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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
5
Grain market report from Black Brothers lists No 1 Wheat at corrected Thursday price and Corn varieties with No 2 and No 1 values. Oats and eggs quoted with weights and miscellaneous entries for springs and hens accompany the brief market note.
For sale items include cabs at 250 dollars per load listed by Ralph Long. A windcharger and radio near new from Eddie Fanders. A small bicycle in good condition advertised by Wessel Beckmann. A kitchen cabinet in first class shape offered by Lee Calkins.
Special on permanents offers: $150 value for $125, $2.00 for $175, $2.50 for $225, $300 for $275, $5.00 for $450. Also $100 permanents and machinless $500 shampoo and finger wave, 30c. at? Telephone 49.
Apolonia is Greek for giver of life and the feminine form of Apollo. St. Apolonia was martyred in Alexandria in 249.
Scott Miller is seen driving a new Pontiac along his mail route, showcasing the latest model in service use. The sighting highlights the department's test of the vehicle for daily mail delivery efficiency and reliability.
Dr. S. B. Viers and his son Seren visited Lincoln this afternoon on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Smith and daughters Helen and Donna from Bar were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Smith's home on Saturday. Helen is a student at Peru.
George Leaper, his wife, and son Ralph of Mapleleaf Kansas visited George's mother Mrs Albert Leaper and other relatives last Sunday.
Rosco Colman sold his Belgian hare raising operation including pens and rabbits to Everett Moore after tiring of the business. Moore plans to continue in the venture and pursue success in rabbit farming.
Stanley Lea of Fairbury flew to Ogallala Nebraska last week with his wife Eleanor Henrichs and their baby who were visiting at Mrs Gertrude Henrichs and her grandmother Mrs Helen Loock A prior belief that airplanes were dangerous by Grandma Loock is noted in the report
Excursions in Norway highlight coastlines described as among the world’s finest. The article notes Norway’s 12 000 miles of coastline and compares it to the total coastline of the United States.
The Coliseum in Rome was begun by Vespasian on Nero's Golden House site and inaugurated by Titus in A D 80. It originally had three stone arcade levels with a wooden upper gallery later rebuilt in stone in the third century, seating about 40 000 to 50 000. The ellipse measures 615 by 510 feet with arena 281 by 177 feet and stands about 160 feet high.
Mrs. Scott Miller presided at the Fairbury Woman's Club Golden Jubilee Birthday Party held Tuesday. A noon luncheon at Winslow's Cafe preceded an afternoon meeting at the heated E. J. home. State NFWC president Mrs. C R Caley spoke. past presidents and charter members attended.
Song Order of Easter Star in the local chapter elected officers for the year at a Tuesday night meeting in the Masonic hall. Ruby Anderson is Worthy Matron and Robert Lipson Worthy Patron. Ada Geer Associate Matron and Lewis Cavett Associate. Clare Waggoner Secretary. Henriett Luddington Treasurer. Ina Viers Conductress. Anna Earhart Associate Conductress. Refreshments were served after the meeting by Viers Earhart and Susan Taylor.
Mr and Mrs John E Wrigley near Harbine announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Elaine to Rol Grummert son of Mr and Mrs Wm Grummert Plymouth. The ceremony took place Saturday afternoon Nov 25 at Rev Reegs residence with Harold Grummert and the couple then honored at supper. They left for Tarkio Missouri where Mr Grummert is employed.
Mrs J N C Mrs James Hays hosted the November gathering with nine members present. A Christmas box was decided upon and candy ordered for children. The afternoon featured Chinese checkers with Mrs Bowen winning high prize and Mrs Frisbielow also noted. December meeting to be hosted by Mrs George Champ.
The Dorcas Society of the Methodist church holds its monthly Kensington meeting on Thursday December 14. This Christmas gathering features a 10 cent gift exchange. Mrs Herold Logan leads the devotional and Mrs Theo Henrichs chairs the social committee.
A Christmas program and plate supper will be held Thursday December 14 at Dist. 42, six miles north of Diller. All are invited to attend. Mildred Krebs, teacher.
A public sale will be held at the seller's residence on PWF highway about 30 miles east of Diller cemetery on Thursday December 14 starting at 1 o'clock. Cash only. Items include horses two bay mares and bays a black horse and harnesses farm implements cattle hay and several farming machines listed with brands and quantities. Auctioneers A J Hutchinson Emil Novotny and S C Hutchinson.
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