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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
8
Rev L J Wolff pastor C L Hullman superintendent Sunday school at 930 A M There will be no preaching service this week.
Rev. Robert A Helms pastor and W A Snyder superintendent announce S S Sunday School at 10 and church services at 11. Due to Mrs A Q Richardson’s passing, the Keystone Kingston event at Mrs Frank Cully’s home is postponed to Tuesday March 6.
Rev Robert E Drew pastor Mrs L M Cavett Supt S S services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with a children's Story Rufus quotes Jesus praying church seeks Christ during Lent preaching March 4 The Unknown Christ March 11 The Historic Christ March 18 The Understanding Christ March 25 The Matchless Christ April 1 Our Savior Christ Weather caused postponements New church supper and union Young People meeting dates pending Beatrice union with Centenary Epworth League pastor to accompany careviewers Pauline Patton urged to join travel plans for interested youths
Second grade pupils earned Silver Star Buttons for Palmer penmanship including Wanda Slocum Wessel Beckman Denice Anderson Marilyn Miller Stanley Diller Georgia Ball Joyce Johnson Donald Ruelfs Robert Dale Clark Mary Lou Thompson Lee Farrow Calvin Pickard. Third grade pupils received Gold Star Buttons such as Betty Grabber Roe Patton Nelda Nicholson Mary Marie Bristol Gayle Cully Esther Lamb Wilma Thompson Margery Nippert Bonnce Riddle Kenneth Findling. Intermediate room posters promoted safety and hygiene with sixth and seventh grades producing projects while eighth grade studies Le Line Longfellow. High School activities include operetta proceeds, CWA/CWS work, and local spelling contests.
Dr. Johnny Brinkley’s XER Sunshine Station at Villa Acuña shut by Mexican government last Thursday night around 9. Brinkley blames the U S Federal Radio Commission while suggesting doctors may be involved. He anticipates returning on air in a week or two.
A 400 pound colonial lantern that hung on the front portico for 22 years broke loose during a wintry gale on February 22 and crashed to the porch floor, leaving it wrecked. It was valued at $1,000.
A terse quip noting that deceitful selling in high pressure contexts would fill hell if lying were punished as sin.
Diller volunteer firefighters and their families enjoyed a communal evening last week with a local talent orchestra providing music for dancing. Refreshments followed as about seventy five attendees described the event as very pleasant.
Mr and Mrs S J Thompson hosted a six o clock dinner Wednesday honoring Mrs Christie Seaman on her 76th birthday. Attending were her son Harry Thompson and family and True Thompson. She enjoyed many gifts and cards from friends.
The February Musicale of Mildred May’s students was held on Wednesday February 28 with Fairy Music as the theme. Pieces included Fairy Queen Waltz by Cora Mae Raezer Denice Anderson March of the Dwarfs by Rudolf Eckhardt Gayle Cully Elfin Player by A Armstrong Jean Bon Laughing Fairy by Florence A Goodrich Dick Beckwith.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford N. Sparks hosted four bridge tables at their Jansen residence last Tuesday. A two course dinner was served at six thirty, followed by hours of bridge. Mrs. Murray and Mr. Cressman won high scores while Mr. and Mrs. Fast had low scores. attendees included multiple Friesens, Mr. Thiessen, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Cressman, Mr. Zook, and Mrs. Steer.
The NCS A club met with Mrs. Robertson on February 21 for a pleasant afternoon after business. Contest highlights included Viers guessing the cherries on a tree and Sparks and Andrews winning prizes for a quick jigsaw puzzle. A luncheon was served by the hostess with Leila Robertson and C E Waggoner assisting, and Moser invited members to gather March 7. Roll call will reference St Patrick's Day.
Mrs. Anna Lacy of Wymore district No. 7 led a school of instruction at Naomi Chapter on Wednesday with an afternoon and evening session. A banquet for about 22 guests followed at 6 30 PM. Extra guests from Violet Chapter No. 105 of Wymore joined the evening group. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served, and attendees thanked the visitors for their assistance in the work. The evening was described as enjoyable and profitable.
Beatrice voters rejected the Community Hall bond issue last Friday with 1,118 for and 1,377 against. The tally missed the required 1,500 votes to carry, delaying plans for a southern Nebraska auditorium and stage.
For sale seed oats priced at 45 cents per bushel. Contact Diller at phone 102:62. Listing filed by Harry Ahrends.
The Fairbury Woman's Club hosted a general meeting at the Mary Etta hotel on February 20 with Jefferson county clubs invited. State Federation president Mrs. Scott of North Platte spoke applauded by local leaders, stressing Public Welfare and the scholarship loan fund and announcing Nebraska's planned state year book. Tea followed as clubs from Diller and others attended, marking a profitable day.
The article notes there will be no Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1933. It discusses global tensions with Germany at the center of European strife, the Allied powers warning against aggression toward Austria, and a likely strict U.S. neutrality as World War II anxieties grow. It also reflects on Wilson's failed effort to save a self destructive world.
An old advertisement claims sleeping on the left side harms the heart and promotes Adlerika as a gastric remedy. It promises one dose will release poisons and relieve gas pressing on the heart so you sleep soundly all night, endorsing a leading druggist.
A county meeting of school boards pursuing CWA school projects drew broad representation. Work has begun on several projects and planning continues for the rest. Edith Cole teaches in district 64 and guides a large class of 25 pupils who benefit from individualized instruction and a noon hot dish.
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