Gerald Friday Recovers From Knee Cut
Gerald Friday sustained a deep cut below the knee last Saturday. He reports the injury is healing well with good progress and care.
04 May 1934
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
1
Gerald Friday sustained a deep cut below the knee last Saturday. He reports the injury is healing well with good progress and care.
B W McLucas and Ralph Howell were business callers at Diller last Saturday and gave the Record office a call.
DeWitt faces Diller in the season opening league game scheduled for next Sunday afternoon at the local grounds. This marks the first league contest at the venue this year.
Mr and Mrs John Fletcher and Pearl Fasnacht announce the birth of a seven pound baby girl born Tuesday May first at Falls Hospital in Beatrice. The proud parents name the child Patricia.
The late Mrs J T Henrichs estate items to be sold at public auction at the Henrichs home in the west part of town tomorrow Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Walter Myers of Fairbury and Albert C. Schoenrock of near Gladstone have filed for state representative on the Democratic ticket. Both men seek the nomination in the upcoming election.
E W. Drews of Plymouth Nebraska called at our office this week. He formerly worked for Geo Kelgen & Son Inc of St. Louis. Drews performs piano tuning cleaning repairing and specializes in player pianos.
All lot owners without endowment are asked to arrange with the secretary or send $1.00 for seasonal care. Those who had care last season received clipping and the lot was moved nine times during the season. Attend now so the cemetery looks good for decoration day. Chas. E. Waggoner.
The state musical contest will be held in Lincoln today and tomorrow. The High School Girls Glee Club and Miss Rachel Diller, clarinetist, will compete in the event on Saturday. The Diller group placed high in the district contest and may repeat at Lincoln. Miss See, musical director, will accompany them.
Last Saturday at Pioneers Park near Lincoln the Journal reported a Kids Fishing contest with over one thousand boys under 14 using rod and line. The 30 minute event yielded about 1000 bull heads, 172 prizes were awarded, and after planting 6000 bull heads in Haines Branch, over 2500 were reportedly caught by night. Suggestions were made to stock a nearby ravine with yellow catfish for future fishing.
Diller beat Clatonia 6 to 5 in 11 innings in a tight league opener. Fletcher led with three hits and three stolen bases, while Lohse and Carston fanned 13 and Clatonia struck out Diller. Next up Dewitt hosts on May 6 at 3 o clock.
The Senior class presents the western comedy Moon River Rancho directed by Schindler with Miss Henrichs assisting. The prairie ranch setting features cowboys, a detective and marriage finale, with Miss Fasnacht praised for artwork and the orchestra led by Miss Lyle.
The Men’s Night service at the Methodist church featured Keith Hays presiding Charles Waggoner reading scripture and offering prayer. A brass quartets led by L. M. Cavett Will Henrichs C. L. Geer and W. A. Schindler was well received and Rev. Drew preached This Is No Place for Men stressing church contributions to individual family and national life.
Beatrice Sun notes that James Robert Tincher will graduate from Odell high school, ending a 31 year run with no Tincher in any Odell grade. Mrs. R. E. Tincher helped found Odell’s first class in 1891 and the Tincher children have long populated Odell schools. Newborn Tincher girls now attend classes, continuing the family presence.
Ward Finch faced a serious abscess following a bruise but has improved significantly. Medical updates note his condition is now better while monitoring continues.
Mrs Mary Willems leaves for Illinois to celebrate her fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends from her youth in Diller Nebraska and Bluffs Illinois. She and late husband O F Willems moved to Nebraska in 1884 and she plans a two month visit staying with sister Mrs Kate Botterbusch in Bluffs Illinois.
Dr. R. N. Orril, longtime Methodist district superintendent, returns to ministry after a hiatus for his wife Mrs. Orrill’s health. Previously in Hollywood, California, he will serve as pastor at the Seattle church where he was located at his resignation. Mia. Orrill had died several months ago.
Thirteen cast members from Wymore and Diller clubs entertained Monday evening with a community chorus and a comedy play Comical Country Cousins. Mrs John Carico chaired arrangements with a large cast including Aunt Ophelia Sukey Molly Dela Jane Cecelia Samanthy Sis Hopkins Meindy and May Jimmie. Following the performance a refreshment course was served and plans to repeat the show are in progress.
In a windy day track meet, Diller defeated Odell 54 to 36. Findling swept firsts in discuss shot put high jump 440 yard and broad jump. Henrichs brothers led sprint events while Achtemeier and Johnson posted places. Inter class meet followed with Diller girls dominating events and Diller boys winning sprint and field events.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lowell of Lincoln visited Diller on Tuesday to see relatives and friends. Mrs. Lowell is a daughter of H. Z. Diller, formerly of the area. Mr. Lowell works as an editorial writer, and the Record features his state news columns this week.
Last Friday county high schools hosted Educational Day events with exhibits programs and contests. Several thousand attendees heard band music, enjoyed picnics and sports while districts 66 56 74 86 64 60 89 152 73 and 57 earned top points in academic contests track events art exhibits and attendance with first eight schools reporting over 75 percent enrollment presence.
Rev. Bauer spoke at Congregational church about The Trial of Jesus before Pilate. He argued Jesus was illegally arrested and examined by Annas and jailed before daylight. Pilate sought release but Han Priest influence led to condemnation for sedition to avoid Rome.
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