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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
2
A compact page shows subscription rates for one year or six months and publication details for a Diller Nebraska weekly. It includes a satirical jab at a political figure and a note about a scrap metal drive, plus a quirky remark about an ad salesman jailed for operating without an OPA permit and a song lyric reference.
The piece notes Nazi harsh actions in occupied Europe and Soviet reports of destroying 930 axis planes as the war rages. It cites General Giraud about invasion fronts and suggests momentum shifting against the Axis. Also mentioned are farmers facing heavy cattle losses tied to Swiegel’s Rendering plant.
Mrs Frank Grabber and Mrs Irvin Arthur with Terrill, Mrs LaForest Fasnacht, Mrs Will Green, Mrs Frances Broadstone, Mrs Ed Wolters and daughters, Mrs Leonard Richardson and Miss Eleanor were seen shopping in Beatrice on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Veral Green and family from San Francisco visited Saturday to spend time with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Hervey Elske and their five year old son were taken to Lynch hospital after a car collision near Jansen when their automobile rolled down an embankment at the west end of the Jansen viaduct on Highway 3. Mrs Eiske unconscious Sunday and both patients were said to be improving but not yet well enough to leave. The Shipman car traveling west struck the Eiske vehicle on the viaduct causing major damage. Mr and Mrs Leon J Hobart were with her in the Shipman car and escaped serious injury.
Brunk reports 153 coyote scalps collected at Fairbury from April 1 to May 12. Each scalp brings $1. The largest single contribution came from E. C. Fingtung of Fairbury, with a notable share among 42 days. More scalps redeemed in 1943 than in all of 1942.
Neil Andrews youngest son of Mr and Mrs I R Andrews formerly of this place now at Bladen Nebr passed through Diller Saturday on the motor to Leavenworth Kansas to be inducted into the army Mr and Mrs Will Green learned of his passing and went to the depot to see him Older folks note he is still a boy but tall and good looking and like thousands of other young men is ready to defend the USA
Miss Evers and District 89 pupils held a school picnic last Friday with a wiener roast. Sunday the district patrons arrived with baskets for a picnic dinner at the school house, and in the afternoon ice cream cookies and cake were served. A renewal letter to the office from Mrs. Margaret Cherry Brockley of Valentine Nebraska sends best regards to Diller friends.
Mr and Mrs Et Dorman Li Roy and Sharon Kay of Bellville Kansas spent the weekend with Sharon Kay's sister Mrs Harold Henrichs.
Manager John Huttenmeyer spoke at the Cooper elevator in Diller about forthcoming winners in the Crop poultry queen contest. Local officials expect an announcement soon.
Mrs. Ebert Fasnacht buys a vacant lot adjoining her home from Mary Maddox Carie in northwest Diller for 30 dollars to enlarge her Victory garden adjoining her property.
Mr and Mrs W Clark led a Thursday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson Mrs Bernice Creekmar Mrs Eugene Diller and Miss Edna Brown in attendance at the event.
In Lincoln a fast moving session sees several bills killed or advanced. A wanted open inquiry into the power situation faces undercurrents and resistance to a whitewash. LB 424 targets registered care for children in war work families. The session may not finish by the 21st date.
Notice of Probate estate of Roy Greider deceased filed in County Court Jefferson County Nebraska. Petition seeks appointment of Clara Greider as executrix. Hearing set May 29 1943 at 10 00 A.M. in county court room. Samuel Gallamore County Judge. Ist pub May 6 1943 bast May 20 1943.
The notice outlines validity dates for sugar coffee processed foods meats and fats shoes gas gasoline tires and fuel oil coupons from War Books One and Two. It also specifies inspection schedules for license holders and fuel allocations for incubators and brooders to boost wartime production.
As we go to press the weather improves with warm sunshine replacing cold rain. Visibility remains clear and temperatures rise across the region through the day.
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