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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
5
A poem notes how people diligently maintain their cars while neglecting self care. It contrasts a well-kept vehicle with a neglected inner mechanism, warning modern mortals about forgetting their own internal workings while pampering external possessions.
Several notices advertise sale items and services in Fairbury Nebraska. Among them are a 5 year old black molly mule, a team of geldings, fourteen harness sets, garden seeds, bulk seed stock, a Kimball organ with mirror, single comb Rhode Island Red eggs, and various medical and professional services. Names include W C Line, Harry Ahrends, Gus Dressen, Diller Filling Station, G H Newton, Sam Seifford, Loyal Henrichs, F A Moon & Son, A Blauser, Cunningham, John Rickers. Nebr. listings show contact details and local businesses.
Notices from C. C. Andrews of Steele City seeking to trade brood sows for stock hogs and to buy stock hogs. Herman Neumann offers for sale 40 head of spotted Poland China hogs, 1 yearling white faced bulk, and 10 tons of alfalfa hay. Phore 104-08.
Mrs. Al Boggs of Beatrice visited Sunday with Mrs Isaac Saylor while Mrs Sophie Mathias and Miss Pearl Fasnacht spent the weekend with relatives in Beatrice. Ralph Sandman's three year old son was ill with pneumonia at their home one mile north and a half west of Harbine.
Mrs J E Catlett hosted Sunday visitors from Pawnee City including her sister Mrs J A Kirkpatrick and son Paul and her brother J H neg and his wife. the gathering featured family fellowship.
Opal Johnson of Wymore filed for divorce against Lyle E Johnson formerly of Diller. She alleges incompatibility and cites marital breakdown. Court filings indicate the action was initiated in Beatrice with proceedings to follow.
A former Nebraskan who spent 12 years in California commented on changes after returning home. He said Nebraska is cutting down trees and building swimming pools, noting the contrast with his prior view.
The common housefly signals unclean conditions and sanitation problems. It is not only annoying but also poses health hazards due to breeding in manure and other waste.
Lincoln broadcaster Mark Woods leads a radio program Friday evening March 16 at 6 o clock on KFAB KMMJ KGBZ and KFOR. Woods, a veteran advocate for agricultural interests, will discuss the McNary Haugen bill and farm legislation, promising a constructive talk of urgent interest to farmers and those in agricultural prosperity.
Mrs. Mary Phillips visited with Mrs. Isaac Saylor several days last week. Mrs. R. B. Albers moved into town on Tuesday occupying the Elias Hadley residence on Castor Street.
Mrs. H. H. Beckwith sustained a painful hand injury last Friday due to an electric wringer incident. The accident left her with a badly bruised hand and she sought medical attention.
Gerald Schweinler five year old son of Mr Mrs Philip Schweinler living two miles south of Diller fell and broke his right arm Wednesday. Village and school caucuses will be held next Monday evening in the city hall. Election day is April 3 and the state primary on April 10.
Mrs. Kate Tucker hosted a visit from her sister Mrs. Ellen Tucker and Mr and Mrs J C Grundle, all from Council Bluffs, Iowa, from Friday until Sunday.
Harvey Garrels, who handles Standard Oil Co products, moved into town and operates from a truck, occupying the Mrs. Lottman property on Hilton Street.
Misses Phyllis Patton and Mattie Henrichs studying at Dr Fall and Luthern hospitals in Beatrice spent the weekend with their families in Diller.
Contractor L. M. Cavett began building a large barn for Henry Novotny on the former Sam Woods farm located three miles south and two miles west of Diller. The foundation had been laid the previous week.
Mrs Northup went to Fairbury on Monday for court business related to settling her father J A Marshall estate. She traveled with Rev Harris in his new Chevrolet coach to the county seat.
The State Bank of Harbine grants a warranty deed to George Freitag for lots 6 and 7 end the SE of the NE and the NE of the SE of Section 33 Township 2 Range 4, near Diller. The farm, formerly F W Tuxhorn, transfers for 11 545 dollars total, 104 dollars per acre.
The Federated church women gathered March 2 at Mrs. E. Krebs home north of Diller for a brief business meeting and a quilting session. Afterward, refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Waine, Mrs. M Callander, Mrs. Wieths, Mrs. Bert Bell and Mrs. John Plager. A doughnut sale is set for Saturday March 17 at Green's Cafe.
A 240 acre Ben Henrichs farm lies 2 miles south and 1 mile west of Diller. It will be sold at a referee's sale on April 2 with details appearing elsewhere in this newspaper.
Mr and Mrs C E Waggoner attended the wind up of the basketball tournament at Lincoln on Saturday and remained to visit Sunday with his sister Mrs J J Coniff and family.
Grandma Bracken age 86 of Steele City died at 10 30 o clock Monday night in Steele City. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon and the body was shipped away for trial.
Will Pickard of Norfolk and Mr and Mrs LaVern Pickard of Fairbury visited their grandfather George Pickard who is ill at the home of his daughter Mrs S F Clark on Saturday evening.
Mrs. M. Silkett of Steele City age 93 is a town booster and regular at community shows. She enjoyed the picture Laddie last Saturday and remains active in household duties and local events. She turned 93 on November 16 and has lived in Steele City 27 years after moving from Odell and earlier Iowa.
A historical essay extols modern electricity and labor saving devices as greater than mythic powers. It argues that electricity gas and telecommunications create countless efficient helpers surpassing ancient rulers and runners in scope and impact.
Mrs Carrie Green and her daughter Bonnie are visiting relatives in Lincoln, sharing time with family members and catching up on affairs.
The office building occupied by Drs. Ellis and Diehl, exchanged by Dr Ellis for land years ago, will be sold soon at a referee's sale to settle an estate. See legal notice elsewhere in this paper.
Reverend and Mrs Ludwick suffered a tense collision Tuesday when another car struck head on at high speed while passing a road er. They escaped serious injury though their vehicle sustained evident damage.
J A Shuffler, born February 14 1862 in Yadkinville North Carolina, died at 8 15 am Sunday in a local hospital after months of paralysis. He and wife once lived at Diller and later on an acreage south of Fairbury where Mrs Shuffler died. Funeral services were to be held with interment in Diller where Mrs Shuffler was buried.
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