25 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
1
Analysis of Christmas cards shows reverent scenes and sentiments that convey the season's sacred message, emphasizing care for friends and relatives. The language echoes St Luke's Christmas narrative, highlighting the enduring theme of goodwill and reflection.
Mrs Clair age Blanche Novotny Dec Toy gift list appears with names and places. The text notes Shelby bicycle promotion and shopping at Geer Bros Charley Ashbaugh Velma Diller and Sue Stillwell Oxla visiting Charley Fishers and Diller relatives and friends during a holiday overnight stay.
A large crowd attended the American Legion dedication program on December 20 in the high school gym. A state official spoke as Kenney Knowles and his orchestra provided music for a post ceremony dance. A refrigerator was won by Robert E. Otto of Dewitt and the Ladies Auxiliary served lunch in the Legion building.
The item notes Modern Furniture Co and Fairbury residents sharing weekend visits and holiday plans. Mrs Elizbeth Fouts stays with son Kenneth’s family in Seward for the holidays. Mrs Mary Bristol, 87, dies at her daughter’s home in Barneston, leaving several survivors. Funeral at Vance funeral home Odell with burial in Odell cemetery. Frank and Mrs Roseman return from a trip to Illinois and Wisconsin visiting relatives and celebrating a birthday with an angel food cake.
Christmas Eve programs on multiple networks will feature a White House tree lighting ceremony with President Truman and a televised Christmas concert by the Town Choir. Nebraska Tuberculosis Association reports $102,261 raised toward a $154,000 state goal. Local notices thank the public for patronage in Diller and announce year end closings.
Miss Vesta Thorngate attended the Nebraska State Education Association as the Jefferson County delegate. About 110 delegates from across the state gathered at the Hotel Lincoln on December 13 for the convention.
Jefferson County organizes a Wheat for Europe fundraising drive with cash donations and wheat pledges. The campaign aims to finish by Christmas, led by Emer Sasse of the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce with precinct chairman Clarence Krebs and Diller chair Max Logan.
Robert Diller traveled from Chicago Sunday for a brief business visit and stayed with Miss Fannie Diller, returning home Monday evening. Harold Fasnacht and Alfred Sause are mentioned in local chatter. Dees plans a 13 for New Jersey wedding.
Miss Esther YY Ung injured Monday morning after slipping on ice. She fell and broke her elbow while en route to visit her mother in a Lincoln hospital. Doctors plan to wire the elbow and expect her to be released by Christmas if recovery goes well.
Mr and Mrs Max Logan and Mr and Mrs Raymond Nixon attended the wedding of Miss Jeanne Logan at Centenary Methodist Church Beatrice. Miss Logan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Logan of Beatrice. Stores to be closed all day Christmas and New Years.
Merle Norman Cosmetics offers in stock Mary Lowell Hand Cream deodorant and Revlon Nail polish Hair Cream and Shampoos at Guila's Beauty Shop. Home for the Holiday notes Diller relatives from Nebraska and Hastings colleges return for Christmas as students and workers relocate from Omaha Lincoln and Washington D.C.
Geer Brothers reported recent deliveries including a new Chevrolet truck to Arthur Vitosh and a new car to Emil DeBoer, underscoring ongoing customer service and inventory movements.
Mrs Robert Upson hosted the Diller garden club at The Hill on December 12 with twelve members and one visitor Mrs Marian Logan present. They sang carols, played games with prizes to Mrs Viers and Mrs Cora Weigel, enjoyed a luncheon, exchange of gifts, and Christmas arrangements decorated the rooms. The next meeting will be at President M rs Huttemeyer's home in the afternoon.
Wig Green, track supervisor at Table Rock, will spend a week of Christmas vacation with his family.
Men are urged to join the millions wearing Wolverine Shell Horsehide Workshoes. The ad promotes triple ply shell horse hide in both soles and uppers and directs readers to B and M Shoe Shop at Fairbury Electric Shoe Store.
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