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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
1
Superintendent Carl Ludington announces the Diller schools will open September 6 with high school registration on September 4 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Friday board meeting filled two vacancies and a full instructional staff with academic and extracurricular programs is planned.
Mr and Mrs Joe M Hiatt received a fill in postcard from their son Pfc Joe C Hiatt who is interned in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines. The unsigned typewritten card bore a censorship stamp and claimed the guard camp number 7 and words of health. A photo of the card appeared in the Friday Beatrice Sun edition.
The 25 percent gas reduction took effect Monday for midwestern states. Coupons A B and C, previously four gallons each, were reduced to three. Officials in the east face criticism over political pressure influencing this wartime measure despite radio explanations and optimistic figures.
Vint Logan has purchased the Henry Wiemers Hereford Hog Farm from Henry Wiemers who is moving to Boise Idaho. The deal confirms Logan as the new owner of the farm property in the local area.
Clyde Hutchinson of Lasani mas Colorado traveled to Nebraska for his brother Lewis Hutchinson's funeral. He stayed in Diller several days visiting friends and relatives.
Virgil Geer piloted his own aircraft over Diller for several minutes on Tuesday evening, drawing attention from onlookers in the area.
Coal heater offered for sale by C. L. Geer of Diller. Readiness to show before purchase. Bargain price advertised.
Don Frisbie suffered a severe loss when his new tractor caught fire in the engine while mowing hay on Tuesday. The blaze consumed the engine and spread to all four tires, highlighting the impact of tire and farm equipment shortages on farmers.
Scarcity forces change in tire issuance as the war price and rationing office announces a 50 percent quota cut. A three member tire panel will meet twice weekly to grant remaining tires to the most urgent requests, with meeting hours to be announced.
The Jefferson County Teachers Institute meets August 24 25 with N W Gaines presenting The Teacher and her Community Problems Ahead Reading Readiness and Trends in Reading from the Nebraska Extension. G W Saunders from John C Winston Co. offers reading topics. Wednesday features Mr and Mrs C H Rhoades of Seward with Special Projects for Lower Grades A Well Balanced Music Program for Rural Schools Teaching Children to Live in a Democracy and Playground Recreation supervision.
A Beatrice youth driving a Model A lost control on loose gravel three and a half miles south of town. The car rolled over into a ditch but no one was seriously injured. Evelyn and Lawrence Fox received minor bonuses and cuts from the crash.
Elmer Butch Nieman of the Boston Braves repeated his hot form by winning two games against Pittsburgh last week with two decisive home runs. His photo and caption appeared in major papers praising his batting skill.
Provisions for the Diller picnic on August 27 and 28 include manuevers by the Bruning Air Base boys and stage acts from Beatrice and Fairbury. Music from Beatrice bands, home talent, and a platform dance follow nightly programs with concessions and stand vacancies. Contact Lois Casper to enlist pol officers and volunteers for service members.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roelfs of Berkeley California announce the birth of daughter Sandra Lenette on August 11 1948 at Berkeley Hospital. She is the first grandchild for both families and Sandra was the 1000th baby born to Vallejo shipyard workers this year. Leonard works as a welder in the Vallejo shipyards.
The annual State Fair plans are unsettled amid ongoing gas shortages in Nebraska this week. Army control of the grounds was discussed to store equipment, but a postponement appears to have been negotiated. attendance seems unlikely due to the gas cut.
The Jefferson county tax levy for 1943 is set at 3.79 mills by the county commissioners. The state tax levy is 2.93 mills.
A reader writes to Mrs Cavett praising the Record and noting distant service. The letter mentions seeing action in battle against enemy forces and thanks for the July issue. The writer hopes to visit and thank Cavett in person at some future time.
Mr and Mrs ES Diller of Fairbury entertained at dinner Sunday August 15 to honor their son Harold and his wife Harold has worked in Social Security in Baltimore and returned to Fairbury last week before heading to Omaha for an army enlistment exam Though against company policy he received a gift at the close of his East duties Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Diller Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks Ralph Seiford and family Glen Blauser and family Willis Clark and family and Mr Clifford Sparks was an afternoon caller.
Marie Upson a Beatrice pioneer settler and former Beatrice High School principal is reported seriously ill in a local hospital. She has suffered declining health over several years.
The public is invited to the official dedication of Bruning army air field in Bruning Nebraska by Major Frank E Quindry. The 3:30 PM Saturday ceremony will feature high army officials and civilians. Diller residents supported the base project. Mrs. Chris Morgan learned her husband in the signal corps has been sent to an undisclosed New England destination seeking orders.
Seaman Dean Ellison of the U S Navy arrived in Diller this week from New York to attend his mother's funeral. His sister Ina Ellison of Oregon arrived here early last week.
Mr and Mrs Geo Loth of Beatrice announce the birth of a baby boy at Mennonite hospital Beatrice. The Loths formerly lived in Diller.
Ernest August Roessler born March 14 1874 near Farmington Wisconsin died August 9 1943 at Odell hospital age 69 years 4 months and 26 days He married Mary Stange in 1903 and had two children Joe in the US Army at Camp Polk Louisiana and Francis at home The Roesslers lived in Plaza North Dakota Berthold Reservation and Diller moving there in 1936 Roessler a wheat grower and livestock breeder was baptized in 1888 and attended Lutheran Church briefly joining Congregational Church in Diller He is survived by his wife Mary his son and daughter two brothers Louie and Otto and two sisters Emma Roessler and Mrs H P Hunter
The excerpt is a classic hymn expressing deep love for Jesus. It affirms devotion in life and eternal worship in heaven with imagery of glory and a crown. The speaker vows ongoing adoration and gratitude to the savior.
We express appreciation and thanks to all friends for interest and assistance during our bereavement especially to the mis er musicians pallbearers and for the floral offering Mrs Ernest Roessle and family Deloris Abrends visited Peoria Illinois last Saturday to see her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Ahrends and Stanley and other relatives and friends.
Margery Napert has completed a two months' visit with relatives in and near New York City and is expected to resume regular activities.
A baby boy weighing 61 pounds was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scheele.
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