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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
3
Creditors of the estate of Carrie G Sparks deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska are notified the filing period ends September 26 1940. The county judge will convene September 27 1940 at 9 A M in the county court to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims. Dated May 25 1940 E R Bee County Judge Seal.
Notice from Jefferson County Nebraska that the estate of Olin C Diehl deceased has its final account and report filed by the administratrix and administrator. A petition for final settlement and discharge and determination of heirs at law is set for hearing June 15, 1940 at 9:00 A M in the County Court. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated May 18 1940 E R Bee County Judge June 6 1940.
Petition filed by Samuel C Hutchinson to determine time of death of Edward Voss and the heirs and rights of descent for real estate in Jefferson County Nebraska. Hearing set for June 24 1940 at Fairbury County Court Room Nebraska before the County Court.
Official court entry dated May 28 1940 from Fairbury Nebraska records at 4 o clock A M. Signed by Rekabe with county judge seal.
Louis Meyer of Beatrice and A J Cully of Beatrice visited Diller on Monday. Mrs Thomas P Price is visiting relatives in Diller coming from Lincoln. Bert Pease made a solo business trip to Lincoln in his new Ford fliver. Mrs Ben Behbrends and Mrs Kathrine Fredrichs attended the Fairbury flower show. Mr and Mrs Roy Greider hosted Sunday dinner with Wm Kunecke and family of Jefferson Iowa. Lyle Cassel and Margaret Gretzinger with two children left in a big truck for Powell Wyoming to make their home.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Jennings of Hollengberg and their son Otho Jennings visited Diller on Tuesday. They were joined by Otho’s sisters Mrs John Carrick of Hollenberg and Mrs Leo Huett of Morrowville Kansas for meals at the Jennings home.
FOR SALE Austin White and heavy breed chicks 6c W Leg horns 54c pekin ducks 18c each 2t Christie Hatchery Phone 618 W Beatrice Nebr Stop at the first Sinclair station when in Beatrice and try a tank full of the New Sinclair HC Gisoline A good product at low price Truckers welcome Louis Meyer Prep FOR SALE Home grown high germination state tested Atlas Largo Early Kale and Sooner Mile seeds Price 1.25 per bit Cercean tested for smut 15c per hit extra Henry Wiemers 2t Diller Nebr
88 year old A. T. Phelps, living with her niece Mrs. H. W. Arnold, will celebrate her birthday Thursday with a dinner at the home of Mrs. Vernon Haddix in Steele City. Mrs. Arnold plans to attend.
A gathering at the residence of Mr and Mrs C L Waggoner last Sunday included Mrs Carrie Cooniff Mr and Mrs Henry Drath and daughter Shirley Mr Blanche Ruhl all of Lincoln Mr and Mrs Chas E Waggoner Mr and Mrs Virgil Geer and daughter and John Steiner present.
Wm Kunecke arrives Friday from Jefferson Iowa with his wife and daughter remaining behind due to the illness of the little girl. Miss Irene Greider travels with her uncle and visits this week with the Kunecke grandparents and other relatives in Jefferson.
Mrs Viers hosted the N C S A Club ladies on Wednesday May 22. Guests included Mrs Bert Weaver and Miss Gretchen Fanders. President Mrs Geer led the business session. Bingo provided afternoon fun with prizes won by Mrs Fanders and Mrs Waggoner. Lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs Hutchinson. Mrs Gretchen Woblfarth invites sisters to meet on Wednesday June 5.
The Dorcas Society held its May meeting in the basement of the Methodist church on a May 23 afternoon. Mrs. Joe Nippert led devotionals, Betty Grabber played a piano solo, and Mrs. Fred Clark chaired the business session. Roll call cited beautifying the home, with readings by Mrs. D. V. Fanders and contests hosted by the entertainment committee. Guests included Mrs. Will Weers, Ida Woods, Mary Specht, Rudolph Hubka, Chester Weaver, Clarence Wolkepns, and Misses Cleo Green, Alice Specht, Marjorie Nippert, Camelia Hubka, Betty Grebber. A luncheon of cake with strawberries and whipped cream and coffee was served by the committee.
Nebraska researchers recount Omaha Indian children coasting on ice sleds with sharpened prow-like noses and ropes for grip. Observers describe thrilling descents as fragile cakes shattered on the slope, illustrating an ancient sport before modern sleds.
Vendor Bert Pease advertises a new summer apparel line labeled the coolest and most fashionable for all ages. He notes Pasture Cane Seed sales to more than fifteen farmers and offers remaining seed at four cents per pound, warning prices may rise next year.
In a brisk Midway moment, a group of young braves slid head over heels minus their sled. They quickly crafted a new sled in minutes and resumed the sport, continuing the descent with spirited effort.
Pastor Howard H Pyche leads Sunday School at 10 A M with lessons from Old and New Testament scriptures including Matthew and 1 Corinthians on Testing Conduct by Its Usefulness. Worship service with sermon at 11 A M. 7 30 P M Young Peoples meeting. All are invited to attend all services. Remember not to forsake assembling together.
The Methodist church announces services and activities led by Pastor W H Clark and Mrs Ray Lamb. Sunday school at 10 A M and 5 P M, Junior League at 7 P M, and a senior league union service in the park at 5 P M weather permitting. Rev Wolff to deliver the message. The pastor will be away two Sundays for vacation. Vacation Bible school begins on the third Monday in June.
A barney is a compact mine vehicle, a small truck tied by rope used to push cars uphill along a slope in mining operations.
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