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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
Local printers in St. Louis offer discounted card prices for bulk orders to Jefferson County solicitors. Addressed to readers seeking economical printing options, the note warns about aggressive pricing and encourages bulk buying for better rates.
A humorous scene shows a shopkeeper watching a group of men gather around two seated players as others stand on one foot in quiet meditation, a playful nod to a Chinese checkers style competition.
The Record office reports its safe has been locked for over a week and cannot be opened. A safe cracker may be needed to access funds from subscriptions. George is expected to call soon to arrange proper receipts once the safe is opened.
The column notes how timely advertisements reflect popular local businesses. It argues merchants succeed by offering value, balancing customer appeal with profit to stay in business.
Painting team Fred and Everett Clark secure Prudential Insurance Company work starting in Liberty Nebraska. They plan one more Nebraska job before heading to Iowa under Fred Starr, marking a favorable season start for the Clarks.
The paper notes Methodists consolidated three church branches, prompting renewed discussion of mergers among Lutherans and Presbyterians. It warns that any strong leader could spark a new pew church and recalls how church splits began.
North Bay reports say the Dionne quintuplets will live with their six siblings and parents in a new home five miles from the current residence. The plan includes expanding to accommodate the extended family and possible future care. The quints, turning four on Saturday in May, are described as valued at about one million dollars with more funds expected.
Doane College will hold a four day commencement week from June 4 to 7 celebrating sixty six years of progress. The Ivy ceremony opens Saturday followed by Baccalaureate services Sunday and alumni activities on Monday including the May Day fete and May Queen reveal. Tuesday features the Commencement Day address at 10 00 A M by Dr Albert Buckner Coe pastor of the First Congregational church at Oak Park IU.
Eighth grade promotion will take place in the Fairbury senior high auditorium on Wednesday June 1 at 2 30 pm. Miss Charlene Moore leads processionals and Rev G D McClelland directs devotions. The Barcarolles sung by Lila Jeanne Howell and Helen DuVal with Grace Stevenson on piano. American Legion Awards and address by Dr Chas Dienst deputy state superintendent. Class of 157 presented by County Supt Gene a C Clark. diplomas by W H Leask. Eleven local students including five from Diller named in the class.
A University of Nebraska experiment shows undisturbed pasture soil holds 6700 pounds of dried roots per acre in the top four inches, while adjacent pastures grazed for two years total 4340 pounds. Close grazing worsens root loss due to trampling and constant nibbling preventing root growth.
The report notes exceptionally good conditions for winter wheat in the county and similar high prospects nationwide. It cites total U S production at 754 million bushels and Nebraska output at 65 million bushels.
Secretary Ickes weds a twenty five year old Irish woman noted for bright red hair. The ceremony marked a brief but notable personal event in the public figure’s life.
The Harbine Stockmen Club gathered for a July home meeting where vice president Rediger spoke on judging cattle. Two members, Earl Boeckner and Robert Scheve, reported losing their top calves to throat trouble. Lunch by Mrs. Wrigley. Edmurd Wrigley, Reporter.
The Happy Hour Club met Tuesday afternoon with ten members present and invited guests including Mrs. Keith Hays and daughters. After a brief business meeting the group played Bingo, prizes were awarded, and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon June 5 with Mrs. Bert Weaver.
Pupils with no absences or tardies for the year include Evelyn Behrends Dwaine Darlene and Mary E Freitag. Perfect spelling grades for months go to Behrends Darlene Freitag Shirley Ann Jones and Ronald Weers. Senior Normal trainers of Steele City visited on April 27. School closed May 20 with a noon picnic and ice cream. Behrends earned 100 percent spelling for the year. Miss Bethel Myers Endicott Nebraska visited this month. Educational Davy score reached 500 points. Jones won first in English and Arithmetic. Darlene first in fourth grade Arithmetic. Mary E Freitag second in fifth grade Arithmetic. Weers first in Spelling and third in Arithmetic.
Local theater promotes The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with a special Tuesday matinee for kids at 2 PM featuring ice cream and trimmings. The writer predicts Westerns will fade as audiences prefer family friendly classics and mentions an upcoming Buck Jones screening in Overland Express next Saturday.
Hastings dominates the NCAC track and field meet with four new records as Hastings, Doane, York, Wesleyan, and Midland compete. Notable marks include Burroughs 10.1 in 100 yards and Randall 21.8 in 220 yards, with Hastings securing its tenth straight crown amid sunny conditions and a six-team field.
A hearty season note praises top notch play and broad enjoyment from the Tiger camp as players and crowds shared high quality competition and spirited entertainment.
A historical note describes Hubbard Glacier in Alaska as nine to ten miles long and up to ten miles wide in places, highlighting its massive scale and icy expanse.
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