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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
1
W E Mudge escaped serious harm after a minor collision yesterday when his car left the road near the cemetery corner. He suffered a black eye and facial bruises. Dr Pease attended him and Geer Bros straightened the bent axle.
Mrs Roy Diller and Mrs Elmer Greider arrived home with their son and daughter. The Carpenters and Mrs Greider left March 10 for the west. Mrs Greider paused in Denver and the Carpenters went on to Los Angeles to visit Mrs Carpenter's parents. Roy Diller stayed in California for now.
Mr and Mrs Harry Weddel of Sterling Colorado stopped over Sunday evening for a short visit with relatives and friends They stayed overnight with Mrs Wm Ginthar and Harry came to see his sister They continue to Missouri to look at cattle with Mrs Roy Patton accompanying the trip.
Henry Ellis, who recently suffered a broken leg when a horse stepped on him, is improving at Odell hospital. He underwent a major hernia operation a week ago last Monday, deciding to have the procedure while he was confined to bed.
Born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Newtgen Donna Wedder on Thursday March 21 1940 in Sterling Colorado a son named David Anthony nickname Tony announced by his grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Barber making them great grandparents again.
Mrs Mollie Riddle traveled to Lincoln to attend the funeral of her friend Mr G B Lobb of University Place. She also attended the funeral of her former neighbor Mr Fred Moffit of Hanover on Tuesday.
Miss Arlene Roseman daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Roseman has been elected to teach in school district 88 located forty four miles south and two miles west of Diller. She is a member of the senior class at Diller High.
George Clark of Sutton has been elected superintendent of schools at Alexandria. He will succeed Harvey T. Nickle, who has held the post for the past two years. Nickle previously served as superintendent at Endicott before moving to Alexandria.
Rev. H. H. Pyche spent the first of the week in Leigh Nebraska with friends. He traveled with his daughter Miss Ruth to Lincoln on Sunday by bus and returned Tuesday evening from Lincoln with Rex Green.
Mr Floyd Catlin, candidate for nomination for County Judge, visited the Rec ord office on Monday afternoon to share his qualifications for the position in a forthcoming column.
J H Gaisford of Council Bluffs came last Thursday for a short visit with his nephew James Pickard and wife. He had visited with relatives at Etlis also.
The Diller Woman's Club met March 20 1940 at 2:00 at Mrs Christie n's home. Mrs R Hulbka led an illustrated talk on transportation. Delegates were elected to attend the Fourth District Convention at Fairbury in April with Mrs R Hubka and Mrs RK Renz ae as alternates. Seventeen members and one visitor attended. Refreshments were served and plans were made for the April 3 meeting focusing on Youth Development and Child Welfare.
Examinations for eighth grade drop from 14 to 8 tests and will run on Thursday April 11 and Friday May 10 with a split morning and afternoon schedule. Subjects like arithmetic grammar spelling reading history civics geography agriculture physiology and hygiene will be tested. penmanship tied to the April grammar test. Seventh graders take physiology and hygiene in April and May only. Tests for history civics geography agriculture physiology and reading are objective. arithmetic grammar and spelling remain essay-like. Examinations occur at the same county points as last year.
Mrs. Sinkey writes March 25 thanking Cavett for interest in her illness and notes 81 cards from readers including Mrs. Tristman of Sheldon Wisconsin. She reports improvement, remaining weak, and happiness in Fairfield Nebraska where Mr. Sinkey was re elected in January with a substantial raise and a three year contract.
Harry Walher was brought home to Diller from Fairbury hospital after breaking his leg stepping into a post hole while working at a bridge nine miles north of Diller. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
Donna Jane Raymond of Lincoln gives birth to a 74 pound son named Dan Michael at Lincoln General Hospital on Monday morning March 25 1940.
Mrs Elizabeth Freitag is reported on the sick list and staying at the home of her son George Freitag.
Four Diller competitors earned Superior ratings at the sectional declamation contest. Margaret Barnett Fred Drexler Verne Hubka and Lester Ihlanfeldt all received Superiors with two schools entering. The event featured 29 contestants from Elk Creek Diller Table Rock Holmesville Plymouth Burchard Liberty and Blue Springs.
Max Braasch son of the late Carl Braasch left Steele City on the night train last Sunday for Ririe Idaho to live with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A H Kunter the sister of his deceased mother Mrs Miller Dorothy Breasch lives with her sister's family in Steele City and Carl and Malvery Joan reside with Mr and Mrs A E Southwick near Endicott.
Moving updates show Mr. and Mrs. Drexler relocating to Steele City last week. Freddie remains at the John Carico home to finish his senior year. Miss Mary will stay with the Saylors until school ends. Roy Patton plans to move his family back to the Drexler house. Orlo Geer moves soon into Francis Clark’s newly bought residence. Berthol Weaver moves into the vacated Chas Waggoner home. Dr B Charles Pease will occupy Cavett residence vacated by B Weaver.
A conflict between the State District 1 Class B one act play contest and the Diller Music Festival on Friday April 5 was resolved. Supt Ludington was informed the state contest will be held Thursday April 4 to accommodate the Pioneer Music Festival at Diller next Friday.
Notice states an election will be held at City Hall Diller on Tuesday April 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to elect two Yuege Trustees for a two year term and two members for the Board of Education School District No. 70 for a three year term.
Tuesday evening saw multiple gatherings at Diller city hall. Farmers, Commercial Club, Cemetery Board, and Masons held or planned sessions as organizers seek support and setup for spring projects and a 1940 ball club.
Fred Moffit died at his home in Hanover Kansas last Saturday age 54. He lived on a farm 44 miles south and 8 east of Diller for many years. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Lutheran church in Hanover. He is survived by his widow and several children. Mr and Mrs Frank Cully attended and Mrs Cully sang Going Down The Valley. A large crowd of former neighbors attended.
J Monroe Davis died at his Fairbury home at age 87 after a long career in the abstract business beginning in 1886. He worked in Fairbury and Hebron and was the oldest member of the Fairbury Methodist Church. Surviving are son Russell A Davie of Fairbury and daughter Mrs May Root of Buffalo New York. Mrs Divis died three years earlier.
James Hagerman died at his home in Hollenberg Kansas last Saturday night at age 80. He previously operated a hotel at Odell. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held at Odell on Monday.
The Triangular featuring Steele City Endicott and Diller High Schools concluded at the Diller ballpark with Diller earning 65 points Steele City 344 and Endicott 323 in final standings.
The Diller Library Association will hold its annual meeting at the Public Library on Monday evening April 1 at 7 30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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