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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
Cough Epidemic Prompts Local Concern
Reported cough outbreak among residents raises health concerns in the area. Officials urge caution and remind the public to seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
McCune Farm Visit With Theodore Senior
The Record reports Ed McCune was on the farm growing whickers last week and Theodore Senior accompanied him, though he remains beardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. McCune
Theodore Senior
Farmers Thresh Grain After Local Hail Strike
Mehlon Wolken reports farmers in hig neighborhood north of town where the hail struck are threshing from two to five bushels of grain from their oats straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehlon Wolken
Hig
Ickes in Lend-Lease Effort for Britain Grows
An exchange last week hinted Secretary Harold Ickes could push lend-lease further to aid Great Britain. The debate questions what more he can do beyond his current actions, and why Knox has not expanded support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Harold Ickes
Great Britain
Knox
Lincoln Weather Hits City as Rain and Wind Roil Homes
A Lincoln daily reports heavy rain and strong winds Friday evening. The front page details widespread travel disruption and property damage, noting numerous calls for emergency assistance and school delays. Local officials urge caution and clearance before resuming normal activities.
Superintendent Ladingen Takes New Role at Union Center
Superintendent Ladingen arrived at the University of Nebraska for his degree and then traveled to Barnest on Saturday to help his brother move. He is set to become superintendent of schools at Union Center next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladingen
Ter
University of Nebraska
Barnest
Union Center
Local man nearly overcomes heat during afternoon task
Antone Zeliney became overheated last Thursday after consuming cold beer and attempting to pitch a load of bay onto a wagon. He nearly collapsed in the field but is reported to be all right now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Zeliney
Tony
Heatwave Pressures Area as Rain Remains Elusive
Readers report extreme heat close to 100 degrees with continued dry conditions in the area. Forecasters indicate rain chances exist but are not yet seen, as residents endure the heat and seek relief.
James W Truxaw Dies at Fresno Home in 1941
James W. Truxaw died at his Fresno California residence on July Sth 1941 per the Odell Oracle. He lived in Odell from 1882 to 1892 and was a butcher in partnership with his brother Frank J. Truxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Truxaw
Fresno
California
Odell
James Truxaw
Frank J. Truxe
John Greider Receives First Aid After Weekend Injuries
John Greider sustained three flesh wounds last weekend including a scratched back, a skin abrasion on the shin, and an infected mosquito bite on the ear. He drove to Odell for medical attention and first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greider
John
Odell
Doctor Ainley Promoted to Major for Regimental Music
News from Camp Robinson reports Captain George W. Ainley promoted to Major after composing songs and marches for the 110th Medical regiment. Locals recall his fine medical service and note his musical talents as the reason for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
George W. Ainley
110Th Medical Regiment
Camp Robinson
Ainley
Aintey
Musit Aleo
Life span and death ethics in scriptural view
The passage notes the three score years and ten as the general life span and warns against self-inflicted death. It discusses attitudes toward aging, mentions a perceived rise in elderly suicides, and contrasts beliefs about death for the once-born and twice-born souls. It urges reflection on life and fate.
Eftie of gusher mystery cited in quiet period
Inquiries linger as no new reports on the Eftie of gusher emerge. Townsfolk await fresh details amid silence from officials and witnesses.
Beatrice Doctor Suffered Stroke At Elks Club
Dr. C. P. Fall of Beatrice collapsed Monday evening at the Elks club rooms and was taken to his home in grave condition. He is 78 years old and long headed Pall hospital in Beatrice. Recently the place became a con presence home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Fall
Beatrice
Elks’ Club
Sen
Pall Hospital
Coal stocks urged to avert winter shortages
The Federal Bituminous Cost Consumers' Counsel urged immediate coal purchases to move coal from mines before defense production strains the transportation system. An ample supply exists but shortages in some areas could arise by September 15 unless coal is stored for winter now.
Reverend Clark Delivers Mail From Harney Peak Summit
A note from Rev. Clark states he mailed eight picture cards from Harney Peak South Dakota at altitude about seven feet above sea level. He describes reaching the top with sod still on high and plans to arrive Saturday evening to conduct Sunday morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harney Peak
South Dakota
Clark
Diller
Newspaper critique of federal farm program ads
The Daykin Herald argues that government in Washington sponges on newspapers instead of funding paid advertising to notify farmers of changes. It claims newspapers cannot afford to run free government material and questions why newspapers should do the work for free when other government employees are well paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daykin Herald
Washington
Goering in disgrace amid war party pressure
The report notes Field Marshal Hermann Goering, second to Hitler, in disgrace for opposing Germany's Russia attack and confined. It claims the war party dominates nations including the United States and condemns dissent as unpatriotic. Public sentiment favors restricting those seen as steering toward war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Goering
Germany
Hitler
Russia
United States
County School Funds Report by M Cr eight July receipt
County superintendent M Cr eight reports July state apportionments totaling 6012.87 with 359.73 from county fines and licenses. One fourth share allocated to districts equals 1836.05 while three fourths share for 4102 children totals 4176.82. Fines and licenses add prorated share of 458.55 to the three fourths portion based on children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.creight
Big yield at Harbine oats 40 bushels per acre
Henry Oltman of near Harbine harvested oats on twenty acres producing exactly 40 bushels total, equating to two bushels per acre. Plymouth News reporting the notable yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Oltman
Near Harbine
Plymouth News
Fatal Car Truck Collision Claims Mrs. Ford Welsh
Lincoln Journal reports Mrs. Ford Welsh aged 60 of Tamosa Nebraska died after a sideswipe collision between a car driven by her husband and a truck driven by Wayne Thompson formerly of Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln Journal
Ford Welsh
Tamosa
Nebraska
Safeward Hospital
Wayne Thompson
Diller
Medical Co Op Faces Doctor Shortage in Jefferson County
The proposed medical cooperative for farmers, set to start July 1, struggles to secure physician services. The Jefferson County Medical Association voted at a recent meeting to dissociate from the project, despite earlier indications that physicians would collaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Medical Association
Fairbury Journal
Census Booklets On Nebraska Population And Agriculture
Congressman Curtis reports limited supply of two Census Bureau publications on Nebraska. Population booklet lists inhabitants by town county and precinct with 1940 and 1930 figures and wards for cities 5000 plus. includes a 1860 to 1940 rural urban table. Agriculture booklet covers land use crops and livestock by county from the 1940 census, useful to county agents teachers editors and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Nebraska
Roosevelt hints at rent and price controls with teeth in law
The president said at a press conference he favors a ceiling on rents and air commodities and seeks congressional action with firm enforcement. Perkins reports a 1.7 percent rise in retail food prices in late June and 1.6 percent in early June, driven by eggs lard butter pork chops and canned tomatoes. WPA forecasts total 1942 employment at 1,000,000 with defense projects absorbing nearly 30 percent of workers in June and slower cuts planned. Office of Civilian Supply outlines a program prioritizing national defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Diller
Labor
Perkins
WPA
Hunter
Civilian repair and maintenance items list
A catalog noting services for private cars trucks trailers tractors and household appliances including refrigerators stoves ranges water heaters plumbing furnaces hospital equipment surgical instruments eye glass frames and parts. It outlines repair and maintenance needs across diverse consumer items for private ownership.
Rural mail carriers become stamps salesmen under Defense Savings plan
Thirty two thousand rural carriers are acting as agents in the Defense Saving Stamps program. Officials say sparse districts prompted the Post Office to authorize carriers to sell stamps from ten cents to five dollars. Buyers receive albums for mounting. filled albums can be exchanged for Defense Saving Bonds. Similar carrier sales occurred in 1917 and 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
National Office of Production Management
N.P
Reading Habits Linked to Life Interest Says Psychologist
Psychologists suggest a well rounded life may be indicated by newspaper reading. If a person finds at least one story of interest on each page, his engagement with current events is likely high. The remark underscores the link between daily reading and mental alertness.
Phi Beta Kappa: The oldest American Greek letter fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa is identified as the oldest American Greek letter fraternity, founded on December 5, 1776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa
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St Diller
Lincoln
Sone
America
Washington, D.C
Congressman Curtis
Office of Civilian Supply
Bonham Jarre
Fairbury, Nebraska
Clark Gable
Rosalind Russell
Bombay
Vivien Leigh
Scarlett
Laurence Olivier
Hamilton
Edw. Norris
Blue News
Joel McCrea
Ellen Drew
Reaching For the Sun
Tim Holt
Horeeback’’ News
Majestic Theatre
Adolphe Menjou
Carole Landis
Gene Raymond
Argentinia
S. C. Hutchinson
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