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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
4
The W J Assenmaker Company of Lincoln receives the contract to build a new PWA high school in Marysville Kansas at a cost of 175289 dollars without equipment. The government plans to feed 10 million bushels of second grade potatoes to hogs at 15 cents per bushel.
The editor expresses abundant thanks and directs readers to a separate column by a writer identified only as y, inviting reflection on gratitude and the holiday. The brief note signals a forthcoming editorial piece with a focus on Thanksgiving and the columnist perspective.
Aunt Maria a negro cook explains an easy recipe using a cup of flour and two gallups of molasses. When asked what gallups are she says the molasses “says Gullup” as you tilt the jug. The anecdote is shared by L. A. C. of New York.
Clarence Stock warned in Labor that by Christmas half of Saskatchewan’s 960000 residents will need relief. He argued large areas must be abandoned as drought ravages the province once rich with lakes. He recalled dozens of 40 to 45 mile lakes now dry, their beds only alkali dust.
A school roundup highlights American freedoms and world peace while detailing class topics. Reports cover civics lessons on Roosevelt's administration, geography on Nebraska industries, and plans like the Dalton and Platoon systems.
Senior Notes recount a Thursday observation in Miss Raymond's first grade reading class. It notes methods to motivate learning and an ear training drill. The report covers a Professional Training class conclusion and Winnetka School Plan proposing diagnosis tests in place of recitation.
In a classroom report, Junior English studies Longfellow poems and their simple yet deep meanings. Students memorize The Arrow and the Song and write original works. American History topics include Federalists and Anti Federalists, leaders Hamilton and Jefferson, and the 1794 Jay Treaty crafted by John Jay.
Report on a brief speech class session led by Mr. Sinkey. Students discussed face gestures and the caution about always keeping a smile. Next week they expect a return to regular close periods.
The second physical education period on Friday November 19th had fourteen of twenty-one members present. The lesson included line formation and marching, games with stunts such as Free Standing and Swing the Bucket, The Chicken Walk, a race, and basketball rules explained during a rest interval.
Betty Thompson and Lucille Findling rendered a splendid duet Friday evening with Kentucky Babe. Contest time is coming and Miss Grant has new numbers for groups. Mr. Ingalsbe introduced school band books Monday morning requiring practice before public presentation.
Sophomore notes describe lessons on the Teutonic peoples the fall of Rome and the migration of nations. Students discuss the battle of Chalons won by the Visigoths and consider if Huns had prevailed would threaten civilization.
The class completed studying verbs and wrote exercises demonstrating correct usage. They read the second and third countries of The Lady of the Lake.
A quizzical note asks readers to return lost sense from the Freshmen class. It rattles off anecdotes about Nero’s imagined elevator and a self playing organ, ancient Egyptian glass eyes and false teeth, Minoan plumbing, penny arcade machines, and early imitation pearls before Christ.
The One Act Play in Fairbury last Friday features Diller taking second as Steele City close behind, with Lorene Achtemeier named best girl actress in the county and Carolynn Clark second. The male cast earned high praise though no honors. The group worked hard amid limited time.
Diller placed first last year and second this year in a show directed by Mr Kelly. The troupe practiced intensely for success with the play Oo Ven geance H featuring Gram Lorene Achtemeier Hope Carolyon Clark Clem Clyde Colman Clay Harold Lottman and Diller.
Office notes highlight teachers completing six weeks, teacher exam results with twenty seven papers, and staff vacations to Nebraska and Iowa. Charts submitted each period show class grade distributions and individual performance, aiding final checks.
Seven seventh and eighth graders Avis Johnson Leila Broadstone Betty Grabber Denice Anderson and Marilyn Miller earned perfect spelling notes. The class discussed the ten commandments of health and health necessities. They finished Arithmetic commissions and studied Colonial Wars in History. Six weeks tests occur this week.
Students in 4th 5th and 6th grades join book week with book reviews and home book donations. Health class discusses posture and its importance with peer evaluations. 4th graders complete note book projects in geography. Continued on page 5.
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