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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
1
Diller High School earned three superior ratings in the district declamatory and one act play contest at Beatrice on March 21. Excellents went to several participants while 90 contestants from 14 schools competed. winners advance to the state festival in Lincoln April 5 and 6.
A city hall gathering is planned for Thursday evening April 4 to decide a change in the regular meeting time. The report also notes social visits from several locals and visitors including Miss Mary Davis and Miss Marcia Reed, Mrs Barber, Vesta Thorngate, and Chester Sparks family. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Kisling at Lincoln General hospital. Keith Waggoner of Cheyenne Wyoming is visiting his mother.
Mrs. S. Miller reports the village collection of 20740 for the Red Cross drive in Diller. Helpers included A A Eick Chester Weaver Mrs A M Holle Mrs H H Green Supt a K Varney and Miss Vesta Thorngats. Contributions still welcomed.
Carl Gerwick of Gladstone has been announced as the winner of the Carl Raymond Gray scholarship awarded annually by the Union Pacific Railroad. Jack Hammond of near Fairbury is named the alternate. The $100 award funds either a four year agriculture degree or a shorter program at the state college of agriculture. The winner is chosen for supervised farming, scholastic standing, character, leadership, and community activities.
Thousands of young women marrying and returning veterans should report all name changes to the nearest Social Security Board office. Willard Edberg, Lincoln office manager, says reporting names ensures wages are credited properly and helps establish later claims.
The United States Employment Service offices in Beatrice and Fairbury Nebraska will switch to a 40 hour Monday through Friday workweek starting April 1. John T Fiery Area Director announced the change in accordance with Regional Office directives to Minneapolis. Funds are not available to continue the 44 hour service.
The Diller Community Club announces a new locally operated motion picture theater opening next week. Fred Miller and Harry Wolken are named as owners and operators, marking a welcome addition to the town.
The Diller Opera House announces the first showing of a new picture on Wednesday night April 3. The ad promises a good clean modern up-to-date show at reasonable prices. The note praises veterans who served in the navy and urges public support for their peaceful postwar mission.
Richard Mayborn and his wife are visiting this week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs. OndS Mayborn. Richard recently returned from 16 months overseas service at Guam where he spent the latest duty period.
Sunday in Lincoln saw Dr and Mrs Claude Elis enjoy the day with Mrs Jeasie Miller and family including Mrs Dora Wohbsfarth who joined relatives and spent time with sisters and other kin.
The W. S. C. S. gathered in the church basement last Thursday with 13 members in attendance. Mrs. Keith Hays led the devotionals. A business session urged missing members to remit their contributions. The afternoon featured quilting and a contest, followed by refreshments served by the committee. Guests included Mrs. Adah Geer Mrs. Ellis Mrs. Cookus Mrs. Vint Logan Mrs. Harold Pogan Alice Mae Watters and Mrs. Haverland.
Mrs Nancy Robertson longtime Diller resident and beloved community figure died Monday morning at her home in Diller after a brief illness. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated neighbor and pioneer resident.
Nancy Lina Robertson born July 16 1861 in Huntington County later moved to Lenark Illinois then Shelby Iowa and finally Nebraska. She united with the Methodist church early and was a charter Eastern Star member. Survived by three daughters Leta Robertson Clare Waggsover and Eva Habicht plus one son William Robertson and four grandchildren. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Eastern Star honorary pallbearers, burial at Prairie Home cemetery.
We express gratitude to friends for deeds of kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev. Watters the QCES and the pallbearers. The Family.
Weekend visitors included Mrs Charlie Brucker and family from Wymore who spent the week end with Aunt Mrs Minnie Novotny and family. Also seen were Miss Glend Rael and Sandra Kay Novotny of Seele City and Jess Novotny of Fairfield. Sunday guests were Mr Charlie Brucker and Mr and Mrs Harold Novotoy.
Two superior ratings were earned at the District Declamatory Contest in Beatrice with Gloria Milter and Camilla Hubka receiving top marks for dramatic reading and original oratory. Ruth Ann Hiatt and Richard Hays also earned superior ratings. contestants advance to the Lincoln State Contest on April 6 and 6. The one act play Women, Who Wait received a superior rating as well.
Mrs Lon Snyder was taken to Odell hospital Tuesday after a fall while working with chickens. Ex rays showed no fracture and she is recovering at home that evening. Dr Rice visited Tuesday night. Several other Odell hospital patients were listed with measles, appendectomies, or illnesses, with ongoing recoveries noted for Mrs Cavett Mr Grone and Mrs Remiey. Many measles cases caused student absences.
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