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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
5
The record lists corrected Thursday prices for Leghorn hens and roosters, with figures for heavy springs light springs and old roosters. Values show per pair or unit rates such as 86 52 34 17 14 11 and additional figures 18 05 for related breeds.
Alfalfa hay om pale and other farm items listed for sale or trade. The notice mentions R. Steffen, O. A. Cooper Co, Theodore Henrichs, Black Bros Elevator, John Steiner as manager. Items include wood for fuel pumpkins cane black strap feeding molasses cattle feed cotton seed cake and other farm goods.
The list includes Mr. Fish of Los Angeles California Wm D Spillios of Santa Monica Dana Bugbee of Fairbury Edward Weers R W Green and Otto Fox, highlighting local residents named to the honor roll.
Transfer notices list John Pulec and wife selling to Mary For sel] east 25 feet of Lot 19 and all of Lot 20, block 6 first addition to Diller for 950 dollars. James H Pittenger and wife sell to Elsie McAtee and M Lucretia Pittenger west deed sw16-2-4 jointly. Arthur H Wolters and wife sell to Ernest H Jordening and Lettie Jordening lots 8,9,10,12,13, block 3 Harbine for 1800 dollars.
The U.S. Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Associate meteorologist at 3000 dollars yearly and assistant meteorologist at 2600 dollars. Also junior medical officer rotating internship and psychiatric resident positions at 2000 dollars. Full details from the Civil Service Commission Washington DC.
Russell McCreight bought a new V8 Ford Sedan during a recent vacation. Mr and Mrs Glenn Long accompanied by a visiting nurse drove to Lincoln and back on Monday.
The Rev and Mrs Pyche traveled to West Point Nebraska on Monday to visit with their daughter and her family, staying until Friday at their home.
Evias Hedley arranged with Ray Barber to plaster his new house on the farm southwest of Shea. The move marks Hedley’s entry into the plastering trade.
Roy Patton and Joe Roessler came home Sunday evening from the western part of the state where they had gone to work in the potato harvest.
Eldon and Merle Hudson from Powell Wyoming return home because their father George Hudson is ill. The note places the family in Wyoming during the need for care and support.
Bert Bell constructed a small pig house on his farm last week. The shelter is designed to permit sunshine while piglets rest on straw bedding inside.
Mr. Wells Andrews and Mrs. Andrews join Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Filley for a special family dinner at the Filley residence in Diller last Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs Ben Roelfs hosted last week with visitors including Fred Werries of Peoria Illinois brother of Mrs Roelfs and their granddaughter Opal Roelfs of Fairbury in attendance.
Serenus Viers Dale Close and Robert Patton left Diller early last Saturday forenoon in Viers Ford for Lincoln to attend the Nebraska Indiana game at Memorial Stadium.
Lawrence Clark traveled to Lincoln with Superintendent and Mrs. Sinkey to stay at his Uncle Faye Clark’s home and attend the football game Saturday afternoon. He plans to grow stronger and notes slender youths can excel in other ways. He returned home Saturday evening for play practice.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hall visited with the family of their daughter at Washington Kansas last Sunday. The outing highlights a family gathering in the Kansas town with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
Dr and Mrs Ellis visited their daughter at Sicily Creek last Sunday. Diehl and Alma Schoen joined Diller attendees at Lincoln game last Saturday. Olin Ulm harvested oats Monday yielding forty three bushels per acre. Francis Clark and John Greider with spouses attended Whitney funeral in Steele City Tuesday.
Miss Marian Diler returns to her home in Diller after spending several days in Lincoln visiting her sister Miss Rachael.
A fragment notes inquiries for a cow bedstead via Mrs Cavett offering to barter or trade at an 8 bargain. The wording reflects historic regional commerce and cheeky phrasing.
Coal Blue Flarme Coal offered at eight dollars per ton by Co L Geer. Phone 153.02. Mr and Mrs Z man Gladys Hudson and son Siennis return to Longmont Colorado after visiting their Hudson parents due to Gladys' father's illness.
Hubert Filley and his wife toured the area late last week visiting the Filley home in Diller then their relatives in Wymore and attended a teacher’s convention in Lincoln.
The line shows Uncle Eben deflecting claims of flaw with humor and a sharp usual retort about human error. It hints at a character’s skepticism toward perfection and reveals a folksy, witty voice.
Hippos are naturally timid but can panic or rage when wounded or provoked. Sportmen view the beast as among the most dangerous to encounter in the wild, reflecting its unpredictable and ferocious behavior.
The examining station is located in the Court House at Fairbury just south of the County Treasurer's office.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Waggoner visited Lincoln last Friday and returned to Beatrice for dinner then went to the Rivoli to see Shirley T. perform. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sparks joined them to see Shirley Temipie, while the writer and wife attended a Cossacks performance.
Dr and Mrs Viers with Miss Rachel and Serenus traveled to Washington Kansas last Sunday to accept an invitation from Mr and Mrs Luther Mastellar for a turkey dinner. Rachel returned to Tecumseh to resume school work that same evening.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor C F Wagner and Superintendent Mrs Ray Lamb invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10:00 AM with the topic The Christian Cure for War The church recalls the 1936 General Conference declaration that war is a social sin and the church does not endorse or support it.
The Young People's Fellowship will meet this Sunday at the usual hour. An interesting discussion and social hour are planned. The event invites all girls and boys, young women and men, to join in the fun.
Banks in Jefferson and Gage counties closed for the day as the State Bankers Association meets in Lincoln. Diller residents including Mr and Mrs O J Mayborn, Mr and Mrs Kee Mayborn, and Mr and Mrs E Anderson attended the convention with their families.
Mr and Mrs Cavett enjoyed a Sunday visit in Beatrice then attended a Centenary Methodist Church musical program featuring an organ recital by Mrs McCaskell of Se ward and solos by Dean Parvin Witte from the University of Nebraska Conservatory of Music. A reception followed in the church parlors.
The church invites participation in prayer and reflection on war and peace. A morning service at 11 includes a World Peace Sunday message from the pastor and a baptism service for all ages. New members will join by confession and transfer, signatures welcomed in the church register. The Official Board meets Thursday at 7:30 at the Nippert home.
Rev L J Wolff pastor C L Huilman Supt S S Sunday School 930 English services 1030. Women Missionary Society meets Wednesday afternoon. Special offering in Sunday School Sunday morning. New Common Service Books ordered 60 copies. Luther League furnishing book racks. Luther League to present a Three Act Comedy Play Johnnie Grows Up at City Opera House November 17.
The Congregational Church sets Sunday School at 10 A M and a worship service with a sermon as the pastor marks thirty years in Nebraska. The men's class aims for full attendance and the ladies quartet will provide music. Mrs Nellie Green hosts Keystone Kensington on Friday November 5 and a chicken supper is planned for the annex Saturday evening November 13.
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