Diller Record Published Weekly
The Diller Record is a weekly publication edited by T L M Cavett with Martha B R Cavett as associate editor. It lists subscription terms and notes its entry at the Diller Nebraska post for mailing inside the state.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
4
The Diller Record is a weekly publication edited by T L M Cavett with Martha B R Cavett as associate editor. It lists subscription terms and notes its entry at the Diller Nebraska post for mailing inside the state.
Historical report details rising influenza deaths in Belgium and the United States since January, with figures approaching 1 309 in Belgium. The piece mentions disrupted roads, travel, and local incidents tied to the flu outbreak, noting casualties and the broader impact on communities.
George Sandman aged 71 died Sunday night at a Beatrice hospital. He leaves a widow and five children, with four sons Louis Elmer Ott and Fred and a daughter Mrs Jordening of Harbine. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm from Zion Lutheran Church northeast of Harbine. Interment followed in Harbine cemetery. Surviving sister Mrs Emma Wildhaber of Beatrice is Dr Wildhaber’s mother.
A postal card from Mr Fernlhurst at Albert Minnesota reports a real snowstorm revival yesterday, sparking curiosity about weather conditions and local snowfall in the area. The message notes unusual snow activity on Sunday, prompting questions about Minnesota’s weather.
Jefferson County recreation managers hold an all day meeting at the gymnasium in Diller to discuss their ongoing work and to finalize plans for the spring program.
The DW Project Club met at City Hall with eight members present recording plans for a March meeting. The group discussed a program on Farm and Home Money Management and noted the next gathering set for March Seated.
The article notes Blondie performers at the Penham Theatre with mentions of Jemmie and Edmond and a show running about four hours. It references Gone with the Wind and other film pieces and hints at audience entertainment value and past works.
An ad lists multiple hose deals with low prices. One pair is 1.25 dollars and another is 89 cents for a pair. A 1.89 value item is sold as part of a pair, with another pair priced at 1.00 dollar. The ad emphasizes quantity and bargain pricing.
Mr and Mrs R H Edington celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday March 2 at home in Steele City with open house from 1 to 5 PM. Friends are invited to call without further invitation.
About twenty neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Rolie Roskilly and family Monday evening. The gathering featured ecards, bingo, and Chinese checkers with late refreshments. The Roskillys are relocating to a farm near Steele City, and all but two attendees traveled by wagon, an old fashioned touch.
Miss Phyllis Renz celebrated a birthday with a theatre and luncheon party in Fairbury hosted by Miss Mary Evelyn Veatch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Calbert Brown of Fairbury Mr. Cecil Bennet of Powell Mr. and Mrs. Paul Renz Miss Phyllis Renz Mr. Howard Maw of Diller and Miss Rose Rossmiller of Chester.
Miss Anna May Kenning reports Blauser District students with perfect attendance this month. Veneal Fasse has a perfect yearly record. Dorris Wolken and Ion Fanders scored 100 percent in spelling. Honor roll includes Verneal Fasse Doris Wolken and Eldon Fanders with top physiology scores around 96 and 94 out of 150.
The Dorcas Society of the M E met Thursday afternoon in the church basement with good attendance. Mrs. Chas. Waggoner led devotionals and Mrs. F. Clark conducted the business meeting. Treasurer's report showed 370 in the treasury. Officers elected: President Mrs. Mattie Clark, Vice President Mrs. Ina Viers, Secretary Mrs. Lois Casper, Treasurer Mrs. Mellisa Fanders.
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