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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
1
The Burlington installs a combined gate and flashing stop sign at the Diller highway 103 crossing with electric signs illuminated crossing signs and a 3 track display. The project costs about 2400 and is funded by the federal RR safety crossing program. maintenance rests with the railroad.
A crowd from Diller attended a Steele City Presbyterian church service last Sunday evening to hear Lincoln’s men chorus. The 22 male singers were joined by three women pianist violinist and marimba player who were featured as soloists. In attendance were Dr and Mrs Claude Ellis Mr and Mrs C O Smith Mrs Alfred Drexler and Freddie and Mary Mr and Mrs Willis Clark and Carolynn.
Mr and Mrs George Loth moved their personal effects to the Hughes residence in the town's north part on Monday to start housekeeping in the regular way. They had been doing light housekeeping at Ruth Stahl's father's home since their marriage several months ago.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wiemers visited their brother Orval and family in Ca rad Iowa and attended the National Pulled Hereford cattle show and sale in Des Moines Iowa Henry bought a top heifer at the sale to add to his herd
Miss Lassie Franzen left Steele City to attend the funeral of her sister in law Mrs. Emil Tarnow Jr. in Omaha on Sunday November 12, as reported by the Steele City News.
Diller High School one act players directed by Horton won the county contest with Land's End. Freddie Drexler as Kim earned top honors for boys and medal, Hope Carter of Plymouth top honors for girls. Cast included Carolyn Clark Wellington Dean Richard Miller and Darrel Beckwith. Judge Robert Pullen praised Diller's outstanding presentation.
Distress warrants have been issued by state order to all with delinquent personal taxes. Most have paid, some have not. Officials may levy on property if no response, increasing tax costs. Taxes must be paid by December 31, 1939 to avoid 10 12 percent interest. Partial payments accepted before deadline. C G Catlin County Treasurer Dwight B Young Sheriff.
Rev Louis Kaub pastor of the First M E church of Beatrice and author of The Gift of God will be guest speaker at the Congregational church next Sunday evening. He will discuss the passion play and its annual presentation during the annual Thankgiving Praise and Missionary service led by Mrs Scott Miller and Mrs Clarence Hiatt. A missionary offering will be taken and the public is invited.
Robert Patton left the Great Lakes Naval Training Station with 404 outgoing units bound for Bremerton Washington arriving November 11. Two thirds expected to go to Hawaii after about a month in Bremerton. Patton visited Chicago on 40 hour leave before sailing noting gritty streets and saloons every 50 feet and praising Diller’s town amenities.
William Bowers from Sutherland Nebraska returned home last week Wednesday to spend a week or two with his mother Mrs James A Pickard and relatives. He holds a 30 day furlough from service on the U S destroyer Anderson in dry dock at New York. Willis is the senior of five local navy men and serves his eleventh year. The article notes his role as first fire controls map operator or electrician aboard the ship and its importance next to the chief controlsman in gun firing operations.
Beaver City Times Tribune notes a Sunday opening of pheasant season prompts interest in comparing a current list of shotguns owned with the number reported last April when assessors were abroad in the land.
Two Thanksgiving Days will be observed in Diller with different hours. The post office will follow the Presidents proclamation and run on holiday hours, while the bank stays open but cannot date transactions on the 23rd. John Greider resumed duties as local federal recreational manager after a 30 day layoff extended into a longer period. Clifford Blauser filled in during his absence.
Announcement: a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Schuette of Ellis with mother Laura Amos at Beatrice hospital on Sunday November 12. The baby’s name is Rodney Irvin.
Thanksgiving services will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 10 oclock A M on Thursday November 30. The public is cordially invited.
Announcement from Fairbury states Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Cully welcomed a daughter named Marilyn Janell on November 11. The new arrival joins the family in Fairbury and marks a joyful addition to the household.
The Methodist church is receiving a coat of white paint after more than ten years without a refresh. The refresh aims to restore its exterior appearance and protect the structure.
H. H. Beckwith died at his Diller home November 18 1939 after a stroke last year aged 58 years 3 months 18 days He was born July 31 1881 in Diller to Francis Warren Beckwith and Frances Aldreth Beckwith He married Pearl Edith Friday February 21 1904 nine children survive including Gertrude Richardson Irene Robb Robert Ralph Doris Fanders Harry Mary Darrell and Dick Funeral held November 21 at 2:30 pm in Diller Methodist Church Interment Steele City cemetery The family thanks friends for support and floral offerings
Several local shops will close next Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock in observance of Thanksgiving and stay closed the rest of the day. Farmers Store Allen's Store Long's Store Diller Market.
Cecil Craig, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Craig of Reynolds, died Monday November 13 at an Omaha hospital from Tularemia or rabbit fever. A letter on the disease in last week's issue was written by Cecil’s brother, whose warning may save lives.
The Kensington of the Ladies Keystone class of the Congregational church, set for December 1 at Mrs. H A Bell’s home, has been postponed to December 8. Attendees should bring a gift for exchange.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Geer with Carol Jean hosted a goose dinner Sunday evening attended by Mr and Mrs Roy Geer, Mr and Mrs Orio Geer, Bobbie, Mr and Mrs Chester Weaver and Dale.
The Dorcas society moved its annual Christmas bazaar from December 2 to December 9. The event features crafts, baked goods, and community fellowship at the church hall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rogers of Endicott were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, sharing a quiet afternoon at the Smith residence.
Thomas P Price a longtime Diller Nebraska businessman died at 615 South 9th Beatrice after moving there eighteen months ago from Arizona. He survived by his wife and several relatives and was active in the Cortes church of Diller. Funeral services were held Monday at Waeggoner s Funeral Home and Congregational church in Diller with interment in Prairie Home Cemetery.
Edwin Weerts, former Diller resident, resigns as secretary of the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce effective December 4. He has served since August 1936 and will join the Columbus Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. Weerts sold the Blue Valley Credit Bureau to Mr. and Mrs. B T Saulsbury of Fairbury.
An exhibition at Wag goner Brothers store features a bottle of oil said to be taken from Nebraska's first oil well at Falls City, highlighting local petroleum history and early drilling efforts.
Dr. O C Diehl and Oliver of Beatrice traveled to Omaha on Friday for a business trip.
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