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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
Dr. Joe Bixby from Geneva was called to the Gretzinger home near Steele City on Sunday morning due to Mrs Martha Cavett's serious illness after a stroke Saturday night. She was taken to Odell hospital Sunday afternoon and is reported slightly improved.
A large audience attended the festival at the Diller Opera House Monday evening. The play Womén Who Wait was chosen from four offerings and will be performed this evening at the district contest in Beatrice, Nebraska. Thorngate directed, Miss Crawford served as critic.
Notice states general election to be held April 2 1946 at City Hall Diller Nebraska for two village board seats two years and two school board seats three years with one two year vacancy term. Election hours 8 am to 8 pm issued by Trustee Clerk Clifford Blauser.
Five Thousand Auto licenses issued in the county since Sept. 1 1945. Up to noon March 12 1946 the number reached 4192 with 5003 licenses issued in 1946 by County Treasurer C G Catlin. Examinations for drivers licenses are held every third Wednesday in the month from 1 30 to 5 o clock at the treasurer's office.
Mr and Mrs Rex Green and family traveled to Nebraska City Sunday with their daughter and grandson Louie who stayed at the home. Louie sustained a deep finger gash from a pet rabbit and was taken to Dr Rice for treatment including a lockjaw serum.
The women of the Congregational church will serve a Spring supper in the church annex this coming Saturday night March 28. Good eats and good fellowship. Prices 50c and 25c.
Siville Schipper spent the week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Wessel Schipper.
The Community Club will meet at City Hall on Thursday evening April 4 to vote on shifting meetings from the first Monday of each month. A new motion picture program is planned, with operators unsure when 8000 tickets may start, possibly not until March 27 but soon after.
Captain Sanders of the Nebraska Safety Patrol appeals to motorists to cut accidents and fatalities as February shows higher arrests than January. Speeding leads with 148 arrests, careless driving 59, stop sign violations 62, and drunken driving 49. Workshops included 47 safety programs. 108 accidents investigated. 8 stolen cars recovered. Patrol aided stranded motorists and cleared 392 dangerous obstructions.
The Diller Women’s Club met at Mrs A A Eick’s home last Wednesday afternoon March 13 with Mrs C Steffen presiding and Mrs R Long serving as secretary. Members answered roll call with current events and Mrs John Ramish delivered a book review of Green Years by A J Cronin. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Long as assistant. Guests Mrs Willis Clark and Mrs Ray Kirk attended. The next meeting is set for April 10 at Mrs Earl Weigel’s home with Mrs Ramish assisting and Mrs J K Varney presenting another book review.
Gilbert Garrels entertained the GI Joe Wives Club near Beatrice last Thursday with a pinochle social. Guests included Elmer Malchow and family, Don Maw and family, Elmer Sasse and family, Norman Malchow, and Max Hill. Don Maw won the men’s high score. Elmer Sasse, the ladies high. Mrs. Don Maw, low. St Patricks day refreshments followed. Next meeting set with Mrs Elmer Malchow.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Henrich of Wichita Kansas celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary and Mrs. Henrichs 72nd birthday at a shower Friday evening March 13 at the home of their daughter Mrs. Adalyo Riley in Wichita. Guests included Luther Rominger Cora Garth Ruth Garth L. G. Henrich and sons Donald and Harold Etta Bailey James Swinson and son Norman Les and Mrs. Ted Riley.
Lt. (jg) Scott Miller arrived safely in England after leaving Boston February 12 and reaching England February 20. Parents report an eventful London weekend visiting Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Scotland Yard, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Monument, Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London, St Pauls, National Gallery, Royal Academy, Westminster Bridge, and other sites.
Lt. Gj. Donald McKenzie who served over eight years in the navy returns home on terminal leave last Thursday. He is expected to be discharged in early June.
Lucas and his wife of Vesta visited Diller on Tuesday to be with his mother who suffered a flu relapse and was reported improving at press time.
Mr. Mansfield moved Friday to Beatrice and is staying with his mother at 620 Belvidere Ave. He expects to complete his carpenter work in Diller. Mrs. Roy and another party are mentioned in the movement.
Harold Cox from Pennsylvania and Gus Weiss' fight instructor at Beatrice airport is returning home from Pittsburgh where he picked up a new Piper Cub trainer for the G. L. training program.
Mrs. Edred Carpenter expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters gifts and flowers during her hospital stay. Their kindness is greatly appreciated.
Attendents include Mr and Mrs Joe Nippert Mr Willard Nippert and Mrs Dorothy Malehow as funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs John Nippert in Burping Nebraska.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday March 17 at Mrs. Raymond’s home for her great grandson Dennis Dee Barber’s 4th birthday. Guests included his parents Dean Barber and his grandparents Caldwell and Raymond. several relatives could not attend due to muddy roads. The cake bore the inscription Happy Birthday Denny and four candles.
Mrs Christie Seaman and Mrs Lizzie Weere surprised granddaughter and daughter in law Mrs Wm Weers with a Sunday morning birthday dinner when they dropped by.
Nebraska Society invites readers to notify friends and attend the annual spring picnic in Southern California. The event will be held all day Saturday at Grove Park in Los Angeles with Charles Randall as president coordinating details.
Dallas Green a 5 year old was killed by a hit run driver February 14 at Lake School Omaha. Teachers and pupils contributed 41.50 to the Children's Memorial Hospital last week.
The Missionary division of the Congregational Church met last Friday afternoon at Mrs O J Mayborn's home with Mrs Bazant assisting. Mrs Ralph Long presided, leading devotionals and presenting The Women's Gift. Attendees reported an interesting meeting and the Sunday School enjoyed a junior choir number led by Carol Geer Darlene Roelfs Jonia Fletcher and Carol Romish.
81 years old Mr W A Snyder marked his 81st birthday in a quiet manner at his Diller home on Friday the 16th.
Mrs. Mary Green hosted Sunday dinner with Vera Bergstresslar and Dickie of Lincoln. Also present were Mr and Mrs Veral Green and family and Wilbur Green and family.
An unannounced guest reminded her of her birthday at a dinner hosted by two ladies. The table featured a large angel food cake, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sparks joined as dinner guests.
Diller School notes announce Thursday March 21 readings start in morning with the one act play Women Who Wait to enter the Beatrice district contest and evening performances. Local music contest planned for next Friday March 29. Wednesday morning three films shown Little Boy Blue Airplane Trip Airplane Changes Change Our World Map. Boys start first softball practice and wish them a successful season. Senior-typists apply for Nebraska Merit System examinations set for Saturday April 6 under Mrs. Haverland.
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