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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
4
Students repeated the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic, acknowledging one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
A local appeal invites residents to save money for a community picnic at Diller on Thursday and Friday August 8 and 9. The event aims to fund meals, games, and activities. Volunteers seek support and contributions from neighbors and businesses.
County Commissioner S. C. Hutchinson got a carload of three inch bridge planks Monday to fix up the Diller picnic set for August 8 and 9. If the planks are not hauled away meanwhile the event will proceed as planned.
Bill Graves from Black Bros. office in Beatrice returns to Diller for the wheat harvest season. He assists John Steiner with the book work at the Farmers Elevator, continuing the regular attendance this year.
The Rev. R. R. Brown at Omaha Gospel Tabernacle last Sunday morning said too many Aspirin tablets were being handed out by the ministry. He argued the world needs the pure gospel message and that present church practices show something religiously wrong.
Charlies Barber returned from the field saying the sun burned blisters on his feet through his shoes. Mrs. B. inspected and deduced the sun was not at fault but spilled kerosene on his feet, leaving the blisters. The sun’s burns faded but the blisters stayed.
The Saylor couple, long-time sweethearts from Frankfort Indiana, were seen at a band concert with Mrs Saylor in a wheelchair. Isaac Saylor, who turned 90 yesterday, noted they have been married sixty five years while dating for seventy.
Corn in the area remains green and about two weeks late due to cool weather. Rain is needed to spur growth and control chinch bugs, which have caused significant damage since the small grain harvest. The chinch bug threat is serious.
The Nebraska Taxpayer reports on how Nebraska intangibles taxes are evaded through inflated estate values. W. H. Smith cites cases where stock and estate values were misrepresented before death, exaggerating taxes avoided and exposing the alleged weaknesses of the law.
District Judge Chappell ruled Tuesday that the state board of examining embalmers nine casket on hand rule tends to create a monopoly and is an improper exercise of power. Kenneth Golden of Omaha sued to block license suspension after not displaying nine caskets. He kept customers at a casket factory showroom with about 100 options, arguing the rule attacks his constitutional rights.
In 1798 lotteries were employed to raise revenues for state road projects. The article notes the use of draws to fund road construction and maintenance, reflecting early infrastructure finance practices.
Clarence Hiatt celebrated his birthday last Sunday at his daughter Mrs D D Rippeteau’s home in Lincoln. A cake with 49 candles was the feature of the dinner and gifts were given. Guests included Mrs A P Hiatt of Beatrice Mrs W G Kilpatrick and son Richard of San Francisco Mr and Mrs Harley Moffit of Lincoln.
Dictating Joe Serra comments on Adolph Hitler’s rise in Berlin saying prior leaders misled nations and noting cultural tensions. He predicts trouble with France and growing discontent among Bavarians and Munichers, warning of a confrontation with Joe Stelin across the border.
Omaha faces a growing rabbit problem as police and humane society fear damage to trees and shrubs. Residents are upset as rabbits proliferate. traps are proposed since shooting is not allowed in the city. Nearby Diller reports a winter rabbit plague affecting orchards.
A viewpoint on statues honoring generals as monuments to courage and intellect rather than solely to war. It emphasizes the commemorative value of leadership and strategic thinking in addition to battlefield prowess.
In a brief sermonette the speaker warns that without faith in God civilization would crumble under brutal rule. He argues Christian doctrine underpins human dignity and democracy and urges moral spiritual revival to avert catastrophe. Revered bishop G Ashton of Albany cited, referencing Dr Thomas Mannwell.
The Republican convention narrowed rivals from Dewey Vandenberg Taft and others until Wendell L Willkie was chosen for president and Charles L McNary for vice president. Delegates debated many candidates before finalizing the ticket after six roll calls.
At the Philadelphia gathering delegates operated independently in a novel, unruly mode with no bosses. Key speeches by Governor Stassen and Herbert Hoover energized a colorful convention that ended with consensus on the platform and a Willkie-tilted campaign outlook.
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