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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
1
Diller residents and relatives followed the National corn husking contest near Davenport Iowa. The event took place on a 95 byhel field owned by Raymond Keppy. Irving Bowman Illinois won first with 4671 bu, Marion Link Ames Ia second with 4636 bu, Otto Sorenson Nebraska sixth with 3496 bu.
Roger Diller spent the weekend with his parents in Diller and returned to duties at Agricultural College in Lincoln Sunday evening. An operation to correct a hernia was performed Wednesday at the General Hospital after his father J. Smith Diller went to Lincoln Tuesday for arrangements. He is reported getting along fine.
Mrs Frank Grabher and daughter Betty with Miss Eloise Pool and Miss Erma Sible traveled to Lincoln last Thursday to visit Mrs Grabher's sister the Eggers while she attended the State Teacher's Convention. They returned to Diller Sunday evening after attending the football game.
Rev. W. H. Clark suffered throat trouble and complications over the week end and could not attend the pound social in the church basement Thursday evening. He conducted Sunday services but was hardly able to do so, as he enjoys sociable events.
Harm Diekman visited Burlington Colorado last May to stay through the summer hoping higher altitude would ease rheumatism. He reports the summer was very dry and the change did not help his condition.
Ray Colman plans a new barn on his farm south of town where John Lottman lives. The old barn has been torn down and foundations will be laid later this week. Carpenter Ernest Schulz is on the project.
Mr and Mrs Lee Calkins traveled to Campbell Nebraska last Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Leonard Frisbie and their grandchildren. Lee noted wheat looks good and is being pastured during the trip.
A one-pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Alvin Schipper at Odell hospital on October 29. The premature infant died on Wednesday evening. The mother is recovering.
Mrs John Duis, confined to bed in Odell hospital after major operation, has improved enough to be moved 34 miles south of town.
Miss Phyllis Renz sustained a burn to her ankle when she spilled hot tomatoes while canning last Wednesday. She remains bandaged as she recovers at home.
This week's Memories of the Past were crowded out by seasonal advertising and will appear in next week's issue as a double header.
Mr. Fred Kirchhoff who suffered a paralytic stroke about three years ago is reported to be confined to his bed.
Chas. Waggoner and Mrs. Waggoner traveled from Lincoln to attend a state selective service Draft Boards meeting then went to Omaha for the Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball. They described the crownings as very impressive and returned to Lincoln to view the Missouri vs. Nebraska football game.
Clarence Eaton writes that his improvement has been slow and his condition may be more serious than expected. He remains hospitalized at Edward Hines Hospital Ward E 362 Hines Illinois and hopes to return to Chicago work when possible. He thanks friends for letters and will reply when able.
The Methodist congregation held a pound social in the church basement last Thursday evening to honor Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Clark. A large turnout brought many pounds, many overweight, for a pleasant old fashioned social.
The hot lunches served to students at Diller public school attract more participants weekly with a high serving peak of 120. Cooks use top commodities provided by the WPA to prepare meals described as excellent.
Local coach Bernard Georke suffers a swollen infected finger after a pimple burst on his left index finger about a week ago. The infection worsened before medical care. He remains out of active athletics for the time being.
The text notes two local boys drawn in Tuesday's draft. Norman Frisbie, two miles east of Diller, Gage County, is listed as number 2670. Tony Zelleney of Diller is numbered 57 in Washington Tuesday’s draw.
The Methodists will hold a church homecoming all day Sunday. Over one hundred invitations were sent to former pastors, members, and friends, with some expected to attend. See church notes on page five for the program details.
A chili supper is planned for Tuesday November 5 1940 at the Farmer's Store. Serving starts at 5 o'clock p m and costs 10 cents per plate. The meal is hosted by the Young People's Sunday School Class of the Congregational church.
Gene Autry the singing star appears in Rancho Grande next Wednesday at the opera house. Inclement weather reduced attendance this week and affected crowds.
Mr and Mrs Roy Mathias and Mrs Grace Fasnacht attended the funeral in Kearney for Bernard Merriman son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Merriman formerly of Ellis.
Harvest festival service at the Congregational church last Sunday featured grain fruit and vegetables on display and a collection for the Nebraska Children's Home Society in Omaha. Rev Pyche delivered a fitting sermon while George Freitag and Herbert Barber helped assemble the harvest display and church ladies arranged the canned goods and flowers.
In the presidential election year voters in Hawaii will decide on statehood. The territory with 422000 residents, 6433 square miles, 425 million dollars assessed value, and 215 million dollars in commerce annually foresees broader rights as a state. Hawaii also imports over 101 million dollars in goods yearly.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Malchow left Tut eday for Garnet Kansas instead of Sunday as planned Alfred now supervises several salesmen in the aluminum cooking utensil business His territory 50 miles south of Lawrence reports good wheat and corn crops and prosperity.
A. L. Biehn, principal of Fairbury high school, was elected president of District One Nebraska State Teachers' Association at Lincoln last weekend. Biehn has led Fairbury schools for five years.
Bert Ewers, a local farmer just south of town, is set to begin constructing a new chicken house. He expresses enthusiasm for the project and his work style.
Advertisement advises ordering nice Christmas cards featuring steck etching. Recordffice charges 50 cents per dozen and prints name on each card.
The serial numbers of registrants for selective draft in this vicinity are posted on the Waggoner Bros front store door.
The Republican Party invites all Jefferson County residents to a free entertainment program on Saturday November 2 at 3 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre in Fairbury. Four short reels are shown: The Truth About Taxes, Willkie and McNary Know Their Farming, We The People, The Star Spangled Banner, followed by a short address.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox says draftees may enlist in the Navy. He notes a misunderstanding among Selective Service registrants and explains that fully qualified applicants called by local boards can enlist immediately for six year first enlistments or four year re enlistments. The Navy aims to enlist about 18 000 men in October and November.
Wednesday afternoon November 6 at 2 30 Mrs Clarence Hiatt reviews The Great Tradition by Frances P Keyes before Fairbury ladies The historical story follows Hans Christian a German American who recalls his homeland The review praised highly Refreshments will be served Proceeds go to buy books for the library
Agnes Armstrong aged 75 longtime Odell resident died Saturday in a Geneva hospital where her son William operated the facility. Survived by six children including Jack of Diller Andy and Mrs John Callan of Odell. Joe and George also reside in Odell. Services were held Monday afternoon at the Odell Methodist Church with interment in the local cemetery.
Mrs Jane Quinn age 85 of Fairbury died Sunday night at her daughter’s home five miles east of Diller cemetery after a brief illness. Services were held at Traum's funeral parlors in Fairbury on Wednesday afternoon with burial in Fairbury cemetery.
The area received 0.94 inches of rain on Monday marking the first moisture since September 24. Wheat crops look healthy as 0.21 inches more rain fell this morning.
Mr and Mrs Mel J Paton of Fairbury announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen to Clifford Arnt in Marysville Kansas on February 9 1940.
The Harbine area once a bustling village on Main Street now shows few businesses Jordenings Cash Store and Kroetschings Tavern remain while Bangert Oil and Fanders Garage serve nearby residents. Former church and buildings have been removed or moved, leaving a hole in the ground where the Baptist church stood as old timers recall a quieter past.
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