07 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
1
A wartime letter from Lt Dale Garrels, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Garrels, describes frontline action in Italy dated September 19 1943. He reports close proximity to German forces in the field and claims a confirmed victory plus three probables against German planes amid intense fighting.
Street commissioner Scheele aided by John Sedlacek reports Diller streets leveled and generally in good shape. A gravel cover is needed but truck shortages force the surface to endure for now.
Named student conductor Bob Logan son of Mr and Mrs Paul Logan Bestrice chosen as one of the student conductors in Drake college university band at Drake university Des Moines Ia He also wins first chair oboe in the Des Moines based symphony orchestra associated with Drake University.
Mr. and Mrs. John Eunich and their children Franklin and Lillian spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorren Stephens and family. Also visiting were Mrs. Ted Whitters and baby and Althea Robrigail of Friend, Nebraska.
A son weighing seven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Ward Sherer of Little Sioux Iowa on Monday September 27. He was named Ward Eugene.
The Americano Legion district convention will be held in Fairbury on Tuesday October 26. Local post officers urge members to attend and participate in the meeting.
The U S Navy recruiter from Beatrice will be in Fairbury on Friday October 8 from 10 00 AM to 3 00 PM. He will billet on the second floor across from the Clerk of the District Court office. Women interested in WAVES and men with construction skills ages 18 to 50 seeking Petty Officer ratings in the Sea Bees or boys 17 seeking enlistment should meet the recruiter for guidance.
Cp Richard Miller writes from bivouac noting no harm from the experience but describing the seasonings of training as grueling. He explains simulated warfare conditions deprive troops of comforts and even decent meals during the exercises.
Governor Griswold praised Nebraskane for a late spurt that boosted the state over its quota in the third bond drive. He fears live hogs will be shipped to victorious statesmen and plans to buy hogs at the Ak-Sar-Ber livestock sale next Friday.
Amid opposition to proposed heavy increases in the 1944 tax schedule Congress faces pressure to raise quotas on the working population. The upcoming elections intensify the political stakes as lawmakers weigh higher levies.
Farmers report strong corn harvesting activity with yields higher than anticipated, but overall corn production remains below normal due to prolonged dry weather. Wheat drilling is largely complete.
Wedding took place on September 9 in Sebring Florida with Mies Betty Bowlin and Lt R W Bradshaw of Fairbury as the couple. Lt Bradshaw recently earned his wings and flies fortresses and is a brother of Fairbury District Clerk Corine Bradshaw. He is assigned to an air field near Columbus Ohio.
Frosty mornings and warm afternoons mark the onset of autumn in Nebraska as the region experiences its first real fall weather in several seasons.
Farmers report a light fourth cutting of alfalfa due to continued dry weather. The hay price ranges from 15 to 18 dollars per ton, with some sales as high as 22 dollars.
Doane College accepts invitation to play the renowned Iowa Preflight Seahawks in Des Moines on Saturday, October 23, expanding its Southeastern Nebraska football schedule with a notable matchup.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Larkins and daughter and Mr and Mrs Dan Garton and children were Sunday evening callers at the Albert Sullivan home.
The first Milking Shorthorn Cattle Sale for Nebraska breeders will be held at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds in Fairbury on Saturday October 9 1943 at 1 00 PM Charles C Callaway president of the State Association says Jefferson County leads Nebraska in Milking Shorthorn herds and the sale aims to become an annual gathering for buyers and sellers
The final 4H meeting of the Diller Stockmen club was held at Leora Sisse’s home on September 30, 1943 with all members present. County agent Mr Heebt explained how to complete final reports, followed by a lunch served by Mrs. Frank Cully and Mrs. Sasse. The Endicott kit tenball team lost 10 to 9 at Diller Field, giving Diller its second win of the season, both over Endicott.
Local fans plan to attend at least one Nebraska football game this season despite a 54 to 0 defeat by Minnesota last Saturday.
This week authorities announced that all farmers selling milk and cream must begin now to maintain accurate records of every receipt and the quantity produced as well.
The Tuesday start of the World Series stirred local wagering with pools and bets. Some readers weigh whether the Yankees are the smart pick for the matchup.
The Lutheran church parson age is receiving a pew coat of paint this week. General repairs are also being made.
The Burlington station house once housing track foremen and families is being demolished and its materials repurposed.
Crews worked this week to rebuild the basement wall with tile at the residence of Mrs Eva Green. The project aims to restore structural integrity and improve waterproofing.
The note urges readers to mail Christmas packages now to the soldiers serving abroad, emphasizing timely mailing to reach troops.
Mrs. Chas Waggoner hosted Sunday dinner with her mother Mrs. Nancy Robertson and Lela, along with Mrs. L. M. Cavett as guests.
The 1943 Nebraska hunting season rules set hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset with a five cock daily bag limit and a ten possession limit. The state lakes except Walgren open to duck hunting with hens banned and guns plugged to three shells. Pheasant season runs with the duck season Oct 15 to Dec 23.
A telegram from W D Clark Nebraska War Finance chair confirms Nebraska reached its Third War Loan quota on schedule. He thanks local solicitors and volunteers and urges continued bond purchases as the war progresses with twenty eight major battles ahead.
Congressman Carl T. Curtis has been advised to appoint one boy to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis for entrance in the summer of 1944.
Last Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Clark included Rev and Mrs Louis Hieb and Mrs Eva Green in a social gathering noted by local residents.
The Womans Club invites all ladies to meet this Friday afternoon October 8 at Mrs. Fouts home. County Convention is set for Thursday October 14 at 10 30 A M in the Congregational church annex. Bring own service and a covered dish. Committees include Table and Decoration Ira Casper Bert Weaver Clarence Steffen Leo Bartlett Social Keith Hays J Nippert Clara Allen L Richardson Music R Long S Miller C Weaver.
Mrs. Lew Findling writes from Nyssa Oregon praising the state except for white dust. She notes calm winds clear skies heat by day and cool nights. The Findlings have been in Oregon for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Mal chow of Ellis and Melvin Rein holdt of Fairbury were Sunday afternoon callers at the Dan Garton home.
Mrs Verle Green and her sons Terry and Dallas from Rawlings Wyoming are visiting the Wilbur Green home for a family gathering and holiday respite.
Freddie and Olin Wolff of Sterling Nebraska visited with friends at Diller on Sunday.
The county reported bond sales exceeding one million dollars on October 6 with Eureka Daykin at 47 581 25 Cub Creek Jansen 45 862 25 Pleasant Dither 42 750 00 Plymouth Plymouth 39 802 25 and Fairbury city totaling 670 71 50 though final figures awaited further returns.
Mrs. Irvin Arthur writes to Mrs. C Blauser that she and Terrill like Seattle. Mr Arthur stationed at Bremerton naval hospital visits by ferry several nights a week. Mrs Arthur works at the hotel they live in. Tad asks friends to send a word. Address 417 James St Seattle Washington.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Walker and Mer tie Jean of Humboldt, Mr and Mrs Cecil Gerdes of Auburn, Mrs Lizzie Weers, Mr and Mrs John Weers and family, Mr and Mrs Billi Weers and family, and Mr and Mrs Eddie Weers and family.
Leaders warn the two gallon reduction on B and C coupons will strain individual transport in the middle western states. They stress that despite hardship, the population claims resilience and survival.
Corporal Dale Close of Camp Barkley Texas returns home on furlough to visit his parents and friends during a leave from duty.
A card from Roe Patton notes he is still waiting for letters and cards from his Diller friends, asking for messages and correspondence.
W. W. Hill of Beatrice was in Diller on business Tuesday of r. Boon.
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