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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
1
The Record notes the school house bonds failed narrowly with 113 for and 89 against out of 202 votes. A four month delay is set for a reconsideration vote as the board believes the new building will cure congestion and support tuition-paying pupils. The editor reflects on community service and the paper’s role.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Geer were summoned to Fairbury late Sunday night by word that her father G. G. Wagner had died after months of illness following a paralytic stroke. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Fairbury cemetery.
Mr H H Green Mrs Frank Johnson and Mr Jene left on a morning train to At wood after receiving news of the serious illness of their brother John Maw.
At a Wednesday night city hall meeting Odell Steele City and Dilter town boards discussed Beat rice Power Co seeking a new electric light franchise with rate changes and a 75 cent service fee. No action was taken and the matter is expected to return.
Glass cloth offered by Cornbelt Sbr Co in Diller Nebraska. Contact via phone 15302 to inquire about a bundle suitable for warming or care use. Includes a note about baby chicks and upkeep considerations.
A newborn weighed nine pounds at birth to parents Opal Long and Harry Wather. The birth occurred Wednesday, March 19, at their home near Hollenberg.
Fifty years of marriage noted for F W Steffen and Wilhelminia Stock Steffen of Diller Nebraska. Snow storm limited open house to Clarence Steffen and family. Guests included Sophia Stock and local neighbors. They organized county work and helped local mutual insurer. A white cake with fifty yellow roses marked 1881 to 1931.
Phyllis Patton, storeo nurse, travels to Beatrice to serve on duty at Mennotte hospital this week starting Monday.
The Congregational ladies announce an Easter annual supper and bazaar on March 28 at the church annex. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Mr and Mrs Tom Herrie from Wresing and Misses Lois H Henrichs attended the funeral yesterday for Miss Charlotte Loock.
At the March 24 election the school house bond proposal failed 113 to 89 though supporters financed by strong monetary backing voted in its favor. The law required a three fifths majority, so the 24 vote margin fell short of the 32 needed. The school board, after review, plans a new election as soon as permissible, believing a building is needed and that a strong majority supports it.
The Cedar Class of the Congregational church held a lively annex gathering on Tuesday evening March 17 with singing led by Miss Brunk and Gretchen silencing the crowd after the last course. A budget contribution followed the festivities. Miss Charlotte Loock’s funeral was held Thursday at Prairie Cemetery with Rev. Velte officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saathoff hosted their club March 18 with Henry winning the men’s prize and Mrs. Herman Giesbrecht the ladies prize. a St Patrick’s day luncheon closed the night. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Giesbrecht on April 1.
A small wedding was held Thursday at St. I s Lutheran church with Rev. H J Diekhoff officiating. The couple Emil DeBoer son of Mr and Mrs Fred DeBoer and Martha Henrichs daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerd Hen exchanged vows. Donna DeBoer served as bridesmaid and George Schipper as groomsman among a few relatives and friends.
The state highway department awarded Roars Gravel Co. of Fremont Nebraska contracts for grading and paving work. One project covers 6.7 miles in Jefferson County for 4 329.92 dollars while another covers miles in Gage County for 4 61832 dollars.
Corribelt Lumber Co of Diller Nebraska markets briquets as the ideal fuel for broader stoves. Telephone listing provided as 153 02.
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