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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
Jefferson County's cancer drive opens this week and runs until July 15 under Miss Bertha Akio president of Pi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma. Letters of appeal go to county residents as sponsors hope for generous response with funds sent to the American Cancer Society to support research and treatment.
Weather shows cooler summer start with Tuesday high of 96 and .20 inches of rain. June total precipitation 4.64 inches, farmers hindered by wet ground. Freddie Drexler and mother of Fairbury visit Diller for repair work on Mrs. Drexler’s property near Earl Weigels. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Beckman of San Mateo attend funeral of Mrs. Beckman’s mother Mrs. Evert in Diller. Elaine and Orma Jean Champ from George Champ family stay in Fairbury for Junior College. Elaine to teach in district 9 and Orma Jean in district 4 next year. Fire department responds to brush fire at John Theye farm. blaze under control. Miss and Mrs. shop MOSIMAN’S summer dresses in Fairbury.
Mr and Mrs John Wehling of Beatrice celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on June 5. Their family attended at a dinner decorated with spring flowers and an anniversary cake. The couple’s children include Mr and Mrs Deli Wehling and Mr and Mrs Harold Cox with grandchildren Douglas Myreta and Cherie.
L. F. Sinkey was appointed dean of the Fairbury Jr. College on June 13 following Overtuff's resignation. He previously led the education department, served as field representative, and is a former Diller schools superintendent. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Ivel Carpenter hosted Beatrice visitors for Sunday dinner at Mrs. Tilda Casper's home with others visiting from Tobias and Beatrice.
Mrs. Evert Schipper Sr longtime Fairbury resident and former Diller area farmer died in a Fairbury hospital Sunday June 12 at 83 1 7. She was born May 5 1866 in Norden Germany and married Evert Schipper on May 7 1887. The couple migrated to the United States in 1912 and settled near Diller later moving to Fairbury. Survived by husband five sons Wessel in Diller Herman Evert George and Henry all of Fairbury and four daughters Mrs Charles Alrich Pickrell Mrs Henry Weshels Sacramento Calif Mrs Arthur Zimmerman Fairbury and Mrs Rolf Beckman San Mateo Calif Funeral services were held Thursday at the American Lutheran Church Fairbury with Rev Arnold A Hoferer officiating burial was in Fairbury Cemetery.
In last week’s Record the Elville Shipper entry stated they lived in Wymore. It notes Mr Shipper who is not married attends Fairmont, Napthali Lodge No 206 A F and A M. Diller will meet in regular communication tonight with expected good attendance.
A Friday night band benefit at the high school gym aims to raise funds for new band uniforms. The event features Weers Bros. Orchestra, caller Johnny Romisch, cakes from mothers and others, door prizes, and open attendance for the neighborhood.
The piece notes Highway 30 in Nebraska mirrors emigrant trails like the Mormon and Oregon routes, tracing trade and rail history along the Platte Valley. It laments limited markers and maps while urging better storytelling of the region’s role in American expansion. Also mentions visiting relatives from Evanston, Wilmington, and Fritch.
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