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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
1
The Diller Public Library will reopen on the old schedule for a time with WPA labor retired. It will be open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons and Saturday evenings. Association members will be in charge thereafter.
Dr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Brott announce the birth of a baby boy at a St. Louis maternity hospital on February 19 1942. Dr. Brott, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Brott, resides north of Diller and serves in the U S Army Medical Corps at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Gilbert Plager becomes another Diller youth leaving home ties to enlist. He traveled to Omaha on Tuesday for induction into the army, driving his own car with Floyd Hughes and Rex Green accompanying him to return to Diller.
Robert Fry has been confined to his bed at Odell hospital for a week with an acute rheumatism attack. Cantille Pete entered the Store Craft at Beatrice and was ill for several days before entering the hospital.
Mrs. Elmer Greider visits her daughter Mrs. Margaret Scheele in Beatrice to recover from a recent illness after a stay at University Hospital in Omaha.
George Fisher and his son Charley visited a barber last Saturday with the elder Fisher 91 and hopeful he might reach 100. He noted the barber could come to the home and spoke of his long life with quiet optimism.
Mrs. Rev. Clark received a card from aunt Christie Seaman noting that her brother Will Clark and nephew sop were about the same, and so was she. The family faced heavy snow and cold in Boulder Colorado this week.
Mrs. Oscar Amos and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caildwell spent several days in Fairbury with their son and son-in law Dean Barber who has been quite ill. He is reported to be much better at this writing.
Charley Waggoner has been busy this week handling business interests, serving on the draft board, and managing a rheumatic knee pain.
Lloyd Greene returned to Beatrice last Sunday to resume his work at Store Craft Co after several days at home due to illness.
Dr. B Viers was confined to his bed for a couple of days this week due to influenza.
Charley Barber and his wife observed their 52nd wedding anniversary last Friday in a modest celebration. They were united February 27 1890 at the bride’s parents home five miles south of Diller and have since shared a life of walking to their home and community events.
John Clauson chairman of the Village Board sent well samples to the state health department. Dr. A L Miller reported bacteriological tests on the February 19 1942 samples showed satisfactory results and a safe quality for human use was being furnished at that time. It is important that water of this safe quality be furnished continuously.
The Garrisons moved their family back to Fairbury last Sunday after selling the Diller Cafe they owned. They took their remaining stock with them as business tied to revenue from young patrons faltered since the army enlistments emptied the crowd.
Diller wins again at the Pioneer Conference Declamatory contest held in Steele City Tuesday night. The local school earns three superior ratings out of four. details appear in the school news on page eight.
Latest Red Cross donors include Methodist S S with $161.90 and A Friend contributing $10.00. Additional donations show $1.00 from an unnamed contributor.
The Keystone Kensington will meet Friday March 6 at the home of hostess Mrs Ray Reporter. The agenda centers on club activities and upcoming events in the community.
Richard Miller came back last Saturday after terminating employment with a Chicago construction company. He had worked in the office as a timekeeper.
Mrs Pink Clark Jodel of Long Beach recalls a California air raid alarm with searchlights and anti aircraft fire near Ft. MacArthur and oil storage tanks. She notes frightened neighbors, wardens enforcing blackout, and suspicions about a fifth column linked to the Black Dragon Society.
Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska proclaims March 2 to 7 as Victory Home and Garden Enrollment Week for state residents with suitable ground. Local leaders in Jefferson County will contact farm and town households between March 2 and 14 to obtain the Victory Garden pledge to grow and store garden products, eat well, reduce waste, and boost morale. Frank Flynn, extension agent, notes pledge returns go to the county office, and Flynn will speak at City Hall Tuesday at 8 PM to explain community efforts.
Farmers and families gather at Jansen Auditorium for an 8:30 PM event featuring a 8:45 PM radio address by President Roosevelt Vice President Wallace and Claude R Wickard. County talent and local slides provide entertainment with coffee and a sandwich option. no admission fee.
Mrs. Clawson, formerly a grade teacher, traveled alone by car to Carlisle Pennsylvania to join her husband, a soldier. Mrs. Ekwall, a high school teacher, received the morning update confirming the safe arrival.
The speaker notes meetings and rumors of saboteur training in South California, mentions Brother Homer and his wife at Beaty's, and recalls a frightening night. They estimate Idaho temperatures from 35 to 42 below zero while Charlie and Jennie Osborn stay in California, unshaken.
Congressman Carl Curtis notes a pending censorship bill proposing a maximum fine of 5000 dollars and two years in prison for officials who divulge confidential government information. It would cover any document deemed confidential by statute or regulation with approval limited to heads of departments. Censorship Director Price says overseas and foreign calls will be monitored and possibly delayed for interpreters. The measure faces committee hearings and full congressional debate.
N C Thompson and his long life in mining in Mexico end at his Cananea home on February 21 1942 after a brief illness. Born November 1861 in Cumberland County Pennsylvania he moved to Steele City Nebraska in 1878. Survived by brothers C S Thompson Bisbee Arizona Wm C and Robert B of Steele City and two nephews and one niece. Funeral and burial in Bisbee Arizona.
Henry Achtemeier 82 died at his Harbine area farm last Saturday morning after a period of ill health. He is survived by his wife three daughters and one son. Funeral services were held Tuesday with a home service followed by Hope Reformed church rites led by Rev Lampe and assisted by Rev Koebler of Lincoln. Interment was in the church yard. Waggoner's funeral service.
Clarence Darling of Steele City died after an extended illness. He was the father of Mrs. Clarence Wolken of Diller. Funeral services were held last Sunday.
Robert Upson acted as general manager of the Farmers Oil Company station for a day or two this week while Mr. Ingman attended to business in Kansas.
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