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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
Entries for the DH 38 Music Festival are completed with no point totals this year. Lillian Helms Polley from Lincoln, a voice expert and longtime Nebraska School of Music instructor, will judge. Afternoon sessions start at 2:00 featuring small groups and solos, while the evening program begins at 7:30 with larger ensembles.
Mrs J O Epperson resigns as matron at the Boys Home after serving since August 1938 and returns to Fairbury. Mrs Charles Miller has been appointed to lead the home with assistance from her husband. The Millers recently moved from Grand Blanc Michigan. Mrs Miller is sister of Mrs Richard Starling. Six boys are in the home now.
Mrs Sparks Il Carrie Sparks fell ill last week at her daughter's home in Fairbury and was moved to Lynch's hospital last Friday. Her condition is described as serious from flu and age. She has lived with Mr Eugene Diller since last fall and was reported to be improving this morning. Gerald Bowen recovering from pneumonia plans to return to teaching in district 89 with Mrs Pearl Frisbie substituting.
Rev L J Wolff pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church will attend the student pastors conference at Midland College in Fremont Thursday and Friday. He will address the student body with a lecture.
Miss Lucile Eden, living 84 miles south of Danler, assists in the Hughes store while Mrs Huges recovers from a severe cold and may remain indefinitely.
Coach Bernard Gorke purchases a Ford VS last Saturday and Mr Geote tests it Monday night by driving to Burr Nebraska to reach his parents.
Waggoner Brothers ambulance was called to Steele City last Friday to remove Mr Jack Malady to Odell hospital after he suffered a stroke.
An announcement notes several articles intended for this week will be published next week due to space and time constraints. Memory topics are included in the upcoming issue.
George Mudge of Beatrice had one finger on his left hand amputated Tuesday due to an infection.
One hundred twenty thousand census enumerators were set to begin Tuesday morning but were detained a day to avoid practical jokes. District Manager Blue of Hastings will meet local crews at Fairbury today. Nearby enumerators include Serenus Viers of Diller and George Mebachlin of Steele City, with others listed by township and precinct in Gage County.
The Bho Spring Wanee len's Gospel team of twelve members led by Mrs Ivan Lishet performed a largely chorus style program at the Methodist church Sunday night. The effort was appreciated by those present, though organizers lamented a smaller attendance than hoped.
Mr and Mrs Ab Bristol of Mineola Kansas attended a double funeral for Geo T Mitchell and his wife in Wymer. Geo T Mitchell was 82 and his wife 80. The couple died days apart last week. The Nelsons planned to spend a couple of weeks visiting friends and relatives after the services.
A kite and marble tournament is scheduled for Wednesday April 17 1940 at Diller Bailey Park. Open to students from rural schools and Diller. John Greider and Mrs Calkins local recreational managers will oversee the event with Lee in charge.
Mr and Mrs Ira James of Fairbury announce the engagement of daughter Margaret to Harold Diller of Baltimore son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Diller of Fairbury The wedding will take place in Baltimore April 19.
A baseball team was organized at a meeting Tuesday evening. Roy Casper was elected manager, W. E Andrews treasurer, and Bud Lotiman secretary. The team will begin practice Sunday afternoon at the park, weather permitting.
The ladies of the Methodist church invite the public to Friday dinner at City Hall with supper and fellowship. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The primary election will be held at the town hall in Diller next Tuesday with polls open from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
The Diller Cafe offers Friday plate lunches and dinners along with a wide selection of sandwiches.
Dr and Mrs Pease were business visitors at Lincoln on Monday. Lincoln friends called on them here Tuesday afternoon.
Diller school earns its first Superior in the Sectional Play Contest held at Burehard on March 29. Plymouth and Blue Springs also receive awards. final state contest to be held Thursday. Judge was Robert Moore. several Plymouth and Table Rock actors receive honors in the event.
M. J. Krotz of Odell sold a purebred Angus bull for 660 dollars at the Aberdeen Angus sale in Columbus Nebraska on a record price for the state. Twelve Nebraska bulls were bought by Baldwin ranch in Hawaii with an average of 312 dollars. Krotz sold two bulls to Dr. Anderson and Edw Donkerage and the cattle were sent to Hawaii. In total 72 head of purebred cattle sold at an average price of 210 dollars and moved to eight states including Hawaii.
The Tribe of Yessir will visit Beatrice next Thursday April 11 for a six o'clock dinner in the new auditorium. Omaha businessmen from 48 towns have been invited to attend, with the Burlington Silver Streak arriving between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. This is their second Beatrice visit, the first being December 10, 1935.
Mrs Lyon Waggoner of Worthington Minnesota spoke on KFFO Sioux Falls over the weekend in support of the Women College Club of Nobles County Minnesota. The club funds an endowment to aid girls through college and her remarks were heard by several listeners in the area.
Robert Drake rolled his tractor at Roy Casper’s farm last Saturday turning a corner too fast and struck a culvert. The crash injured his left knee and required medical care. he is expected to recover and be up soon.
Mr. Nelson of the safety patrol spoke on a Friday morning convocation program at 11 30 detailing patrol training and duties and presenting data showing a decrease in traffic accidents.
Several Diller Masonic brethren visited Fairbury lodge on Monday evening to witness third degree work. Attendees include J. Smith, Carl Ludington, Lester Schmadeke, Fayette Horton, Chase E. Waggoner, Frank Cully, James Hays, Robert Upson, and W. I Filley.
Superintendent McCreight and Bill Leask accompanied Mr Nelson on a county tour visiting all schools. Examinations for 8th grade will be held Thursday April 11 in thirteen towns with Diller starting at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Teachers examinations will be held at Fairbury Senior High School Library and at Dialer High School on Saturday April 13 starting 8:00 A M and continuing at 1:00 P M. The subject schedule follows the January timetable.
The 35th annual Fourth District Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs convention will be held in Fairbury April 11 12 with First Methodist Church as headquarters. Highlights include officer elections redistricting vote and speeches by Dr B S Stoffer Ervin Dier Louis Kaub and Mrs Walter Riechel plus performances by Hebron College Chorus and Fairbury High School Band.
The Masons of Diller held initial work last Thursday night with a large turnout of visiting Brethren. Leaders Lester Schmadeke and Fayette Horton are believed to have completed all three degrees, with many attendees listed including Franklin Myers A Parker C S Calkens Lloyd Jones and others from Wymore Odell Rigdon and more.
Harry Hudson former resident of this place died at his Grant Nebraska home Monday morning at age 66 after a brief illness. He leaves his wife Hazel Fisher and four children from this marriage plus two daughters from a former marriage. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Grant cemetery. His sister Mary Green of Diler and his wife’s half sister Matilda Brandt were among relatives traveling to attend.
Village trustees elected Glenn Long with 62 votes and Jono Huttenmeyer with 49 as no other candidates ran. For the school board, the top two were Lachmadeke with 37 votes and Herman Stahl with 36, with Harry Allen 31 and Joan Huttenmeyer 21 trailing.
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