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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
2
One year in advance and six months in advance options offered for subscriptions. Post office in Diller Nebraska lists the notice for mailing as second class matter.
The USO plans to furnish a home for soldiers away from home. Editorial notes urge letters to soldiers and sailors, while a baccalaureate quote from Rev Braisted emphasizes making life worth living. The piece references The Stars and Stripes AEF in British Isles and nostalgia for past issues.
Reports from the Christian Advocate say Sunday defense industry labor disrupts church services. Church school teachers and other officers have been summoned by factories to stay on duty, impeding worship and religious instruction.
The advocate warns against turning Sunday into a workday arguing that preserving worship requires rest. He cites shorter workweeks and factory idle periods as reasons for Sunday rest conditioned on church attendance, and ties freedom of worship to freedom of the press as core rights.
A Bruning lad in Australia reports arrival in fine shape and reveals life as a truck driver driving on the left. He notes the beauty of the landscape and mentions censored letters and adjusting to June July and August winter in the southern hemisphere.
The writer describes friendly locals in the south side area and busy autograph seekers. They notice older technology and vehicles such as Whippets Overlands and Model T cars, and mention past popular songs returning. They attended church services including Good Friday and Easter and shared a dinner with an elderly couple.
The Diller Woman's Club met at Miss Minnie Clauson’s home with Mrs Grace Fasnacht assisting. May 20 program covered Rural Urban Problems and Triple A ideals, with readings for Mother's Day and committee appointments for next year. Moving to Ogden Kansas noted for Mrs Win Stewart and daughter, while Bob Carver visited from Lincoln.
A New Jersey juice-maker turns grass into a rich green beverage and uses alfalfa similarly, even as dentists weigh its benefits for teeth.
Denney and Denney announce probate of the last will of Lewis M Cavett deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska. Martha B Cavett is named executrix with a hearing set June 19 1942 at 10 AM in the county courtroom. First publication May 28 1942. Last publication June 11 1942.
Auditor J. Smith reports May 1 balances for the Village of Diller. Receipts from the county treasurer total 3569.13 with water rent 906.87 and electricity 950. Old from 4605 and other items. Amount paid on warrants 5676.22 leaving balance 2449.55 across funds Water 622.53 Light 344.85 General 310.76 Band Fund 171.42.
The notice outlines subscription options for the Lincoln Daily Journal and The Journal papers, including eleven weeks for one dollar and a year for four dollars. It explains weekly payments, mail delivery by post office, and pricing comparisons with other state dailies and Sunday editions.
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