincoln, a former Diller barber for many years, renewed acquaintances here last Thursday. He has retired from barber work and resumed insurance sales with Western Life and Accident Co of Des Moines, using his Lincoln office and former clients.
Mr and Mrs Joe Rothmeier of Alexander spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Isabella Raymond. Gus Dressen notes a full stock of fly nets offered at low prices.
F W Frisbie sells his farm the NWI of section 20 in Gage County to A H Colman for 11000 dollars.
Supt and Mrs Shindler departed for Omaha where Mr Shindler will enroll in a six week chemistry course at Creighton University.
A Commercial club gathering intended to decide the August picnic location at Diller was postponed. The Record went to press before the meeting, so the outcome could not be reported in this edition.
W T Gerard of Lexington Oregon, formerly of Diller, mails a check to extend his Record subscription through August 1 1933. He notes wheat crops look good despite a harsh spring in their area.
The Steele City band plans a free concert in Diller one week from next Thursday June 30. The Diller Commercial Club encourages attendance and notes there will be music on the air in Diller that night. Everyone is invited to enjoy the free entertainment.
The Pennsylvania Picnic Association hosts its annual picnic at Mataione Park in Lincoln Nebraska on Tuesday June 21 at 3 00 pm with supper at 6 00 pm. Pennsylvanians their descendants and friends are invited to bring filled baskets and dishes for the committee on arrangements J H Gable secretary
A daughter Jacqueline Jean weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces was born on the 7th to Mr and Mrs C Davis at 239 Oakinnatts Villa Park Chicago Illinois Mrs Davis will be relieved by Diller people as Miss Flora Wamee daughter of Mr and T H Waggoner former Diller residents now in Savannah Missouri Jacqueline is their second child Announcements were received by Diller friends.
The Record asks subscribers with outstanding balances to pay now, noting several hundred dollars are due. It prefers leniency but urges those able to pay to settle, offering patience if funds are tight and stating reminders are unnecessary for willing payers.
Mr and Mrs H Hutchinson motored to Lincoln Monday. Miss Alice Line visited in Lincoln Monday and Tuesday. Miss Larie Bristol will teach in the Vic Anderson district next year. Mr and Mrs Jorden Lanman of Lincoln spent Sunday with Mrs Woods parents. Miss Pearl and Leucille Sparks went to Lincoln Sunday to attend the state university summer session.
Mr and Mrs Jess Walker of Beatrice were Sunday evening visitors to their son Lloyd Hurst and family at the Record editor's home.
Charles Lowe of Steele City won first prize of 100 dollars in the Dawes oratorical contest at Crete during Doane college commencement week exercises. His speech was titled The Psychology of War. The Dawes contest, an annual event, was founded by ex Gov James W Dawes.
The horses at Diller were taken from the hitch rack Monday night and ridden long after the movie ended before being turned loose. Local riders and their parents spent hours searching for the horses, raising anxiety about a repeat incident and potential trouble for the youths involved.
Edmund H. Hinshaw 70 former congressman from Fairbury district died at his Los Angeles home last Saturday after twenty years there. He practiced law with his son Howard R. Hinshaw after moving west and earlier partnered with Charles B. Letton in Fairbury.
An overlooked report describes Harry Beckwith, 14, son of Mr and Mrs H H Beckwith, joining boys to wire an amateur moving picture device to the village electric light. A floor lamp in a small iron wagon delivered a shock when he touched a charged handle, knocking him down until a garage switch released him.
A letter from Jim Foster Pne authorizes selling extra pants for 1.89 with any suit order. The offer includes most goods, with suits priced from 11.95 to 21.95, and the first four customers receive free extra pants. Limited time only.
A Plymouth News reader reports frequent inspections at his store including license checks for cream testing permit tobacco and egg buying and notes he cannot afford five gallons of gas yet must accept returns. He jokes about public mistrust and recalls wartime sufficiency slogans.
The Hirsch family from Airbury received welcome support from Diller relatives on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd of Geneva and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campbell of Geneva, plus J. Johnson of Ken Bow, ceased to Diller Monday for a visit with Mrs. S. M. Hughes, mother of Mr. Hughes.
Mrs Joseph Krotz and her daughter Evelyn Krotz and Mrs Jon Thomas of Odell visited Diller friends Monday evening. Mrs Krotz and Mrs Thomas were hosted at Mrs Warthen home and Miss Krotz stayed with Miss Mildred Mayborn.
Mr and Mrs L V Raymond and daughter Phyllis Joe of Lincoln spent Sunday at his mother Mrs Isabel la Raymond's home. They were accompanied back to Lincoln by his sister Flossie who will stay in Lincoln for the summer term at the state university.
The Steele City celebration on July 4 sponsored by the local American Legion post will start with a 10:30 a.m. street parade and include singing by the Diller Ladies Quartet a roping exhibition by Miss Fayetta Hudson and talks by Attorney General Sorenson and Judge F W Messmore plus races and readings.
Dr. Harry Bauguess 57 former Mayo Foundation physician and children’s hospital staffer in Detroit died at 8241 Mary Grove Ave after ten days illness. He trained at the University of Vienna and taught chemistry at the University of Nebraska. Survived by widow Ethel, son Gilbert of Weymouth MA, and members of several medical and Masonic bodies. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit. Funeral held June 6 with church service and musical tribute.
Till and Mrs. John W. Miller along with Dr. J.G. Neely and daughter Mrs. Gladys Geeb ler and son, visited here with Mrs. Christie Seaman, Scott A. Miller and family and other relatives and friends. They formerly resided here.
A lively ball game between Diller and Summerfield-Fane drew a fair crowd. First baseman Mr Bevans was struck in the groin while fielding and recovered to continue. Uley Lampe broke his nose on a foul bat, and Diller will meet Barneston in Barneston next Sunday.
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