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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
1
Five nominees for Diller High School Carnival Queen compete in a school assembly vote. Julia Diller Marilyn Miler Winona Smith Lelia Broadstone and Ann Marie Jacobs vie for the crown to be decided by public ticket votes at local businesses before Friday night’s Gym Carnival. Jean Maw was crowned previously.
Mrs Clarence Hiatt Mrs O J Mayboro Mrs Scott Miller Mrs Callander and Mrs Clarence Steffen attended the Jefferson County Convention of Women’s Clubs at Fairbury on November 14 The club scrap book compiled by Mrs Ralph Long won second place in the statewide contest It was a most interesting meeting enjoyed by all despite inclement weather which reduced attendance.
Jack Hill age 88 rests at the Lady Gray Convalesence Home with Chas. Waggoner in Beatrice after a fall on ice last Tuesday cracked the elbow and left him with general debility. He will receive medical care and attention at the old Dr Fall Hospital.
Readers are invited to share their Thanksgiving activities and company for possible publication next week. The Record reporter asks for notes on how residents plan to spend the holiday and any local events or gatherings.
Advice urges delaying impulsive purchases to avoid wasting money. Readers are encouraged to reconsider the urge daily in the hope of losing the notion entirely.
The U S Marine Corps reports enlistments push toward a maximum authorized strength of 38900 by early December. Major General commands satisfaction with eligible youths presenting registration cards and enlisting. An 2200 shortfall remains and a Des Moines officer may enlist 85 men for transfer to San Diego for training. Interested youths aged 18 to 30 should apply at local offices or the Omaha recruiting station.
In Diller a crew demolished the east side cement block garage once owned by Mrs. Andrews of Lincoln who sold the site to Washington, Kansas buyers. The 1910 structure, started by Mart Carmichael and finished by Ensley Carmichael, later housed Patton Brothers livery and auto agency with Maxwell Oakland and Jackson cars. The vacant roof leaks and the building has seen varied uses. Two nearby structures, the Strockey cement block residence and the Miller house, are also flagged for razing as Diller shrinks.
County Superintendent Russell McCreight visited Diller Public Schools Tuesday and commended the district for its efficiency discipline order cleanliness and overall high quality. He noted a capable faculty smart students and proper equipment that help the school shine.
The Hope Reformed church ladies host a bazaar and plate lunch supper at the Harbine schoolhouse tomorrow evening. Readied items include fancy work for sale and a raffle with a dice quilt prize near free.
Mrs and Mrs Charles O Smith moved their personal effects yesterday into their new Cavett residence on Castor Street which they purchased recently. They had been occupying the Hutchinson building on Malp Street.
Wallace Sisters offer trimmed hats and bonnets at reduced prices as part of a millinery sale. Moss Mans joins the sale lineup, adding new styles and options for shoppers.
Rain fell Tuesday totaling 0.45 inches and Wednesday evening added 0.16 inches, boosting the two day total.
Attend the annual carnival at Diller High School on Friday night November 29 to help select the school queen by casting your vote this week.
Real estate sold at Fairbury public auction raised more than prior sales though $48.20 short of delinquent taxes and costs. Auctioneer Hauffman noted sheriff and county attorney were away. Purchases included D. W. Fanberg north of garage for 575 and other parcels with varying delinquencies. Remaining tax and cost totals: delinquent taxes 1208.50, costs 182.40. total sale 926.75. Foreclosure or sale actions possible within two to four years.
Schedule lists home games: Plymouth December 13 Barneston January 3 Hollenberg January 10 Odell January 28 Steele City January 31 Endicott February 7 Daykio February 21. Away games include Plymouth November 26 Reynolda December 6 Cortland December 19 Endicott January 7 Hallenberg January 17 Jackson Reserves January 18 Steele City January 21 Alexander January 24 Odell February 18.
The Booklover's Club meeting set for Friday afternoon November 22 with Mrs. Ralph Long has been postponed to November 29. Mrs. Max Logan will review Family Crisis by Prof. Gass, a Nebraska author now writing about his family life, in an event billed as fact with fiction. Come hear Mrs. Logan.
Mrs Doval of Fairbury arrived Monday evening to assist the Saylors as neighbors express relief at getting needed help for their household.
William Woods had a serious operation at Lincoln General Hospital on November 9 to remove a long standing growth from his right hip joint. Margery Woods, a University of Nebraska Teachers College student, watched the procedure as he remains heavily bandaged and immobile with plaster casts and braces. Smith Diller and LM Cavett visited him in Lincoln last Friday, and he enjoys friendly calls during recovery.
Diller School welcomed George Segrist who performed magic to amuse students with tricks including a rabbit and fishing act. The one act play Swamp Spirit from Diller won the county trophy for the second year, with Mari Jacobs and a Daykin actor acclaimed best actress and actor respectively. Thanksgiving vacation followed with school reopening Monday.
Federal order requires all non citizens aged 14 and over to register in person and be fingerprinted by December 26 1940 at post offices. Children under 14 must register by guardians. Change of address must be reported within five days. Sample forms and assistance offered by Post Office and Department of Justice.
Jackie Baker, youngest at The Boys Home, cut two deep gashes on his ankle while sledding near the creek last Friday. Brother Keith applied binder twine to stem the bleeding, friends carried him to town for care, and Dr Viers then Or Rice treated him. He has missed much fun due to a sore ankle but offered no protest while holding the binding string.
Captain Macey and two helpers from the Salvation Army in Beatrice visited Diller on Wednesday afternoon to collect Christmas offerings for their charitable work.
The steamship Portland was sunk at sea off Cape Cod during the night of November 26 into November 27. Rescue efforts followed, with details limited in the report.
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