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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
5
Alfred Roelfsi and Coony Arntt moved to farms near Jansen and Lewiston respectively. M Mason moves onto the Diekman Bros. place. Ab Homdan of Armour visited Monday evening. Record office offers savings on subscriptions and a for sale Atwater Kent radio at the office.
Local note lists Moon & Son monuments with seasonable prices in Fairbury Nebraska established 1886. Small items mention rheumatic attacks, baby chicks for sale, and several local visits and notices from residents including Mrs Susie Brandt and Miss Iola Ramsey. Trade ads include custom hatching and work horses for sale near Steele City.
A local notice advertises a 20 percent discount on shoe repair work at the Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop owned by W. F. Mathis. The shop is located corner north of Bonham Theatre in Fairbury Nebraska and the sale runs on March 4th.
An old Beatrice Nebraska advertisement touts custom hatching in Buckeye incubators at 19 per egg. It mentions hand-bred blood tested chicks from Nebraska flocks and a special price on Sunshine Brooders Peet oss feeds and supplies. Located at 919 Market Street with phone 926 near the sign of the Big 41.
Charles Brandt called on Henry Saathoff Thursday. The Stahl couple report their baby is recovering from a sick spell. Bernice and Betty Jane Harris visited the Ramsey girls Monday evening. Richard Mayburn, a state university senior in Lincoln, spent the weekend with home folks. Farm work has started in earnest with spring plowing and talks cutting well underway. Arrangements are in place to resume kitterball games as soon as weather permits.
Dorothy Lea Braasch seven years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Braasch fell from her horse Saturday and broke a leg above the ankle.
Citizens urged to file for town council or school board seats as primaries are set for next Friday evening. The notice calls for interested residents to submit candidacy materials ahead of the election.
Mrs George Rent remains bedbound after a Friday morning stroke but shows improving condition. Miss Olson a Beatrice registered nurse is on duty.
Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, wounded by a gunshot in Miami, shows progress as the attack on President-elect Roosevelt is recalled with the assailant Giuseppe Zangaro identified.
The Womans Club announces a Sunday evening program at the Congregational church featuring Miss Lucile Taylor of Steele City performing Be yond the Horizon with special musical numbers between acts. Leaders are Mesdames W. E Anderson and H. C. Thompson. next meeting March 8 with hostesses Mesdames Cloyd Cully and Ralph Long. Roll Call topic School Laws and taxes. Parliamentary Law by Mrs. Scott Miller.
Ernest Sasse recovers from illness as Charles Brandt visits daughter Mrs Homer Ramsey. Community mentions suggest a late potato planting due to Good Friday falling on April 14. Charlie Gaisford attended the S F Clarks, enjoyed band playing Monday and plans to return soon.
Emil DeBoer and Gerd Henrichs Jr move on the A Mayborn place once Frank Pospisil farm as Reuben Gretzinger vacates for his own newly bought farm southwest of Diller formerly Wm Barton.
Mrs. Lee Calkins discovers a giant egg measuring 64 by 834 inches in the ongoing contest. Earlier entries by Lloyd Hurst and Mrs. Roy Patton measured 6% by 7% and 6% by 8 respectively, prompting questions about even larger specimens to come.
S F Clark reports from sister Mrs Hazel Jodell that Geo H Clark's funeral is planned for Saturday at 3 P.M. in Seattle, open to the public. Hazel Jodell and Homer Clark are expected to attend. her husband stayed on the island after a pleasant crossing.
Notices posted for caucuses to be held in City Hall next Friday March 10 at 8 and 8 15 p m for nominees to fill three year terms for two school trustees and two year terms for two village trustees. The meetings are described as important and urged to attract attendees.
Grandma Henrichs observed her birthday on Tuesday February 21 at her home in the west part of Diller. Although a shut in she appreciated cards and tokens from well wishers who called. Last Sunday several children delivered baskets and visited for a birthday dinner and cheerful visit.
Neighbors and friends held a surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs William Baumfolk on Tuesday evening. The gathering featured baskets of food and social enjoyment before all departed. the couple plans to move to a new home soon, leaving many neighbors sorry to see them leave.
Sunday a large gathering of Harriet Barton’s family celebrated her 74th birthday after church with a bon voyage meal at home. Ada Calkins also marked her 85th birthday on March 1 with relatives present including Richard Barton Billy Jr Carol Lee Jah and Beatrice.
Mr and Mrs Glaethar were surprised by friends and neighbors who helped honor their 89th wedding anniversary on February 28. Seven tables were set for the event with rock as the highlight. Refreshments followed before they departed wishing many more years of wedded life.
The J N C club gathered at Mrs. Rudolph Hubka’s home on Wednesday afternoon March 1. Mrs. Hilder won the contest prize, followed by a social hour and lunch. Mrs. Newt Hays invites the group to meet March 14 at her home.
Mrs. E R Bee wife of County Judge Bee died at home in Fairbury after years of illness at age 76. Born Huldah Pettit in 1855 in what is now West Virginia she helped found a broad Methodist and mission network. Survived by husband two daughters two grandchildren sisters and a brother. Funeral at 2 pm Monday Feb 27 conducted by Rev L F Townsend. interment Fairbury cemetery. county officials attended.
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