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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
8
Rose and Mrs. Harrison chase a lead of a famed murder tied to Steve Harrison in Boston but the culprit is a stranger. A red headed boy resembles Steve at a library, then Steve is spotted aboard a train and returns home incognito. The case ends with a humorous note about etiquette books.
The community watches Charlie struggle to recall medals as spectators and organizers note the puzzling situation. Officials stress the event proceeds with standard procedures despite the uncertainty surrounding Charlie’s achievements.
A trained bear in Baltimore attracted a crowd as it carried a small trinket and moved toward a device resembling a control button. Bystanders watched as the animal reached toward the apparatus atop a structure, creating a striking scene.
A school newsletter outlines a Thursday meeting of the Girl Reserves at Eileen Green's residence. De votionals were led by Gladys Highland and a question box addressed personal problems of girls.
The Freshmen elected Marian Diller as president Ruth Gaisford as vice president and Allen Tinstman as secretary treasurer using parliamentary rules on Tuesday evening.
The regular Girl Reserve meeting convened at the schoolhouse on Wednesday afternoon January 18. The program featured a song service devotional reading and talks on Honor in the School. Larie Bristol reported on the Fairbury conference and Miss Schaeffer YWCA secretary offered guidance. next meeting will be at Eileen Green's home.
Miss Helene Green began teaching in Alliance schools in the second semester and met Miss Kate Russel who taught in Diller grammar rooms, along with Miss Eva Crocker, a former Diller girl, now also teaching in Alliance schools.
The record lists Gladys Lottman as News Editor and Bristol as Sports Editor with Henry Diller as Associate Editor and Richard Mayborn also noted among Recorder Staff at PRCIG.
The piece urges seizing every chance to advance despite extra effort. It emphasizes persistence, momentum, and steady progress as a civic or organizational mindset.
The Diller basketball team, after a rough loss at Plymouth, seeks support for its last home game against Plymouth tonight. The coach stresses playing the game with spirit over mere victory and applies athletic ideals to daily life.
Pupil exams on Jan 13 and a new semester start on Jan 16. The 11th and 12th grades faced a Hamlet reading with a ghost visit on Jan 18. Jan 19 set bedtimes for basketball boys, and Jan 20 saw a close game with Reynolds. County contests at Daykin on Jan 27. Seniors brought mirrors to school on Jan 31.
The local P. T. A. met February 1 at the school house with about thirty parents and friends in attendance. Marian Diller performed, then three group discussions covered topics of interest. The meeting, focusing on home versus school influence, concluded that home has a greater influence on a child.
The piece shows students busy with events from operetta and grades to senior play and banquet. It references Hickman’s court case and questions whether he is sane, and what should be done, amid continuing school life.
The piece argues that defeats can reflect character and effort, praising Diller and Biek for giving their best. It compares resilience to a rubber ball that bounces back, suggesting sportsmanship matters as much as outcomes.
A look at the fate of the Diller High School class of 1927 shows Lynn Waggoner sweeping streets in Lincoln Dave Kuper riding box cars and Vearl Green working as a messenger for a Wymore telephone exchange One graduate Arnold Lottman advertises a public sale at his Shea area farm noting terms two cents cash and 10 percent interest Lee Stull another graduate of 1927 acts as auctioneer
In a joking exchange, Mr Beckwith-Robert asks why glasses are on at night. Robert replies his near sightedness makes faces unrecognizable in dreams. Lester muses about kissing Hazel, who retorts that a fully sane mind would have acted sooner.
A fragmentary verse recalls Richard singing while riding in Beckwiths car with Ruth in the back. Bob passed a bump at fifty five and continued ruthlessly.
In a tense late scrimmage moment Happy Filley recovered the ball near the goal and scored. The crowd offered no cheers as the two teams battled in the shadow of the goal with time running out.
The writer argues courts are too lax and that Hickman should receive years in prison. They foresee later petitions to free him and claim no punishment is too severe for him.
The text discusses borrowing as a frequent failing among high school students. It notes teachers pausing to address perceived wrongs, students vowing not to repeat the issue, and the pattern repeating despite assurances.
The annual event Friday January 27 featured about thirty five Daykin high school members with many Diller attendees. Humorous readings by Marie Roelf and Gladys Lottman earned praise. John Adams on the Declaration rendition by Charles Lowe also lauded. Evening concert showcased orchestra, glee club, and soloists Hubert Filley Eleanor Filley Henry Diller Marian Diller with strong audience reception.
Primary pupils craft houses and garages from a sixteen square project while a new book Bow-Wow and Mew-Mew is read at opening. Second graders enjoy silent reading and story form seat work. Third and fourth graders finish snowflake crafts and plan February calendar. Intermediate grades begin Canada booklets and Italy oral reports.
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