Diller Plans Dec 14 Blackout Under Army Guidance
Diller will observe a nine state blackout test Monday night December 14 starting at 10 p m lasting about two minutes under Beatrice supervision. Residents must darken all interiors and turn off lights except one room, with spotters and emergency use only telephones allowed.
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Diller
Beatrice
Commandar
R. A. Nelson
W. E. Anderson
Diller State Bank
C. L. Geer
R. W. Green
Diller Telephone Co
Cilles
Abd. Harbine
Askib
Fragmentary note on roadside behavior and house lights
A hazy excerpt describes people on a highway and porch and basement lights. It mentions pulling to the side and evening timing, with a reminder that all should have correct time to observe lights turned off.
R. W. Green Receives Fine Red Persimmon
A short local note reports R. W. Green receiving a sizable red persimmon, with unspecified origin or event details.
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R. W. Green
Five Inch Snow Covers Diller Area In Winter Scene
A 5 inch snowfall blanketed Diller and nearby areas Sunday morning as the sun rose, clustering snow on branches and rooftops. The storm followed a 3 inch Friday night, with wet heavy snow and minimal drifting. Temperatures fell to zero, aiding winter wheat.
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Diller
Diller Bank Becomes War Savings Bonds Issuing Agent
The Diller State Bank is now an authorized U S Treasury issuing agent for War Savings Bonds. President O J Mayborn received the certificate from Benny Morgenthau Jr. Secretary of the Treasury. The document says the service is a patriotic contribution to the nation’s war effort and without government compensation.
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Diller State Bank
United States Treasury Department
O. J. Mayborn
Diller Bank
Benny Morgenthau Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
United Stats of America
Birthday Dinner Honors Corporal Deimer at Camp Hale
Corporal Deimer, home on an eight day pass, was honored with a birthday dinner Wednesday at Camp Hale Colorado since his birthday falls on Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Herman and daughter, Mr and Mrs Dailey, Mr and Mrs Perryeaver of Diller, Paul Patmore of Ellis, and Mr Wiver who prepared the meal as Champ could not.
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Deimer Champ
Camp Hale
Colo
Deimer
Frank Herman
Wymtore
Dailey
Rs. Perryeaver
Diller
Pawl Patmoré
Ellis
W8iver
Florida Soldier Visits Wife on Leave from Signal Corps
Herve Frour of Tampa attached to the Air Corps at Drew Field visits his wife Mrs. Freya Maw and other relatives during a 15 day furlough. He notes Florida’s mild climate contrasts with Nebraska's snowy weather and plans to depart Saturday.
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Pools W. Maw
Signal Corps
Air Corps
Drew Tampa
Florida
Cies
Diller
Sercella
Freya Maw
Don
Nebraska
Tampa
Diller Woman's Club Plans December Meeting
Diller Woman's Club will hold a meeting on Thursday December 17 at 2 30 PM. Mrs Scott Miller leads a Christmas music program and a one act drama The Gornhusk Doli. The English set of D H S are invited guests.
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Sa Diller Woman’s Club
Aly
Mlle
Scott Miller
Gornhusk
Doli
iEnglish S of
D.hs
Célé of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
A note of thanks expresses appreciation to all who remembered me during my illness and offered kindness and support.
North Africa letter from Pvt Gearld Harvey to Norma Stab
An airmail from Pvt Gearld E. Harvey in North French Africa to Norma Stab describes travel in French held territories. He notes French and Arab populations, modern French shops, Arabian ponies, cafes, fruit peddlers, and meals abroad. He mentions Grandma Wrigley’s improvement and Walter in 4F, with his address withheld for safety.
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Norma Stab of
Diller
Pvt
Gearld E. Harvey
Africa
Norma
Folke
French Africa
Grandma Wrigley
Walter
Merchant Marines
Station Named for Commodore Jeffers in Nebraska
The Navy Department selects the name Jeffers for a new railroad station at the U S Naval ammunition depot near Hastings Nebraska. Commodore Wiliam Nicholson Jeffers, hero of Mexican and Civil wars, commanded the Philadelphia to keep the Potomac open in 1861 and later served as chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. He died July 23 1883 in Washington.
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Bureau of Ordinance
Washington, D.C
Two Mayborns Enter Navy As Officers
Two members of the O. J. Mayborn family joined the U S Navy last week. Alfred J Mayborn reported to Boston Massachusetts as a Lieutenant (JG) and Gordon D Dick entered at Cheyenne Wyoming.
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O. J. Mayborn
United States Navy
Alfred J. Mayborn
Boston
Maas
Gordon D Dick
Cheyenne
Wyo
Letter from M-Sgt Chet Upson in India
A postmarked November letter from M-Sgt Chet Upson to Mrs Cavett thanks her for copies of The Diller Record. He notes uneven mail service, mentions widespread news coverage, and wishes a Merry Christmas despite rugged censorship in the area.
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India
Chet Upso
Boys of 18 Register This Month for Army Service
The draft drive for 18 year olds begins Friday December 11 in Jefferson county with registration at the Fairbury Selective Service office. Registration is scheduled by birth date through December 31 1924 and continues next year for those turning 18 in 1925 with Sunday and holiday rules noted. Those 18 must register in their home county even if living elsewhere.
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Army
Jefferson ’ County
Selective Service Office
Fairbury
Jefferson County
Appointment of Jefferson county inspectors delayed in Lincoln
Local Fairbury board has sent 87 names to state headquarters for county inspectors but only 14 will be approved. Names for the county have not yet been chosen and the delay continues in the Lincoln office.
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Jefferson’ County
Lincoln
Bece
Fairbury
Hastings Woman Visits Dilner To See Ill Brother-in-law
Mrs. Ray Colman of Hastings Nebraska visits Dilner with her sister Mrs. R. W. Green and husband staying from Saturday to Sunday. She came specially to see her brother-in-law Ray Green who has been quite ill for several weeks. His condition is somewhat improved at the time of writing.
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Ray Colman
Hastings
Nebr
Dilner
R. W. Green
W S C Meeting Set at M E Church Basement
The W S C will hold its meeting in the basement of the M E Church on Thursday afternoon December 17. Each lady is to bring a package for the gift exchange.
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M E
Funeral services for Mrs. Clark in Diller Nebraska
Martha Louise Pickard born 1877 in Woodford County Illinois died December 2 1942 at Diller Nebraska aged 65 years 8 months 2 days. She leaves a husband a son Everett a grandson and a brother James A. Pickard of Harbine. Funeral at Methodist Church 2:30 Sunday Rev C W McCaskill burial Diller Prairie Home Cemetery. Waggoner Bros funeral services. Numerous out of town relatives attended.
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Martha Louise Pickard
George and
Hanna Pickard
Woodford County
Illinois
Dil Nebracke
Samuel Pred Thie Uoion
U.S Army
Hazel G
Clark
Diller
Nebraska
Everett
Dwain E. Clark
James A. Pickard
Harbine
Methodist Churth
C. W. McCaskill
Diller Prairie Home Cemetery
Waggoner Bros
Card Of Thanks For Loss And Blessings
The Hungian family expresses gratitude for the loss of wife and mother and for fellowship kindness and love received. They note warm handshakes and heartfelt support from friends and pledge to live by the Golden Rule in appreciation of the many flowers sympathies and deeds. Signed Everett and Dwaine Clark.
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Everett
Dwaine Clark
Ration Unit Expirations Noted for Sugar Coffee Fuel Oil
A list of ration item expiration dates shows Sugar No 9 December 15 Coffee No 27 date unknown Fuel oil No 1 extended to December 33 Fuel oil No 2 January 9 and A book No January 22.
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Herve Frour
Tampa, Florida
Célé
North Africa
Gearid E. Harvey
U.S. Navy
Chet Upson
James Pickard
Wes
Herienee Bine
Yaylett
Frank
Mammie Guisford
Edead
Perley Nickeson
Chas Guisford
Oklahoma
Josephine Clark
Blue Rapids
Kans
Chas. Wiederman
LaVerne Pickard Ead
Chas. Guisford
Connie
M. Ammerman
Paul Ude
Naonie Bothwell
Reynolds
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