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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
The report notes Wilson’s health improves soon after learning the worst and mentions his March move, leaving President Harding with many problems. Governor Cox concedes defeat, while humorous lines about milk and advertising appear. An Indiana man attempts suicide over a failed marriage prospects. The piece hints at the need for an official vice presidential residence and comments on cost of Washington housing for officeholders.
Contractors in Omaha and Nebraska towns anticipate renewed activity in construction over coming months due to lower building material costs. The note cites economic conditions and a Fairbury Journal column criticizing political outcomes and a separate financial fact about national banks earning 24 percent on capital with only five failures last year.
Charles Bookwalter former mayor of Indianapolis urged delegates at the Typothetae Federation that every young man should learn a trade. He warned the nation cries for skilled workers and noted a trade provides the finest seat when misfortune strikes home in Springfield Ohio on December 7.
A federal program plans 9 000 to 10 000 miles of trails across 24 marked routes with 855 projects funded by a Bureau of Public Roads grant totaling 64 539 019 dollars through September 30 1920. Officials note selection was sometimes influenced by pre existing conditions local profit motives and desire for scenic interest rather than a perfect transcontinental system.
An appeal urges overwhelming American aid to 8.5 million desperate European children facing famine and disease through 17,000 feeding stations and clinics. The plan seeks 23 million dollars for child food and 10 million for medical service as gifts, with governments and communities supplying transportation and support. The appeal is backed by Hoover, Lane, Rickard, Warburg, and other organizations across faiths.
The Western States rely heavily on Federal apportionments for road building as Eastern trails were already improved. Nevada leads in Federal-aid road use with 83 percent of approved mileage on cross-state trails and plans to spend 90 percent of its federal money on these roads.
The church announces preaching at 2 30 p m this Sunday the fourth Advent. Sunday school meets at 1 30 p m for Christmas program rehearsal. All are invited. O Bergfelder pastor.
Zion Lutheran lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m for the coming Sunday the fourth in advent. A chair rehearsal is set for 7 pm. Confirmation instruction occurs Saturday and Thursday at 9 o’clock and a Christmas Eve program by church youths invites all. Otto Bergfelder pastor.
Bishop Stuntz urges loyalty to the White Cross appeal as part of Christ's ministry. The WMS studies The Bible and Missions in its monthly meeting, and absentees are urged to join in. Pastor Iva M. Innis invites strangers to worship and join the church and Sunday School.
The message welcomes nonmembers to join Sunday school attendance and urges members to attend weekly classes at 10 o clock. It notes some members are negligent and invites all to the Friday eve Xmas program at 7 30 followed by a social hour.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Epworth League 6 30 p m Evening preaching 7 30 p m Mid week prayer meeting Thursday evening each week announced from the pulpit Theme for next Sunday is American White Cross tied to aiding the poor and sick under the White Cross movement Remembering the call to help one of the least of these my brethren
The note invites readers to Sunday school at 10 o clock and asks them to bring guests. It promotes a bible character contest and outlines an 11 o clock sermon on The Christmas Message. Evening service at 7 30 will discuss Faith and Week with the C B meeting at 6 30 in charge of Miss Fern.
Raymond reports a productive meeting led by Misaeran with full attendance urged for the gathering. The executive committee formed society committees and will assign tasks. Rev. Dr. Pressley spoke at a large gathering on Quit You Like Men Be Strong and advised on the proposed union of three churches. A prayer meeting is planned at Mr Cal Waggone’s home Wednesday at 7 30. Choir practice will prepare for special Christmas music ahead of the Xmas program on Christmas Eve.
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