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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
5
Estate of Frances E. Patmore deceased in County Court of Jefferson Nebraska. Petition for probate of last will and testament and appointment of Paul De-Loss Patmore as executor set for hearing July 6 1940 at 10 am. Dated June 6 1940. E R Bee County Judge. (Seal)
Samuel C. Hutchinson files petition in Nebraska probate to determine death date and heirs for Edward Voss who died intestate in Wisconsin around 1877. Describes real estate in Jefferson County Nebraska and lists heirs Mary G. Voss Martha J. Voss Wm E Voss Edith E Voss Sylvester E Voss. Hearing set for June 24 1940 at 9 o clock in Fairbury County Court. E R Bee County Judge signed May 28 1940.
Estate of Carrie G Sparks deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska. State of Nebraska vs Creditors of said estate to file claims by September 26 1940 and a hearing session will be held September 27 1940 at 9 A M in the County Court room to receive examine hear allow or adjust all claims.
A dated notice from May 25th 1940 records that claims and objections have been duly filed.
The Wolken family is seen traveling in a brand new Chevrolet sedan as they head through town. The scene highlights a fresh purchase and family outing with the vehicle prominently featured.
Miss Mary Jones has relieved Mrs Norman Frisbie as prune dispenser at Long's Grocery. The change lists Jones taking over duties at the store's produce stand.
Mr and Mrs Zimi Weise and their two children from Fairbury visited the Wester Carmichael residence Wednesday evening.
Mr Geo Davison of Lincoln visited in Diller from Saturday to Wednesday staying with family circles. He is uncle to Mrs Geo Specht and Vester Carmichael.
Theodore Senior arrived home Saturday from Ashton Idaho with his two younger brothers Ben and Rudolph who will stay here for a while.
About fifty relatives and neighbors gathered at the Wm Baum folk farm last Thursday evening to celebrate Mr Baumfolk's birthday. A lunch was enjoyed late in the evening by all.
Bob Green and Dale Garrells returned Saturday to their re secice homes at Diller to spend the summer vacation from Nebraska. Bob plans to write a bit during vacation while Dale will likely assist on the farm.
Keith Johnson arrived home last Friday on a sixteen day leave of absence from duty aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa. He visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson along with other relatives and friends while the ship is in dry dock at New York undergoing overhaul and receiving new innards.
The crow nest on Viking ships housed ravens used as sea navigation. When land disappeared, a raven was released to fly to shore, guiding Norsemen home. The method was crude yet practical within limits.
Advert reads a single family home offered for sale by Roelf Beckmann. The buyer is invited to inspect the property at the seller's address with reasonable terms mentioned.
Hearing aid hailed by thousands as Ortho-Technique device from Western Electric. Free book offer at Audiphone Company Medic al Arts Building Omaha.
The ad offers large discounts on all summer and fall suits through July 1st. A new INand-OUTER Sweater is advertised with a free showing and Bert Pease provides the contact number 154:03.
Dr and Mrs Pesse visited Lincoln Wednesday evening. Rev W H Clark conducts Vacation Bible School at the church.
Mr and Mrs John Ainlay and their son of Lincoln were guests in the new H H Pyche home last Sunday.
Miss Erma Sible departed Wednesday for Lincoln to register for teacher training at the University of Nebraska.
Robert Stephens came back to Diller after a two week stay with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Guy Easly in Maryville Missouri.
Miss Floesie Raymond departed by train Tuesday bound for Lincoln to attend summer teachers classes at the University of Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Filley and their baby will reside in a hired house in Lincoln this summer as the husband attends schools at the University of Nebraska.
Miss Ethel Bristor arrived by bus from Minneola Kansas to visit her sister Miss Billie Bristor and other Diller relatives and friends.
Miss Alice Line, holding a position in Chicago schools, returned home last week and plans to attend summer school at the University of Nebraska.
The NB Club met with six families for their annual picnic on Sunday. Inclement weather caused organizers to relocate to the school house two miles south of town.
The Misses Hope Benz Della Roelfs and Eleanor Richardson local school teachers left Sunday for Peru to register for summer classes at the Teachers' College there.
Mrs Christie Seaman goes back to her Diller home after three weeks assisting Mrs Erva Blair in caring for her husband. Roe Clark and his mother accompanied her to the residence.
Mrs Grace Huett of Dunbar Nebraska visited sister in law Mrs Matilda Casper and family last Saturday and returned home Tuesday. She is a telephone operator at Dunbar.
Mr and Mrs Roy Geer left Wednesday for Warroad Minnesota to visit their daughter Mrs M O Hazel Carpenter and family. They expect to be gone five weeks with Roy planning substantial fishing on the trip.
Mr Fayette Horton of Salem spent last Thursday and Friday visiting friends in Diller and subscribed for the Record to keep posted on happenings here during vacation while he attends at Peru Teachers College.
Harry Ahrends shipped three carloads totaling sixty two head of white faced cattle from this station to Chicago. The cattle averaged about 950 pounds and were accompanied by Harry and his son on the trip.
Mrs. Joe Nicholson and her children left Tuesday noon by train for Fortesque Missouri where Mr. Nicholson serves as Burlington Track foreman. The family lived at Guide Rock about a year and had been visiting Mrs. Ira Casper in Diller and Mrs. Merle Johnson in Harbine.
Mr and Mrs Scott Miller received a Chapmans College notice from Los Angeles California announcing Merle Bud Fish Jr the son of Merle and Sylvia Fish formerly Miller of Diller. Merle Jr pursues preaching as a field and is praised as an outstanding young man.
Mrs O J Mayborn hosted the Booklovers' Club at the Library Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Scott Miller reviewed Lady with Jade by Margaret Mack erang Mackaye, a Stamford Nebraska native who lived in China. Six guests attended including Mrs Fusener from Odell. Photographs and letters from the author’s family were shown. The final meeting of the season will be June 27 at Mrs Clarence Hiatt's home with a review of Seven Grass Huts by Cecile Hulse Matschat.
Mrs Geer presided over the business session as hostess Miss Gretchen Wohlfarth led the N C S A Club gathering on June 5. Beano and Bingo entertained attendees with prizes from Mrs Starling and Mrs Eick. A lunch was served and members departed hoping to meet again in the fall.
An old saying about expertise originated from sailors who only knew the names and uses of the principal ropes. The phrase signified a novice who understood basic rigging rather than mastery.
Five Latin American capitals Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Mexico City Santiago and Montevideo exceed Washington D C in population according to the article.
At the Bonham Theatre Jimmie Redmond promotes Mickey Rooney in Young Tom Edison as a career highlight. George Bancroft earns praise in a comeback role. Wallace Beery appears in The Man From Dakota. Swiss Family Robinson is also recommended for broad appeal.
A Balinese belief holds that upon dying one hopes for a brief heavenly stay before rebirth in Bali. The desire reflects a lifelong bond with the homeland and its spiritual values.
Uncle Eben remarks on the difference between cleverness in earning money and wisdom in spending it, noting that a man can be very smart about getting money and foolish about its use. The saying reflects practical finance advice from a rural voice.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown counsels against extreme lucidity in speech. He argues that if listeners fail to grasp your meaning they will be unlikely to contradict you.
The text credits Catherine de Medici as the founder of France’s perfume industry in Grasse, marking the town as the recognized center of perfume creation in France. It highlights her influence on developing Grasse into a major fragrance hub.
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