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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
2
William Billy Quick, leader of the University of Nebraska band for 25 years, died at his Lincoln home after a heart ailment at age about 54. The note explains tides rise and fall are caused by lunar and solar gravitation, with the sun contributing about two-fifths of the moon’s effect since it is farther away.
AT&T statistics show the average American makes 223 calls annually while the rest of the world averages about 16. More than 1000 calls are completed each second in the United States, totaling over 91 million daily.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture at Lincoln clarifies wage figures for farm labor. The corrected data show monthly with board at 26 dollars and without board 37 dollars. daily with board 1.30 dollars and without board 1.85 dollars.
At the Democratic County Convention in Fairbury last Thursday officers were elected for one year: Morris Spier chair, Mrs. SB Viers vice chair, GC RK Moon treasurer, EA Stark secretary. Mrs. Viera and C E Waggoner were chosen as delegate and alternate to the state convention. Adam Gretzinger will represent Steele City area. The state convention meets today in Omaha.
Mrs Nippert’s parents sent a Slayton Herald account of a late Sunday night collision in Slayton Minnesota. Eleven youths died in a head on crash between a Ford and a Chevrolet sedan near the Nippert family’s old home, with only one of thirteen youths expected to survive.
The Deshler Rustler notes a May concert and program by the Deshler Kand band. Citizens are urged to support the group, which relies on taxation for free tutorage and practice space, unlike Diller where the band is funded differently.
Supt Ludington Coach George and the school celebrate the track team’s awards from the season. Five trophies fifty four medals and ribbon bows are displayed in Viers Store south show window. Trophies came from York Invitational 1940 championship Alexandria December 8 Pioneer contest at Diller including 1910 championship 880 relay and mile relay.
The Hereford Hog Record Association debuts The Hereford Swine Journal in Webster City Iowa with 169x14 pages. Editor A J Way of New Sharon Iowa, lists officers J C Schulte President Henry Wiemer Vice President and Way Secretary Treasurer.
The Lincoln Journal advertises mail and carrier subscription plans with low prices to attract readers during hard times. It promotes Sunday inclusion, urges savings, and notes immediate opening for circulation routes with local contact Roe Patton. The piece also mentions Achievement Day for Jefferson County Project Clubs and 4H extensions at Fairbury.
Beatrice Nebraska hall marks its first Sod Buster Days May 9 and 10 to dedicate the new $200000 municipal auditorium named for Daniel Freeman. Parade opens at 11 a.m. May 9, followed by a matinee show in the arena with Nick Luvens and others, a queen coronation, dance with Henry Busse orchestra, and formal dedication May 10.
Mrs L S Hiatt presided over a community singing with Mrs Joe Huber and Mrs J T Thaller leading the county chorus. Loyd C Douglas talk Disputed Passage read by Mrs Ben Priefert. Exhibit highlights feature Farm Gardens Remarke Frank Flynn and leadership recognition for Mies Helen Rocke. Diller attendees include Mesdames A A Eick Ina Hill Glen Long and others.
In Washington Americans debate the danger of foreign agents entering the country and influencing leaders to land an occupation force. FBI records show a surge in espionage complaints, with 60,000 in the last nine months, signaling growing citizen awareness and defense of democracy.
Dorothy Anderson Irene Greider Carolyn Moore LeRoy Wathor Gloria Miller Darrel Dee Green receive improvement certificates. Progress pins go to Jay Wood Dwaine Green Keith Baker Norma Lee Allies Povey Bali Palmer Piss Dana Folkers Mavis Hall Kaye Garrels Dean Moore and Shirley Walher. All pupils in the room earned an award and advanced pride
A solitary man in darkness contemplates guilt before a Sunday School Times tale. He decides to halt his wrongdoing after recall of hymns sung at church, realizing Jesus died for all including him. He flees then returns, joining children to sing of Jesus died for all.
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