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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
5
Sale notice for electric law in good condition and shoe repair services at Mathis Electric Shoe Shop south of Bonham Theatre Feirbury. Mrs L M Cavett listed with contact. Bring school shoes early to avoid rush. 27.
William Newman of Hollenberg Kansas visited Max Hill's sale near Diller and reported a missing car license plate. A few days later a Diller Record staff member notified him that the plate, featuring a sunflower and DeKalb corn, was found and returned.
LaForest Raymond arrived from Denver on Wednesday to spend several days with family before heading to Elkhart Indiana for a conference. Mrs Raymond and Phyllis are visiting relatives in Hebron.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cully attended the dealers meeting at Waterloo on Wednesday and reported a most enjoyable time. The report uses upbeat tone and notes satisfaction with the event.
Gage County Junior 4H Fair set for Beatrice September 2 to 4 and Jefferson County Fair scheduled at Fairbury September 16 to 18. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Jake Lammel and Mrs. Johanna Wolters from Plymouth visiting Diller, and travels involving Joe Nippert and family in Beatrice area.
Mr and Mrs Willis Clark and Petty with Chas Wag goner Mrs Clara Allen and John Steiner joined relatives for a Sunday picnic in the park at Fairbury. Others present included H Z Diller, James Lowell and son Jimmie from Lincoln Gene Diller and Doris Cole with her daughter from Fair ousy Dalerie Steele y Dr and Mrs W S Diller two daughters from Wichita and Mrs Gertrude Bradley and son Billie from Detroit Michigan.
Sesna C. Moser was born February 17 1875 in Christian county Illinois and died August 18 1942 at Diller Nebraska aged 67 6 1. He moved from Illinois to Pawnee City and Summerfield Kansas with his parents and married Lillian Etchison in November 1905. In 1906 they settled in Diller where he ran a barber shop and served as mayor for about fifteen years. He left a large family including wife Lillian daughter Erma Eick and son in law Ray and granddaughter Betty. Funeral services were held August 20 at the Methodist church in Diller conducted by Rev. W H Clark.
A note expresses appreciation for sincere kindness after a bereavement. Thanks go to singers friends and those who sent flowers and offered acts of kindness. The family gratefully acknowledges the support received during this difficult time.
Relatives and friends from Dorchester, Omaha, Sumnerfield, Oxford, Fairbury, Beatrice, Home City, Marysville, Liberty and Manhattan gathered for the funeral. The procession included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moser, Arthur Freytag, Ira Litzenheiser, Gene Gray, Chas Hun date, Will Brumbaugh, Arthur Elhison, Cloyd Cully, Gale, Homer Brunk, Gene Diller, Ab Cully, Nelson Moser, Peter Moser, Joe Graham, Elvire Moser and Hallie.
Miss Gretchen Fanders visits Scottsbluff Nebraska as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. D W Fanders.
Mr and Mrs Rupert Andrews with Jean and Neil of Bladen Nebraska visited Diller friends last Sunday. The Andrews family formerly resided in Diller.
Mr and Mrs Will Green and Mr and Mrs Roy Patton received a box of oranges and grapefruit sent by their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Bernard Patton of Ojai California. Grandma Griswold and Mrs Cavett also enjoyed the fruit and called it No 1 quality.
Mrs. Neil Diller departed Sunday for Evanston Illinois after a week with the J. Smith Diller family and relatives. Her daughter Calice, who stayed weeks at the Max Logen farm, accompanied her mother home.
Clyde Herbert Colman 21 of Diller Nebraska studies naval radio at Miami University in Oxford Ohio. He attends a 16 week radio theory and code course at the Naval Training School for radiomen and will be eligible for radioman third class after completion. Colman enlisted in June 1942 and trained at Great Lakes.
Mr and Mrs Geo Champ and family spent a week near Colorado Springs visiting Mrs Champ's sister Miss Freida Thieman and brother Ernest. Delmer Champ, their son and Pvt, died Saturday. The relatives attended a picnic in the park with 25 guests, toured Camp Carson, and explored the area before returning home near Diller on Monday.
Mr and Mrs C L Geer returned Monday from a month long trip to Walker Black Duck and Warroad Minnesota They visited their daughter Mrs Merle Carpenter and family at Warroad reporting an enjoyable time with no accidents Roy is back at the lumber yard ready to serve patrons
Ladies of her Sunday School class enjoyed a social afternoon at the home of Mrs Robi D Hall last Friday. Those present were Mrs Mollie Riddle Mrs Christie Seaman Mrs W Snyder Mrs Witty and Mrs John Blauser.
Mrs. Carl Freitag and her children Carol and Virlene of Peoria Illinois visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Roelfs and other relatives, sharing time together.
R N Southwick presides as superintendent of Sunday School at 10 A M while the pastor is absent.
Robert D. Hall leads the Sunday School at 10:00 A M with topic Gods help always available. The sanctuary service at 11:00 A M features The Sign of language of the Spiritual life. Women's Association meets Friday Sept 4 at Mrs A A Eicks home.
Rev L J Wolff presides with Sunday School at 10 and church at 11. Luther League at 8:30. Special meeting after services. On Sept 4 Rev George Flora missionary from Liberia presents mission work film and lecture with free will offering. Communion set for Sept 6 and farewell sermon Sept 13. Mrs Carico visits Falls City and plans monument at late husband John Carico’s grave.
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