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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
1
The nationwide scrap drive is back on after a postponement. D V Fanders leads the local salvage committee for Diller and vicinity. Bring scrap metal to Fanders Garage for payment at 25 to 85 cents per 100 pounds, with option to donate. Details to follow with page 4 announcement.
Burglars entered the Harbine Farm ers Union Elevator Tuesday night about 11 o clock and stole an $18 check payable to Orville Peters and some small items. The check was later cashed at Nick Kop s tavern in Jansen and deposited at the Jansen bank before payment was stopped by Henry W Pingel. The thief, signing as Robinson, is suspected in a Buick theft in Fairbury between 9 and 10 p m Tuesday night.
Reverend Wolff and wife leave Diller for Bloomfield Nebraska where he will serve as pew minister at the Lutheran church. He has led the Diller church nine years growing a strong congregation and moving services to town. No replacement named for Diller yet. services in town by visiting pastor until a new minister is chosen.
Jefferson County rationing board chairman L. W. Schluckebier announces no more canning sugar will be allotted this year after September 30, 1942 and appeals to the public to cooperate with the regulation.
Stanley Ahrends and Richard Steffen showed 4-H club heifers at the Nebraska State Fair. Ahrends won first prize in his 4-H class with an Aberdeen Angus and third in the open class, earning high Nebraska man honors. Richard’s Guernsey heifers, Sunshine and Reposter, earned Reserve Champion and Reserve Champion in 4-H, with Sunshine placing fourth in open. Both youths won red ribbons for showmanship and earned praise for their records and effort.
The Fairbury Band Festival is spotlighted in the Omaha World-Herald Sunday Magazine in a Jim Denney photo spread. Denney, Fairbury High School senior and World-Herald correspondent, captures scenes of festival life including Ruth Ann Hiatt and Mrs C L 8 with accordion. Harold L Chatelain leads festival preparations directing townsfolk and bands while George Berentz serves in the armed forces.
In Diller, L. Geer's lumber yard employs a force of men to build portable corn cribs. Demand is high, with four sold already. The first crib, to be finished Tuesday, features a middle partition creating two compartments and a total capacity of 800 bushels of corn. Geer plans rapid construction as labor allows. Local residents note ample lumber on hand to meet these needs.
Mrs. Bertha Schierkolk of the area 24 miles southwest of Steele City sustained severe burns to the arm and chest when a small can of gasoline ignited last Friday night. She was taken to Steele City hospital where her condition is reported slightly improved and friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
Farm owner Wm Glathar Sr announces a public sale next Thursday September 24 at his farm located 23 miles south and 2 miles west of Diller. The complete list appears in page 8 advertisement.
Election checks will be ready Saturday September 19 at the County Clerk's office in Fairbury reported by County Clerk Homer Brunk.
A resident reports three pear trees laden with fruit were stripped in a nighttime theft. The owner condemns the act as despicable and asks for information to identify the thieves so proper action can be taken. Authorities seek tips to bring those responsible to justice.
A detachment of Fort Riley soldiers and mechanized equipment will arrive in Fairbury Thursday and appear at the Jefferson County Fair Thursday and Friday. Kenneth Wherry Republican nominee for U S senator will speak September 17 at about 9 p.m. Foster May Democratic nominee will address Friday at about 9 p.m.
Fred Clark invites all to Steckley Field Day next Sunday September 20 at 3 p m at the Quinter Fry farm a mile north of Diller to view seven different varieties of Steckley Hybrid corn in growth.
Residents ask if Gage County is entitled to a representative in Congress after a 50 year period of unclear status. Officials say apportioned districts and population rules determine seats with state guidance forthcoming. Local leaders urge patience while census data informs redistricting.
From Beatrice Times entries dated Sept 11 and 12, Ferdinand the German cannon once lazy and peaceful at Chautauqua Park is now sent to war by the American Legion, escorted by revelers as a symbol of defense. He will be repurposed into munitions or ship parts, guarding the scrap depot before fading as a curiosity.
The selective service office at Fairbury announced that Jefferson county men are to be inducted into the Army on October 6. Names listed include David Clayton Webling of Diller. Harlan F. Schroeder Clayton H. Ewing Richard L. Knoche John Albert Holz Martin H. Niemeyer Henry Seitz Carl H. Schneider Jansen Robert F. Humberger Theodore W. Meyer Ralph F. Achtemeier Raymond F. Kramer Elmer Aug Grummert Endicott Clarence H. Riggle Steele City Elton Edw. Goldsberry.
Drivers and dealers must surrender all unused 1942 car and truck plates at the County Treasurer office under C G Catlin. The Nebraska Vehicle Motor Division in Lincoln states no new plates will be issued for 1943, but a device will be attached to the old plate.
Everett Clark broke two fingers on his right hand while performing work duties at an army camp in Goldsboro North Carolina.
Miss Mildred M. Krebs daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil H Krebs wed Sgt Elmer P Malchow Saturday September 12 at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Diller Rev L J Wolff officiated Army sergeant groom stationed at Camp Funston Ke recently promoted. Bride taught in Jefferson county Dist 42 for three years. Groom 18 months in U S Army.
Warren and Mrs. Roy Roelfs with Glenn and Della traveled to Cheyenne Wyoming to visit Ervin stationed at Fort Warren. They returned Monday morning after a seven month separation and Ervin celebrates a birthday with a cake. He goes to Rifle Range then to a four week school term.
The annual AAA election will be held in all Jefferson county precincts on Monday Sept 21 at 8 30 p m. Eligible voters include farmers receiving 1942 payments. if the husband is eligible, his wife is too. Each precinct votes for three precinct committeemen two alternates one delegate and one alternate to the county convention at 10 p m Tuesday Sept 22. Voting sites: Pleasant precinct H S gym in Diller Jefferson precinct Harbine Schoolhouse.
Those bringing scrap metal to Diller or other marketing places are asked to ensure wagon and truck boxes are tight so metal cannot fall onto the road, avoiding danger to people and tires.
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