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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
3
Prices listed for wheat and corn with mixed corn and cream no 2. Hens roosters and leghorn stock are shown with per pound rates. The corrected Thursday market figures include white no 2 mixed corn and stages of poultry pricing.
Diller marked V E Day with a quiet mood as Germany surrendered. At 8:20 a bell rang and sirens sounded after President Truman confirmed the news. Stores closed at 10 a m for the day and a prayer service followed at 8 p m at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Otto Spehr.
Naomi Chapter hosts a Saturday afternoon farewell gathering for Mrs. Clara Allen before her Honolulu departure. Guests from Steele City and local friends share social games including Bingo, autograph book messages, ice cream and coffee, then present a handkerchief shower and warm wishes for her safe journey and return.
The following men from Diller Dive were called for production physical examinations during May 1945. Carrol Victor Blackstone, Cloyd Abraham Hudson, George Jacob Loth.
Mr and Mrs Donald Tincher returned to their Lincoln home Monday after visiting the home of their parents Mr and Mrs H A Bel.
A large group gathers for a basket dinner at Mrs Ophe Waggoners home Sunday. Attendees include Hemminger and Hemminger families of Beatrice, Fioch and Raios from Odell, Waggoner relatives, and Clara Allen who plans to travel to Honolulu soon. Other visits involve Beatrice and Omaha residents with layovers for army and remodeling news.
Mel, Henry Huliman and Edna were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diekhoff of Beatrice.
Mrs Ira Ida Caspero entertained guests on Sunday May 6 including Mrs Charles Powers, Mrs Calvin Burket and daughter Lestie of Fairbury, and Mr and Mrs Ver Casper of Endicott. Also Mr and Mrs Weasel Schipper, Alvin, Jean and Dorothy visited Mr and Mrs Everett Schipper of Fairbury.
Mrs. Huttenmeyer recently received a package of solid perfumes from her nephew Corporal Robert Fox who was in Paris. The box contained five distinct odors in small wooden containers.
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Jofan Fanders thanks neighbors and friends for cards letters handkerchiefs and flowers sent during her nose and operation wishing all well and expressing appreciation for support.
Mr and Mrs Wm Wiemers with children joined Mr and Mrs Dan Garton and children for a Sunday afternoon visit at the Fr A Lottman home. Mr and Mrs Henry Reinhold called Sunday evening at the Dano Garton home.
Mrs Fance and companions visited Mr and Mrs Roy McCune in Lincoln while Cleo Patton spent the weekend with Lincoln relatives. Dinner guests included Frank Emptye, George Hood, Miriam Hood, Billy and Lawrence of Wayne, and Mr and Mrs Clauser and family.
Lee Calkins Chae Hill and John Greider repaint the buildings on the Leonard Richardson farm as part of a local restoration effort.
President Truman proclaimed Sunday May 18 as a day of Thanksgiving. Methodist Church and Congregational Church announce Sunday School at 10 30 a m with worship at 11 30 a m replaced by a mothers day program during the Sunday School hour. Baccalaureate service scheduled for the evening.
St John’s Lutheran Lanham Nebr lists May events with Pastor Welchert service May 11 rehearsal May 18 9 00 p m Sunday School 9 30 worship 10 30 Luther League 8 00 pm Women’s Missionary Society 2 00 pm May 21 to June 1 Vacation Bible School 9 00 to 8 00
Rev Otto Spehr and Pastor Duane Wolken announce worship at 11 am with Sunday School superintendent. No Luther League due to high school graduation. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p.m. Tonight May 10 Recension Day Service at 8 30 p.m.
A public notice warns that bundles of weete peper must be placed in Friday's collection at the cell schoolhouse before next Wednesday. Delays may affect pickup and require adherence to the new schedule.
Clarence Robson serves as substitute foreman on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line while foreman Harry Close is sidelined by rheumatism. The change places Robson in charge during Close’s absence.
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