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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
1
A trash pile south of the Black Bros elevator, burned last week to clear a site for new corn, rekindled Sunday afternoon as winds fanned flames. Fire crews contained the blaze with minor damage, mainly scorching a chrome press patch on the orphanage grounds nearby.
Henry Schutte arrived in town in a 14 ton truck and left it in gear in front of Glenn Long’s store. A gust of wind moved the vehicle about 100 feet south, then it turned east and entered a lumber shed through partly opened doors. The truck stopped without damage, witnesses calling it a miracle.
Diller area merchants and citizens mobilized to curb Halloween mischief by appealing to youth honor. A planned park event moved to the high school due to cold. over 1000 boys attended and enjoyed about 400 sandwiches 30 pounds of wieners and eleven cases of pop. Minimal damage reported with a few outhouse incidents blamed on visiting youths.
Mr and Mrs LB Findling and Kenneth with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Foreman Fielder traveled to Conrad Iowa from Diller last Thursday returning Monday. They say Mr and Mrs Dale Friday are recovering from an automobile crash with Mrs Friday nearly fully recovered while Mr Dale with two broken ribs will need extended time to mend.
The pastor will preach a three sermon series "These sayings of Mine" on consecutive Sundays starting next week. Topics include November 5 about War, November 12 about Human Values, and November 19 about Entering the Kingdom.
Robert Koepff and Vernop Christ of Plymouth were injured Monday when their car rolled near Whitber. Both are improving at St Elizabeths hospital in Lincoln. Koepff is editor of the Lobhias Times and son of Louis Koepff editor of the Plymouthn News.
Mr and Mrs Perry Weaver and Mr and Mrs Paul Patmore with Vooald attended church Suo Gay with Rev and Mrs LU Wagoner at their pew near Pleasant View. They waved a lovely church and a nice parsonage.
Mr and Mrs Will Vinstman and their son Arlie arrived in Diner from Wisconsin Tuesday evening to visit Mrs Lamb and Rex Green and other relatives in Nebraska.
Dr and Mrs Eilis Hays and Mr and Mrs Ross Hays with their son visit the Bills family in Coester at the home of their son and brother Stapiey Bills.
Mr and Mrs Green drove to Biadea Nebraska last Sunday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs Robrkasse and Imanson. Mr Robrkasse is Supt of schools at Biadea.
Wymore's orchestra will furnish the music for a city hall dance on Friday night hosted by local firefighters. The event promises lively tunes and community gathering in a festive program.
Mr and Mrs Chase Waggoner and Mrs Nancy Robertson with daughter Lela returned from Worthington Minnesota Tuesday night. They noted Lyon Waggoner and Habicht families well and hybrids outperform other varieties with corn yielding 60 to 70 bushels per acre. Chas. caught a 26 inch walleye and described the lake near Habicht's store as two blocks away and about eight miles round trip. They neared a state corn shucking contest but could not approach due to parked cars.
Mr and Mrs Jake Lottman and son Harold with Mr and Mrs Willis Clerk and daughter Petty travel to Fremont in the Lottmans car to see Miss Merlyn Lottman a Midland college student They also attend the state corn husking contest at Ames about six miles from Fremont Otto Sorensen from near Blair wins by husking nearly 28 bushels in 80 minutes Weather is windy and dusty resulting in dirty faces.
Gerald R Close of Diller and from the University of Nebraska Diller is honored on the Beta Gamma Sigma plaque list at the tenth annual College of Business Administration recognition banquet in Lincoln on October 31. The plaque list honors the top 10 percent of the class for scholarship in the national honorary business fraternity.
Last Saturday night patrons found the fivee films at the opera house underwhelming. The committee plans another man in a different outfit for this Saturday aiming for better entertainment and higher crowd interest.
Pauline Patton and Mr and Mrs Koy Casper welcome a daughter born Tuesday morning at Odell hospital weighing 7 pounds named Phyllis Jean.
Miss Sylvia Sible, once ill for some time, resumes her work on Monday as a teacher in District 66, located 33 miles north of town.
Miss Rachel Viers a Tecumseh schools teacher spent the weekend in Diller with her parents Dr and Mrs Viers.
The Record office announced a number of Bonham Theatre tickets for sale. Call at the Record office only.
Mrs. Mead of the state Woman's Club lectured at the Diller Women's Club about foreign relations inviting high school students. Major Booth from Britain spoke on global affairs noting Canada United States borders and comparing Europe’s war mindset with America’s peace.
W M Henrichs in Sheldon Wisconsin reports rain affected corn, but silage 45 feet in a 12 foot silo and corn for hogs. He notes good hay value at 400 a ton oats 35c cows up to 85 dollars, butterfat 38c, and cheese quality. He praises timber work and cooler days, sending regards to Lew and Bill T.
Mrs. R. E. Colman and her Hastings grandson spent the weekend at the home of her sister and mother, Mrs. R. W. Green and Mrs. Witty.
The drive for Red Cross memberships begins Armistice Day Saturday November 1 and continues through Thanksgiving Day November 30. The Red Cross is described as a noble institution deserving moral and financial support from every loyal citizen. A local member will be chosen in Diller to receive dues of $1.00 or more.
Mr. Joe Nippert reports the death of his mother Mrs. Augusta Nippert at 83 in Davenport Nebraska. Funeral held at Hinrichs Funeral Home Bruning and Harmony Methodist church. She leaves two sons one daughter Pearl Robinson Denver twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters five brothers and several relatives attend.
James Christensen and William Howard, transients, were sentenced by Judge Tom Kennett in Washington County District Court to not less than one year and not more than five years in the state penitentiary. The case, reported in the Record, involved a large quantity of marijuana found along the U P right of way in August for shipment to San Francisco and halted by officials.
Doane College in Nebraska will hold Homecoming Day next Saturday November 4 featuring a large football game against Nebraska Weeley and the local college team. The program includes seniors recognition a homecoming dinner Friday night and a Homecoming choir service at the First Congregational church Sunday evening.
Wallace Beery returns to the screen in Thunder Afloat a rugged action part popular with audiences. Chester Morris and Virginia Grey co star in the navy themed film noted for its sea adventure angle. Also mentioned is Sigrid Gurie appearing with Victor McLaglen in Ric offering contrast to Beery’s sea story.
Herbert Barber suffered a very sore toe when a wheel wagon ran over him last week requiring doctor’s attention. The incident occurred during routine traffic in town.
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