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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Henry Saathoff and family and Henry Henrichs returned to Diller Thursday evening after an eight day trip to Iowa Dakota and Minnesota visiting relatives.
At a July 9 1941 village board meeting the trustees estimated expenses for the fiscal year starting May 1 1941 at 3000 dollars and ordered the amount spread on the minutes and published as required by law. John Clauson chairman Chas E Waggoner clerk.
Hubka and Hubka attorneys announce in Jefferson County Nebraska a petition to appoint Ray Mudge administrator of Willie E. Mudge estate. Hearing set September 19, 1941 at 10:00 A.M. in County Court Room. Samuel Gallamore County Judge. Ist pub Aug 28 1941. last pub Sept 11 1941.
The State of Nebraska versus creditors of the Alfred Mayborn estate informs that claims must be presented by December 22, 1941. A session to examine and adjust claims will be held December 23, 1941 at 10 A.M. in the County Court room. Dated July 23, 1941 by Samuel Gallamore, 1st pub. August 28, last September 11.
Mrs. Orleva McLaughlin repaired and re shingled her residence located north of the Congregational church to protect the structure and improve its exterior.
Clyde Colman departed Sunday to work in CCC offices at Pawnee City after spending a week with his parents in Diller.
Anna Koester of Deshler left her aunt Mrs Casper's home to visit relatives in Humboldt starting Monday.
The Perry Weavers and Paul Kupers are on a Colorado Rockies trip this week and expect to return home by Saturday. Their plans and exact itinerary are not specified in the report.
Marcella Shutt has a teaching position at the Weeping Water school for the current year after completing a four year program at Nebraska University.
Mr and Mrs Cal Waggoner John Steiner and Mrs Alien traveled to Beatrice Monday evening The men attended a Masonic lodge gathering while the women spent the night at the movies
An advertisement notes new shoes advanced in price and offers repair services for old shoes. The Mathis Electric Shoe Shop operates north of Bonham in Thea Fairbury area and claims to have repaired footwear that is broke in.
Mrs Fouts and her daughter Averil spent a couple weeks at the Kenneth Fouts home in Seward before Averil returns to Spokane Washington to resume teaching. Kenneth Fouts joined them after.
Mr and Mrs Jack Armstrong and their sons left early Saturday for a visit to relatives in Iowa. Armstrongs mother in Odell had been in Iowa and Minnesota for weeks and is expected to return home with them.
Dr and Mrs Viers and Rachael were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Uehling during a family social gathering at their home.
Mr John Ferguson an old Odell settler died last week at age eighty The obituary notes his long residence in the Odell area and his prominence as a local figure.
Mrs. Thomas Cox of Topeka spent several days this week with her brother Dr Viers and family.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Geer arrived home last Friday evening after a pleasant two week vacation trip into the north Minnesota country.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Gretzing attended the Rodeo at Sidney Iowa last Thursday. They returned to Auburn where they stayed overnight with relatives and came home Friday.
John Steiner and his sister Mrs. Clara Allen of Honolulu arrived home last Thursday evening after a two week motor trip to Crosslakes Minnesota and the Black Hills South Dakota.
Mr and Mrs Otto Wenz and their baby from Blair spent Sunday with Diller relatives to pick up their four children who had been visiting the grandmother Wenz for ten days.
The Holle's Store uses the existing cold storage locker compartment to cool products while the walk-in refrigerator is being remodeled and expanded more than double its former size.
The N B Club gathers Friday August 22 at Mrs Grace Baumfolk's home with full attendance and four visitors. Members quilted in the afternoon and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Gertie Armstrong received a birthday gift from her secret sister and the group learned their secret sisters for the year.
Mr and Mrs L V Raymond and daughter Phyllis with Richard Raymond of Denver visit Mrs Isa bella Raymond in Elkhart Indiana. They plan to attend a Miles Medical Drug Co convention and visit friends in Lincoln Rochester and Chicago en route.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ahrends DeLoris and Stanley returned home Sunday night from a three weeks tour to California. They spent eleven days with Mrs. Ahrends sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gostelow at Santa Ana.
Mr and Mrs Henry Weshels and Mrs Aio Stahl travel with Mr and Mrs LaVern Junker for a Monday departure to San Francisco. The Weshels plan to visit their son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Charles Huber. Mrs Stahl will see her daughter, Miss Enor Stahl.
Mr and Mrs Chas E Waggoner and Mrs Nancy Robertson with daughter Selah arrive back in Diller after a two week trip in Minnesota. The Waggoners stayed with their son Lyon and wife at Crosslakes in Mrs Smallwood’s cabin. Charley claims a notable large fish tale. Mrs Robertson and Selah visited the Habichts at Worthington.
Dwaine Buddie Clark entertained his mother and grandmother from Blue Rapids Kansas during a band festival visit in Fairbury. Buddie, a member of the Diller band, rode back to Diller with the guests who returned home Monday to prepare for school. The visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark.
Sunday guests from Falls City included Mr. and Mrs. John Schnetz and two children, Mr. George Duerfeldt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DeBoer and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Weers and family, and Mrs. Lena Weez and family. Florence, Eileen, and Juliannne Duerfeldt, who stayed with Aunt Lena Wenz, returned home with their relatives that evening from Steele City.
Jerry Givens and sister Elizabeth Chamberlin with Edwina Stiles of Martinsville Indiana joined a visit after the Omaha convention. They toured Mrs Warthen's home, left Sunday for Colorado Springs, and planned return to Indiana. Registrations at the convention were reported at 12,000.
Scott Miller Jr comes from Hasti to spend Sunday with his parents in Diller. The visit highlights family ties and local travel between nearby towns.
Mrs Novotny hosted the J N C gathering with two Fairfield visitors present. Mrs John Ramish won the contest and prizes were given. Plans were made for a Chautauqua park picnic on August 31. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Hays in September.
The Herald-Tribune of Grand Prairie reports July heat surges with days up to 106 and rainfall of 271 inches, contrasting 1940's 345 inches. Large areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan burned, yet Grand Prairie sees big harvest potential with acres being cut. A wheat early, hog-raising shifts cause feed shortages, prompting a drive to supply feed likely as a war measure. Sturgeon Lake coastal vacation spot near Grand Prairie draws Claude and Frank Cavett families to cottages.
A chair associated with Abraham Lincoln sits in Henry Ford's museum collection. The artifact, linked to the assassination era, is highlighted as a notable historic piece within the museum's display.
A tradition traces the sandwich’s name to the Earl of Sandwich who reportedly ate meat between bread to sustain his gaming. The tale links the name to his meals and playing habits.
Mrs Callander writes to friends about leaving Diller on August 11 and visiting Lincoln cousins, Denver during merchant week, travel by Burlington bus to Durango, with mountains scenery and green landscapes. She notes Colorado’s best year since 1930 and plentiful fruits vegetables and melons. Durango, Colo. August 20 1941.
Pastor Rev L J Woltz and Supt C L Hullman note Sunday School 9:00 German Services 10:00 Luther League 8:00 Ladies Aid Thursday. Missionfest Sept 4 pastor speaks in Falls City. Sept 7 in Hooper to dedicate a new basement and bring greetings of Synod. No services here that Sunday.
Pastor W. H. Clark invites all to Sunday School at 10 A. M. and preaching service with communion at 11 A. M. Mrs. Ray Lamb is Superintendent. The pastor wishes to meet attendees during the service for mutual benefit.
Robert D. Hall leads the Congregational Church with Mrs. Earl Weigel as superintendent. At 10 A.M. church school meets as sanctuary services begin at 11 A.M. The sermon centers on text What is man that thou art mindful of Him Divine or Human Civilization.
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