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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
5
Corrected grain and poultry market entries include yellow corn at 67, white corn at unspecified, oats dry, cream No 2 bleach, Leghorn hens 44 to 5 per pound, light stags and old roosters priced per pound, hogs at 765 dollars, with grain market furnished by Black Brothers.
Classified notes advertise a good Clarendon piano and kitchen cabinet for sale by H. H. Pyche, plus a farm roughage and grain grinding service at Meyer Bros. A Sears Roebuck eyeglasses ad promises eye exams, fitted glasses, and a budget plan, with prompt service by Lincoln’s Dr Lookabaugh.
Winona Monument Co. of Winona Minnesota seeks a local dealer to operate as an independent salesman in own business. No down payments capital or experience required. Offers advance profits and supports factory celebration marking its 75th anniversary.
Farmers Oil and Supply Co advertises a ten day sale on motor and tractor oils and greases. Prices include motor oil 39 cents per gallon, transmission oil 90 to 250 S.A.E. per gallon at 35 cents, gun grease 100 lb drums for 5 dollars 25 cents, four broad gun grease 2.00, and 10 lb pails at 70 cents.
The Lincoln State Journal promotes a mail trial deal offering the daily for one dollar and eleven weeks for outside Lincoln including Kansas. A weekly 25 cent plan costs 2.75 for eleven weeks. The paper notes hard times and urges readers to save with the Journal. It mentions remaining daily competition in the region and recalls seventy three years of service between Omaha and Denver. Orders may be placed directly or through the local office.
Mrs Grace Combs of Kansas City arrived last Sunday to assist in caring for her sister Mrs W J Filley. Clyde Coleman, in the CCC camp at Pawnee City, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Roscoe Coleman. Mr and Mrs C L Waggoner returned from Omaha after attending a hardware dealers convention. Bernard Patton and Elmer Loth of Diller are among twenty Jefferson County men called to report at Omaha on February 19 for a year of army service training.
Blauser spent last Sunday at his son Clif ford Blauser's home and his family. It is the first time he has been in town since late November due to illness and mobility issues from a flu infection.
At a Fairbury Hatchery growers meeting last Tuesday Mrs Rueben Gretzinger of Diller won $500 for highest hatchery production rating. This marks her second time earning the distinction.
The Harvey brothers Gerald and Walter, visiting their sister Mrs Herman Stahl in Diller, left Wednesday noon by car for Basin Wyoming. Since leaving Diller years ago the youngest brother has grown to be the tallest.
The Dorcas society schedules its monthly meeting for February 20 with Mrs. Frank Grabber as chairman of the entertaining committee and Mrs. Roy Geer leading the devotional service. Officials hope improved roads will allow country ladies to attend.
The Methodist men announce an annual Ground Hog Supper with fried sausage pancakes fried potatoes pickles and apple sauce. The sausage will be made from lean pig meat and the first event is set for next Wednesday February 19 in the church basement.
Women’s Club notes from February 5 at Mrs. Grace Fasnacht’s home with 14 members. Vice-president Mrs. Glenn Long presided as the program “Patriotism” explored the flag’s meaning. poems on Americanism were read. A large flag once covered a World War I casket on display. Next meeting set for February 19 at Mrs. Carl Ludington on the topic Citizenship.
The Diller Women's Club was entertained by the Odell Women's club on February 6 at the home of Mrs. W T Stanoshek. The program titled Press and Publicity proved interesting and profitable for Diller with attendees Mrs DO Mayborn Mrs Ralph Long Mrs Christie Seaman Mrs Miller and Mrs Carl Ludington.
The Congregational church group met at Mrs. R W Green’s home on Friday February 7 with good attendance despite weather and roads. Vice-president Mrs Clarence Renz led the meeting. plans were made to provide lunch for sales this week and hostesses served refreshments.
Five Bells Drive and Mrs Claude Ellis with their family drove to Chester last Sunday to celebrate Roger Ellis fifth birthday. Roger was born February 2, Groundhog Day, but illness postponed the party by a week. the family jokes that Roger and the groundhog may share birthdays for years to come.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roelfs from Omaha visited over the weekend with their parents in Diller. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Roy Roelfs and Mr and Mrs I Fry.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Dean Barber hosted a weekend gathering with Lizzie Caldwell and William Caldwell Elza Caldwell and son Donald from Garden City Kansas Frank Caldwell and sons Frank Junior Martin and Paul Ed Caldwell and son Melvin from Denver Bert Caldwell and sons Charles and Carol Dean from Belleville Illinois in attendance.
Mrs. Ella Griswold hosted a family dinner at her home last Sunday with members and near relatives present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Green and daughter Cleo, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wolters and daughters Twila and Ila, and Mr. Bernard Patton.
Mrs Wm Riddle of Nampa Idaho and Mrs Warham of Wellington Kansas, visiting relatives and old friends in Diller last Friday, recall years in Rock Creek Precinct and Diller. Carrie Adams and Alta Adams are tied to the Adams family from former local roots.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hughes hosted a Sunday dinner with Bert Hughes and his wife, Pauline Smith and son Darwin, plus brothers Merle and Noel Hughes. The gathering took place at the family home located 1.? miles southeast of Endicott.
Miss Gayla Thompson of Milford Miss Harriet Peterson Herold Henrichs and Willard Beckman were in Omaha one day last week and attended the Sonja Henie ice revue at the Ak-Sar-Ben coliseum.
John Rahman spent last weekend at the old family home in Auburn Nebraska visiting relatives. He says there is nothing to the report that he is contemplating marriage.
Mrs Verge Wright Jefferys of Denver has been visiting friends and relatives in Diller and vicinity. She expects to spend several weeks in Nebraska.
Wendell Fanders continues home study at his parents’ Beatrice residence preparing for final examinations after taking an aeronautics course.
Pastor Rev. L. J. Wolff and C. L. Hullman announce Sunday School at 9 80 but likely 9:30. English services follow at 10:30. Next week the congregation is invited to an open house social at the parsonage and church basement for all, including children.
Pastor Mrs. Ray Lamb announces Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching by a visiting gospel team. A youth meeting is planned for 6 30 P M with important matters to discuss alongside the usual topic.
At 10 A M the lesson from Luke 17 14 11 19 teaches forgiveness and gratitude The service at 11 M references the phrase if I be lifted up from the earth The Missionary meetings convene Friday February 21 at Mrs Ray Green home led by Mrs Carl Ludington
Miss Sible attended a dinner hosted by Miss Buls and Miss Peterson last Thursday evening, as recorded by local social notes.
Edgar Henrichs entered Odell hospital Thursday evening and was operated on Friday morning for appendicitis.
Serenus Viers Lincoln and Miss Rachel Viers teachers at Beatrice spent weekend with their parents in Diller, visiting relatives and catching up on family affairs.
Mavis Holle remains out of school as she recovers from an illness. Her condition is not serious, and doctors say she will return after a few more days of rest and convalescence.
Charles Smith visits Lincoln to see his brother Ben Burr recently ill at Bryan Memorial Hospital. He reports Ben’s health much improved and expects his return home soon.
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