Diller Wins Four Superior Awards in Local Declamatory Contest
Superior ratings went to Diller entrants in the district declamatory contest held February 19. Winners were Betty Grabber for Let Me Live for America, Catherine Barnett for Nocturne, Verne Hubka for Man the Captain of his Soul, and Marilyn Miller for The Cat Came Back. Judges included Robert L. Pollen of Fairbury. Participants hailed from Dorchester Plymouth Steele City Table Rock and Diller. Table Rock and Diller each earned two superiors and Steele City earned one. The Pioneer conference contest moves to Steele City on March 4. Coach Ruth Stoneman directs dramatic art. Also noted: Freda DeBoer, six, suffered a broken leg at Lynch’s hospital after a fall while caring for a baby. family visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Betty Grabber
America
Catherine Barnett
Verne Hubka
Marilyn Miller
Robert L. Pollen
Fairbury
Dorchester
Plymouth
Steele City
Table Rock
Ruth Stoneman
George Armstrong Returns as Diller School Coach
George Armstrong resumes his role as Athletics teacher and coach at Diller School after briefly resigning to join the Naval Reserve. He was rejected by navy and army boards for heart trouble but will resume duties Monday with the school board willing to take a chance on his health. Ruth Clawson briefly filled the vacancy before resigning to join her husband East.
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George Armsttrong
Diller
Naval Reserve Corps
Ruth Clawson
Lincoln
Clawson
East
Armstrong
George
Aviator Fred Carr Recovering After Skull Injury
Fred Carr, son in law of A H Gretzinger of Steele City, suffered a serious skull fracture in a car accident south of North Platte. He has improved and been moved from North Platte hospital to his parents home in Stapleton Nebraska.
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Fred Carr
A. H. Gretzinger
Steele City
North Platte
Mrs. Carr
Stapleton
Nebraska
Bernice Ferry Novotny Granted Divorce In Fairbury
Judge Clayde E. Ellis grants Bernice Ferry Novotny a divorce from Jess Novotny in Fairbury last week. Custody of their child awarded to Bernice with support of $12.50 monthly.
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Bernice Ferry Novotnoy
Jess Novotny
Clayde E. Ellis
Fairbury
Mrs Moser Reports Husband Improving at Record Office
Mrs Moser, a caller at the Record office, says her husband is improving in health daily and that Lespey plans to be down town soon, assuring to wait and see.
Funeral Attended in Fairbury for Harry Zaggerman
Mrs Katherine Frerichs accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ben Bebr ede attended the funeral of her stepson Harry Zaggerman who died at his Fairbury home on Wednesday.
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Katherine Frerichs
Ben Bebrede
Fairbury
Harry Zaggerman
Beatrice to House Last Nebraska Infantile Paralysis Clinic
Announcement this week states Beatrice will host the state’s last complete clinical room for infantile paralysis treatment. The clinic will be at the Mepanite hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Nebraska
Mepanite Hospital
Louis Meyer Recalled into Service After 28 Years
Louis Meyer eldest son of Mrs John Meyer was recalled into the service and left here last week after a retirement of 28 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis. Meyer
John Meyer
Louis
Patton Divorce Suit Filed in District Court
Last week Betty Patton filed a district court case suing Edward Patton for divorce. Edward is the son of Edna Fox Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Patton
Edward Patton
Edward
Edna Fox Patton
Three Buffalo-bound travelers return from Diller trip
Serenus Viers and Harold Lottman left Diller shortly after noon Saturday with three companions. They stopped in Missouri Valley near Omsha to pick up the others. The party arrived in Buffalo at 11 20 Monday morning without incident. They expected to start work in the afternoon. The journey spanned about 1200 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serenus Viers
Harold Lottman
Diller
Buffalo
New York
Missouri Valley
Omsha
Hastings and Hebron Guests Visit Diller Family
Mr and Mrs V A Raymond of Hastings with Mr and Mrs Wm Miller of Hebron visited Volney Raymond’s home last Sunday. The group called on Volney’s mother and sisters and Mrs Miller caught up with Eva Green, a former school friend. The two ladies had taught at Gilead and Hebron not long ago.
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V. A. Raymond
Hastings
Wm. Miller
Hebron
Raymond
Volney
Diller Woman's Club Members Attend Fairbury Program
Mrs Florence Steffen with Misa Minnie Claussen and others represented the Diller Woman's Club at Fairbury last week Tuesday. The Fairbury Dramatic Department invited them. A short comedy presented by the group was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Steffen
Misa Minnie Claussen
Mesdames
Scott Miller
Joe Nippert
R. E. Hubka
Diller Woman’s Club
Fairbury
Diller Men Enter Armed Service for Omaha Assignment
Keith Waggoner, Fred Miller, and Herold Fasnacht left Diller this morning for Omaha to enter the armed service. Waggoner will enter the Quartermaster's corps. Miller and Fasnacht will enter the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Waggoner
Fred Miller
Herold Fasnacht
Diller
Omaha
Armed Service
Waggoner
Quartermaster’s Corps
Miller
Fasnacht
Navy
Reuben Gretzinger Seeks Treatment in Sabetha Kansas
Reuben Gretzinger traveled to Sabetha Kansas on Tuesday to enter Sycamore Springs Sanatorium for arthritis treatment. The Record notes ongoing type-setting delays in this week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Gretzinger
Sabetha
Kansas
Sycamore Springs Santarium
Diller High School Heads to Class C Tournament
Teo members of the Diller high school basketball squad with Coach Armstrong and Superintendent Ludington ride the Burlington to Humboldt to face Peru Prep in the first round of the Class C tournament. If defeated they return by morning train. if victorious they stay longer. Team players include Fred Garrels Glenn Ball Bob Carver Verne Hubken Bob Murray Roe Patton Oville Peters Dale Lottman Wilmer Doerksen Harold Allen Stanley Ahrends with student manager. Wilbur Green joins to watch.
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Teo
Diller High School
Armstrong
Ludington
Rumboldt
Burlington
Peru Prep
Peru
Fred Garrels
Glenn Ball
Bob Carver
Verne Hubken
Bob Murray
Roe Patton
Oville Peters
Dale Lottman
Wilmer Doerksen
Harold Allen
Stanley Ahrends
Mgr
Wilbur Green
Brunk Appointed Agent for Mines Explosives in Jefferson County
Homer Brunk, designated by the Bureau of Mines and Explosives in Jefferson County, will canvass the county for dealers and possessor of explosives. The certificate of appointment was issued by RR, Bayers, and the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. The job carries a salary of 1.00 dollar per year.
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Homer Brunok
Homer
Homer Brunk
Bureau of Mines and Explosives
Jefferson County
Bayers
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C
Scarcity Squeezes Hawaii Cafe Cook During War Rationing
Short order cook George Rahman at Holle's cafe laments wartime shortages. He used to open canned potatoes but now peels and boils them due to tin can scarcity. Paper plates are also scarce forcing more dishwashing. The remarks reference Japan in a wartime USA context.
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George Rahman
Holle
George
Caucuses Scheduled at City Hall Next Wednesday
The town and school caucuses will be held at City Hall next Wednesday evening March 4. The school caucus starts at 8 00 P M followed by the village caucus at 8 30 P M. Candidates for two seats on each board will be nominated.
Oyster and Chili Supper By Methodist Church Men
The Men’s Bible class at the Methodist church sponsors an oyster and chili supper Saturday evening from 6 30 to 9 in the church basement. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and reduced rates for children. All welcome. come see the men in action. Committee.
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The
Methodist Church
Beatrice Daily Sun Photographer Visits High School Team
Beatrice photographer Bob Johnson visited yesterday to photograph the high school basketball squad for the Beatrice Daily Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Johnson
The
Beatrice Daily Sun
Quitting Business Stock Sale Announced at Diller Cafe
The notice states stock must be sold before Monday as the Diller Cafe owner plans to quit the business. Prominent details include the location at Diller Cafe and the deadline to complete sales by Monday.
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Diller Cafe
Local School Music Contest Notes March 10
See School news notes for the local school music contest scheduled on March 10. The brief lists participants and judging notes from the page eight column.
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School News
Waugh Delivers Talk on War Savings in Jefferson County
Glenn Waugh of the Jefferson County Defense Savings Committee spoke at Diller after Arthur Denney ineligibility, urging Fairbury to rally farmers and townsfolk to buy war stamps and bonds. He praised early county results but warned that continued, increased funding is essential to keep the war machine moving despite adverse conditions.
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L. J. Markham
Glenn ¥. Waugh
Jefferson County Defense Savings Committee
Fairbury
Diller
Arthur Denney
Glenn Waugh
Waugh
Jefferson County
Luther League Hosts Going Away Party for Behrends and Lottman
The Luther League held a farewell gathering Friday February 20 honoring Edward Behrends and Harold Lottman on leave from Buffalo. The evening featured games, a devotional, songs and prayer led by Rev. Wolff, followed by lunch prepared by Miss Rivera Satthoff and Miss Dorothy Roelfs. Attendees included Mr. Royal Roskelley of Steele City, Mr. Ackerman of Fairbury, Misses Mary Lou and Wilma Thompson, Georgia Ball, DeLoris Bernhardt, and Mr. and Mrs. John Huttenmeyer and son Victor.
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Luther League
Edward Behrends
Harold Lottman
Harold
Buffalo
Edward
Wolff
Rivera Satthoff
Dorothy Roelfs
Royal Roskelly
Steele City
Ackerman
Fairbury
Mary Lou
Wilma Thompson
Georgia Ball
DeLoris Bernhardt
John Huttenmeyer
Victor
Coke Drinkers Face 20 Percent Rationing This Year
Coca Cola dealers are notified of a twenty percent cut in supplies based on last year sales. Manufacturers cite a sugar allowance reduction as the cause, with potential impact on other soft drinks as well.
Spring Wheat Insurance Application Deadline
Farmers planning to seed spring wheat and lacking crop insurance must apply at the county office before February 28, 1942, the closing date for accepting spring wheat insurance applications.
Lottmans Celebrate 43rd Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs John Lottman marked their 43rd anniversary with a family gathering at their home last Sunday. All their children and grandchildren attended a large dinner honoring the couple.
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John Lottman
Mrs. Lottman
4H Awards Presented At Banquet
The Jefferson County 4H Club banquet sponsored by First National Bank of Fairbury and held February 23 at the American Legion Hall in Fairbury drew about 150 attendees. County Agent Frank Flynn announced awards to 4H members including Richard Steffen, Frances Wrigley, Gail Southwick, Dorothy Nider, Phyllis Dawson, Louis Nider, and Wellington Dean for achievements in livestock, dairy, canning, and club leadership along with a $100 college scholarship for Dean.
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Jefferson County
First National Bank of
Fairbury
American Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
L. I Frisbie
Donba Jean
Chicago Mail Order Company
WNAX
Gail Southwick
Harbine
Harbine Dairy
Ed Wrigley
Kraft Cheese Company
Dorothy Nider, Jansen
Harbine Dairy Club
Phyllis Dawson
Flying Jeffs
Rock Island
Kerr Glass Mfg. Co
Louis Nider
Diller
Harbine Stockmen
Wm. Sandman
Thomas E. Wilson
Wellington Dean
Diller Stockmen
Max Logan
College of Agriculture
Union Pacific Railroad
Redeem Corn Loans Announcement by Regional Office
The Regional Office announces redemption of 1988 39 two year corn loans at 61 cents per bushel net to the Commodity Credit Corporation. Redemption runs from February 28 to April 30 1942. The price trails actual rates but aims to urge borrowers to redeem for feed and boost livestock production.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
For Sale Sixteen 2170 Bushel Grain Bins in Jefferson County
The Commodity Credit Corporation offers sixteen 2170 bushel storage bins in Jefferson County for sale one to a farmer. Contact the AAA office in Fairbury for details.
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The
Commodity Credit Corporation
Jefferson County
AAA
Fairbury
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Louis Wenz
Carl
Freda DeBoer
Lynch's Hospital
Wm. DeBoer
Freda
George Armstrong
Diller School
Spring Wheat Insurance
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