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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
1
Bud Clark writes a wartime Christmas note describing a mostly bang up Thanksgiving and turkey delivery, relief at halting the Jerry counter offensive, and his wish for health, clean clothes, and a reader. He asks for a few lines in return and signs with love.
Mr and Mrs Herman Fast of Jansen received word their son 2nd Lt Robert J Fast was killed in action in Belgium on Jan 10 He was a Fairbury High School and University of Nebraska honor graduate Commissioned December 7 1948 at Fort Benning Ga He arrived overseas August 5 1945 and earned the Bronze Star for leading men in bridge construction under fire His father a postmaster and banker in Jansen is quoted as the only child in the Fast family This is Jansen's second World War II casualty The item also notes Wayne Stephens and Bernard Armatroog visiting Crete and Wayne's grandmother at the Fairmont Creamery Co scene
A letter from Bud in the Philippines describes life in the mountains on rations K and C, lashing with mud and cold nights. He notes limited laundry, no Christ mas packages, hopes for V mail and popcorn, and says he joined the 9th Division aiming to wipe out the enemy. He wishes everyone a happy new year and asks for letters.
Mrs. Scott Miller, community chairman for the Infantile Paralysis Drive, asks for contributions this week at DrS B Viers store or Bill's cafe. Organizations and individuals are urged to give as the National Foundation receives support from the public for the March of Dimes.
The annual meeting of Prairie Home Cemetery Association lot owners will be at the city hall on Monday January 29 at 2 PM. Elect two trustees for four years and one to fill a vacancy. Attendees may address any lawful business. H. H Green, Secretary.
The Missionary Division of the Congregational church will meet with Mrs Mayboro this Friday afternoon Jan 26. Mrs Clarence Seffen will host Kayetone Kensington on Friday afternoon Feb 2.
Harold Allen writes from England on December 2 1944 to Mrs Cavett describing a visit to one of the country’s oldest churches dating back to 1600. He notes fine architecture painted windows and cold weather with snow questions as V mail Christmas cards returned unread.
Dwaine Weigel son of Mr and Mrs Earl Weigle has recovered from an infected hand and is back in school this week after blood poisoning from a cut while skinning wild animals. Mrs Chester Sparks and Mrs Christie Seaman left Tuesday over the Burlington for Colorado to visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Norman Frisbie and Sharon at Brighton. Seaman will aid her sister in Boulder and the Clark family. Sparks travel to Compton California to visit their son Roe and family. They plan to be away several months.
Dear Aunt Martha writes from abroad on Christmas Day describing a busy holiday with turkey ice cream and trimmings. He mentions fog frost good food and modest quarters while hoping for a future Christmas reunion with family. He notes Joe Jr. is son of J Bixby of Geneva and relates to the Cavett family in Diller.
Lt F G Miller of Diller Nebraska was among naval officers awarded the air medal for night patrol bombing in the central Philippines area. The operation involved a force destroying 108,500 tons of enemy shipping over four days aboard a Seventh Fleet seaplane tender.
Virgil R. Geer from Diller Nebraska has been promoted to corporal at the Gulfport Army Air Field, a bomber base training ten man B17 crews. He is assigned to Squadron S of the 28th Army Air Force Base Unit and selected for an intensive lower ball turret gunner course.
Pvt Harold Jones and Pvt Kenneth Barber arrive in Diller from Camp Fannin Texas to spend furlough with their parents. Both served in the Diller high school class of 1943 and will report to Camp Ord California after ten days.
The piece explains drivers must signal intentions before slowing, stopping, or turning. It details left arm actions for stopping or slowing and turning right, urging readers to learn next week's law for safety.
Mrs. Orpha Weaver is back at home after a period at Earl's in Steele City with her daughter Nellie.
Mary Catherine Kleinhans Nickeson known as Aunt Katie was born February 17 1867 in Sheboygan Wisconsin and died January 1 1945 at age 77 after a long illness. She moved to Nebraska as a child, married William T Nickeson on March 20 1888, had a son who died at 16 months, and raised nephews. A longtime Methodist and Cheerful Workers member, she died after active church work. funeral Sunday at 2:30 at Waggoner's with Rev Clark officiating.
Diller High School notes show JCAC meeting at Fairbury on January 24 with Mre Ludington Supt and teachers present. A 6 PM dinner hosted by Reynolds precedes film. exams held January 20 supervised by Mr Ludington and Miss Thorngate. fewer exams than November. freshman and sophomore book reviews. letters from foreign countries received. twelve Normal Training students enrolled in a new public school music class taught by Miss Sollenberger, learning teaching methods to be included.
Senator J E Conklin and Congressman Miller spoke on economical government in Nebraska. The legislature confirmed Thomas Adams as Lancaster County’s representative. The Aeronautics Commission seeks 265000 dollars for airport aid and expenses funded by aviation gasoline tax. Governor and State Auditor budgets are outlined. Diller girls volleyball debuted, winning 26 to 7, while the Wolfettes led by Virginia Sandman and Irene Bangert top a local league. Freshmen hosted a January 28 theater party in Beatrice.
The Auditor notes most expenses come from fee collecting offices and highlights strong recovery of funds. Nebraska has about eight remaining GAR veterans and roughly 1,700 Spanish War veterans. Budget requests appear modest given the small veteran population.
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