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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
1
Two cars collided Monday evening around 5 30 on Diller streets near Farmers Score. Henry Weshel drove a 1936 Chevrolet and Bert Frisbie a 1927 Buick Cabriolet as both claimed they did not see the other. Both cars suffered radiator and fender damage with broken glass and one minor cut reported.
Pvt. Clarence L. Hullman, night dispatcher at the U S Army air base in Yuma Arizona, returns on a five day furlough to surprise his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hullman. A crossing stop near the farm delayed him kindly. His dog Tony welcomed him with the familiar whistle. He plans to be back at Yuma March 25.
A village election will be held at 8 A.M. and closes at 8 P.M. voting is conducted at the village hall. This notice provides the polling time and general election day details for residents.
L W Schluckebier resigns from the Jefferson County Rationing Board at Fairbury after fourteen months service. The resignation is accepted with reluctance. A state office letter lauds his outstanding work and notes no complaints of unfairness. No successor named. filling the post will be difficult.
Bertha Christianson of Fairbury will lead a dressings session at the Diller Library on Wednesday March 24 at 2 30 PM. At least a dozen women are urged to attend to learn the craft and then teach others. Participants should bring a laundered house dress or uniform, a hand towel, and a head covering. wear no lipstick.
The Diller Eagles finished with 15 wins in 22 games this season, averaging 28 points per game to opponents 22. Carver led scoring with 211 points and 9.6 per game. The first five's box score follows.
Wm L Woods a long time Diller area resident and former county commissioner has been named a member of the Jefferson County Selective Service Board. His farm and public service experience are expected to aid wartime manpower efforts locally. Carl Crawford, the third member, has resigned to leave the board by March 24, with two subordinates to be appointed soon.
Raymond Rietfers formerly a bookkeeper at the Diller State Bank writes from Washington D C that he and 10 Boston navy men are working in the Bureau of Ships. He expects WAVES to replace them when available and gives his new address at 701 17th St SE Washington D C.
Mrs. Clifford Blauser received a letter from Pvt. Virgil Fasnacht stationed at Camp Campbell Kentucky. He and Lloyd Green share the camp that spans Kentucky and Tennessee and describes persche drill and a parade with the Tennessee governor to attend. He notes only dark red clay and wild canyons in the area.
Legislation would create a nine member Nebraska Council for Development of Agricultural Industry appointed by the governor with staggered terms and no pay. The council would coordinate with state agencies to promote resources and attract new industries using farm products, aiming to boost Nebraska manufacturing postwar prospects.
Pvt Roger Diller reports a change of address while starting a 12 week radio course. Enlistments noted include Pvt Lloyd R. Diller in the Marine Corps at San Diego Base and Pvt Elville Schipper in the Army at Camp Wallace Texas. Also listed are Pvt Lloyd E B Green at Camp Campbell Kentucky and Pvt Virgil Pasnacht with the 2nd Armored Division AP O 444.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Mowigaaery and Co. store in a place with references to a heavy snowstorm, suggesting adverse weather conditions affecting plans or operations. The text is incomplete and no clear event or outcome is stated.
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