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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1933
Page
5
A list of community events and notices including free movie night on Wednesday, State Fair September 3 to 8, County Fair September 26, farm for sale at 1.50 per load, rye seed priced, corn cutting wanted, W C T U convention September 7 at Steele City, subscription deals offered by The Record, school shoes advertisement, and updates on local residents and teachers.
George Ball moved his family into town on Monday after vacating Veil Green. His wife joined her father Rudolph Lampe at his home south of town.
Reta Blaneer and her husband visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J O Blaneer returning Monday to their Grantwood New Jersey residence.
Eleven candidates vie for the Fairbury postmaster job including David Ord Leonard Murphy Frank A Moon W F Cramb D H Young Floyd Catlin Ora Cox Mrs C E Schroll Katherine Kassebaum Emma Glebe and Ira K Holmes.
Schwisow of Dene miles east and north of Daykin found a cinder like rock in his barnyard after reports of meteors to appear Aug 9 to 12. The eight inch long striped rock is thought to be a fragment from the falling meteors noted by astronomers.
The U.S. agriculture department forecasts the nation will harvest its smallest grain crop in more than a century. Drought across numerous regions reduced yields and affected production levels through the year.
Bulletin notes warnings about post meal drowsiness linked to potential poison exposure. Advises careful observation of symptoms and seeking medical help if unusual sleepiness persists after eating. Includes guidance for households to inspect foods and report suspicious occurrences to health authorities.
The state fair opens at Lincoln next Sunday Sept 3. Two of Chris Malchow s children are recovering from a severe attack of tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Will Glathar Opal Hill are praying for the health of their daughter Aug 9. The M E ladies will have a food sale Saturday afternoon and evening Sept 2 at Waggoner Bros store.
Richard Mayborn showcases an almost new Ford rumble seat car described as one of the niftiest machines in town. In farming news, Verle Green Paul Zeleny Ira Casper and George Ball left Tuesday for Hemingford Nebraska to assist in harvesting the potato crop.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hurst and children and F. T. Pearce were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hirsch at Fairbury for supper on Tuesday evening. They then attended the talking show College Humor at the Bonham theatre downtown.
Kenneth Fouts traveled from Seward with his mother Mrs Elizabeth Fouts to attend the 15th annual American Legion and Auxiliary convention in session at Kearney this week.
The government plans to purchase 5,000,000 small pigs and brood sows soon to farrow in a bid to reduce the national pig population and raise prices. Shippers should contact their commission firms before shipping, as a permit must be secured prior to shipment.
The Hanover Bosters visited Diller forenoon Thursday to promote their big fall picnic The Days of 49 on Sept 6 7. A 34 car parade led by a 25 piece school band played well as horns whistles and bells drew sunbonneted enthusiasts. If they perform a quarter of their announced stunts it should be Hanover s biggest day yet.
A Plymouth resident recounts a giant snake seen in Kansas near cattle and wheat fields. The witness notes tracks suggesting a looping path, mentions nearby oil wells, and compares Kansas oddities to local curiosities with scattered rural observations.
Gladys Lottman attends Teacher's Institute in Fairbury this week. Mr and Mrs W O Green joined the Barneston picnic Friday. Iva Jean peneick of Fairbury. Betty Jean Hurst visited the F T Pearce home over the week. Mr and Mrs O J Mayborn Mildred Richard and Dean Barber made a business trip to Lincoln Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J Blauser visited their son Everett Blauser and family at Powell. E E McCune from Diller attended the band festival in Fairbury Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Abe Watson returned Wednesday from attending the funeral of their brother in law R C Moser at Riverton Nebraska.
Mary Elizabeth Freitag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Freitag, is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Weyer, in Fairbury.
Mrs Anna Long travels Saturday from Burlington to Worthington Indiana to visit her parents Mr and Mrs William Johnson. Mrs Harry Walher assumes her mother's duties at the Diller telephone office.
The government released a new three cent postage stamp to promote the NRA movement now available at the Diller post office. The design shows a farmer a laborer an office worker and a woman marching forward hand in hand symbolizing shared resolve.
A group of young ladies gathered at the home of Miss Pearl Caldwell on Thursday August 24 to honor Miss Lucille Sparks as she prepared to resume teaching. The event featured work contests and bingo with prizes, a luncheon, and a group photo before departures. Attendees included Sylvia Sibie Erma Sibie Esther Malchow Pearl Sparks Marie Roeils Evelyn Weyers Gretchen Weyers Eleanor Schuette and Mrs Howard Peters.
The obituary notes a man born near Nebr., lived in Diller and Smith Center before moving to Franklin County Nebr., where he resided until his death. He married Emma J. Ross on Oct. 22, 1890, had six children, two daughters predeceased him, and he was a Christian and M W A member. Funeral services were at Riverton M E Church with burial in Riverton cemetery.
In a small town along the Katy railroad, a flood of catalogs crowded the local post office. A bonfire burned 1,000 catalogs after residents paid $1 each to recover a catalog drop box note asking for science catalogs. The scene included a grateful postmaster and a chorus of townspeople.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation outlines eligibility and loan terms for at risk homeowners. Loans target those who have lost homes or cannot meet payments, with refinanced mortgages from June 13, 1933, limited to eight tenths of property value and five percent interest. Applications routed through county attorneys, Jefferson County's contact is John C. Hartigan, Fairbury.
The Chicago World's Fair features an Old World Charm area with a Belgian Village display including a watch tower. Thousands of visitors explore cobblestone streets and reproduction century buildings, capturing a sense of historic charm.
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