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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

4

Advertising Rates Published for Local Business

Rates set at 6 cents per line for each insertion. Advertisers may apply to obtain details and are reminded of the local business communication policies.

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Rocket Ride tops Texas Centennial Exposition Midway

The Rocket Ride, the fastest amusement device yet, is displayed on the Texas Centennial Exposition Midway. Helen Diller of Ontario yodeled on Major Bowes program Sunday evening, delivering a commendable performance that did credit to her name.

Helen Diller Ontario

Hordes of Grasshoppers Invade Caldwell Field Before Rain

Lawrence Caldwell reports a swarm of grasshoppers in his corn field estimated in the millions. The insects moved toward timber shelter as Tuesday evening rain approached, with hopes they drown in the runoff.

Lawrence Caldwell

Fire destroys oats behind Record office on Monday

A field of wild oats behind the Record office was burned Monday morning while damp, with the blaze brought under control without incident.

W. A. Snyder Reported Illness

W. A. Snyder was a caller at this office Wednesday and has recently been unwell. He is forced to spend much time lying on his back due to weak heart action. Friends hope to see him back to moving about on the streets as usual.

W. A. Snyder Snyder

Roosevelt Nomination Emerges At Democratic Convention

The text hints Roosevelt may be nominated to succeed himself on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week to counter Governor Landon and balance the party pattern.

Roosevelt Philadelphia Landon McKinley St. Louis Reed Quay Morton Garret A. Hobert

Lincoln visitors shop for yarn and wedding stationery

Mr and Mrs Cavett and Mrs Ida Clark of Fairbury spent a few hours in Lincoln last Friday. The women browsed shops in Diller and the county seat for yarn not found in smaller towns. The men talked with Fisher Musser Gold Co Nate Allen and others at Cornbelt Lumber Co and the Western Newspaper Union office where the Record’s inside is produced.

Cavett Ida Clark Fairbury Lincoln Diller Fisher, Musser Gold, & Co’s Nate Allen Cornbelt Lumber Co Western Newspaper Union

New Church Band Effort In Steele City Heads By Crinklaw

The Steele City News reports a new band organization linked to the Presbyterian church with Charles Crinklaw leading. Steele City historically hosted brass bands, once among the state’s best, and elders recall lessons from a winter of weekly rehearsals and travel.

Steele City Presbyterian Church Charles ‘Crinklaw Frank Crinklaw Ed Wright Art Hamley

Three Guinea Pig Newborns at Local Pet Shop

Three one day old spotted guinea pigs arrive at the pet shop just north of the Record office. The streets without gravel are hard to drive on, and locals note the city fathers' good but thick road coating makes travel tough.

White elephant in Go rilla Village exhibits in Texas

The Siam sacred white elephant at the Texas Centennial exhibit was painted with dye to enable its export.

Siam

Drought Haunts Crops As Grasshoppers Provoke Worries

In this region moisture is scarce and crop prospects vary. Some nearby areas fare better while others suffer, with corn as the next major concern and grasshoppers looming as a potential threat to yields.

Fairbury Journal Objects To Jimmie Delk Broadcast

The Fairbury Journal objects to evangelist Jimmie Delk who disturbed the region years ago with broadcasts on KFAB KOIL and KFOR. He will speak in Fairbury tomorrow night from 7 to 7 30. The paper notes the objection is likely valid yet may draw attention and now readers may want to hear him.

The Fairbury Journal Jimmie Delk KFAB KOIL KFOR Fairbury

Landon Family Shown In Topeka Pictorial Feature

The Landon family in Topeka appears in a pictorial feature with Mrs Landon Grandpa Grandma Landon and children Peggy-Anne Nancy Jo and John expressing pride in the Governor candidate for president. Many in the central west share the pride across political lines.

Landon Topeka Pictorial News Grandpa Grandma Landon Peggy - Anne Nancy Jo Little John United States Central West

Roosevelt Garner nominations outlined for Friday and Saturday

Plans indicate nomination of President Roosevelt on Friday June 26 and Mr Garner after, with formal notification due Saturday June 27. The secular convention has not yet convened, and rumors say Farley attended a Methodist lay conference in Nebraska. Reports claim officials have acceptance speeches ready before ballots.

Roosevelt Garner Farley Nebraska

Fairbury Band Delivers Pleasing Park Concert Under Chatelain

The Fairbury Municipal Band directed by Harold L. Chatelain presented a strong city park concert Tuesday night. The program featured four marches by Fillmore and Olivad or, the overture Poets and Peasants, Gilette’s American Rhapsody Cabins, Glow Worm Whistling Farm Boy, a World War tunes medley Over There and a saxophone solo The Beautiful Colorado. Will Pettit mocked domestic animals in a humorous segment. Bryan Stocker on sax earned applause, and Old Black Joe with variation followed. The program pleased locals and urged continued support for concerts at 8 p m each Tuesday at the city park.

Fairbury Harold L. Chatelain Fillmore Olivador Gilette Farmer Boy Will Pettit Lake Colorado DeLuca Bryan-Stocker

Local notes from Diller area forty years back

A miscellany of 1890s era items includes births in June to James Hayes, H. H. Vaupel visiting from Kansas, and county actions lowering J. B. Zak’s Pleasant precinct real estate assessment. It recalls teachers, elections, social events, and local governance with names like Belle Majors, Miss Kendall, J. B. Zoek, and P. W. Price, plus reflections on Cuba and national politics.

J.B Zak Pleasant Precinct Cuba United States

Chelsea man restores 25 antique cars oldest from 1902

M. L. Hayward of Chelsea Vermont collects and restores old automobiles as a hobby. He now has 25 cars, with the oldest a 1902 model, kept in running condition.

M. L. Hayward Chelsea, Vt

Dog Recovering Lost Purse Folks in Boonville

Mrs Powell Clayton of Boonville Missouri misplaced a purse with money and papers. A police dog found the wallet downtown and carried it home in his teeth recognizing it as his mistress property.

Powell Clayton Boonville

Fresno Evening High School to Offer Two Courses

Charles Woesssner, a salesman and former Baptist pastor, announced two new courses at Fresno evening high school for the fall. The program aims to help students in personal development and relationships.

Charles Woesssner Fresno, Calif

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Diller Record L. M. Cavett Martha B. Cavett F. T. Pearce Founther Diller Nebr Allis-Chalmers Derby Sam Thompson James Hayes H. H. Vaupel Narka Kansas Freeman ‘Hall Atchinson P. B. Miller Perley Wood River Weyler Belle Majors Hon Gladys Peru A. Ballard Belle Patterson Diller Schools Methodist Church Jennie Kendall Jessie Condon Park, Koons Solis Pitta Beatrice J.B. Zoek G. ‘C. Blauser C.L.E. Blauser Law Department Nebraska State University Seébolt Indianapolis National Surgical Institute Peoria J. B. Zook Fred Clark J.A. Price W. A. Boggs Williams Chas. Wyatt Agas Mary Catlin E O Franzen Chas Riddle Pleasant Hill Fairburn W. Cgc P. W. Price S. R. Merrill Merrill Meiklejohn Eastern Star Theresa Price Nannie Robertson I D Steiner W. H. Diller Sarah Folkers Mary J Rice Adair Laura Steineruth Rosa Blauserther Rebecca Steiner Martha Katie Beil Edna Price Sarah Bixby Egoe Sentinel Amanda Waggoner Annie Diller Anna Saylor J. B. Wright Olive Ballard Sarah Mills Mary Emerson A E Clark J W. Hill Jeffryes Virginia J. Monroe Davis Fairbury, Nebraska Edw B. Ackerman Optometrist Blue Valley Credit Ass’n Dr.o.q. Diehl Diller, Nebraska Findling’s Ellis, Nebraska van Norman Phillips 66 Waggoner Brothers, Funeral Directors Waggoner Brothers’ Funeral Home Nebr
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