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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
5
Market notes list Diller A corrected Ever wheat and yellow corn and white corn. Egg and hog prices shown with hens at 44 to 5 pounds and leghorn hens. No. 2 34 cents and hens price per pound noted. Grain market furnished by Black Brothers.
Miss Gladys Lottman a Steele City teacher spent Thanksgiving holidays with relatives and friends in Diller during a short trip enjoying time with locals and former colleagues.
Everett Moore traveled to Southern California to visit two brothers and seek work and may relocate his family to the sunny climate after securing employment.
Serenus Viers a Lincoln aircraft school student and Rachel Viers a Beatrice teacher spent a four day Thanksgiving vacation with their parents Dr and Mrs Viers in Diller Nebraska during the holiday period.
Mr and Mrs Gerd Henrichs Sr Carl Clarence and Alice joined Mr and Mrs Emil DeBoer and family Mr and Mrs Henry Saathoff and family Mr and Mrs Gerd Henrichs and son and Mr and Mrs John Renners and Clara of Bremen Kansas for a Sunday reunion at the home of Mrs Marie Smith and Henry Henrichs.
Yale College was originally located at Saybrook, Connecticut before moving to New Haven. The note highlights the early placement of the institution and its relocation history.
Reward offered by John Clauson for a missing Small rug and any sorghum grain varieties including Kaffi Milo or Kalo. Item location described as between the shop and Minnie Clauson’s home the previous Sunday. Cooper's Elevator referenced.
East bound No. 14 night service at 1:51 AM. No. 16 day service at 1:10 PM. West bound No. 15 bite? 1:19 AM. No. 17 day service at 5:10 PM.
In Jefferson County Nebraska the administrator filed a final account and report for Carrie C Sparks estate and a petition for final settlement and discharge and heirs at law determination. Hearing set December 20, 1940 at 9:00 AM before the county court. Dated November 19 1940. E R Bee County Judge.
Mrs Frankie Henricks of Fairbury spent Monday at Paul Renza's.
Mr. Otto Wenz of Blair Nebraska came Tuesday evening to see his father who is ill.
Mrs Callander traveled to Bowling Green Missouri last Thursday to visit relatives and friends.
Mr. Pete Richters of Russel Minnesota visits his sister Mrs Gerd Henrichs Sr and family during a friendly visit in the state.
Miss Esther Behrends accompanied by her brother Henry traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday night to visit their sisters.
A large donation of canned goods arrived at the Methodist church last Sunday to be shipped to Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Chas E Wag goner and John Steiner left in the former s car today noon for Omaha expecting to return tomorrow.
Roger Diller walked down town last Thursday evening marking his first outing since returning home from the hospital.
A shop north of the Bonham Theatre provides shoe repair dyeing and shine services and also offers sweater elbow patches in leather in various colors. Call for details and pricing.
The new barn on Ray Colman’s farm south of town was painted red the other day, indicating near completion. John Lottman resides there.
Mr Albert Kammer and son Ernest of Falla City Nebraska traveled Saturday to see their brother in law and uncle Lew Wens who is ill in a local hospital.
Henry and Edward Behrends arrived home Friday night from Baxter Iowa where they had been shucking corn. Johnnie remained in Iowa. Girls cause fellows to do that way.
Mr and Mrs J Dean Barber and Flossie Raymond traveled to Lincoln last Friday for business matters. The trip coincided with the Santa Claus parade, an incidental occurrence during their visit.
Mrs Filley at Odell Hospital thanks friends for cards and letters. Her permanent address for the next month is Odell. Her condition is reported to be good.
Mr. Ben Roe with Miss Mary Beckwith and Catherine Barnett traveled to Omaha for a midweek vacation staying with Roe’s sister Mrs. Dr. Tyler Beckwith’s sister Mrs. R. I. Robb and Barnett’s cousin Betty Barnett. They attended Pearl Memorial Church and dined with Mrs. Roy Kobb. They also toured Boys Town Linoma Beach Coryell Chicken Ranch and attended Beatrice church on return.
Advertises permanent wave services at reduced prices with ranges from $1.75 to $3.00 and a $1.00 permanent option. Mentions machine leas permanents and a phone contact 49.
Precipitation for November measured by Dr Viers gauge totaled 2.38 inches with readings on November 9 at 0.86, November 10 at 0.17, November 20 at 0.65, November 21 at 0.16 and November 25 at 0.56 inches.
Winfield Scott Slocum born January 28 1852 in Springfield Illinois died November 1 1940 at his daughter Mrs J H Emersons home in Fairbury Nebraska aged 88 years 10 months 9 days. Survived by son Karl four daughters fifteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren and sister Mrs Emma Ruoner of Salem Oregon. Funeral services were held November 2 at Traum's Funeral Home Fairbury with Rev H H Pytche and the Diller church Ladies Quartet. Burial followed in Diller Cemetery.
School District No 66 lists teachers and honor roll students including Bobby Garrels Ruth Nelson Twila Blauser Jo ann Pingel Faye Krebs Phyllis Krebs and Richard Blauser. Six tonettes bought band organized caps and capes made for each member. Twila Blauser and Faye Krebs earned 100 in spelling daily last month. Sandtable shows Pilgrims Going To Church. Perfect attendance names and visitors noted. A program and plate supper is planned December 6 with invites.
Alaska governor Dr. Ernest Gruening visited the Klukwan totem pole collection and proposed a fireproof concrete building to protect the famed village display. He said the project would be a good investment and would not be opposed by the villagers.
A safety campaign in Oklahoma City paints large white crosses at spots where traffic fatalities occurred to raise awareness and honor victims.
Diller Women's Club met November 20 at Mrs. Scott Miller's home. With the president and vice president absent, Mrs. Callander was elected chairman. Reports covered The Good Neighbor South America Art for your Sake and a biography Jennie June Croly. Refreshments served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Callander. Next meeting December 4 hosted by Mrs. O. J. Mayborn with guest speaker Mrs. Newman of Wymore, music chairman.
Pastor W H Clark and Mrs Ray Lamb lead Sunday School at 8 30 with preaching at 11 on What do you Believe Young people meet in basement at 7 Dorcas society plans a Christmas supper and bazaar for December 7 at the church News invites help for booths and participation to make it a big event for the year.
The Congregational Church announces Sunday worship at 11 A M with sermon titled Highways of Hope based on Rom 6 4 and Luke 9 49 62. 10 A M Sunday School taught by Mrs Karl Weigel with lesson Extincting Discipleship. Pastor Howard H Pyche invites all to attend.
Rev. L J Woltz pastor and C L Huliman superintendent announce Sunday School at 9 40 and English services at 10 30 at Pauls Ev Lutheran Church to welcome attendees with worship and study opportunities.
Many poultrymen now practice out-of-season hatching of chicks in the fall, winter and spring as a way to meet demand and keep operations active year round.
A tall ancient column in Rome rises 108 feet and remains nearly intact since its dedication in the year 113, part of Trajan's monumental legacy.
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