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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
5
Fragmented OCR lists prices for poultry and hogs including Leghorn hens and stage light stock. Referenced by Black Brothers market report with figures like 44 to 5 for hens and 7.60 per hog, conveyed in a chaotic butcher shop style.
An ad fragment advertises Meyer Bros offering equipment to grind roughage and grain for farms, with a contact phone 112 and references to farm needs.
Sealed bids will be received by the Village Clerk for the Miller property on lot 1 and 2 in the B. I. 1st addition to Diller. Bids must be by January 14 at 6 P.M. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Order of the Village Board. John Clauson, Chairman. Chas Waggoner, Clerk.
The article describes conger eels as large snakelike fish, noting several records of 6 to 10 feet and weights of 90 to 110 pounds. It compares females and males, explains that conger eels live their entire lives at sea, and mentions other eels like thread eel, spiny eel, and the gulper eel with their distinctive traits and habits.
Loretta Wiemers visited with cousin Merlyn Lottman last week. Mr and Mrs A H Gretzinger at Steele City attended the funeral of Laura Gretzingers aunt in Simpson Kansas. Mr and Mrs B F Rogers and J A Rogers plus Le Roy and Maxine were guests of Chas C Smiths on Sunday. Miss Shanek who teaches east of Diller in Gage county gave a large program December 30 Mrs John Greider becomes chief cook at Boxs Cafe succeeding Hadley who retired for health reasons.
Bert Bell arrived home last Sunday from Greeley Colorado where he had visited his daughter Mrs Claude Dunn and family since Christmas.
Kenneth Fouts of Seward traveled to Diiler last Sunday to stay with his son and mother plans to reside with the family longer if she wishes the winter cure ends.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cully arrived home Tuesday evening after accompanying Mr and Mrs Clifford Sparks to California for the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena.
The Haist couple from Camp Strader and the Shane family from Crete spent Sunday with their daughter and sister Mrs. Lorren Stephens and her family, sharing time with Mr. Stephens and relatives.
Mr. Lary Pardy of Beatrice has been visiting at the Harry Allen home for several days. The Allens persuaded him to stay a while and help them move but they haven't moved. Miss Mary Loth, Mrs. Allen's sister, is keeping house for the Allens.
Mr and Mrs Richard Starling arrived home Sunday after a two week vacation visiting relatives and friends in south central and southeast Missouri. They enjoyed mild weather as they traveled and noted mosquitoes along the ponds.
Mrs. Claude Woods entertained Kensington members with a Christmas party at her country home. A covered dish dinner was served at noon, gifts were exchanged, candy given to all, and entertainment was provided by a committee. All attendees enjoyed the gathering.
Readable page item notes perfect spelling for past six weeks by pupils Betty Kick Orma Champ Norman Leo Poidivin Donald Romish Opal Man The Lucky Knights weekly meeting Friday afternoon Opal Man Ruth Hiatt Norman Le Poidivin program Thrift Committee members Ruth Hiatt Betty Eick Opal Man January officers President Norman Le Poidivin Vice President Betty Erck Secretary Irene Novotny Treasurer Ruth Hiatt Reporter Opal Maw Geography class created desert Arab camp on sand table Opal Maw Reporter
Fred Starr of Cedar Falls Iowa notes a mild winter in the region with about 3 inches on the ground and heavy overcast skies. He recalls the Armistice Day storm that harmed stock and turkeys, reports 28 inches of snow with 25 melted, and mentions unusually high corn yields of 70 to 90 bushels per acre in some fields.
A conveyor belt nine and a half miles long claimed to be the world's longest is under construction for the Shasta dam project in California. It will transport gravel to the dam, crossing five streams five roads and a railroad.
Mrs. Bertha Ross told an Omaha court that she and her ex-husband reached a settlement on alimony. She said whenever they meet downtown he will pay her whatever money he has in his pockets.
Chemists have synthesized floral odors that could not be recovered from flowers. True scents like lilac or lily of the valley were unavailable until these odors were created.
Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 10 A M studying Luke Chapter 14 on Christ's valuation of personality. 11 A M worship includes first communion of 1941 as pastor Howard H Pyche leads prayers and fellowship for the Light that lighteth every man.
Rev L J Wolff pastor and S S Supt preside as church conducts annual business meeting. Luther League set for Sunday evening 7 30. councilmen elected. Albert Kiss ing re elected secretary Frank Roseman trustee replacing Harvey Garrels. Auditors named Henry Wiemers and Wm Ahrends. Harry Ahrends named Synod delegate to Columbus. Ladies Aid officers elected Felena Sasse president Mathilda Kis ling vice president Grace Baumfalk secretary Ida Esther Huttenmieyer treasurer.
W H Clark pastor Mrs Ray Lamb Sunday School September 10 11 A M Communion service subject Christ Our Passover Every Christian should take advantage of this means of grace for He meant it for our good Friday 7 30 official board meets at Harold Logans home Be present if you can Young People meet Sunday 7 P M
Col Matt Winn of Kentucky Derby fame attended the sport's early runnings. He witnessed the first race in 1875 as a young 13 year old, marking a lifelong connection to the event.
A previously unknown lake over 125 miles long has been reported in the Chaco region of northern Argentina. The find adds a major geographic feature to the country while the modern capital and other cities remain unchanged. The announcement highlights unexplored areas within Argentina’s broad landscape.
Quail in Herrin Illinois have begun hitting back doors for water during the dry season. Normally shy toward humans the birds now frequent backyards where residents place water pans.
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