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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
1
In Fairbury Jefferson county towns, tax sale days will offer multiple properties. One Diller residence is included this week with ten more Diller lots set for Monday November 18 if not redeemed. Six of the latter are residences, urged to be watched by locals to prevent losses to wreckers. A Fairbury lumber yard owner procuring goods from such sales is noted.
Serenus Viers went to Lincoln Sunday evening to enroll in a four month course in airplane engine mechanics at the Lincoln Aeronautic Institute with the aim of joining seven skilled personnel needed to keep an airplane aloft. The piece notes Sidles school enrollment in Lincoln and mentions Miss Rachel Viers teaching in Beatrice after visiting Diller. The Mayborns visited Ottawa Kansas and Kansas City, returning home late Sunday, with crops reported good in southeast Kansas.
Dwaioe Buddie Clark received a Tuesday message that cousin Lyle S. Kalla of Blue Rapids Kansas died in a car crash while en route to school. The 15 year old sophomore was mourned at today's funeral with Everett Clark Dwaive and Mrs. Mattie Clark in attendance.
Mrs L J Upson and her son Chester from between Odell and Diller spent Sunday in Diller. They visited with sister Mrs Jas Pickard at the cafe and attended the church homecoming event.
Miss Margaret Barnett a Diller high school senior takes time out due to illness. She underwent an appendix operation last Saturday at Odell hospital and is reported to be recovering nicely.
Mr and Mrs Charles O Smith have purchased the Cavett residence west of the Methodist church and will move into the property soon.
Mrs Rev Clark and Mrs Mattie Clark drove to Odell Tuesday afternoon to see Margaret Barnett who was hospitalized.
Mrs. Eugene Diller of Fairbury, previously very ill with gall stones, is reported to be much improved at this time.
Mrs Gess of Dunbar Nebraska spent the week with her daughter Mrs Carl Ludington.
Mrs. Alvin Schipper returned Saturday to her mother Mrs. Vera Ball's home after a stay at Odell hospital.
Cleve Hiatt of Hebron was seen visiting with relatives around this place Monday, sharing time with family during a local stop.
The homecoming at the Methodist church last Sunday drew good size audiences across three services. Rev Robt E Drew of Lincoln delivered the principal afternoon address with remarks by Mr and Mrs Innis of Endicott. A fair size audience enjoyed a six o’clock buffet and a Fairbury quartet closed the day with gospel songs.
Mr and Mrs Chas E Osborn of Lincoln visited the Lincoln Methodist homecoming spending the day at the church. Mrs Osborns father I M Kendall helped found the church and led music. The Osborns sold their Lincoln residence and plan a winter in Sunny California before visiting a second daughter in Washington Kansas, then returning to Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Dick Hayes of Englewood California arrived in Diller last Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs Janet Draper and daughter in law Mrs Hattie Hayes of Denver accompany them. Hayes is the youngest brother of Mollie Hayes. They plan to leave Saturday for home.
Joe Hiatt Jr of Atkins Iowa enlisted in the army at Fairbury last Saturday. He returned home last Wednesday and is now shucking corn northeast of town while awaiting his call to service.
Mr and Mrs Charley Hays of Beatrice attended services at the Methodist church last Sunday. Mrs Hays said it was her first visit since the family moved to Beatrice several years ago.
Dale Sandman arrived from Denver on Monday and is staying with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. Snyder. He is actively seeking employment opportunities in the area.
In Pleasant precinct 417 voters backed Republican candidates over Wendell Lie Roosevelt era reforms. Names listed include Baugh Butisr Curtis Griswold Thornton Gallamore Blauser Renz Achtemeier Logan Riddle Ott and others with counts shown for precinct officers and petitions.
The Diller Library adds many new titles across adult and juvenile sections. Notable adults include Moron Beate Kack WM Raine Juliet Inc Dare You W Danworth and A Master’s Degree M H Mc Carter. Juvenile selections include Golden Gate by A Valenti X Bar X, Ferris titles, Wee Gillis, Uncle Wiggily themes, and Clue of the Tapping Heels by C Keene.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A Miller and their children Richard Marilyn and Gloria attended a dinner in Rex A Green’s home on Halloween. The event honored the wedding anniversary of Rex and his wife and was a surprise for Rex.
A bustling crowd enjoyed a recent film night. Next Wednesday the program features Tomboy starring Marcia Mae Jones and Jackie Maron.
Workers at John Lott's shop prepare for a new Gare Manes tie fitting to secure horses. The project aims to be completed within one week.
Christmas Scale promotes aid for the ill and safeguarding the healthy. The message urges purchase and use of the scale for safety.
Diller School marks Educational Week with visitors and a Friday night school program. Highlights include a grade and high school musical display, exhibits, and a Lincoln conference attendance by staff and editors. Ballot results, class tests, a Halloween party, and a Young Citizens contest top stories.
The Diller lumber yard reports rising business as the United States government’s demand for army camp materials pushes up building material prices. Roy Geer sells for ore jobs and lists projects including granaries sheds and a cement tank while nearby builders announce remodeling and shingling work.
Dr and Mrs B Charles Pease left Saturday with their personal effects for Dawson in Richardson county to establish a new home. The Pease family moved from Lincoln to Diller in the first week of March, joining Nebraska oil district town.
The following Diller places will close at 11 a m next Monday in observance of Armistice Day Farmers Store Allen s Store Long s Store Hughes Store and others will suspend operations.
A group of Methodist young people will present the one act comedy No Doubt About Daisy soon. A cafe luncheon will be served with date to be announced.
The Congregational church ladies host their annual fall supper at the annex this Saturday night. Everyone is invited to attend for a meal. Pilates will be 25 cents.
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