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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
2
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Rationing of liquor began in North Carolina on December 10 under a coupon system mirroring federal limits. Consumers may buy two quarts every two weeks until February 1, then one pint weekly. Local option laws leave 25 counties with liquor sales via county boards while 75 counties remain dry.
A 16 year old boy started a fire by tossing a live cigarette at the Los Angeles Avio station destroying eight carloads of mail totaling about 50 000 letters. The incident occurred December 12 as a mail storage tent burned and several days later a ship loaded with overseas mail was sunk in the same ongoing congestion.
The report states the confinement duration applies to the big game Japs, as described in the sun edition.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met December 17 at the Methodist Church parlor with vice-president Mrs. Mary Carico presiding. The group conducted devotionals led by Mrs. Floyd Hughes, held a brief business session, and enjoyed a gift exchange. A lunch of homemade ice cream, rutz, and hot tea followed served by Mes sames Perry Weaver, Orville Carpenter, Glenn Bilauser, and CS W. Me. Caskill.
On December 16 Mr. and Mrs. Lottman hosted neighbors for a corn shucking party with 27 scree of corn shed and a cafeteria style dinner. In the afternoon Pvt. Harry Lottman’s unit helped as well, with a list of local men named for their assistance.
The article traces how Christmas customs grew from diverse cultures including Palestine Egypt Turkey Italy Germany England and Holland. It notes that early church observances did not mark Christmas and cites Irenaeus Tertullian Origen and others noting the Christ child’s birth as a later festival with December 25 chosen after years of debate.
Bandmaster Nelson Ingalls will be phoned to Diller on Monday to inform Supt. Ludington that he has received his additional aid and will now be able to make his trip as usual on Monday. He will resume his work after the Christmas vacation.
Notice to all persons interested in the estate of Henry Knuppel deceased that the executor has filed a final account and petition for final settlement and discharge to determine heirs. Hearing set for January 2, 1943 at 10 a.m. in the Jefferson County County Court Room. Dated December 7, 1942 Samuel Gallamore County Judge.
A New Year’s Eve program titled Strictly in the Groove features Leon Errol and Mary Healey. The event includes a comedy act and community sing along as part of a midnight gala.
Local coal dealer C L Geer LH advertises lump coal from Hasden Colorado Oklahoma Nat Zaigler Illinois Wyoming. Seasonal supply available and coal paint offered. Call 15302 Diller Nebraska for orders.
The county clerk's office in Fanbury announces that 1943 fuel exempt application blanks are available for residents who did not file for 1942. The notices urge eligible applicants to obtain forms at the clerk’s office.
County Clerk reports on rock salt as a mined mineral source, contrasting with standard table salt produced from pumped brine wells.
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