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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1932
Page
1
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Mrs L M Cavett's Sunday School on September 2 at 10:00 AM. The notice invites parishioners and mentions the church's schedule for that morning.
Dr. O C Diehl made a business trip to Lincoln Wednesday. A number of farmers in the Diller vicinity are husking and cribbing corn. Mr and Mrs A E Southwick of Endicott were transacting business in Diller Saturday.
May Bord traveled to Omaha yesterday to buy cattle for feeders, visiting Diller and Ellis as part of the sourcing trip.
A seven pound girl named Mary Lou was born Tuesday October 11 to Mr. and Mrs Carl Braasch. The family resides southeast of Diller with Cornelia Lottman listed as a relative observer.
The transfer concerns C. E. Darr ett and Reent Reents with an undivided two thirds interest in the section 29-2-4. The transaction records a share change in the parcel described.
Mrs W H Clark celebrates near full recovery from burns by inviting a few friends to a seven o'clock dinner Monday night.
Dick Keaten of the Harbine neighborhood was severely hurt when a stick was driven into his leg down to the bone while driving cattle. He has been under a doctor’s care since the accident.
Marvin Fuzzy Farrow assisted threshing last Saturday when the team he drove bolted for about a mile. He steered them into a barn to halt the run and was thrown from the wagon suffering several cuts and bruises.
Mr and Mrs C L Waggoner and Mr and Mrs Wm VanMar ter of Fairbury motored to Grand Island to be guests of Mr and Mrs J J Randall. They plan to camp on an island in the Platte River where Randall has blinds and live decoys for ducks and geese with hopes Cal can shoot straight for a good duck haul.
Rev Frank Mills pastor of Union church Lincoln delivered a temperance message to the congregation last Sunday evening. He is well known in the area having previously served at Diller and Daykin, with old friends among the listeners glad to hear him again.
The Diller Record announces a free issue delivery until January 1st with new subscriptions at $1 cash in advance starting 1933. The publisher promotes the offer as a lasting free period for readers.
Miss Pearl Thompson visited Lincoln relatives Friday. Chas Waggoner becomes a peanut vendor. See display in the store window. Revival services will continue for two weeks starting Sunday evening at Rock Creek church.
Mrs Mildred Smoot of Jansen spoke at the Diller Women's Club on Political Platform. Bonham Theatre in Fairbury showed the film Bring Em Back Alive with a strong Diller turnout on Tuesday night.
The first snow of the season fell Sunday night setting a new early record for the area. Lloyd Green attempted a nose coast, suffered facial disfigurement, but his nose is healing satisfactorily and readers send sympathy to Lloyd.
Mr and Mrs Heary Hemninger of Beatrice visited Tuesday at the home of brothers C E and C L Waggoner. They formerly lived near Diller. Ronald Schindler, son of Albert, south of Ellis, was severely wounded by his father's sheep last Friday requiring several stitches.
The county superintendent Mrs Genevieve C Clark announces the Jefferson County Teachers Institute will be held this year in conjunction with the District One Convention of the Nebraska State Teachers Association in Lincoln on October 26 27 and 28.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grabber and Betty with Oscar Amos, Will Amos, Howard Peters, Frank Amos and families, and Lester Reed from Ellis traveled to Lincoln to spend a Sunday at the home of their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Will Egger.
The J N C met on Wednesday October 5 at Mrs James Hays home. Officers elected were President Mrs M C Bowen Vice President Mrs John Romish Secretary Mrs Albert Hubka Reporter Mrs C Hiatt and Mrs Gladys Hays. Guests included Mrs Chas Hays and Pattie Bevan. Lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet October 19 at Mrs George Champs home.
The NC SA club held its first meeting of the year Friday at Mrs. Ray Eick’s home. Thirteen members attended as Mrs. Carrico led a brief business session. Mrs. Eick presented contests, with Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs. Andrews winning clever prizes. Dainty refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Moser and Mrs. Frank Eick. Guests included Mrs. G L Richardson, Mrs. A O Richardson, Mrs. C L Geer, and Mrs. Frank Eick. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Rupendorf.
On Columbus Day October 12 many shops closed and flags were displayed in numerous locations. Dick Fanders moved last week to live with Cordia Wiemers one half mile south and one west of Diller and will continue selling oil as before.
A farmer near Reynolds was arrested and pleaded guilty to stealing gas from a county tractor. He received a $25 fine plus costs in a justice court at Fairbury.
A farmer seven miles north of Beatrice shot a rare golden headed eagle on Sunday. He intends to have the bird preserved and mounted.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Logsdon and their grandson Bobbie Logsdon visited the Milow family at Recumseh and returned home on Tuesday.
Mrs Margaret Johnson aged 58 of the Diller vicinity died October 7 at her daughter Mrs Cecil Hand’s home. Rev Powell conducted the funeral and she was buried in Odell Cemetery.
The Chathams spent the weekend at Francis Clark and family. Mrs Chatham will be remembered as Miss Harriett Tarnow before her marriage. They have lived in Omaha and are driving from Diller to Los Angeles to make their home.
At the Southeastern Nebraska Farmers Union semi annual meeting in Fairbury resolutions called for stronger antidiscrimination laws with more enforcement, salary cuts for state officers, returning 50 percent of gasoline tax funds to counties, and lower telephone rates. They urged curbs on University of Nebraska power over rural and high school teacher requirements, reduction of high school tuition, and opposition to centralization of public school finance. Chris Milius of Fairbury was re elected district president.
Fifteen members of the Diller Women's Club attended the Jefferson County Federation of Women’s clubs convention at Endicott on October 6. Reports were given, a covered dish luncheon was served, and Diller rendered a musical skit. Public speakers included Mrs. C. Calloway and Mrs. Dora Schainost. Mrs. Mildred Smoot won the public speaking contest on Community Service. New officers elected: President P.M. Friesen Jansen, Vice President Scott Miller Diller, Secy Willson Hardy Rock Creek, Treas Reinwald Bower.
A voiced concern argues that widespread political promises of booming times could lead to unchecked growth and potential economic strain over the coming year. The speaker warns the nation may outpace fundamentals if optimism outshines prudence.
Readers express a desire for guidance on increasing business earnings without dictating how others should operate. They request practical, actionable methods to boost revenue from their own ventures.
Four youths including Odell Bruce Kuhlman Elmer Colwell Clarence Wolfe and Virgil Kuhlman faced theft and burglary charges. Three received reformatory sentences. Judge Messmore deferred Virgil Kuhlman’s sentence to December 1. The spree included looting three rural school houses, stealing fence posts, and taking oil from a county truck.
Parcel post charges rise by about ten percent with Oct. 1 implementation. Rates by zone begin with 8 cents for the first pound in zones 1 and 2 and 1.1 cents for each additional pound, rising through zones 8 with higher base and per-pound figures. Rural route local deliveries cost two cents less, and non local deliveries cost three cents less.
Wanted men tired of shopping for ready made clothes can choose tailored to order suits. Prices begin at 17.50 for suits and overcoats 15.00, single pants 5.00. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Contact L. M. Hurst, Diller, phone 14203.
A Weston County Wyoming column ponders happiness across towns of different sizes. It asserts that contentment stems from attitude rather than population or dwelling size, noting that often a resident of a small town in a modest home feels more cheerful than a neighbor in a larger place.
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