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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
4
Sparks Celebrate 12th Anniversary in Liberty
Mr and Mrs Clifford N Sparks of Liberty marked their twelfth wedding anniversary on Sunday June 22. The note blends a light anecdote with a radio quote about love, contrasting sentimental mush with a casual, humorous tone.
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Jansen
Clifford N. Sparks
Liberty
Willis Clark Hosts Ice Cream and Cake gathering
Mr and Mrs Willis Clark entertained guests at their country home Monday night with ice cream and cake Rev and Mrs R D Hall of Diller and their great nephew Frank Bradley of Detroit arrived that day
Patrolman Reports Stop Sign Awareness in Diller
Patrolman Anderson visited Diller last Thursday to observe traffic behavior on Main Street. He noted drivers appeared to forget stop signs and recorded several observations.
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Anderson
Diller
Main Street
After the June flood soil loss hits creekside farms
Reports indicate farmers along the creeks will have new soil to work after the June 8 flood washed away topsoil as deep as plowed. This accounts for perceived soil replenishment despite flood damage.
First Half of 1941 Closes With Heat Wave
The first semester of 1941 ended last Monday as temperatures neared 100 degrees. A late day shift to a north wind cooled the evening and continued into July 1st, marking a cooler start to the second half of the year.
Geer Children Benefit From Wall-Eyed Pike Gift
Roy Geer caught a large box of wall-eyed pike at Leech Lake in Waco Minnesota and sent it to his children Orlo Virgil and Imo Gene Geer and their families, brightening their appearance and mood during vacation visits.
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Geer
Orlo
Virgil
Imogene Weaver
Roy Geer
Leech Lake
Waco
Minnesota
Mrs. Geer
Civilian Defense drive aims for 20 million pounds
Director La Guardia urges nationwide collection of aluminum and other materials to build 2,000 fighting planes to defeat Hitler and combat communists in the United States. He stresses mobilization across sectors and voices strong patriotic demand.
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la Guardia
Hitler
Us.a
Calkins and Thompson Visit Campbell Neb State
Lee Calkins and Miss Wilma Thompson left Sunday by car for Campbell Nebraska to stay two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Frisbie. Calkins will do chores while Thompson assists with housework during the harvest period.
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Lee Calkins
Wilma Thompson
Campbell
Nebraska
Onke Franzen Visits Old Friends for Late Friday Chat
Onke Franzen travels from Steele City to meet old friends last Friday. He enjoys discussing economics and religion and argues with those willing. He says a good living should bring satisfaction though he notes living standards are elastic.
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Onke Franzen
Steele City
Onke
Mrs Frances Nelson Chooses Life Estate Over Will
Mrs Frances T Nelson of Fairbury elects to settle her late husband Luther M Nelsons estate by law rather than by his will. The will would have given her three twelfths of the estate whereas the law allows a childless widow to claim one half.
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Frances T. Nelson
Fairbury
Luther M. Nelson
Nelson
Former University of Nebraska Chancellor E A Burnett Dies
E A Burnett former chancellor of the University of Nebraska died in Lincoln last Saturday at age 75 He became first dean of the agricultural college in 1909 after ten years with the university He was acting chancellor in 1927 and named chancellor in 1928 serving until retirement in July 1938.
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E. A. Burnett
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
The
Agricultural College
Fairbury Tax Sale Records Big Loss on Delinquent Properties
Fairbury held a tax sale on Monday June 23 in which 27 properties were auctioned for delinquent taxes. Delinquent totals reached 16 178 with interest and costs. proceeds from the sale were 1723, a loss of nearly nine tenths. Several vacant lots sold for one dollar each, while the town's experience surpassed any previous worst nightmare.
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Fairbury
Diller
Local Official Implicated in Litchfield Death
Sherman County Attorney Harrison Line drew scrutiny after Mrs. Anderson wife of Litchfield Monitor editor died in a car crash near Litchfield. Investigators allege blunt force trauma from a gas pipe. the editor-husband was detained and later took a lie detector test in Chicago before leaping to his death from a ninth story window.
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Harrison-Line
Sherman County
Loup City
Nebraska
Anderson
Monitor
Litchfield
Carl Jackson to Lead Plymouth Schools New Term
Carl Jackson former superintendent of Pleasant Dale schools will head Plymouth schools next term. He is brother of Mrs. L F Sinkey formerly of this place.
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Carl Jackson
Pleasant Dale
Plymouth
Jackson
L. F.sinkey
Bell Family Visit Stays Overnight in Lincoln
Benford Bell and family visited Lincoln last Sunday evening. Mrs Bell and daughter Barbara stayed overnight at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Bell. Also visiting was Miss Sue Ann Bell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raleigh Bell, of Lincoln.
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Benford Bell
Barbara
Sue Ann Bell
Raleigh Bell
Lincoln
H. A. Bell
Flood Devastates Blue River Crops and Alfalfa Fields
Adam Gretzinger reports the June 8 flood along the Blue caused record-high river levels and widespread crop damage on his 500 acre farm. Bottom land crops ruined, alfalfa submerged, upland wheat and corn also harmed. he doubts continuing as a farmer and suggests focusing on other livestock and gardening.
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Adam Gretzinger
Steele City
Martha Cavett
Adam
Blue
Gretzinger
John Henry’s Whiskers and a Proposing Boy
A boy and a girl share a moment of affection and boldness. He asks her to marry him if he pledges three things: subscribe to the Record, grow a beard, and take her to the Diller piesse on August 5 and 6. The scene unfolds under starry skies as she responds with love while setting conditions.
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John Henry
County Wheat Allotment Cuts Noted in 1942 Plan
The 1942 national wheat allotment is reduced from 62 million acres to 63 thousand in Jefferson County, a 10 percent cut. Letters inform growers of required storage or sale under penalties and provide wheat marketing quota details. Farmers must obtain marketing cards at the county office to market wheat with no 49 cent penalty.
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Jefferson County
Days That Americans Respect And Love Decoration Independence Thanksgiving Christmas
The text notes that churches are slow to recognize the seasons and that many American families observe them as national sacrifice liberty thanks and goodwill. It claims some declared American citizens sold their privileges by giving the Nazi their loyalty while enjoying liberty.
Dorcas Society Meets at M E Church for June Session
The Dorcas Society gathered in the M E Church basement on June 19 for its monthly meeting. Mrs Perry Weaver led devotionals and "Health Hints" answered roll call. Guests included Mrs Robert Upson and Mrs Bernard Patton.
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Dorcas Society
M. E
Perry Weaver
Robert Upson
Bernard Patton
Will Green
Dede Fanders
Chas Waggoner
Max Logan
Ovid Carpenter
Harry Close
Fred Clark
Ira Casper
J N C meeting at Mrs Ernest Novotny home
J N C hosted by Mrs Ernest Novotny on June 11 with six members present. Guests included Mrs Rudolph Hubka Mrs Ben Novotny Mrs Thompson Mary Lou and Mrs McCullough. Norman Frisbie won the contest. Frisbie Romisch tied for high in mock bridge. Hayes and Ben Novotny had low. Lunch served. Frisbie to entertain in July.
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Ernest Novotny
J.N.C
Rudolph Hubka
Ben Novotny
Thompson
Mary Lou
McCullough
Norman Frisbie
Mockbridge
John Romisch
James Hayes
Bennett and Franchot Tone in She Knew All The Answers
Joan Bennett and Franchot Tone star in a wartime comedy drama with clever dialogue. Fred Bartholemew appears in Naval Academy segments showcasing naval life and training.
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Joan Bennett
Franchottone
Fred Bartholomew
Naval Academy
Teacher Examinations Set For Fairbury High Saturday
Normal training students will take teacher exams on Saturday July 12 in the economics room at Fairbury High School. The forenoon schedule lists arithmetic, mental arithmetic, bookkeeping at 8 9 10 and 11 oclock with history civics English physiology and hygiene music. The afternoon includes theory and art at 1 2 and 3 oclock reading orthography geography agriculture and geography of Nebraska penmanship and drawing at 4 oclock.
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Ecnomics
Fairbury High School
Nebraska
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