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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
4
The Diller Record lists M Cavett as Editor and Publisher with Martha B Cav as Associate Editor. It notes successors to F T Pearce, founder, and provides subscription terms and a post office entry at Diller Nebraska for mailing as second class matter.
Forecasts warn south temperatures may push citrus prices higher as ice forms on the Blue river at Beat Rice, with 16 to 18 inches thickness and storage of a strong crop. Germany claims daily submarine production could revive merchant shipping, signaling a tougher wartime phase. Diller Methodists scored 12 in a Sunday contest led by Ellis, with attendance at Diller 73 and Ellis/Sellis leading by 21.
People living in trailer homes across southern Florida report unusually chilly conditions amid a cold snap and were forced to obtain temporary heating units to stay warm.
Senator Burke advised President Roosevelt to reappoint Gretchen Wohlfarth as postmaster at Diller pending passage of a required examination.
Omaha station KOWH applies for permission to broadcast day and night with increased power and to acquire the facilities of KEENE at Shenandoah Iowa, enlarging its broadcasting capacity and coverage.
Prof Blair reports city temperatures rose 3 to 4 degrees due to misty air blanket over Lincoln. Nebraska builds a 79000 dollar penitentiary warehouse and contracts worth 862990 for general construction plus plumbing and electrical work in Lincoln.
The O. A. Cooper elevator loaded out a car of grain last Friday, the first shipment from the station in several weeks.
University of Nebraska agricultural experts say temperatures between 15 and 20 below zero will likely harm the peach crop this season. They caution growers to anticipate losses and assess protective measures against extreme cold.
Some of the boys discovered that narrow strips of adhesive tape on leather shoe soles prevent slipping on icy pavements.
Wm KR Clark father of R E Clark former editor of the Odell Oracle died at his son’s home in Bennet Nebraska last week. Funeral services were held at Belvidere his former home.
The report says the father admitted that after a recount there were only two babies born, not five, revealing it was a hoax. The incident centers on a Cairo, Egypt, family and their claimed quintuplet birth.
Birds and small animals starved as heavy snow blanketed the ground. In Marshall county Kansas a farmer said he was forced to drive away rabbits with a club while his pigs ate through the corn to survive.
A letter from Biaden Nebraska thanks Mr Cavett for a statement and includes a check for two years to cover 1940-41. The writer notes family members at Hastings Brown McDonald Stores and Grafton elevator work, with updates on Gene Neil and other friends.
At the Bonham Theatre Jimmie Redmond notes audiences can see Joel McCrea and Nancy Kelly in He Married His Wife with Nancy handling Joel. The Roaring Twenties promises fast days between 1920s bootleg era and crime. The Dead End Kids star in Dress Parade and are described as at their best.
Members and guest Mrs A Drexier enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs John Carico's home on January 24. New officers were elected for next year, entertainment by Ingo, prizes awarded, luncheon served. Next meeting with Mrs H H Green on February 1. Roll call miscellaneous.
Miss Peggy celebrated her birthday last Sunday with a dinner at Mr and Mrs Wilbur Green’s home, the only guest being Peggy. A party by Mrs Veraball featured bingo and slow ball dancing. 11 candles on Peggy’s cake baked by Miss Cie Green.
Aunt Mattie Clark was unable to win on Sunday after several days illness with asthma and flu.
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