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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
4
The Diller Record lists subscription terms: one year or six months in advance. It notes Barneston School operated only two days in the past week due to heavy snow drifts.
Beatrice schedules a Jam boree likely in May or June to celebrate the opening of the city's fine auditorium. The event targets local musicians and residents as a festive debut for the venue.
Last Saturday afternoon large crowds visited the Farmers Store for a pancake breakfast with syrup and coffee. Roy and Mrs Patton cooked the cakes, Mrs Huttenmeyer helped with the serving, and several local arrangers assisted with coffee service.
W R Maloney vice president of the First National Bank of North Platte is chosen treasurer of the Nebraska chapters for the National fund drive to fight infantile paralysis. The annual campaign will end with celebrations of the President's birthday on January 3.
The office records receipt of a subscription letter from Mrs Pat McElwee Finnelli of St Eresno California. She reports all well and notes John Zook delivering a sack of oranges and lemons from his yard. She sends regards to Clarence Don and asks us to respond.
The Record office advises that names overdue over one year cannot be mailed as second class matter and will be removed from the mailing list. The publisher thanks those who respond and notes the issue is not personal but a regulatory matter for those wishing to continue the paper.
The article urges formation of Forestry or Tree Club to leverage free trees amid Nebraska’s tree shortage and to educate youth in tree planning. It notes information can be obtained at the County Agents office and stresses continued public involvement and education. It also includes a separate note on 1940 grain and roughage goals and a Democratic Congress discussion on National Defense funding.
Nebraska author Lida Sears Hemphill recalls Ventura California in January poetry sent to the Record. The piece mentions Ventura between hills and sea and notes Mission cross atop a hill built in 1782 by Father Junipero Serra.
The Diller Woman's Club met January 17 at Mrs. J Hutgen meyer home with Mrs. O J Mayborn leading. Topics included Rockefeller Center and the history of drama. Mrs Callander presided, paper on drama written by Mr Hiatt, seven members and one visitor attended, refreshments served.
Practical notes urge farmers to feed dry mash and warm wet mash at noon in cold weather. Emphasizes fresh mash, winter liver oil, sunshine for poultry, risks of high production, remove sick birds and control mites and rats. Warns against crowding and poor sanitation and advises culling nonproductive or old hens.
Nebraska endures a persistent subzero stretch with no January thaw in sight. Beatrice and Diller report daily lows around zero, while nationwide records note the nation’s coldest and hottest extremes. WPA workers are advised to avoid appearing at work during subzero mornings.
Senator Wm E Borah of Idaho died in Washington at age 74 after a cerebral hemorrhage following a bathroom fall. He served 33 years in the Senate, led opposition to monopolies, and favored US isolation as global tensions rose. A state funeral was held in the Senate chamber and the body sent to Boise for service.
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