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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
The Odell Oracle reports the local brass band is being reorganized with both old and new members and aims to be ready to perform street concerts next summer. Several youngsters are suffering bumps and hurts in school athletics while Rove Patton lost a tooth after being struck in the mouth by a ball on Tuesday night.
A letter from Mrs. Eva Henricha of Powell Wyoming reports they are busy harvesting sugar beets and expect two more weeks to finish field work. She notes a wonderful crop and better prices this year.
Notes from Schuyler and Alliance columns describe teachers avoiding European war discussions in classrooms and recount an 18 year old alligator named Alex living with M. J. Hruban in Omaha. An Alliance note covers county assistance cuts prompting a man to threaten with a gun after trading a revolver for it.
Fragmentary report notes two free tickets to Bonham Theatre at Fairbury awarded last Saturday as part of a premium draw. The exact organizers and prize details are unclear from the readable text.
A group of young dentists from Kansas accompanied Mr and Mrs Lew Webling to the Cavett home last Saturday evening and sang several songs for Mrs Cavett, which were greatly appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Frank Roseman and daughter Ariene with Mr and Mrs Herman Arntt and Lela Mae traveled to Adair Iowa on Sunday to visit their son and brother Clarence employed there. They returned home the same day. Adair lies about 80 miles southwest of Des Moines.
A letter addressed to the Record publisher from Mr Nannie Packer of Indianola Iowa containing a 1 50 money order for a subscription was lost last week. Despite searching extensively it cannot be found. Any finder should return it to the Record office.
The Jefferson County Convention of Federated Women’s Clubs meets October 26 at Feirbury. Morning session starts at 9 with registration at the Methodist church. Attendees should bring their own sandwiches and a covered dish for the noon luncheon. A fine program is planned and all women are urged to attend.
A Bellevue Hospital scene shows a professor declaring an incurable drunkard beyond salvation, until a Salvation Army officer shares a Christmas moment of transformation. The man testifies nineteen years later that he has never touched alcohol, while a New England boy's church question prompts a reply about salvation as a joint effort of Jesus Christ and self.
Roy Geer notes a strong year for corn crib sales as yields exceed expectations. The report mentions Mr and Mrs Carl Friday and family along with Ben Roelfs William Roelfs and Marie Roelfs returning from a visit to Illinois including Bluffs Jacksonville Springfield and Peoria. Mrs J J Bigler now lives in Peoria.
The new 3 percent rate on all Commodity Credit Corporation loans will save Jefferson County farmers about 275 549 dollars yearly on outstanding loans. The rate cut takes effect November 1 1939, according to Alvin W Snyder chairman of the county Agricultural Conservation committee.
A speaker mocks the old tale of never telling a lie, expressing respect for truth and veracity and doubting George Washington started the story.
Geauga County Ohio derives its name from an Indian term meaning raccoon. The discussion centers on whether the name truly reflects Native American language and local history.
Denny and Denny attorneys for the estate inform creditors that claims against Elizabeth Greider’s estate must be presented and filed by February 191, in Jefferson County Nebraska. A claims session will be held in the County Court room to receive filings on the specified date.
A notice dated October 14th 1939 calls for a hearing at 9 A.M. to receive examine hear allow or adjust all claims and objections duly filed.
A petition has been filed in Jefferson County Nebraska for the appointment of Russell A Liavis as administrator of the estate of Emma Peters deceased. Hearing set for November 20, 1939 at 9 o clock A M. Filed by Glenn F Waugh attorney for petitioner.
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