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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
1
Nebraska soldiers stationed in England describe living on an aristocratic manor estate. Cpl Bernard Patton recalls the vast house, 45 rooms, 70 servants, and a lake view while crews train for France. The palace atmosphere helps keep morale as units prepare for combat.
A dense list of students achieving honor roll status from Fasnacht, including Fasnacht, Thompson, Behrends, Johnson, Garrels, Patton, Lottman, Wiemersee, Miller, Hiatt, Renz, and others. The roster features multiple repeats and initials, reflecting a traditional school recognition from the event.
A Cas per Aircraft magazine from San Diego highlights Fern Hurst and coworkers aiding the Blood Bank. Fern edits Kitchen Korner while colleagues donate blood plasma and pints toward the war effort.
Mrs Andelt convalescing at home in Lincoln. Mr Beulah Andelt recovering after major operation in Lincoln hospital. Mr and Mrs S J Thompson and Mary Lou came to be near daughter and sister. Granddaughter Mary Joe Andelt joined them for several weeks. Beverly stays in Lincoln to help as mother progresses well.
Mr and Mrs George Loth and family of Beatrice spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Herman Stahl. Mr Loth is wearing a cast after treatment at Lincoln General Hospital for a back injury and will stay home for a week or two before a cast change at the hospital.
Residents consider forming a kittenball league in Diller this summer and invite interested people to meet Friday night at city hall to discuss organization and scheduling.
The Diller Honor Roll expands as two previously omitted names are finally added and a fresh inductee is announced, recognizing notable community contributors and alumni for their service.
O C Brickell Jefferson County Chairman urged citizens to buy Series E Bonds to close a $70,000 gap in the 5th War Loan Drive. He praised County for meeting quotas in prior drives and thanked the War Finance Committee for their 100 percent cooperation and persistence as the deadline neared.
A simple beautiful wedding united Miss Blanche Galloway of Cleveland and Rev. Henning Pearson of Chicago on Monday at Zion Lutheran on the state line. Rev. Otto Spehr read the marriage lines and guests included Rev. and Mrs. Welchert of Lanham. The couple will travel to Wisner, Nebraska, where Pearson has accepted a call.
Mr and Mrs John Lottman report settling well in Oregon after moving in late May. They praise the climate sleep quality and meals while noting a gain of eighteen pounds and fond sights along the sea coast and ocean.
Russell Madden writes that harvest finished in Texas and Oklahoma as July passes. He notes a 20 hour shipment from Camp Hale, warm dry weather with temperatures around 110 to 115 degrees, scarce rain, and plans to visit Austin when possible. He signs off from the camp with no rest.
Pvt. Lloyd Lamb arrived Monday for a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb He has been in radio school at Camp Davis North Carolina and will report to Camp Hoan California at the end of his furlough He is attached to an anti aircraft artillery unit.
Pfc Harold Lottman son of Mr and Mrs Jake Lottam recently graduated as an Instrument Specialist at Chanute Field will report to Fort Dix New Jersey after a 16 day delay enroute starting July 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Wessel Schipper received a letter from their son Elville Schipper stating he is fine. He reports having seen Rome and a lot during his overseas service with the Fifth Army since August 1943.
Mrs. Roy Patton and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cas per and Jami P for a Lincoln Capitol Beach picnic Sunday. The event honored Boatswain Ralph Patton, son of Orval Patton of Burr, Nebraska. Forty two relatives attended the family gathering.
Mrs Julia Novotov died Wednesday evening after a period of serious illness at Mennonite hospital. Her body lies at Waggoner Funeral Home awaiting arrangements.
Lorrin Kock son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kock was kicked in the abdomen by a horse near Steele City Tuesday. He is in Odell hospital in serious condition.
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