Diller Area Visitors Mentioned In Brief Notes
Mr Charley Knispel of Plymouth made a business visit to Diller on Wednesday. Roads improved after rains this season. Mr and Mrs Ed Wolken visited last Thursday with his mother at Barneston bringing home strawberries to can. Geo W Lichty of Omaha an old Diller resident en route to Endicott visited friends here Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Knispel
Plymouth
Ed. Wolken
Barneston
Geo. W. Lichty
Omaha
Diller
Endicott
Blauser Visits from Lincoln with Habicht Family
C. L. E. Blauser came down from Lincoln Saturday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Marie Habicht who will visit with her son E. F. Habicht and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. E. Blauser
Lincoln
Marie Habicht
E. F. Habicht
Marriage of Prof Siekmann to Miss Amy Lewis
Announced that Prof. L. H. Siekmann principal of the Diller schools last year wed Miss Amy Marguerite Lewis in Superior Nebraska on the 11th. After a wedding trip they will reside on a farm near Culbertson Nebraska after the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Siekmann
Diller
Amy Marguerite Lewis
Superior
Nebr
Culbertson
Barber wisdom on bobbed hair as fashion risk
A playful observation notes that barbers cannot reliably predict how bobbed hair will suit a woman. It argues a barber would refrain from judging a client, and even if he tried to say she would not look good, his authority would be shown to be limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Farmers adapt as dairy expansion grows nationwide
Department of Agriculture reports show farmers adjusting to new conditions as dairying expands almost everywhere. A beef cattle raiser sold his herd, bought 200 dairy cows, and earned more monthly profit from milk than the beef herd yielded in any year over the previous five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Thornton Nominated for Fairbury Postmaster by McLaughlin
Congressman M O McLaughlin informs Fairbury residents that J Lyndon Thornton is recommended for appointment as postmaster to succeed Dan Kavanaugh whose term ended June 5 Thornton, a money order clerk, has twenty one years in the office and was endorsed by a large majority of Fairbury business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. McLaughlin
Fairbury
J. Lyndon Thornton
Dan Kavanaugh
Thornton
Remarkable Fall Tale From a Grizzled Irish Worker
An old Irishman tells a group of workmen a tall tale about falling three stories while helping build a skyscraper. He claims it did not hurt him, and when challenged explains that he has already fallen for one and two more would not harm him.
Social visits spread across Fairbury and Courtland
Mrs. F. D. Darr visits son C. E. Darr in Fairbury while Mrs. Bradshaw visits Hannah Morris at the editor's home. Oma Sands returns home near Odell after visiting relatives Ab Bristol. Isabelle Raymond and son LaForrest stay in Courtland with Volney Raymond. L. V. Raymond and son Robert return to Lincoln after a brief visit to their mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Fairbury
Hannah Morris
Isabelle Raymond
LaForrest
Lincoln
Volney
Courtland
Kans
L. V. Raymond
Robert
Holstein Couple Visits Lottaman Family Over Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Mains of Holstein Nebraska visited at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Onka Lottaman and family over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mains
Holstein
Nebr
Onka Lottaman
Lightning Strikes Apricot Tree On Miller Lot Across From Editor
An apricot tree on the Miller lots across from the editor's home was hit by lightning during a thunder storm Saturday night.
Greenwood Family Visit to Nebraska Homes
Walter Greenwood and family from Waverly Nebraska visited the homes of his parents Mrs L Greenwood and Mr and Mrs F E Hale on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Greenwood
Waverly
Nebr
L. Greenwood
F. E. Hale
Twin Brenneis babies born near Diller. girl dies
Twin children born to Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Brenneis four miles southwest of Diller. The boy arrived at 11:30 p.m. on the 18th weighing six pounds and the girl followed at 1:30 a.m. on the 19th also six pounds. The girl did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Brenneis
Diller
Eloise Diller Improves After Measles Surgery Return Home
Eloise Diller daughter of Mr and Mrs J Smith Diller has recovered from car trouble following measles and an operation two weeks ago. She was sent to a Beatrice hospital for treatment and returned home Wednesday evening. Diller family members joined the Jefferson county YMCA boys camp trip near Endicott with guides and cooks accompanying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise
N. S. C. A. club hosts summer wrapup at Fry home
On June 11 the N. C. S. A. club met at Mrs. Quinter Fry’s home with ten members, deciding to close meetings through the summer. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Hutchinson and Francis Johnson, and an afternoon at a country club member’s home was deemed very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. S. A. Club
Quinter Fry
Hutchinson
Francis Johnson
Fanders Head for Yellowstone Trip Through Idaho
Mr and Mrs J D Fanders left yesterday in their car for a trip through Yellowstone National Park and on to Ashton Idaho. They expect to be gone the greater part of the summer. Fairbury News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fanders
Yellowstone National Park
Ashton
Idaho
Fairbury News
Lightning Sets Straw Piles Ablaze Near Town Farms
An early Monday lightning strike ignited a straw stack at Billy Henrichs feed lot and another at the Lohmeyer farm southeast of town. A light hail accompanied the rain but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Henrichs
Lota
Lohmeyer
Spider in the Paper Signals No Luck Either Way
A reader asked if finding a spider in the Record means good or bad luck. The reply says the spider is simply checking which merchants are not advertising and will move on to other stores, ensuring uninterrupted peace for its web-spinning owner.
Accident near Charley Lukas place involves minister and Wiemers
A car driven by one of the Lutheran conference ministers left the road near Charley Lukas’ place southeast of town. Mr Wiemers and his daughter were in the car. she escaped with scratches while Mr Wiemers suffered a scalp cut. The minister was shaken but unharmed. The windshield shattered, a fender bent, and the top wrecked. The occupants felt lucky to have escaped serious injury and Mr Wiemers later traded the car for a new Dodge sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seede Wiemers
Charley Lukas
Mr. Wiemers
Wiemers
Obituary: Frank Gerwick Sr Dies in Diller Area
Frank Gerwick Sr a former Diller resident died Tuesday night at his sons home five miles west of Blue Springs after several weeks illness He was born in Germany on the 17th and was 64 He came to America in 1886 living in Richardson and later Gage counties He survived by ten children and twelve grandchildren Burial is set for 1 30 pm Friday at Odell cemetery with Rev Klinger of Hanover officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gerwick
Diller
Blue Springs
Mr. Gerwick
Germany
America
Richardson County
Gage County
Odell
Rev
Klinger
Hanover
Surprise Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Baker
About sixty relatives and friends gathered Friday June 13 near Diller to celebrate the Bakers thirtieth wedding anniversary. Rev and Mrs Martin of Ellis sang. Lucille Hess played piano as Mrs Katie Nickeson dressed the bride in her former wedding dress. The event featured music, socializing, ice cream, cake, and cigars toasts as the Baker family marked three decades on the farm where they have lived since marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Diller
Martin
Ellis
Lucille Hess
Katie Nickeson
Baker
Mrs. Baker
Hattie
Nellie
Harry
Mrs Baker
RKNA Club Schedules Meetings Twice Monthly
RK. N. A. holds meetings on the second Friday at 2 30 p m and the fourth Friday at 8 p m with the pattern continuing each month.
Local Social News and Visits Across Fairbury and Surrounding Towns
Mrs. Roy Waggoner and Mrs. S F Stull visited Mrs. Earl Stull in Fairbury on Thursday. Earl Johnson and family were Fairbury guests Wednesday. R W Wagner made a business trip to Beatrice Thursday evening. The Rock Creek church Young People’s Club enjoyed a gathering at C E Messenger’s home Friday evening with refreshments. Paul Stull visited his parents in Fairbury Saturday night and Sunday. J N Carpenter and family held a reunion at Chas Carpenter’s home with about eighty five guests. Roy McCune and family drove to Belvidere to meet Mrs Ethel James of Overton for a visit in Diller and Steele City. J H Logan returned from a week with his ill brother in Republican City. Don Gridley and Wm Bellis toured Wymore on Tuesday for business. Howard Prather and Eilert Franzen shipped two cars of live stock to the St Joe market with Mr Franzen. Equity Exchange received twine. J H Logan and son Lawrence attended a funeral in Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Waggoner
S. F. Stull
Earl Stull
Fairbury
Earl Johnson
R. W. Wagner
Beatrice
Young People’s Club
Rock Creek Church
C. E. Messenger
Paul Stull
J.N. Carpenter
Chas. Carpenter
Roy McCune
Belvidere
Ethel James
Overton
Diller
Steele City
J.H. Logan
Republican City
Don Gridley
Wm. Bellis
Wymore
Howard Prather
Eilert Franzen
St. Joe
Mr. Franzen
Whea Equity Exchange
Lawrence
Odell
Death of John Joy Reinhart aurora Nebr attorney dies at 33
John Joy Reinhart of Aurora Nebraska died at 7 35 p m Sunday June 15 at his parents Lincoln home after a weeklong illness cerebro spinal meningitis He was born April 8 1891 in Diller Nebraska and educated at Diller Beatrice George Washington University He served in World War I and was county attorney for Aurora member of Masonic lodge American Legion and Phi Sigma Kappa He is survived by parents three brothers and burial followed in Aurora with American Legion oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joy Reinhart
Aurora
Nebr
C. A. Reinhart
Q Street
Lincoln
Leigh
Mr. Reinhart
Diller
Diller High School
Beatrice High School
Washington
George Washington University
L. L
Phi Sigma Kappa
United States Land Office
Pueblo
Colo
Hainer, Craft and Edgerton
Masonic Lodge
Lester Harter
American Legion
Aurora Legion
D. H
Bayard
C. E
Ottawa
Kans
State University
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised remedy
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is sold by druggists. It includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to reduce mucous membrane inflammation. Prepared by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
The Telephone Girl’s Calling Not a Job or Profession
A historical note suggests that the work of a telephone operator is not a business or profession but a calling. It emphasizes the dedication and social purpose behind the occupation rather than financial or formal status.
Probate Notice in Wallace Estate Hearing Set July 10 1924
The State of Nebraska Jefferson County enters a probate notice in the estate of William L. Wallace deceased. Grace B. Wallace administratrix petitions for final settlement and distribution. A hearing is set for July 10 1924 at 9:00 AM in the county court at Fairbury. Notice published three weeks in Diller Record. Denney & Denney attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Jefferson County
William L. Wallace
Grace B. Wallace
Fairbury
Diller Record
Dreats
J. Nutzman
SEAL
Denney & Denney
Attys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diller State Bank
F. D. Darr
C. E. Darr
Oma Sands
Hubert Filley
Lynn Waggover
Francis Plager
Graden Habicht
Orvil Wiemers
R. W. Greene
Oliver Diehl
Harold Bowers
Emerson
Emerson Bakery
RK. N. A
John Joy Reinhardt
Village Auditors’ Report
General Fund
F. Habicht
K. Shutt
Mneya
Bal
Oren
CREO
May
Meriss
Lst
B. Ackerman
Opt
Optom-E-Trist
McLeran
Pheone
Beatrice, Nebr
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