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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
May 13 brings the senior class play while Habicht’s advertises 4 off spring coats and painter services. Other notes include Mrs. Henrietta Powell improving after illness, Golda McKinley visiting from Redland, Ruth Hick breaking an ankle at school, Diller breed sow sales, and bounty payments for coyotes in Jefferson County with weekly pup reports.
A class of ten will graduate from Diller High School at commencement exercises on May 19. The graduates are Helen K. Patton Florence Bell Esther Mann Bernadette Freytag Flora D Waggoner Francee Eick Hedwig C. Duhrkop Audrey Diller Eldora Cole and Fern A. Cavett. The class play Cupid at Vassar will be presented May 13 with other events to be announced.
The reported death of the wife of Dr. Boyle, former pastor of the Diller Presbyterian church, was a mistaken identity. Mrs. Boyle of Fairfield Iowa remains alive at 503 N 8th St box 106. Hulda Meikle received a letter clarifying that the Long Beach California death involved a different Boyle family.
Fresh peanut butter per lb. 15c. Habicht's. L. H. Findling enjoys a visit from his father from Fairbury. Chas. and Wilson Brandt and their wives motored to Beatrice Wednesday. Mrs. Eva Darr returned Monday from Gilead to care for her mother, Mrs. Nancy Clark. Mrs. Griffin, caring for her mother Mrs. Harlen Hadley, returned Monday to Beatrice.
A cold snap seven miles east of Diller wilted early potatoes as ice formed exposed areas up to a quarter inch thick Monday night and again Tuesday night.
Fanders and Robertson advertise an Auto running gear aligner to check alignment. They warn improper alignment causes front tires to wear out in 350 to 700 miles and potentially blow out, urging customers to visit for examination.
Mrs E S Duan and daughter Delmar Hale with children went to Burchard Nebraska Tuesday to visit relatives. Pearly Miller arrived from Pittsburg Kansas to see his mother Mary Miller and sister Golda McKinley whom he hadn’t seen in years. Special price circulars show Habicht’s shades at 85 to 125 cents, regular prices 75 cents and 1.00.
Mother's Day is highlighted with a tribute to mothers and blessings. The notice lists ice price options for regular customers and a Sunday closure, inviting customers to see L Finley or Sam Thompson. Also notes a shorthand contest in Lincoln with 51 contestants and Miss Ommen winning first prize in shorthand at 65 wpm with 95 grade.
At the May 2 board meeting Prof. Wilbur Emmert was contracted as Superintendent for the coming school year. Miss Flossie Raymond will remain in the primary department. No definite plans yet for other teachers. J. Smith Diller, Secy.
The senior class notes mention a rehearsal for a class play a week away from the date, a half holiday last Wednesday, and a trip to Fairbury for class pictures. An Art Exhibit in early March supplied a George Washington portrait now in the assembly room. Reverend Innis gave an address on the Irish question.
A Tuesday evening baseball challenge between business men and the Diller ball team ended tied after the sixth inning as darkness halted play. Caylor sprained an ankle on third base, a bat struck Lysle Phillips in the forehead wounding him briefly, and Frank Cole lost a tooth from a bat impact. Spectators enjoyed the spirited contest and requested another game soon.
The Bird Club closes term with a walk seeking local birds and a high school track feature. Notes highlight practice, a five event contest led by Harold Bowers and John Starr, and a county meet set for May 7 in Fairbury with plans to take high honors.
Market brief lists wheat No 2 grade at 1.25 dollars per unit and corn No 38 shelled at 37 cents. Oats described as offering. Produce section notes current price quotes.
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