Former Diller Boy Killed in Action
Beatrice relatives report Charles Ramsey coxswain killed in action after five years in the Navy. He left the states in January and held a San Francisco fleet post office address. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ramsey and several sisters and brothers in Beatrice Wy more and other towns.
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Homer Ramsey
Beatrice
Charles Ramsey
Coxswainec
San Francisco Fleet
Navy
Paul Zeleny
W. A. Kessner
Mary Clark
Elmer Ingwerson
J . Berry
Wymore
Rachael
Glen
Richard
Clyde
Christmas Seals Policy Extended Early Mailing Move
Postal notice suspends the prohibition on decorative seals or stickers on the address side of domestic mail from November 1, 1944, to January 1, 1945. Postmasters must inform patrons not to place seals on the address side. The date was moved up from December 1 to November 1 to spur early Christmas mailing.
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United States
Prisoners of War May Soon Receive Mail Direct
W H Hull of the Jefferson county Red Cross reports a St. Louis office telegram allowing relatives to send messages to prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Philippine Islands. One message per recipient may be delivered until November 30 1944, though delivery cannot be guaranteed. Message forms are available at the Home Service secretary's office, Mrs L W Schluckebaier 606 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Hull
Jefferson County
Red Cross
Ares Office
St. Louis
Philippine Islands
Home Service
Mre. L. W. Schluckebaier
5Th Street
Letter from Major Irvin Shutt in Germany November 1944
Major Irvin Shutt writes from Germany in November 1944 to Uncle Fred. He notes receiving Diller Records, describes civilians and austere signs, white flags, and lack of V for victory. He mentions artillery, comfortable living, good food, and his family back home facing shortages while business continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fred
Diller
Belgium
South West Pacific Theatre
Fellowship Group Attends Nebraska Iowa Game in Lincoln
About fifty members of the Fellowship group sponsored by Keith Hays attended the Armistice Day football game in Lincoln. Forty seven traveled by truck and four by car. The Nebraska loss did not dampen spirits as the group stopped in Beatrice for supper and a picture show, returning home safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Keith Hays
Lincoln
Nebraska
Beatrice
Congregational Church Chicken Supper Scheduled
The ladies of the Congregational church will serve a chicken supper on Saturday November eighth in the Church Annex. Prices are 26 and 40 cents.
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Congregational Church
Know Your State Traffic Laws Accidents and STOP Signs
The article stresses accidents stem from driver errors not fate and highlights STOP signs as a key factor. It instructs drivers to make a complete stop before proceeding onto highways and to verify no approaching traffic has right of way.
Disler Record Ends Free Mail to Men in Service
Mrs. L. M. Cavett announces the Disler Record will cease sending free cozy oat week to servicemen after about two and a half years of aid. The effort, once a pleasure, has grown burdensome and cannot continue. Best wishes are sent to all in the service.
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Mrs. L. M. Cavett
State Line Ladies Aid Bazaar and Lunch in Hollenberg
The State Line Ladies Aid plans a bazaar and plate lunch at the township hall in Hollenberg Kansas on the afternoon and evening of November 25. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line Ladies Aid
Hollenberg
Kansas
Denver Trip Planned for National Farmer Union Meet
Mr and Mrs Carl Schmuelle plan to travel to Denver in the latter part of the week to attend the National Farmer s Union Convention.
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Denver
Carl. Schmuelle
National
Farmer's Union
Home On Leave Seaman Baker Arrives In Diller
Seaman Robert Craig Baker arrived on leave from Camp Farragut Idaho where he has been stationed since enlistment. He plans to return Friday to his base and may soon be sent out to sea. Baker was raised at the Protestant Boys Home and attended Diller High School.
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Robert Craig Baker
Diller
Camp Farragut
Idaho
Craig
Protestants Boys Home
Diller High School
Geer of Gunnery Visits Family Before Tampa Assignment
Virgil Geer, a Gunnery graduate from Kingman Arizona, left Diller to visit his wife and children and will await deployment in Tampa Florida.
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Pfe
Virgil Geer
Kingman
Arizona
Diller
Tampa
Florida
Mrs Geer Visits Lincoln With Friends In Diller Region
Mrs C L Geer stayed with Miss Grayce Cully in Lincoln from Monday to Thursday last week visiting and shopping. They called on R V Pattons and noted Naomi busy in her new home. Geer renewed friendship with Frances Ekwall, music director in Diller schools four years ago, now in Lincoln with her mother Mrs Guy Spencer. Lt Eckwall recently promoted and the Ekwalls now reside in Columbus Ohio. Geer accompanied Mrs Alien and Mrs Clare Waggoner to Lincoln last week.
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C.L. Geer
Grayce Cully
Lincoln
R. V.pattons
Navy man visits kin after England tour at Beumfalk home
Robert Lottman of the U S Navy on leave after two years in England attended a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Bill Beumfalk and family. His parents Mr and Mrs John Lottman of Wymore and friend Miss Lonnie Menke of Clatonia were present. Robert had been a guest of his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Fred Lottman the previous week.
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Robert Lottman
U. S. Navy
England
Bill Beumfalk
Eed
John Lottman
Wymore
Mies Lonnie Menke
Clatonia
Robert
Fred Lottman
Memorial Service for Gordon E Fanders in Diller
A memorial service was held last Sunday at the Methodist church in Diller for LT Gordon E Fanders born August 38 1919. He served from 1942 and was killed in France on August 9 1944 after completing 30 artillery observation missions. Survived by wife Roberta and family, many relatives attended from Fairbury Lincoln and Beatrice.
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Gordon. E. Fanders
Diller
F. W
Fairbury
Robert Pullen
Robert Green
Eva Green
Richard Hughes
Gordon E. Fanders
D. W. Fanders
Nebraska
France
Gordon
Northern Ireland
Fanders
Roberta
Yuma
Arizona
Gretchen
Lon Angeles
California
Sgt
Werdell Fanders
J D Fanders
Linda Fanders
Magdalene Wehling
Lincoln
Cerl Hawes
Harold Gines
Martin Fanders
Dick Fanders
Will Fanders
Alphs Wiemers
Delpha Wiemers
Dick Arnst
Beatrice
J. D. Fanders
Renelda Stafford
Merian Stafford
Inez. Pichard
Claude Lambert
Floyd Hughes
Richard
Homer
Brunk
Fayetta Horton
Plymouth
Herbert Fanders
Harbine
Christmas Cards To Soldiers Overseas Must Be Mailed First Class
War Department urges sending Christmas greeting cards in sealed envelopes at first class rate and mailed at once. Army Post Office says cards mailed now will reach even remote APOs by December 25. Postmasters to publicize widely.
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War Department
Army Postal Service
Diller High School News Sevees and Schedule Highlights
Diller High lists basketball dates from November to February across towns including Daykin Steele City Plymouth Endicott and Reynolds with a February 28 dist tournament. Dorothy Anderson leaves for Lincoln Central High. Lucile Sollenberger named Grammar School Principal. Mrs D V Fanders resigns. Girl Reserves and Athletic Club plan carnival November 28.
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Daykin
Steele City
Odell
Reynolds
Plymouth
Hollenberg
Endicott
Dorothy Anderson
Lincoln
Central High
Dorothy
Diller High
Hiatt
The
Canyons
Diller
Lucile Sollenberger
4Th C St
Fairbury
Nebraska
Jefferson County
Sollenberger
D V Fanders
Cheter Weaver
Mrs McCabe Jr. Reunites With Detroit Homecoming
Mrs James W. McCabe Jr Myrtle Hutchinson departed Tuesday for Detroit Michigan after five weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs A J Hutchinson and other relatives. Tech Sgt McCabe stationed at Romulus Air Base completed a course in Birmingham Alabama during the stay.
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James W. McCabe Jr
Myrtle Hutchinson
Detroit
Michigan
A.J. Hutchinson
Tech
Sgt. McCabe
Romulus Air Base
Birmingham
Alabama
War loan drive to start November 20
The sixth war loan will get under way November 20 to December 16. The community drive will be carried on as intensively as it has been in previous drives.
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Irvin Shutt
Jordening Cash Store
E. 8
Jordening
Ernest Schulz
Farmers’ Union Store
Herman Stahi
John Rahman
St. Lloyd Jacobs
Mrs
Wm Eickmeir
Diller High School News
Sevees
Naomi Snyder Athletic News
Virgil Bergmeier
Girl Reserves and Athletic Club
Roy Mathias
Grace
Elmer Meyers and
Fayette
Dan Camp
Clifford Blauser
Roy McCune
Roe McCune
Richard McCune
Alfred All
Orville McCune
Jas. Pickard
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