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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
4
A county newspaper notes Box's Café installed a new counter refrigerator with bottom keg and top spigot. Viers Store added a serving counter with sink and city water for ice cream and drinks. Mr and Mrs Dean Barber moved into a new residence on Lawrence Caldwell’s farm three miles west of town.
Several men have volunteered their trucks to haul Otho Jennines' new power boat to the river once finished. There is growing speculation about how the vessel will perform.
June 21 marks official start of summer and the sun turning toward autumn. Residents can expect two and a half months of warm weather with mild days ahead.
Elevators at Diller reported about three carloads received by Tuesday evening before harvesting paused by heavy rain. Wheat yields are unclear with some fields very good and others poor, suggesting overall lower than expected production.
Fairbury establishes two fifteen minute spaces on each side of the square to aid residents shopping briefly. The measure addresses longer parking by residents and merchants who otherwise leave cars on the street for hours without regulation.
State Journal reports an audit of the State Fair Board bonds shows the grandstand bond issue of 250000 now carries 257746 in principal and interest. Interest due since 1937 totals 20246 after a 60 percent interest default and no payments have been made since.
Dr. Grace Abbott longtime head of the U S children bureau from 1921 to 1934 and later a University of Chicago faculty member died Monday night in Billings hospital Chicago. She formerly lived in Grand Island Nebraska and studied at the University of Nebraska.
Census figures show a peak death rate of 10.6 per 1000 in 1988, with 1 380 986 deaths reported. The prior high of 10.7 per 1000 occurred in the influenza year, highlighting a new record in mortality.
Ed Jones of Fairbury spoke to about 300 horsemen at the Chicago Union Stock Yards last Saturday. He appeared by invitation of the Percheron Horse Association of America along with 20 leading horsemen. The gathering marked the first National Percheron horse judge's conference.
A Nebraska educator at the American Association of University Women convention in Denver suggests colleges may admit only students with proven college aptitude due to economic pressures. The university chancellor adds that high schools and junior colleges should tailor courses to gifted students, a move that could hinder college athletics.
Fairbury merchants plan the Jefferson County annual school day parade for September 22. The parade began in 1937 with the county school parade business and faced a near freeze in 194? during a previous event. Last year Victor Rediger led the effort as the chief figure.
The June 11 1868 Nebraska Herald reports a steam plow from England via New Orleans bound for Geo H Hilton of Plattsmouth Nebraska to plow 1000 acres. The device cost 10000 dollars, used a stationary steam engine and steel cable drums, and after one trial was abandoned in the furrow.
Official guidance from WPA Administrator F A Harrington states workers may organize or join labor unions if they wish, though union membership is not required for WPA employment. Organizational activities are forbidden on project hours. foremen may join unions but cannot organize. Complaints about wages hours or conditions flow from local foreman to local WPA office, state administrator, then the Washington office with protections against discrimination.
Blind children will visualize the New York fair using Braille books and scale models. They will read the fair’s story and form concepts of building size and shape. Color will be conveyed by emotional cues, with green meaning quiet and cool and red meaning intense and exciting.
The article reports ongoing efforts by New York world’s fair officials to cover up or arrest participants in nude performances, amid differing opinions between major American expositions. It notes Sally Rand’s nude ranch feature at the San Francisco fair and references her troupe of “ran cherettie” with improvised coverings.
Joe Serra writes from Hickory Grove about bankers and a vault. He recalls a bankers convention and public blame on the Old Boys. He flatly says depositors own the cash and notes bankers keep funds safe for customers.
A short religious note recalls John Wesley sending comfort and a five pound gift to a sick man named Tommy. Wesley quoted scripture urging trust in the Lord and doing good, and Tommy replied with praise for the quoted passage and Wesley’s expository note.
The excerpt notes that the Bible presents all tools as God’s. a poverty stricken man prays for bread and a skeptic throws in a loaf. The man thanks God, and when mocked, replies that God sent it even if the Devil brought it, highlighting faith over cleverness.
Experts warn cemented floors with air spaces under granaries can cause grain storage to fail official inspections for loans. If wheat is stored on cement floors not covered with lumber and with air gaps, inspectors may deny loan eligibility.
The Cortland News reports four cement crossings uncovered on the town's main square after cleaning and digging. They had been buried under six inches of gravel for years. The note asks if a similar fate has happened to Diller's crossings.
H. A. Blacketer advertises first class blacksmithing welding and machine work with auto wrecks rebuilt. Shop located in Dede Fanders’ Garage invites customers to inspect and compare low prices for quality workmanship.
The island of Puerto Rico was called Borinquen by the native inhabitants before European contact. The term reflects the long standing indigenous naming and cultural heritage associated with the Caribbean island.
Lake Victoria is the continent s largest lake covering more than 26 000 square miles with a coastline exceeding 2 000 miles.
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