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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
3
The Diller markets list weekly grain and produce prices including wheat and corn varieties. Prices cover yellow no 2 white no 2 mixed corn oats and cream along with eggs hens roosters and smaller livestock figures.
Two sale notices list a carpenter tool by Elias Hadley with phone 186 and a milk cow ready in about three weeks with phone 12744 Frank Brown.
A young blizzard began Monday, sky cleared by midday to seasonable weather, followed by another light snow Thursday morning. Between freezing and thawing, streets remain slick and roads poor as reports came in.
Mr and Mrs Wm Steffene Meyer of Lincoln were in Diller a short time Friday.
The fund to fight Infantile Paralysis called March of Dimes is extended to February 15. Contributions can be left at Vier's Store or Bill's Cafe. Mr and Mrs R B Wilson of Concordia Reno visited from Thursday to Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs C L Geer. Mrs Wilson is a niece of Mrs Geer.
Bob Green, bedridden twelve days with a severe flu, was able to be up briefly on Wednesday indicating partial recovery and improvement in his health.
Betty Eick expresses gratitude to friends for cards visits and flowers received during her hospital stay noting their kindness was greatly appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Long and Karen visited Mrs Longs parents Mr and Mrs Fred Henrichs on Sunday. They left for Beatrice Sunday evening except Karen who remained for a longer visit with her grandparents.
Stanley Ahrends and his partner spent the weekend in Lincoln visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Ahrends, at their residence.
A grateful note expresses thanks to Betty Grabber and others for cards flowers letters and chats during a recent hospital stay and wishes to extend appreciation for the thoughtful gestures.
A magician drew a full house in Diller last Thursday night. The show impressed locals and highlighted Cooper Co and Mr J Hattenmeyer in securing the evening’s entertainment for the town.
Mrs Patton is visiting a few days with her friend Mrs Amelia Crane in Omaha.
Second Lt. William E. Weigel, fortress co pilot, is nearing completion of an intensive combat flying course at the Alexandria army air field in Georgia. He attended the University of Nebraska and is the son of Mr and Mrs William L Weigel of Beatrice Nebraska.
Gale Green has been kept from school this week due to the flu. His younger brother Dennis is also ill with the same disease at home.
State requires motor vehicles be registered before operation on highways. Registration cert must be carried at all times and subject to inspection. After February 1, all vehicles must display new 1945 license plates on the back, at least sixteen inches from the ground, kept clean and visible. If lost, apply for a new plate. Watch next week's traffic law update.
Monday hearing covered LB 68 proposing a three million appropriation from surplus to fund a Governor's Mansion and university board of control and normal school buildings. Further appropriations for the University and Roads Department were discussed. A 2 percent sales tax plan to offset aging, schools, and aid was advocated, with Thayer and Jefferson Counties asked for input.
Local ad promotes petroleum coke as near perfect fuel and urges首次 users to try it. Sold by L Geer Lumber and Coal in Diller Nebraska with contact Ph 168:02.
Schedule lists Odell on February 2 and 7 8 9 for conference tournament. Hollenberg plays February 16 Plymouth on February 23 Endicott there February 28. Dist Tournament noted on February 12 and November 12.
Governor Dwight Griswold signs a proclamation declaring a state of emergency and urges eligible Nebraska women to join newly created medical units of the Women’s Army Corps to address a severe personnel shortage across 60 U.S. Army General Hospitals.
Congregational Church led by Robert Pullen with Mrs. Earl Weigel Sunday School at 10 a m and church service at 11 a m. Methodist Church led by Mrs. Robert Upson with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and worship service at 11 30 a m under Pastor James Infelt.
Rev Otto Spehr and Pastor Duane Wolken lead St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:30 a m and Worship Service at 11:30 a m Luther League meets at 8:00 p m on Sunday evening of September 8.
St John’s Lutheran Lanham lists schedule for February led by Pastor Werner C Welchert with choir rehearsal Saturday Feb 3 at 8 30 pm Sunday school Feb 4 at 10 am worship at 11 am reception of new members installation of church council Feb 7 Women’s Missionary Society Feb 2 pm topic leader Mrs Henry Dierking Ladies Aid Feb 8 2 pm hostesses Mrs A Adem and Mrs W Welchert
The Director of the Census reports a near parity between men and women in mid 1944 with only a 6000 female excess, noting preliminary estimates and overseas service men affect the counts. The figures suggest equal numbers overall though not a firm conclusion.
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