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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
3
Market prices listed for corn yellow and white oats dry cream eggs and poultry. Hogs valued at 550 per hundredweight with a grain market furnished by Black Brothers. Estimated weights for hens and stags included in the notice.
Hartigan and Skultery attorneys announce a petition for Chester Sparks to be appointed administrator of the estate of Carrie G Sparks deceased. The hearing is set for May 25, 1940 at 9:00 AM in Jefferson County Nebraska. Dated April 29, 1940 by County Judge E R Bee.
Hartigan and Skultery Attorneys for Estate William N Sparks deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska notice to interested parties that the administrator de bonis now presents a final account and request for final settlement and discharge and for determination of heirs at law hearing set May 25 1940 at 9 00 A M before the county court E R Bee county judge dated April 30 1940
Adam Gretzinger of Steele City visited Dr. Ellis on Tuesday. L. M. Cavett and Bert Pease drove to Lincoln on Monday to consult a specialist about eyeglasses. A J Cully of Beatrice and son Cloyd Cully of Fairbury were in Diller yesterday. Mr A Mayborn recently shaved his moustache prompting friends to do a double take.
Dr and Mrs Ellis test their new cars Sunday driving to Lincoln and back visiting relatives along the way.
For the month ending April 12, Daniel Bart Eunice Bart and Eugene Bart along with Helen Pearson and Billy Pearson show no absences or tardies in School District 23. Mary Wenz is the teacher.
Mrs Gerd Henrichs Sr and daughter Alice hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for their teenage neighbor girls. They shared conversation and quilting before enjoying a luncheon together.
Advertisement lists orders for Mother's Day cakes from Diller Café and sale of Nh am Theatre tickets with a 9 discount at the Record office.
Bert Pease offers shirts sport ensembles made to order suits trousers dresses and uniforms with phone contact 15402 for fittings and orders.
Diller Woman's Club gathers at Mrs A A Eick home at 2 PM with roll call on current events. President Glenn Long chairs as reports from district federation convention in Fairbury April 11-12 are shared by Mrs R Hubka and Mrs O J Mayborn. Several members attend with fifteen served refreshments. next meeting set for May 7 at Mrs James Hys home.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers and Mrs George Rogers from St Francis Kansas with their aunt Mrs Carrie Wrigley arrived at the John Wrigley home last Friday Mrs Wrigley spent the winter with her sister at St Francis going their last November Mr and Mrs Fred Dale and son of Wayne Nebraska came to the Wrigley home Sunday and a big dinner was enjoyed by this family group Mrs Wrigley returned to her home at Lincoln Tuesday
Herman Rippe came to town last Friday for business and to tend to his subscription to the Record. He has been in poor health for months and recently underwent an operation but is improving and hopes to regain his health soon.
Mr and Mrs John Koch and Mr and Mrs John Welch from Blue Springs visited the Herbert Barber home last Sunday. Mrs Koch and Mrs Barber are sisters. Mr and Mrs Harold Carmichael of St Francis visited the Barbers on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Wittenberg with two children of Ogalala visit Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Amos and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Barber and Mrs Raymond along with Mrs. Bessie Stone of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. C A Ewers of Fairbury yesterday, sharing greetings.
Witnesses say a thin white frost appeared across fields and roofs early this morning as temperatures held around 39 degrees Fahrenheit, with calm conditions and light air. Authorities cautioned drivers to watch for icy patches on bridges and shaded roads.
Miss Margaret James daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira James and Harold Diller son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Diller married in Baltimore Maryland on Friday April 19 1940 at 1 pm in the chancery office of Rev F Joseph Manns. Attendants were Miss Jane Kroll and Richard Hobar. The couple will reside at 856 Park Avenue Baltimore and begin life together after Mrs Diller’s Fairbury high school 1936 background and Mr Diller’s Social Security Board work.
Miss Marie Weerts daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weerts of Fairbury wed Donald Hummel son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hummel in a 1 PM April 20 ceremony at Grace Lutheran church Fairbury Rev Rudolph Norden presiding The couple will reside on a farm near Fairbury The bride a Fairbury High School graduate class of 1930s has worked as cashier at Scott five and ten shop since 1936 The groom worked at Farmers Union Creamery Attendants included Helen Holmes bridesmaid and Robert Hummel best man
Mrs. Carl Ludington hosted the Booklover's Club on April 26 with guests Mrs. C. Callander Minnie Clauson and Billie Bristol. The group discussed The Middle Window set in the Highlands of Scotland praising its dramatic events and historical value. Coffee and cake were served after the review.
J N C The Jolly Neighbors met with Mrs Hiatt on Wednesday April 17 amid muddy roads. Only a few members and two visitors attended. After business, members played ecards with Mrs Bowen high and Mrs Pyle low. Refreshments followed and next meeting with Mrs Bowen set for May 8. Mr and Mrs Wiemers and family visited Mrs Wiemers' parents at Fairbury. Mrs Lottman has been ill.
Pastor Howard H. Pyche leads Sunday School at 10 with Isaiah 55 11 inviting message at 11. State Sunday School Convention May 2 3 at Beatrice urged for all school workers. Young people meet at 7 30 Sunday evening May 8 worship invitation extended.
Rev L J Wolff Pastor C L Hullman Supt S S Sunday School 930 English Service 1045 Ascension Day Services 800 Thursday Evening Womens Missionary Society meets Wednesday Pentecost Sunday next week Mother's Day Confirmation class to be confirmed Communion Services for entire Congregation Synod meeting at Hooper Nebr May 15 19 no services May 19.
Pastor W. H. Clark leads the service with Sunday School at 10 A.M. and preaching at 11 A.M. The sermon topic is We Have An Anchor. Junior League meets at 6:00 P.M. and Senior League at 7:00 P.M.
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