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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
1
Mrs. Otto Fox visits town for first time since illness on Wednesday. Lawrence Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clark, had his tonsils removed at Odell Hospital Wednesday.
Martin Fanders sustains bruises after being thrown from a truck during a cornering incident. He is recovering nicely and receiving routine care.
Mrs. Neely, who had been visiting at her brother Scott Miller's home, returned to her residence at Windside Nebraska on Sunday.
Donald and Norman Frisbie and Glen Long began Wednesday morning traveling to Powell Wyoming in hopes of finding employment there.
A late Dallas message says no hope is held for the recovery of Clark Miller who recently underwent brain tumor surgery.
South Gage county farmers delivered about twelve hundred distressed cattle to Odell on Wednesday, far above the 300 head quota. Auction buyers purchased only 300 head, leaving many animals unsold.
Keith Hays traveled to Lincoln this week to consult a medical specialist about his heart and nervous troubles. He is reported to be on the road to recovery after the visit.
FERA is doing a good job in straightening the road and bridge across Rock Creek near Dan Gill's home west of Diller. The site is dangerous for the unfamiliar and the road is heavily traveled, especially since the pavement is rough.
Mrs Jennie Line and her daughter Alice left Wednesday afternoon in Alice’s car for Omaha to spend the night with Mr and Mrs Paul Beckwith and family. They planned to return Thursday morning with Billie Beckwith for a two week visit at Dr Eva Line and her husband’s home in Niles Center Illinois a Chicago suburb.
The Diller Band plans a busy week with a 9 30 p m Odell concert Saturday night, a Sunday band festival at Fairbury featuring Jefferson county groups and Kansas entrants, a 430 p m Diller program, and Monday city park appearance to back the young Democrats.
A day of mishaps in Harbine left three injuries. Althea Fanders daughter was bitten by a snake but received prompt treatment with no serious outcome. A Jansen child suffered a bruised foot after a horse kick while rounding stock. W hippe sustained an ear wound from a flying iron splinter during blacksmithing.
Farmers across the county are asked to report their fall and spring grain needs and any seed grain on hand. W C Andreas will summarize cards in the county office to address shortages in oats barley and wheat and to match buyers with sellers.
On Friday July 20 the Government Drouth Relief Service bought 187 head at Fairbury. 12 condemned, 173 shipped to Omaha. A Wednesday sale totaled 308 head to Omaha. Chicago strike halts cattle buying. no new government purchases until further notice. No stock to Fairbury without county authorization.
A preliminary report from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in Lincoln estimates Nebraska corn hog benefit payments based on quotas. Counties listed show Jefferson, Gage, Thayer, Cum mings with totals from 326 358 to 855 235. Grant records 5 954. state total about 16 828 112.
Report from Fairbury describes a 72 pound catfish hauled from shallow water below the dam by local men. The 5 ft 2 in fish has a 12 inch head measurement and was on display north of Martin Tire Shop. The fate of the fish remains unknown and no reason for its death is given.
The schedule shows picnics in Plymouth on Aug 2 3 Odell on Aug 7 8 Western on Aug 9 10 Diller on Aug 15 16 Adams on Aug 17 18 Hanover observe Days of 49 on Aug 21 22.
Diller residents joined the Beattie picnic in Kansas with over 200 participants from Sabetha Axter Beattie Marysville Hanover Odell and Diller. A new bleacher collapsed injuring a boy and mashing instruments. The heat prompted the trip and the plan to assemble the band again at the picnic finale.
Republican candidate R J Linedell spoke in Bruning about wasted revenue from oversized fuel tanks used by interstate carriers. He said Nebraska loses over a half million annually because Kansas gas tax is lower and trucks bring fuel from Kansas. He urged a 25 gallon tank limit to restore funds without hindering truckers.
The Union service last Sunday featured Rev. Drew preaching from Habakkuk 3 17 18. He said the drought reflects human obstinance in misusing God’s gifts and urged an attitude of overcoming and triumph over difficulty. Next Sunday Rev L J Wolff is to speak with Rev Bourne presiding.
A Jefferson County Young Democrats committee led by Morris Spier and Paul Jones arranged a July 30 1934 gathering at Diller city park. A 6 pm picnic, 7 pm concert by Diller municipal Band, readings and songs, speeches by Roy Cochrane and other Democrats, kitten ball game and a platform dance are on the bill inviting all to attend.
The Recruiting District of Chicago invites unlimited applicants aged 17 to 25, height 5 ft 0 in to 6 ft 2 in, with a high school diploma and no physical defects. Enlistments are four years. those under 21 need parental consent. Marines offer steady duty, travel, education, and service on Navy ships. Write to Room 824 New Post Office Building, Chicago, IL.
Outlaw John Dillinger was killed by federal agents after leaving a Chicago theatre. Authorities trapped him as he tried to flee with apparent disguises and a bold confidence, ending a notorious criminal career.
Mr Haddix, editor of the Steele City News, was a caller at this office last Saturday announcing his publication and inquiring about local developments.
W. T. Myers of the Farm Credit Administration announced that loans from a 525 million emergency relief fund will be available this week to farmers and stockmen in primary drouth areas. Loans cover feed purchases and forage crop production with strict limits and monthly installments through local emergency crop loan offices.
In Endicott, the Diller girls beat Endicott 11 to 10 as Mildred Shanek and Jaimey Keating led the battery and both pitchers struck out 10. The Diller boys’ pick-up squad lost 14 to 3 with E. Henrichs and P. Weaver on the mound for Diller and E. Fisher and T. Fisher for Endicott.
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