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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
4
Towns along rivers check flood possibilities in their areas. Omaha is shown by scientific calculations to not suffer serious damage from the big muddy, unlike many cities on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
H. H. K from Shanghai cabled 30000 to the American Red Cross for U S flood relief. A popular subscription hopes to raise 5900000 more. Observers recall floods on the Yangtze and Yangtze rivers being severe, with the riverbed often higher than nearby land for miles.
Shea neighborhood notes report a controversial marriage, church support calls, and community events. Local items include coal trips, illness, a community sale near the stock yards, and daily news from residents like Novotny and Schoen families. A stray humorous tale about a corpse ticket travels through the town.
From Williams California on January 26 1937 a family describes relocating to a valley alfalfa farm with subirrigation. They plan a 22 by 28 foot house with basement dig 4 1/2 to 5 feet, a chicken house hay barn and cow shed, and will have city water and electric lights within 50 feet of land. They note wheat hay yields six tons per cutting, a sheep herd mowing, and extensive local fruit and nut orchards. They mention San Francisco origin January 20 and describe Williams population and amenities plus cold unusually heavy snow and oranges on trees yet frozen. They request forwarding their Diller paper to Williams.
Willie Leaper reports a successful hunt for jack rabbits while coyotes fared poorly as three fine specimens slipped through the weak north line during the roundup. The region has many wolves, yet they consistently escape through weak lines.
A brief report notes a Monday morning atmosphere at Diller described as righteous regarding slot machines. Officers eyed the area as a potential raid, but they did not arrive.
Mrs Jane Cotton aged 100 of Newburg Eng had her hair bobbed and says the change makes her look much younger in a recent local feature.
In a brief note from Mr. and Mrs. Kimpley they announce the birth of their daughter Floyd nd site has a new baby girl born January fifth, adding to their three other daughters.
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