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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
4
J Monroe Davis, abstractor of Fairbury and Hebron, sold his Daily Report of Filings publication at Hebron to Mise Ella Lichtenwalter. The notice appears in the Nebraska Press 1940 imprint with standard postal transmission text.
Readers debate whether spring begins today or yesterday as the calendar shows March 21 while March 20 was visited by an extra February day. The discussion centers on the leap year adjustment and its effect on seasonal markers.
Gone With The Wind failed to draw attendees at Fairbury last week due to stormy weather bad roads high admission costs and general lack of interest to sit through four hours.
The Fairbury Journal reports a ten earphone sound system installed in a Methodist church to aid those hard of hearing. One pew is reserved for the deaf, with the earphone held in one hand and the transmitter mounted on the pulpit.
Mr M O Wood former director of the Diller band is reported to be recovering well in Sabetha Kansas. He leads music in Sabetha schools with four ensembles including high school and grade school bands and orchestras keeping him busy.
Deputy WPA Commissioner H O Hun ter of Kansas City says the program will trim 700000 people from a total of 2300000 by June 30 with 200000 losing work in April. The aim is to reduce WPA funding by about one third or 500000000.
The Blue Springs Bee, published in the Wymorean office at Wymore, is taken over by former owner C. L. Peckham. Peckham will also run the Wymorean briefly during the Carrons' absence after they purchased the papers from Peckham.
Dr and Mrs Viera drove to Beatrice last Friday to bring their daughter Rachel home for the weekend. It was her first home visit since starting work in Beatrice schools March 1. They stayed to see Gone With the Wind, which the doctor felt was not worth the admission price and preferred more educational value.
Albert C. Shoenrock of Gladstone is in Diller Wednesday afternoon as part of his campaign for county nomination. He advertises on the last page of this issue.
After nearly three months of cold snows, temperatures reached 70 degrees on Sunday and residents welcomed the warmth. The mercury had fallen daily earlier in the week from 53 on Monday to 45 on Wednesday.
The Plymouth Fire Department, sponsor of the Plymouth annual picnic, set August 1 and 2 for the 1940 event. The News notes Plymouth claims the first Thursday and Friday in August as the picnic dates.
The Hughes Store management praised the strong patronage and goodwill at the formal Diller opening last Saturday. Geo Trieka of Hanover served Don Leon coffee and doughnuts, assisted by Paul Rousch, the fruit man, during the afternoon.
The old saying about Nebraska fields proves false as wet conditions push oat sowing back. Farmers report heavy moisture delaying planting, with sowing not expected to start until about April 1 despite favorable weather prospects.
Dr and Mrs N W Boughton and con left Odell for Massachusetts where they will settle. Dr Boughton practiced dentistry in Odell for about ten years. Dr Moore of Lincoln expects to move to Odell soon and take Dr Boughton's place per the Odell Oracle.
Bert Ewers of Fairbury spent several days with his niece Mrs Cecar Amos and her husband on the farm half a mile south of town. Bad roads and severe weather kept him at home, but he is eager to begin fixes on the farm including a new Martinghouse to be erected this spring.
Miss Ella Freriche reported a break in at Mrs A H Colman’s Fairbury residence last Sunday night. Entry was gained by breaking a small glass, reaching through to turn the door knob. nothing was stolen. Mrs Colman is in Florida for the winter.
Dick and Darrell Beckwith of Burlington left Saturday for Omaha to attend high school after visiting relatives during spring vacation. They stayed with Aunt Ida Woods and slept near the depot, while sister Mary plans to help keep the old home. The trio hopes to arrange for the boys to attend high school in Diller next year and many local friends await the outcome.
Misa Lorene Achtemeier of Harbine, a Diller High School 1939 graduate, is elected to teach in district 66 three miles north of Diller next year after teaching near Plymouth this year.
Blauser plans to attend the county assessory meeting in Fairbury on March 30 to receive instructions and supplies for the 1940 assessment starting April 1. He will bring his old black satchel ready for business.
Ben Behrendes announces Pasture Cane Seed a new forage variety tested for years. It can be sown early with a nurse crop and thrives in dry, wet, and frost conditions, preferred by stock over sudan. For hay, sow April to July and cut two to three times, first cut late June at two to three feet. Seed sold at Waggoner Bros Hardware Store. price similar to sudan seed, mile south and one mile east of Dilier.
Review extols The Bluebird starring Shirley Temple with a grand supporting cast. The note praises the film as the greatest for the young star and calls the story perfect. Nite shows priced at 40 cents and matinees at 30 cents.
A historical note claims Japan's National Beverage Lake carries 12 to 15 percent alcohol and tastes akin to sherry, highlighting its potency and flavor within the national palate.
In a radio broadcast Congressman Martin Dies warns that the government cannot endure without Christian belief, stating that American structure rests on Christian principles. He laments rising materialism and atheism within the United States and emphasizes the role of faith in national life.
St Augustine, Fla was founded 40 years before Santa Fe New Mexico and 55 years before the Mayflower Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. This places St Augustine as the earliest of the three historic milestones with Santa Fe following, then the Plymouth voyage.
Special faster attraction runs Sunday and Monday March 24 and 25 featuring Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird in color plus Tony Martin in Music in My Heart with news. Tuesday to Thursday March 26 27 28 shows stars Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck in Remember the Night plus cartoon and news.
Sidney Tolan appears in Charlie Chan in Panama and William Boyd in The Showdown slated for April 2 3 and 4. The Grapes Of Wrath featured at affordable prices. Mat 30c Me Nite 40c 10c.
AMemoth jack offers a three year old Percheron stallion with silver mane and tail at home near Diller. Service fees eight dollars at home ten dollars when tracked with one dollar down. Balance due when foal stands and suck. two returns. Also a large Memoth Jack at Behrendt residence four miles south and one west of Diller. Home service ten dollars or twelve to truck. SEASON OF 1940.
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