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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
9
In sixth week of school students study character education and civic government. Discussions cover home influence on conscience and the origins of government. Other classes review silent reading, advanced typing and Macbeth, with Nebraska wildlife, forests, and Arbor Day noted for geography.
The article describes two daily unsupervised study periods to teach responsibility and reduce noise, with selected students monitoring roll and passes. Supt Sinkey plans improving fire escape bottoms with gravel, while rural letters urge parents to keep cars at school at noon unless excused.
Senior class officers include President Lawrence Clark and Vice-president Mildred Krebs with Secretary and Treasurer Maxine Nider. Sophomore officers list Carolyn Clark as President with Harvey Cunningham as Secretary-Treasurer. Freshmen officers name Jean Maw as President with Darrel Beckwith as Secretary and Donald Engelman as Treasurer.
The senior glee club names Lucille Nider as president and Delpha Wiemera as secretary treasurer with Clara Achtemeier as junior glee president and Fern Nippert as secretary treasurer. Librarians listed include Gladys Garton and Arlene Schnuelle.
The document lists school staff including L F Sinkey superintendent Commercial Carl Ludington principal Science and Shop Russell McCreight Normal Training and Mathematics Dorothy Weidauer Social Science and Biology Margaret Grant English and Music H C Kelley grades 7 8 and 6 part time High School Dramatics LaVerne Heyne grades 4 5 part time Std Flossie Raymond grades 1 2 and 3d.
The editor reflects on the end of freshmen hazing and urges the class of 38 to move forward with good humor and resilience. It compares new classes to ships that must sail onward, leaving mutiny behind and navigating toward advanced studies and future challenges.
In American History students reviewed colonization and trials, with a test last Thursday, then move toward the era before and during the war. Physics students meet twice weekly for labs, some completing four experiments. biology covers osmosis and plant energy. Emerson Thoreau studied in American Literature with spelling review, Beginners Typing learns two letters t and y, and General Shop uses compass and ruler for geometric designs.
The junior play cast lists Tobias Rogers Lawrence Clark Leonard Harold Lottman Martin Swift Clyde Colman Aubrey Whitlock Max Thompson Norashi Eleanor Stahl Penlope Wichale Maxine Nidei Irene Rogers Betty Cuthbert Mrs Whitlock Lorene Achtemeier Willie Waite Lucille Nider Carmalita St Clair Mildred Krebs in a fluent lineup.
Sophomore notes describe how to prove theorems in geometry with steps from reading the theorem to labeling a figure and choosing a proof method. English class exercises include comparison contrast paragraphs and ten discussion questions on A Tale of Two Cities. World History covers current events weekly and studies Alexander the Great and his era.
The text discusses a freshman class week with initiation on Friday. It notes study of verbs including modes voice and tense and mentions moods of verbs as part of lessons. The passage reflects classroom language and a focus on grammar instruction.
Each class member read a short article aloud to the group. Mr. Sinkey offered feedback and notes on overcoming stage fright. Juniors hope lessons help their upcoming class play.
The Senior Girls Glee find the selection Sylvia challenging yet rewarding for harmony. Miss Grant teaches three part chords as it is practiced. The Boys Glee Club is organized but has not begun a piece. The High School Band works on Babs and many students begin band participation.
Lloyd Green carried a doll at school all day and questions arise about Richard Miller’s dress. Miss Grant touts Colgate Shave toothpaste, Betty Cuthbert is asked about Friday frosting, and a remark on giants closes the fragment without clear end.
The Diller team defeated Endicott 19 to 6 on Endicott’s diamond. Endicott had no hits while Diller collected eleven. Endicott’s pitchers issued more walks. Diller struck out six while holding Endicott’s pitcher without a strikeout. Batteries: Endicott O leis Debusk and Maw Maw. Diller Achte meier Maw.
Endicott High School girls attended an evening program at Camp Jeffer last week. The senior class selected and discussed their class rings during the event.
Seventh and eighth graders announce perfect spelling achievers Betty Grabber Esther Lamb Margery Nippert Marilyn Miller Deuice Anderson and Kenneth Findling. History class conducts silent reading. Geography outlines two map projects Europe salt and flour color coding and British Isles blue mounting. Science class drafts internal organs drawing. Harold Allen and Dwaine Clark join decoration committee. Marilyn Miller donates a bird bath and more birds for sixth reading project.
The article notes top spelling lists for 4th and 5th graders and announces an airplane contest with captains Marilyn Miller and Denice Anderson leading teams China Clipper and Spirit of St Louis. It mentions 5th and 6th grade language, telegrams with eight alphabet, Fire Prevention posters, and Eskimo geography in 4th grade.
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