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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
3
Grain markets finished as reported by Black Brothers with prices listed for Wheat No 1 Corn yellow and white oats Cream No 2 8l No 1 Beer ta a Ma che ee Se Light Springs Heavy Sprites Hens 44 to 5 lbs Stags per lb selling details unclear.
Sale notes mention free installation of 1940 license plates by Geer Brothers. Bonham Theatre tickets offered at the Record ethee with a savings angle.
The text shows scattered basketball schedule fragments for Steele City and nearby towns including Harbine Fairbury Daykin Pioneer Conf Journey and Beatrice. Notable items mention dates in February and March with team names and locations, though many entries are garbled.
Glens F Waugh attorney for the estate of Emma Peters deceased notifies creditors that claims must be presented by April 29 1940. The county court in Jefferson Nebraska will convene April 30 1940 at 9 A.M. to receive examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated December 22 1939 Be County Judge seal.
Classified brief shows sale interest in alfalfa from Jake Lottman and a request to rent 240 to 420 acre improved farm with references by R J Roskilly. Also offers opportunity for a man to establish a local business with no signing required, car needed, S F Bakers Co Keokuk Iowa.
The short session lasted 11 days and approved Gov. Coeham’s proposals. It expands aid by exempting some taxes for needy dependent children, boosts January grants, and frees state claims for assisters after a set period. Counties will cover burial costs for assisted clients, with 11,000 on rolls.
The report shows steady attendance at the district school despite winter weather and a late start. Officials note only a few students tardy, with no major absences recorded, and emphasize ongoing attendance efforts amid a rough storm period.
Notice states the common paid in capital stock of the Diller State Bank in Diller Nebraska was increased by 2500 dollars. Dated January 12 1940 at Diller Nebraska. Signed by President O J Mayborn and cashier.
Annual statement for Diller Farmers Grain Co of Diller Nebraska as of December 30 1939 shows resources and balance including cash 1728 fixtures 564 surplus 9828 60 liabilities including dividends payable 303 60 and capital 5396 50 totaling 39828 60.
Sunday School 9 30 English Services 10 45 Luther League 7 30 annual business meeting Sunday evening. All young people should be present. Epiphany season of the church. Special appeal for foreign missions in South America Argentina and British Guiana. February 4th offering for these fields. Pray for missions. Do not let cold weather keep you away from services. During 1939 three persons attended Sunday School Sundays regardless of roads. Congratulations to Loris and Esther Rehrenus. Building committee continues to seek best solution for the building program.
The Methodist Church postpones services with Pastor W. T. Clark and Mrs. Ray Lamb. Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Epworth League at 4:30 P. M. A delegation to the midwinter institute at Blue Springs on January 27 is planned. League meets at the parsonage. No night service until weather and roads improve.
Congregational church invites worship with sermon titled How can a man be born when he is old and a study session next Sunday at 10 AM on Standard of Greatness. Pastor Howard H Iyche and Superintendent Mrs Earl Weiel coordinate the service with weather and roads notices for the missionary meeting.
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