Diller Nebr Postal Claim for Second Class Mail
A notice states that $1.60 was entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the qmalls as second class matter.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
2
A notice states that $1.60 was entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the qmalls as second class matter.
Frank Cavett writes from western Alberta on June 12 noting all gardens are up and hoed once and wondering if it is raining. The casual weather inquiry reflects daily farm life and seasonal chores.
Claude Hale son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Hale serves as first class radio man on the U S S Richmond correcting a previously misreported role in the Record.
Will Maupin claims Buffalo Bill Cody never killed a buffalo and notes the creature is unknown in the western hemisphere. He explains Cody earned his name by bison killings, though he killed fewer bison than Buffalo Jones of Kansas.
After more than eight weeks Hutchinson remains in bandages and medical tape to protect healing carbuncle wounds on the back of his neck. Sam calls it a mighty long siege as the ordeal continues.
The county commissioners approved nine members for the county fair board including John Nider Fred Backholdt C B Calloway John Plager Harry Ahrends Henry Brett Henry Hansmire Ed Jones and Chas Gilmore to oversee a fall fair.
A controversial feature once blocked by U S Customs has been released and will be shown to adults only in theatres. The piece is described as so provocative it could corrupt youths, though some say adults are just grown up children.
Volunteer firemen responded to the Miller fire Saturday evening as Roy Mane field rushed to the city hall in a car with Otho Jennings and Harold Fasnacht grabbing the hose cart. The cart hit loose gravel sending Otho sprawling into gravel and injuring his arms while the crew recovered. He has worn bandages and tape on his arms and wrists since.
Mr and Mrs Geo Mayborn accompanied by Nellie Burkett left Beatrice on the Burlington last week Wednesday for a trip to California and other western estates.
Reporters describe crop conditions in this part of Jefferson county as much better than near the capitol city. Local observers compare fields and assess farming prospects for the season.
Glenn F Waugh, a young Fairbury attorney, was in Diller Tuesday forenoon to tend business and choose a local restaurant for his noon meal.
Mr and Mrs George W Arnold and three children of Geneva left Monday for a vacation trip to visit their two sons and brothers and the former's brother Walter Arnold at Buffalo.
County Attorney Barkum filed assault with a knife charges against Harry Reed of Wymore in county court at Beat Rice yesterday. Reed is accused of wounding Frank Cumpston during an early Sunday altercation in Wymore. Cumpston is recovering at Beatrice hospital. Reed formerly resided at Diller.
The notice lists donors to the Red Cross European relief fund. Names include Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holle, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Filley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Green, and S. E. Fasnseht with contributions noted.
Ocean surface waters vary from 28 degrees Fahrenheit in polar regions to 85 degrees in equatorial regions, indicating broad regional thermal differences.
Destination of dead warriors Valhalla is pictured as having 540 entrances, each wide enough for 800 men to pass through.
At the Bonham Theatre Jimmie Redmond notes Twentieth Century Fox assembled a star lineup for Lillian Russell with Alice Faye in the title role and Henry Fonda Don Ameche Edward Arnold Warren Williams and Leo Carrillo in supporting turns. The program also features Errol Flynn in Virginia City on a double feature and a David Niven Olivia de Havilland mystery in Raffles to close the week.
William Steinfeldt born December 19 1875 at the Stein feldt farm near Gerardy Kansas died June 17 1940 at Odell hospital aged 64 years 5 months 28 days He married Mary Klusmap January 28 1920 They lived at Gerardy then Lanham Nebraska Funeral services were held at his home June 20 and at St John Lutheran Lanham with Rev Otto K Oelker officiating Burial in Lanham cemetery Waggoner Bros funeral service.
The Harbine Dairy Club held its third meeting at Geo Doerksen’s home on June 17. Members agreed to ask the County Agent about a fall banquet for Jefferson county 4-H clubs with a Lincoln speaker. A small bike was given as a meeting gift. Next meeting at E Grummert’s with potential Mr Flynn. date TBA.
The word leprechaun is Irish for a fairy regarded as a sly old man. If captured, he is said to divulge where hidden treasure lies.
A Moravian mission pair on Sumatra faced threats from island natives but trusted divine protection. Local foes sought the missionaries, but a Bible reading about angels encamping round those who fear God hindered opposition, leading to a flourishing station.
Rev L J Wolff and Supt C L Hullman announce a Children Day program at 9 30 English services and 10 30 Luther League. A Sunday School picnic is planned at Diller City Park with picnic dinner. Next Sunday features a Young People's rally with talks and motion pictures at the City Recreational Hall and church. Dr Fred Wiegman Midland College president will give the inspirational address. All are invited.
Pastor Howard H. Pyche leads at 11 AM with Jonah lessons in Sunday School at 10. A city park union service at 8 PM features Rev. Wolff of the Lutheran church. Children urged to attend Vacation Bible School daily 9 to 12 except Saturday.
W H Clark pastor and Mrs Ray Lamb lead Sunday services at 11 A M and 7 P M Union Park services at 8 P M. Bible-school sessions run daily 9 to 12 A M at the High School building with strong attendance and interest, a good place for young people.
In the Swedish village of Rattvik a special church service is held for people over sixty. Invitations reportedly exceed six hundred, drawing large interest from the elderly community.
The listing highlights busy cinema with Sunday and Monday shows featuring Lillian Russell starring Alice Faye and Henry Fonda, plus Don Ameche in Virginia City with Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins. Also playing The Ghost Comes Home with Frank Morgan and Ann Rutherford and other war news and cartoons.
It is believed gypsies originally came from northern India. The statement reflects a traditional view cited in historical summaries.
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