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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
1
The Diller Community Club hosts its annual Christmas party at the school on December 22 at 7:30 PM. A fine program has been arranged and attendees are urged to plan to attend.
The Diller Post Office posted a record week with the largest sale of stamps in its seven year history. The office traces origins to 1880 with the Burlington’s arrival and the town’s founding.
Service man Pfc Dwaine Weigel son of Mr and Mrs E J Weigel arrived home unexpectedly Saturday from Fort Campbell Kentucky where he is in training as a paratrooper. His furlough is long enough to allow him to be home for Christmas. He left on Tuesday for Longmont Colorado to visit his ...
Brother Lawrence and family report Glen Roelfs, who entered service this fall, will be home for Christmas. Richard Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hughes of Pairbury, formerly of Diller, reports to Seattle, Washington for expected overseas duty December 20.
Mrs. Glenn Long thanks friends and relatives for flowers gifts cards and letters received during her stay at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha and at home.
Irene Bunting reflects on the meaning of Christmas beyond festivities, urging reverence for Christ's birth. The piece references carols, wise men, and gifts, urging readers to remember the Nativity. The column then shifts to a church update noting Pastor Kuehner's arrival from Walton Nebraska and celebrating staff changes at Luther Academy.
The Diller Community Club has erected a nativity scene on the east side of City Hall lawn. A lighted star above and a flood light in front illuminate the scene at night. The committee in charge includes Supt. J. Howard Frazee Clarence Palmer Mr and Mrs Arthur Vieths Mr and Mrs John Weers and Mrs Scott Miller.
Jansen wins 35 31 in a hard fought boys game with Diller. Jansen 18 by Dangelo leads scoring while Regnier adds 15 and Doggett 12 for Diller. Odell 57 47 over Diller as Diller trails 39 32 before a 25 point fourth. Girls volleyball tops 41 29. no Diller notes ready for publication.
A puzzling note hints at a gift from MOLEMAN'S and a cryptic phrase Fby. Readers are left to unravel the clue and track the item through the pages of the era. The item likely ties to a local shop feature or contest.
The Community Club erected a nativity scene on the city lawn to recall the true meaning of Christmas. The display, featuring Bethlehem and a shining manger, aims to inspire devotion and reflection amid busy holiday preparations.
A friendly holiday message from Mrs. Scott Miller, president, inviting all community members and visitors to enjoy a very joyful Christmas in the city. The note extends warm wishes to those passing by and residents alike.
The Woods Theatre opens in Fairbury on Christmas Day with the showing of Saturdays Hero. Show schedule lists Friday and Saturday December 28 and 29 ZAMBO and GUN. PLAY Sunday and Monday December 30 and 31 PRETTY BABY.
The latest donor roll failed to include Evelyn Engler who donated previously and was also a donor in September.
More than a hundred people attended the Universal Gas Range demonstration at the region hall on Wednesday evening. Alfred Sasse stated he was pleased with the turnout and prizes were awarded to attendees including Mrs Roy Mathias and Mrs Fred Sasse among others for items like gas hot plates and beef dishes.
Lydia Lorraine Witham daughter of Jamies and Marsh Witham was born February 18 1861 near Fort Wayne Indiana and died in Hastings hospital on Friday December 14 at age 90 9 months 14 days. She married William Jones October 10 1881 in Indiana and had three children. Survivors include son William of Diller daughter Golda Mrs George Schmitt Powell Wyoming 13 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She joined the Church of God early and remained in that faith.
The Jones family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and kindness during the death and burial of their mother and grandmother Mrs Lydia Jones. William Jones and family George Schmitt and family also extend thanks.
Leathe Hawley Mrs Sadie ene and Mr and Mrs Herbert Barber attended a birthday party for John Blackwell at the Blackwell home in Pairbury Saturday evening.
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