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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
1
George Hudson a longtime Diller area resident died in Beatrice last Sunday after a lingering illness. His funeral was held at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Harry King of Lincoln officiating. An obituary will be printed next week.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Grant Godfrey said drivers must obtain the $5 auto-use tax stamp by July 10 to avoid penalties. Courtesy warnings will be issued to autos not displaying the stamp, required by law since July 1. After July 10 the display penalty rises to 25 dollars. stamps available at post offices through July and later at select offices in Lincoln and Omaha.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Blauser hosting Mra Pittenger and Mrs McAfee of Lincoln, Mrs. Hazel Tapley of San Diego, California, Mrs. Rosa Blauser, Mrs. Merta Diller and her house guest Mrs. Vicge Price of Diller.
Mrs Viers was called to Red Cloud last Monday due to the serious illness of her father, George Drake, and returned home Saturday morning.
Albert Fasnacht, who fell from a scaffold several weeks ago and sprained a tin ankle, is now getting about with the aid of crutches.
Irene Greider and Shirley Garrels traveled from Lincoln to visit relatives and have returned to duties there. Doscothy Anderson who accompanied them to Diller also went back to Lincoln.
Me and Mrs. John Folkers and Mr. and Mrs. Will Green were Lincoln visitors last Friday. A combined business and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Rachael Spurlock visited Lincoln with her daughter Mary Hazel and her brother Stanley Diller over the weekend, enjoying time with relatives and local sights.
Alvin Schipper who oversees the weedmower on the Burlington at Blue Bill Nebraska spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Wendell Fanders and her daughter Linda visited Beatrice on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Fanders. The elder Fanders returned to Beatrice that evening, while Linda remained for a longer stay with her grandparents.
A Saturday morning storm brought heavy rain and high winds with lightning striking the Bazant residence. The electric line melted a lightning rod point and burned telephone wire insulation, causing wiring damage. Bazant notes prior rewiring by Hap Garrels appeared to have prevented serious house damage.
Mrs Frances Remley of Denver arrives Saturday as a guest at her mother in law Mrs Maggie Remey home. She will visit sister in law Mrs Vint Logan and other relatives before returning home.
Mrs Hzezel Tapley of San Diego arrived last week for a several week visit at the home of her brother Glenn Bauser and family. The visit was a surprise to the Bauser household.
Mrs Elsie McAtee and her mother Mrs Pittenger traveled from Lincoln to spend Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Pittenger's sister Mrs Virge Price and her niece Mrs Merta Diller.
Mr and Mrs Frank Turinsky and two daughters Evelyn and Barbara of Morrowville Kansas visited Sunday at the John Folkers home. Mrs Folkers and Mrs Turinsky are twin sisters and Mr James is their father.
A telegram to Mr and Mrs C C Smith confirms the safe arrival of their grandsons Lloyd and Larry in San Diego California after a vacation in Nebraska.
Children Home Mr and Mrs Donald Tinocher along with Mr and Mrs Raleigh Bell and family and Mr and Mrs Bueford Bell of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Max Bell of Kansas City spent Sunday at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs H A Bell. Guests included Mrs Christie Seaman Mrs Orpha Waggen er and Stanley and Carol Geer. Delicious homemade ice cream was served in the afternoon.
In Beatrice this Sunday Leslie Arpke entered the Lutheran hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Mattie Clark of Deshler was calling on friends in Diller on Tuesday morning.
Change in time begins Sunday July with the Methodist Sunday School at 10 o clock Rev Hanlein conducts church services at 8 30. Everyone is welcome.
About twenty three members of the Pinochle Club of the Jack Hill school district surprised Mr. and Mrs. John Duis for their 25th wedding anniversary. The club staged a mock wedding with Orville Lottman as bride and Dorothy Beran as groom, plus a bridal party and ring bearer. The evening included cards, visiting, and a luncheon before departure.
A family reunion dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Gerd Henrich to celebrate Clarence Henrichs birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saathoff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Henrichs Jr. and family, Mrs. Marie Schmidt and her children Henry Henrichs and Alice of Beatrice.
Mr and Mrs Fred Diekhoff of Beatrice visited with Diller relatives Sunday.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Endicott Methodist church for Mrs. Claire Cuthbert who died Tuesday at her son Claire’s home in Jansen. She was buried in Fairbury cemetery. The bereaved include daughter in law Mrs. Gay Eggenberger and her husband who traveled from Denver after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fasnacht. Mrs. Cuthbert’s sister in Los Angeles also came to Fairbury. Reverend Raymond Rush and Reverend J L Jay officiated.
Miss Beanor Weigel state University student spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Weigel and returned Sunday to Lincoln. She was accompanied by her cousin Miss Marilyn Davis who visited Diller relatives with Mr and Mrs John Mains of Lincoln. Mrs Ooka Lottman had surgery in Omaha for cataracts.
Mrs. Hezel Mudge of Beatrice stays with her aunt Mrs. Fouts as a house guest this week in local social notes.
Mr. and Mrs Emil DeBoer and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm DeBoer and family near Fairbury.
Kenneth Fouts of Seward Nebraska spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Elizabeth Fouts.
Richard Steffen returned July 1 from eight weeks of boot training at Great Lakes and was honored at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Eva Green. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Fouts, Mrs. F. W. Steffen, Miss Alice Line, Miss Joyce Clausen, Miss Carolyn Clark, Mr. Robert Pullen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cully, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Clark, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Steffen. A floral piece was presented by Mrs. Eula Calkins. Clarence Renz hosted a dinner for Richard with Eva Green, Alice Line, and C. R. Steffen noted among attendees. Monday night, Miss Fannie Diller and Mrs. A. A. Eick visited at Clarence Steffen’s home for supper.
Harold Lottman son of Mr and Mrs Jake Lottman left Fairbury Friday for Chatham Field Ga. He was called home due to his mother's serious illness. Mrs Lottman is recovering satisfactorily and sits up for short periods each day.
Arnold Henrichs, on furlough from Fort Leavenworth Kansas, visits his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Henrichs. He says troops are being checked out for the Pacific area at times up to 200 a day.
Private La Forest Fasnacht departed Fairbury last Friday to report back to the hospital in Hot Springs Arkansas for duty.
Private Oliver Wolff and Private First Class Norman Wolff visited the home of their mother in Sterling after returning Sunday from combat duty in Germany. They had recently completed military duties abroad and came home to their mother.
Milton Herbert Thomas of Diller and Ernest Stefford of Steele City are scheduled for preinduction in July. Clayde Hudson of Diller is to be inducted into the army during July.
Mrs Paul Spear was discharged from the Lutheran hospital at Beatrice and returned Sunday to her home southwest of Diller.
Fifteen WSCS members met in the Methodist parsonage on June 21 for a short business session and a luncheon of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and coffee served by Mrs. Keith Hays and her circle. The next meeting is scheduled for July 19 and each member is asked to bring a penny equivalent for her shoe size.
The group met with Mrs. Weaver on Friday June 22 and made sewing baskets and needle cases. Cleo Reginer joined as a new member and all were present except one. They attended church on Sunday June 24 and plan to meet again Friday June 29 with Donna Siefford reporting.
The O. T. 4-H Sewing Club met with Mrs. Perry on June 29. Thirteen members and visitors attended. They finished sewing baskets, needle cases, and pin cushions and planned a picnic dinner for July 6 at the canyons. June Walkies birthday was June 29. The next meeting roll call is Your Favorite Flower or Hobby, Deona Siefford, Reporter.
Members gathered Friday at Robert Larkins home for the J C F and K C 4 H Dairy Calf club. They named their calves and sheep, learned selecting and leading calves, and planned a picnic at Fairbury Park on July 25. Mrs. Larkins served lunch to 25.
The Prairie Gem 4 H Club met at the John Weers home on June 28 with President Donna Reg ier presiding. Della Weers served as pianist. Irene and Carolyn Novotov and Della and Pauline Weers gave demonstrations. All members attended except Beverly and Sharon Riddie. Refreshments of ice cream sandwiches and cookies were provided by Norma, Della, and Pauline Weers. The next meeting is July 6 at the Earl Riddie home.
Patrol report details a night collision in north east Nebraska where a pedestrian was killed after being struck on the highway. The driver did not see the walker due to glare from headlights. The advisory stresses pedestrians walk facing traffic on the road edge and stay visible to drivers. Sandra Purdy of Beatrice visited cousin Delores Dhooge last week.
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