War Fund drive seeks donations to aid 17 agencies
War Fund committee chair man Smith Diller mobilizes eight solicitors to reach a 65 cent per person quota before Saturday. The drive funds 17 vital war agencies including USO to relieve and entertain those fighting. Precinct chairmen and listed volunteers organize the campaign with families urged to contribute according to means.
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War Fund Committee
Smith Diller
Diller
USO
Don McKenzie
Della Roelfs
Clara Allen
Ed Watters
Bert Weavver
Jean Maw
August Scheele
Bert Beil
Jobo Weers
Pleasant Precinct
Willis Clark
Ralph Long
Reuben Gretzinger
Max Thompson Promoted to Staff Sergeant at Bruning
Staff Sergeant Max Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, stationed at Bruning air base, received his second promotion last week since his transfer last spring to Bruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thompson
Harry Thompson
Bruning Air Base
Max
Bruning
Rahman Hospitalized After Shipyard Fall Injuries
John Rahman remains in a San Francisco hospital recovering from serious back and hip injuries suffered several weeks ago in a fall at the shipyards where he worked.
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John Rahman
San Francisco
Mrs Ulm undergoes appendectomy in Odell Hospital
Mrs Olin Ulm had an appendectomy at Odell Hospital last Friday morning. Marjorie Nippert has taken over household duties during Mrs Ulm's absence.
Notice to Farmers Tax Help by F Dailey Odell Neb
Farmers advised to call for help preparing estimated income and victory tax reports. F Dailey claims over ten years of experience and invites contact from Odell Nebraska residents.
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Dailey
Odell, Neb
Geer Bros Service Station Antifreeze Limited Supply
Limited winter antifreeze available at Geer Bros Service Station Diller Nebraska. Call 66 for details and securing supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get
Geer Bros
Diller, Neb
Living Expenses High at Seattle Washington
Grace Arthur and Terrill write from Seattle Washington about high living costs, rent, and groceries, noting eggs at 75 cents a dozen, but fruit and vegetables remain cheaper and nicer. They mention reading the Record, staying at Drake Hotel, and sending regards to friends back home. Virgil's hospital update is included.
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Seattle
Wash
Mansfield Hotel
Tad
LaForest
Harold
Virgil
Sth Ave
Drake
Washington
Grace Arthur and
Terrill
Re-Elected President Leads JCSA Meeting
Jefferson county teachers gathered at the Mary Etta hotel in Fairbury for the 1943 term opening with 37 attendees. County Superintendent Russell McCreight attended as a guest as Carl Ludington was re elected president Supt Bennett of Plymouth was named vice president and Mrs Moon of Steele City was chosen secretary treasurer. The next meeting is set for Steele City on November 17.
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Jefferson County
Mary Etta
Fairbury
Russell McCreight
Carl Ludington
Supt. Bennett
Plymouth
Mre. Moon
Steele City
Sec’y-Treas
Five Stolen Cars Recovered in Local Sweep
Five cars stolen around Jansen and Fairbury on Friday and Saturday nights were recovered within a few days. Sheriff Dwight Young Deputy Frank Knocke and Fairbury officers credited with a 100 percent recovery record.
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Jansen
Fairbury
Dwight Young
Frank Knocke
School program and plate supper invites
Lucille Masek announces a school program and plate supper at 8 o clock on Tuesday October 26 in District 74 one and a quarter miles north and four miles west.
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Lucille Masek
Hayride accident leaves Lew Barber with bruised back
Lew Barber suffered a bruised back after a hay load he rode on upset on an incline last Saturday. The incident occurred during farm work, illustrating the dangers of livestock and loose loads on rural properties.
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Lew Barber
Legion Convention Big E Tuesday in Fairbury
The 11th District American Legion and Auxiliary convention gathers in Fairbury Tuesday October 26 with registration at 10 am and sessions starting 1 15 pm. Election of district commander at 4 30 pm, retirement of colors 5 15, banquet 7 pm, dance 9 pm. Delegates listed by post and Fairbury post backs Past Commander Harry Schenk for district commander.
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Big E
Fairbury
11Th District
Legion Hall
Adame
Alexandria
Barneston
Beatrice
Carleton
Crete
Desler
DeWitt
Dorchester
Exeter
Fuairmont
Friend
Geneva
Hebron
Hubbell
Jansen
Milligan
Cadiowa
Steele City
Wilber
Wymore
York
EA Rodenberg
Deshler
Fairbury Legion
Harry Schenk
Schenk
Fairbury City
Soldier thanks Mrs Cavett for Record from Tennessee
Cpl Norman W Malchow writes from near Nashville after maneuvers thanking Mrs Cavett for the Record. He notes Eleanor visited from Tampa and that they enjoy the cooler climate and scenery.
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Mrs. Cavett
Tennessee
Nashville
Eleanor
Tampa
Cpl
Norman W, Malchow
New Arrival for County Superintendent and Mrs Russell McCreight
A son named Keith Russel was born on Thursday October 7 at a Fairbury hospital to County Superintendent and Mrs Russell McCreight. The couple already has a son, Gene Dale, who is nearly two.
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Keith Russel
Russell McCreight
Fairbury Hospital
McCreights
Gene Dale
Woman Cut Hand After Slipping Through Plate Glass Window
Darlene Novotny sustained severe hand injuries after slipping and falling through a plate glass window south of the post office door. She is receiving treatment for the cuts.
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Darlene Novotny
District Judge Ellis to Hold Court in Fairbury
District Judge C. B. Ellis will return to Fairbury to preside over a court session, delivering legal proceedings in the local district. The visit marks a routine commitment to hear cases and administer justice in the county seat.
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C. B. Ellis
Fairbury
Obituary of Mrs Anna Hubka from Diller area
Anna Hubka born March 11 1871 on a Marshall county Kansas farm. She married Frank J Hubka in 1893 and raised three children near Diller Nebraska. She died October 13 1942 at age 72 7 2 days after a period of illness and living with her sister in Beatrice. Her funeral was held October 16 at Centenary Methodist church with burial in Odell cemetery.
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Anna Hubka
Marysville
Kan
John
Katherine Varuska
Marshall County
Virginia
Nebraska
Frank J. Hubka
Albert Hubka
Frank Hubka
Emily
John Bures
Diller
Rudolph
Albert
Hubka
Joseph S. Hubka
Hoyt
Centenary Methodist Church
Odell Cemetery
Frank Cully
A. Claassen
Beatrice
Adolph Bevan
Ernest and Ladd Hubka
Alfred Herzel
John S. Bures
Lammert Trauernicht
Ration Book IV Registration Opens at School House
Registration for War Ration Book IV began yesterday at the school house from 1 to 5 PM. Officials report the process simpler than prior registrations with no declarations or stamps required. The new book will take effect soon and cover two years.
Birthday Dinner Honors Linda Sue and Herman Stahl
Mr and Mrs Herman Stahl and son Robert host a Beatrice Sunday dinner at George Loth home with Mr and Mrs Alvin Stahl and sons Dale and Darrell in honor of Linda Sue and Herman Stahl birthdays.
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Herman Stahl
Robert
Alvin Stahl
Dale
Darrell
George Loth
Beatrice
Linda Sue
Herman
Pfc Clarence Hullman Endures 16 Hour Shifts at Arizona Field
Cpl Clarence Hullman describes 16 hour days at Yuma Army Air Field in October 1943. He details motor pool duties, dispatch duties, Sunday passes, a post stage show, and plans for a three day leave. He notes cooler weather in the south and asks about home, church attendance, and family.
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Cpl
Clarence Hullman
Arizona Air Field
Yuma Army Air Field
Ariz
Los Angeles
Motor Pool
Clarence
Calvin Novotny Honored On Return From Westover Field
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs George Novotny’s home celebrated Calvin Novotny’s furlough from Westover Field Massachusetts. Relatives shared a bountiful dinner then spent the afternoon visiting and taking pictures with extended family present.
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George Novotny
Calvin
Westover Field
Mass
Joseph
Henry Novotny
Ernest Novotny
Irvin Branch
Ben Novotny
Fred Novotny
Dinner Honors Calvin Novotny At Proest Novotny Home
A six o'clock dinner was given Monday evening in honor of Calvin Novotny by Mr. and Mrs. Proest Novotny. The evening included visiting and games with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ben Novotny and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Novotny and family.
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Calvin’ Novotny
Proest Novotny
Ben Novotny
Geo, Novotny
Farm Sale Noted by A A Eick This Wednesday
A. A. Eick announces a farm sale to be held Wednesday with a list of articles to be sold. The notice provides few details beyond the event and date.
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A. A. Eick
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.C.S.A
Malchow
Diller Opera House
Calvin Novotny
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