Local Red Cross Members Hit 1937 Quota
In the vicinity, Red Cross members met the 1937 quota of forty for the locality. The list of names follows.
27 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
1
In the vicinity, Red Cross members met the 1937 quota of forty for the locality. The list of names follows.
Work on the PWF highway progresses with culvert and bridge near Rock Creek area. Crews report the project advancing west toward Rock Creek bridge and beyond, with favorable comparisons to state roads and the section near Sesiebeal the Siete-mall showing substantial completion.
Local notice states Hod Green sold his residence this week to Roy Broad The Green. The transaction names parties and indicates a property transfer within the community.
A local event at the Diller Conference venue showcased a one act play about pioneer life. The program featured speakers and a brief discussion period highlighting early settlement challenges and community resilience.
The Christmas seal sale begins after Thanksgiving as the American Red Cross runs a membership drive from Armistice Day through the holiday season. Officials note the seals fund tuberculosis research and aid, with Governor Cochran praising scientific progress and urging Nebraskans to support the cause this year.
Last Sunday was observed as missionary day by churches with free will offerings and pledges for the work. A Congregational service in Diller featured singing, instrumental music, readings, and a talk by Mrs. Pyche about her missions among southern African Americans.
N. and Allen of Lincoln a dealer for the Cornbelt Lumber Company visited last Friday to discuss liquidation. The local lumber yard, part of the firm, has not yet been sold, while Curtis Towle and Paine of Lincoln hold most of the stock and the business is to continue at the yard.
Mise Ruth Pyche a Westpoint Nebraska teacher packed and moved after a family dispute. Rev and Mrs beaten accompany her to Lincoln with her brother and family in attendance.
Nebraska travels to Portland to face Oregon State Saturday afternoon in a key nonconference matchup. The game pits the Cornhuskers against the Beavers in a battle for early-season form and regional bragging rights.
I R Andrews reports a favorable outing as he and Rupert McNeil traveled from Kansas City to Chicago and on to South Bend for the Notre Dame versus Northwestern match. The crowd reached about 55 000 as Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 26 to 6 amid Big Ten title hopes.
The D of H Meet Pleasant lodge 96 held last Thursday at Mrs. Dias Waggoner home for officer elections and business. Former members joined for social hour at three o clock. Eighteen attended, mostly grandmothers, with two members over forty years in the order. Refreshments were served by members.
The annual sunset reception held last Saturday at the Congregational church by the young peoples League featured a pleasant program with several participants. A luncheon followed the program. Decorations were described as beautiful and fitting, with about thirty attendees over age 70 joining the event.
Mr. Carl Stange left Monday evening for Fontana California after a year in Nebraska. He had returned to attend his brother Paul Stange’s February 2 death and assist in settling the estate. He praises the country but longs for moisture and hopes to visit again when the robins sing.
Announcement notes the fifth annual dec Dek bazaar with many booths and a single sale booth for various articles. Church members and friends are asked to contribute saleable items and everyone is invited to the supper.
A program and plate supper will be held at Dist. No. 66 thirty four miles north of Diller on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock December 9 providing community gathering. Viola Krebs signs the notice.
The Woman's Club meets December 1 at City Hall for a library benefit with a Gone With The Wind book review by Mrs. Gale Strawhacker. McGuffey display by local volunteers, ten cent admission, open to the public. Proceeds support the village library amid funding shortfalls.
Between Diller and Endicott last week a power hoist lifted out sixty old rails and installed new ones. The operation replaced manual labor with machinery, reducing the crew while increasing efficiency. Rails stamped with heat numbers guide removal to ensure safety, with about sixty rails flagged under a single heat number for replacement.
A full house attended Chick Boyes Show at the Diller opera house for the first time. The program blended a three act comedy, vaudeville, and a young astrologer who impressed the crowd. The next engagement is set for Tuesday December 8.
W A Snyder came home Sunday after a five day stay at Odell hospital for treatment. Dr Rice found no change in his condition and he is described as feeling fine but must lie quietly in bed.
A daughter was born November 22, 1936 to Mr and Mrs Frank Webber of near Diller.
Jefferson County faces a potential loss of the county agricultural agent and soil conservation programs if funds are not raised. A membership drive seeks $2 per person by December to keep the county office operating and serving farmers with Extension services.
A family’s citizenship status is questioned after a review of records suggests differences between official records and the company’s data. The report notes potential inconsistencies in identity documents and implies follow up is possible.
Fragmentary note shows Beatrice aiming to join a Claus parade with preparations underway and attendance hoped for.
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