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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
5
Classified items list sales offers including a five foot mower, a six sedan, chick mash, electric cord, and sorghum seeds with prices. Local updates mention Lincoln visit, store staff change, flu attack, and home repairs. The mix shows shop items and brief community highlights from the Farmers Store area.
Nebraska farmers can buy 25 lb bags of Start to Finish mash with calcium for chick starters. Black Bros Elevator advertises the all purpose formula as a complete feed option for poultry.
Calvin Waggoner spent the weekend at Hastings taking part in a shooting match. The event drew local participants and provided a brief report on his activities.
Roy Geer visits his office Wednesday marking a recovery from a flu outbreak that has hit the region hard. The illness has challenged local officials and businesses as health warnings remain in effect.
Miss Fannie Diller once tended the town’s finest double lilacs then gave away every bloom to shut ins and friends, sharing beauty with those in need.
Mrs. W. E. Anderson was admitted to Odell hospital last Sunday for treatment after an flu illness she has not yet recovered from.
Mr and Mrs George Specht left Tuesday from Fairbury for Omaha where Mrs Specht intends to go through a clinic. George has been in poor health for some time.
Notice in Jefferson County Nebraska that administrator filed a final account and petition for final settlement and heirs determination. Hearing set for June 2, 1939 at 9:00 A.M. before the county court. Dated May 3, 1939 by County Judge ER Bee.
Denney and Denney attorneys for the forest estate of Eldora Nider deceased notify that the administrator has filed a final account and report and petitions for final settlement and discharge and heirs at law determination. The hearing is before the court on May 19, 1934 at 9 A.M. Contest may be entered. Dated April 191th 1939 E. R Bee County Judge.
The Diller Woman's Club hosted a tea for mothers and daughters at the Methodist church on May 6 1939 at 2 30 PM. Long welcomed attendees and a playlet titled A Mother s Memor ies and Songs was presented by several members and guests. Health program and installation of officers were planned for the May 17 meeting with hostesses G Long and R Hubka.
Bud and his new bride received a royal welcome in Diller at a housewarming last Thursday hosted by about twenty five friends. The evening featured Bingo and a pantry shower packing gifts from soap to matches. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. D Fanders Mrs H H Green Mrs S Miller and Gladys Lottman.
The Hebron Woman's Club held a one o'clock May luncheon at the Presbyterian church basement with Mrs. Scott Miller as president and guests Mrs. L. F. Sinkey and 4th Diet of N F W C. Mrs. Sinkey gave a reading and Mrs. Miller spoke on Service.
The senior class presented a two act play The High School Mystery on Wednesday May 10 at the Opera House. A large crowd attended and praised the performance noting suspense from a real backstage mystery that interrupted rehearsals and led to a staged kidnapping and near murder. Cast members included Betty Cuthbert Laura Crowder Maxine Nider Dorothy Russel Mildred Krebs Lady Mary Lee Max Thompson Earl Sayles Robert Thompson Victor Reed Raul Butler Doyle Weaver Joe Burroughs Eleanor Richardson Mrs Reed and Dale Sandman Sheriff Jason Shaw with Miss Fielding and Lorene Achtemeier coaching. Audience reaction highlighted the authenticity of the final twist and the slogan We dont guarantee it to be better but we do guarantee it to be different.
Howard H. Pyche pastor and Mrs. Earl Weigel supervise Sunday school with a lesson on Paul evangelizing a province. The day celebrates motherhood, with a men’s class memory surprise and a 11 o’clock sermon on Fundamental things in Family Life. Diller High School graduation service follows at 8 pm in the church.
St Pauls Ev Lutheran near Diller invites graduates to English services at 9:30 and Sunday School at 9 30. Pastor L J Wolff and Supt C L Hullman welcome all. A Daily Vacation Bible School will run the first two weeks in June for children aged 4 to 15 with substantial instructional hours.
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