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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
1
Diller public schools will operate on wartime hours starting next Monday March 23. After a patron poll nearly unanimous in favor, the system will begin at 9 o clock each morning, replacing the old schedule to align with congressionally mandated war time.
Fred Stafford a Rock Island passenger conductor living in Fairbury suffered a severe heart attack last Saturday at Phillipsburg Kansas He completed his run to Phillipsburg then returned home as an invalid He was taken to Lynch’s hospital for treatment Stafford is married to Renelda Fanders formerly of Diller
Roy Mansfield and Harvey Garrels rode to Beatrice then boarded a bus to Muskogee Oklahoma aiming to obtain carpentry jobs on government warehouse projects at Fort Gibson.
Mr and Mrs Dean Barber welcome an eight pound son born Tuesday morning March 17 1942 at the Lutheran hospital in Beatrice Dr Roy Noble attending physician and relative of the family.
Local growers show eagerness to plant potatoes with many seed lots cut for a week. Ed McCune already planted his seed before the recent storm, signaling farmers’ push to get fields in order despite delayed starts.
Rural mail carriers struggled this week with poor road conditions. Scott Miller was off his feed Wednesday morning, and 80 substitute Hod Green made the trip for him.
Harold Allen reports his mother Mrs Harry Allen of McCook has been ill with flu and required a doctor’s attention for several days.
Henry Bangart and Otto Spiel are the two candidates for election to the Harbroe town board this year, posing a straightforward contest for local leadership. The outcome hinges on voter turnout and local issues.
J O Blauser has been quite ill for several days at his home in Diller. The report notes his condition and current absence from routine activities as family watches over him.
Representatives from Farmer's Oil & Supply Co will meet in the Methodist church basement at 8 p.m. on Monday March 23. Harry Appleby, CCA, will speak with other entertainment and free lunch. C B Iogman is in charge of arrangements.
The department announces changes in corn sorghum and millet haying rules with green harvest on a one rod strip between five rod strips to reduce wind erosion. It promotes war crops including soybeans and flax and cites support prices for the 1942 soybean and flaxseed crops.
Mr and Mrs Volmey Raymond traveled from Hastings with a trailer to move personal effects stored at Mrs Raymonds. They noted heavy snow and mud at their destination while Hastings enjoyed sunshine upon their departure.
Hope Reformed Church near Harbine undergoes repairs including removal of the bell tower steeple for maintenance access re shingling of the roof and other planned improvements.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hall move to Hughes house in the north part of town. Doc Rhoden family expected to occupy the Arntt residence vacating the Miller home south of the Lutheran church.
Mrs Frances Ekwall a music and English teacher at Diller school spent a week with her husband at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan. The soldier’s contingent is expected to move out soon.
Rep. Carl T. Curtis reports a new plan cutting officer candidate training to six months. After three months in service, soldiers enter Officers Candidate School for three months to earn a Second Lieutenant commission. Enlisted men aged 19 to 45 may qualify, with provisions for a retest if initial results fall short. Exceptional graduates may receive advanced training and higher promotion potential based on ability and age.
The monthly missionary meeting of the Women’s Congregation will be held Friday afternoon at Mrs. H. Green’s home with Mrs. Ray Green assisting. Program leader Mrs. Clarence Hiatt announces Mrs. Cloyd Cully of Fairbury will present a book review of Who Walk Alone about a leper colony.
Three young men from Diller departed to join the army today. Edward Berends, Henry Loth, and George Armstrong Diller school teacher left for service. The teacher had sought the Officers' Naval Training corps but is assigned to the army.
Good Spellers Miss Irene Greider rated second in the county oral spelling test and Dale Engleman second in the written competition at Fairbury last Saturday. Miss Erma Sible coached the Diller students. See school notes on page eight for particulars.
After a week of rain and snow, farmers postpone corn shucking and oats sowing and many other early season tasks to a later date.
Open house marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W W Calkins on February 22 1942 in Happy Valley. Neighbors and distant relatives including Frank Peterson and family in Fairbury Nebraska joined via long distance call from Sparks Nevada. Several daughters sent greetings from Minneapolis Port Angeles and Port Angeles Washington with other local guests in attendance.
Parties wishing to purchase any explosives under the Explosive Act must be licensed. Jefferson County residents may apply at the County Clerk's Office. Purchaser must present his Purchaser's Number to a Licensed Dealer before obtaining explosives for personal use. Homer Brunk, Licensing Agent, Jefferson County.
Grandmaster Edward F. Carter urges full attendance at a statewide mobilization meeting to be held at Diller Lodge on Tuesday March 24 at 8 30 P M Carl Ludington Master invites all lodges to participate fully in this special notice for the Masonic order.
A Marine recruiting officer will be at Beatrice’s Post Office building on Monday and Tuesday March 23 and 24 offering joining information and signups.
A coyote and rabbit hunt is set for Sunday March 22 in Elm Township Gage County starting at 1 30 war time. Rifles are barred and rabbits must be carried to the road for pickup by a truck. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
Rev Wolff announces that the Midland A Cappella choir from Fremont will give a program at St Pauls Lutheran church in Diller at 10 A M Friday April 3 All are invited to attend.
Harvey Zager writes from Camp Roberts California about army life eight months in, his rank progress toward corporal, weather, local geography, and occasional mail from Plymouth News. He mentions blackouts, possible combat assignments, trips to Long Beach Frisco and Oakland, and shows from Hollywood including Bob Hope and Charlie McCarthy.
A birthday gathering in Omaha followed a son’s early morning departure to arrive for the noon meal. Family and visitors arrived to share the milestone with Mr and Mrs Harold Hutchin and their household.
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