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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
1
Rev. Robert A Helms pastors the Congregational Church with W A Snyder as superintendent. Sunday School convenes at 10 o'clock. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
Mrs L M Cavett supervises the Sunday School at 10 A M as the men and women classes compete for attendance. Women from nearby churches are invited to join, aiming to boost turnout and seek faithful membership while men promise to voice their side.
Noah J Handley from the Steele City area visited a Diller business Monday. Axtell, seeking a State Senate seat, campaigned in the county corner Wednesday. Dwight Griswold to speak in Diller at 3 30 pm next governor candidate. L M Hurst narrowly escaped after his Ford caught fire Monday caused by a cigarette.
Miss Pearl Caldwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Caldwell has been ill for several weeks with colitis and despite medical treatment shows slow recovery.
Charley Hilder faced two would be thieves at his Diller area barn late last week. The intruders lingered near the barn, nearly being caught in a chase toward town.
Vernon Black of Fairbury bought out Gus Dressen and moved his family to Diller on Wednesday occupying Sam Hutchinson building on Main Street as a residence. He will continue the business in Dressen's building and is described as a practical and competent harness and shoe man ready to meet local needs.
Mrs W H Steffensmeyer of Lincoln visited her father Dr O C Diehl this week. Mr and Mrs W H Clark and daughter Petty enjoyed a supper at the home of her brother E S Diller in Fairbury.
Congressman J N Norton is expected to deliver a political address in Diller at 1 30 o clock on Wednesday afternoon in October. The event signals a campaign stop with local residents urged to attend.
Attorney General Sorensen challenged Governor Bryan to debate the proposed highway patrol system and asked the governor to fix the time and place for the discussion.
Sam Gallamore, a county judge candidate on the non partisan ticket, canvassed voters in Pleasant precinct Friday and placed an ad in the Record.
S C Moser as administrator of the Carl Franzen estate reports the Franzen residence has been sold to W S Slocum. Slocum is making repairs in preparation for moving into the property.
Mr and Mrs R F Starr returned Sunday from a five weeks trip through northern and north western Nebraska where Mr Starr was called on business Mrs Starr accompanied him on a pleasure trip Mr Starr left Monday for Omaha.
Mrs. Carrie Green received a phone call Thursday morning that her daughter Marguerite had been operated on at Fremont for appendicitis Wednesday evening. The case was serious but she was apparently doing well. Marguerite has been teaching in Fremont’s primary department school.
The P W F highway between Diller and Fairbury has been improved with raised low spots, a maintainer pass, and fresh gravel so it can be an all weather route to the county seat. County commissioners are praised though work was delayed. A 5.5 mile segment south of Diller connecting to No 68 at Jack Hill school needs gravel spread and dragging before freezing.
Roads receive new snow fences as crews work on gravelled routes. Diller schools close Thursday and Friday next week for teachers to attend a statewide association meeting in Lincoln. Weather sits cool but warming looks likely for Kittenball play to resume.
G C Rogeman longtime Diller resident forwards a renewal to The Record from his distant home in Fullerton California.
Mrs Alma Limprecht and two sons Dwain and Hollis of Lincoln join Mr and Mrs Charles Carr of Fairbury and Mr and Mrs Willis Clark and daughter Carol Lynn Rose and Harley Clark for Sunday dinner at Christie Seaman’s home.
Mr and Mrs Luther Marstel lar and son Robert Ray of Washington Kan returned Tuesday from a reunion of his division of the A. E. F. in Lincoln where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Moffitt while visiting Diller relatives on the way back.
The ten day pheasant open season begins Saturday at 7 am with a limit of one hen per five birds. Hunting on unfed or posted farms requires permission. Jefferson county restricts hunting while shooting from vehicles along highways is prohibited.
L. V. Raymond, who had worked a county area and stayed with his mother Mrs. Isabella Raymond, returned to Lincoln yesterday. He traveled with his mother and sister Fern, plus nephew Deai, to Superior where they visited Mrs. Powell, wife of the late Dr. Powell, former Diller practitioner, who requested greetings be passed to former Diller acquaintances.
The two story farm residence of Mr and Mrs Frank A Roseman six and one half miles south and one half mile east of Diller was destroyed by fire about four pm last Thursday. Neighbors aided in rescue but most furniture was damaged or buried. The home carried 5000 dollars in mutual insurance with additional coverage on goods. principal loss and settlement pending.
We thank all who helped save our furnishings after the fire last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Roseman Bill Leask of Fairbury, secretary of Jefferson County Y M C A and Sun day School and church worker, honored our city with his visit Tuesday afternoon.
Members met at President Mrs. J. Carico’s home on Wednesday October 12 to hear Mrs. Smoot discuss political platforms. The session featured community singing led by Mrs. W Anderson and clipped political event materials prepared by Mrs. M Callender and Mrs. Ed Henrichs.
Sigler Mrs Richardson Mrs W Sparks and Mrs Wohlfarth welcomed as new members. Milow Close Finling Worman and Coleman join. Year books distributed. Hostesses Carico Nippert Roehrkasse Henrichs provide lunch. Next meeting led by W Anderson Callander with Roehrkasse Overturf. Roll call Er rors in English. Time 8:00 p m Monday Oct 24. Reporter.
A local ad invites men to consider tailored suits and overcoats versus ready made. L.M. Hurst of Diller promotes custom garments, encouraging customers to view his line and contact Ph. 142.03 for purchases.
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