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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
5
One thousand eighty five farmers in Jefferson county belong to the Wheat Production Control Association and recently received total checks of 75 905 dollars. Hubert Manning of Steele City has been named postmaster by James A Farley and began duties January 1.
In Moffat Colorado crowds enjoyed the Collier Comedians stage performance presenting The It Girl at the opera house Wednesday night. Next Wednesday the troupe will offer Just Pigs a comedy promising constant laughs and strong audience reaction.
The CWA paid out $1,237,000 to a Nebraska workman from late November through December 28. The payment marks a major disbursement by the union during the year end period.
Cornbelt Lumber Co is upgrading its lumber sheds and office with new foundations and painting across yards. A piano and player piano, returned for nonpayment, are for sale with easy terms to move them. Welfare rep notes relief calls declined since CWA projects, calling the work a godsend for needy families and improving morale.
The Dorcas Class of Kensington Methodist Sunday School will meet Thursday afternoon January 18 at Mrs Grone’s home rather than the church basement. All ladies and friends are invited. The committee urges good attendance and notes sled traffic has made street travel hazardous for children coasting on non closed streets.
Obituary tribute by Robert L. Prepet praising Frank T. Pearce for honesty, community service, and steadfast friendship. The piece reflects on Pearce’s life, character, and faith, closing with a ceremonial note of farewell and a Beatrice Daily Sun reference to local real estate transfers.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Finch in 1984. The family, of Hazel Hemminger lineage, lives 24 miles north and 6 east of Diller. The birth occurred on January 9.
The Burlington announces a new one day round trip from Diller to Lincoln. Train 14 departs Diller at 4 55 a m connects at Wymore with train 24 leaving at 5 30 a m and arrives in Lincoln about 7 30 a m. The return train leaves Lincoln at 10 35 a m and reaches Diller in the evening at 5 35 p m.
Reports from post offices show declines in 1933 receipts versus 1932. Fairbury Postmaster notes over $900 less receipts. Mrs. Hill at Diller reports a $4533 drop and blames the three cent rate. No postal rate changes anticipated. postal cards remain in higher demand as people avoid postage.
Summary of 1833 mortgage indebtedness in Jefferson County reports fewer dollars but more counts. Farm, city and chattel mortgages show increases in number and mixed changes in sums. Foreclosure deeds total 43 across farm and city sectors with substantial amounts. Five year table indicates net increase of 2,027,708.38 dollars.
State Bank of Diller Nebraska, Chartered No. 773, closed business summary dated December 30, 1933, outlines financial condition as filed in the report of the condition for the period ending that date.
A reminiscence recalls an old feather duster with carved handle and Turkey feathers once prized in the office. The writer notes the duster’s appearance alongside political references to Grover Cleveland and Roosevelt era transformations.
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