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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1927
Page
2
Public notice lists mail transmission details for second class matter. It notes Orion locals are charged five cents per line for each insertion, with rates to be applied until further order.
The piece argues for a presidential commission to set radio standards including content, timing, wavelengths, and licenses. It laments interference among Pittsburgh stations and Shenandoah signals, hoping the new system yields clearer reception and fair access. It then shifts to sports economics noting Babe Ruth’s potential one hundred thousand dollar salary and Ty Cobb’s sixty thousand dollar deal, contrasting pay with labor value.
A humorous ad style passage teases a scheme linking an American phone point to England to reach a pretty housemaid near the Lord Mayor of London. It notes the stage is set and all that remains is the price, with the rest of the setup described as an obstacle.
The article lauds Hiram Johnson for his solo leadership in Congress over the Boulder dam bill, blocking opposing forces and guiding the BEA to support. It claims he may not become president but remains a notable leader of men despite critics. A bizarre aside mentions a corked bottle allegedly stolen off Florida's coast and found ten months later in Ireland.
The School Recorder notes March assemblies at Barneston rally Tuesday morning. Freshmen on Mar 11 led by Miss Babcock, grade operetta on Mar 18 publicizing The Pixies with Miss Patterson in charge, and Sophomores on Mar 25 led by Miss Parker.
A concise listing of Diller area happenings from February including school assemblies games and scores. Highlights mention home economics, P T A winter event, beaver crossing defeat, county tournament start at Fairbury, and late month balloon ball with March approaching.
Hubert Filley winner of the tenor solo in county music contests sang to a Rotary Club luncheon at the Marietta hotel in Fairbury on February 18 with Miss Parker on accompaniment. The three winners in declamation were invited, along with Daykin entries in the duet.
Barneston residents hold a rally Tuesday featuring a performance by garet Logan on saxophone rolos and a staged piece titled Southern Honor written by a Springer. Attendees include Mrs. Sheridan Alberta Folkers Earl Sheridan and her son Arnold.
Lottman census taker Lynn Wae goner Donald Watkins Earl s friend Clarence Sixel Theo captain of the first team Vearl Green recount last Friday night game with Odell and team yells. Mr Springer led. Marion Eloise Diller Vivian Waggoner Irwin Shutt Larie Se ae Rachel Viers earned honors this six weeks. Seventh Grade studies Europe. Clarence Sixel teaches Second Grade numbers Clare Mann Fourth Grade language Vearl Green Sixth History Eugene Powell Seventh geography. Seven players will travel to Lincoln next Wednesday for the state tournament starting Thursday morning with an expected two hundred teams entered. Diller will stay at Capitol hotel.
Alice Mary Pospisil and Louis J. Base wed at Church of the Immaculate Conception in a morning ceremony. Bridesmaid Bessie Kral and groomsman John Base attended. Reception at the Pospisil home featured a six o'clock turkey dinner for about forty guests. Mrs. Base is from Buhl Idaho and Mr. Base from Richfield Idaho. More notices: Harvey Garrels injures his leg in a horse incident. M W A lodge held a meeting at Fairbury. County Court in Fairbury set March 15 for hearing a petition with notices to interested parties.
Fragmentary probate notice mentions Sarah and dates in March and February. The legible parts reference a last publication and notice timing but lack full identifying details or actions.
State of Nebraska Jefferson County in the matter of the estate of James L Hughes deceased the petition of Margaret Hiatt praying that the last will and estate be admitted and probated. The court orders March 18 1927 at 9 o clock to show cause why the prayer should not be granted and directs notice of the pendency of said proceedings be given to all interested parties by publication. Louis J Nutsman seal counge. Healee rain a attys for estate
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