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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
A woman applicant for appointment as census enumerator in the Diller Nebraska area passed the examination at 100 percent. The item notes curiosity about how many achieved this score. Also mentions demand for new light tractors made from automobile parts, with Bernard Kehrends constructing one from a Chevrolet at Jennings.
The Sunday Sun reports Beatrice undertakes a major yard cleaning project for Chautauqua Park spanning about 90 acres. Work is expected to last about five months as crews prepare the city parks for picnicking season.
In a five to two ruling the Nebraska Supreme Court refused to approve a Geneval ordinance barring agents from soliciting in cities without an invitation. Though limited to second class cities, the decision is read as affecting other city classes. Justice Messmore and Justice Rose dissented.
The Record quotes Editor Koepft praising Congressman Curtis in the Fourth District. The editor says Curtis has given such good satisfaction in active service that no change is needed. He asserts Curtis measures up to the standards to defend interests and keep the nation out of entanglements. We are for Mr Curtis 100 percent.
Harvey Zeger finished one and one half years in CCC work at Hebron last Friday and returned to his home at Diller. He is seeking employment.
J. Mitchel, publisher of the Deshler Rustler, announced last week that on April 1 he would complete 51 years in country newspaper work, with 40 of those years spent at Deshler.
Beatrice will host Sunday picture shows. The election Tuesday settled the question by 599 votes. The issue took six elections in 26 years to resolve, reflecting a modern trend. Bert Pease aided the Recore office for three weeks and brings prior printing experience. A new telephone directory is being produced for the Diller Telephone Company.
Mrs. Pickard reports a letter from her son William Bowers saying his boat the Destroyer Anderson is at Brooklyn New York and will pass through the Panama Canal on April 23 on the way to San Diego California where he expects to stay for a term and pursue studies.
The week began with mild weather in Nebraska as Sunday reached 72 degrees, Monday near 80, and Tuesday around 78. The report notes political comments on Senator Ed Burke and Geo Norris within Democratic and Republican circles, praising Burke as an honest lawmaker and pondering his reelection.
Dyle Hood and family of Lincoln plan to move to Sidney to establish a home. He is employed by the state. Lyle Hood, a 1924 graduate of Diller high school, accompanies them.
Henry Ellis went home Saturday after nearly four weeks in Odell hospital. He is recovering nicely from a broken ankle and a major operation.
Stanley Blauser, Richard Blauser, and a five year old child returned to their parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Blauser after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Clark. The visit followed a thirteen day siege of flu initiated by the Clarks.
Max Johnson visited Saturday with his parents Frank and Mea Johnson and relatives. He recently left Blair Nebraska after two CCC years and moved to Beatrice for a Wimpy’s Cafe job. J. B. Rosa Wright visited from Hollenberg to Oiler for family time, having spent winter in Iowa and Kansas City with daughter Mira Laura Tobin. Wright plans to ride bus from Washington, Kansas to Powell, Wyoming. Bees prefers Wyoming’s sunny climate over Nebraska or Iowa winter.
Robert Patton of the Patoka aircraft tender arrived home in Norfolk Virginia Sunday evening for a ten day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patton and relatives. He left September 1891 to serve two weeks of duty aboard the Patoka and recalled land sightings after weeks at sea. He enjoys signaling work using wigwag semaphore Morse and International code and shares sea sickness memories from early service.
Naomi Chapter No 44 OES met in the chapter room Wednesday March 7. District supervisor Mr Viola Houdek of Hubbell visited. The afternoon included a school of instruction with Mrs Houdek answering questions.
At 6 30 the group met at Pickard's Cafe for a chicken dinner before an 8 o'clock meeting. Mrs Clare Waggoner and Mrs Houdek acted as initiates. Mrs Viers presented Mrs Houdek with a remembrance gift. After remarks the meeting closed with ice cream cake and coffee served.
A family reunion was held Sunday at the Emil DeBoer home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Henrichs Sr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saathoff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Henrichs Jr and son, Mrs. Marie Schmidt and children, and Henry Henrichs.
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