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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
4
One year in advance Six months in advance prices listed. Advertizing rates made known upon application. Business locals run until ordered out. Rates: 6 cents per line for each insertion. Post office entry at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Ben Marshall of Frankfort Kentucky runs a family newspaper for the benefit of his eight sons and five daughters living in various parts of the country.
W Penn Kemple of Mount Carmel Pennsylvania urges readers to pay subscriptions in advance to improve their chances of receiving a good obituary notice. The note targets sick readers and emphasizes prepaid renewals.
The article reports a newly announced method to obtain gasoline from cotton seed. It notes a further wish for a method to extract tax from gasoline to aid drivers.
A speaker at a tavern counted 25 men buying a 5c or 10c glass. He found 6 of them were FERA laborers, suggesting a high FERA representation among beer drinkers if this ratio held generally.
The Odell Oracle reports village marshal L. H. Sand canvassing for annual dog licenses at one and two dollars per head. The piece notes strong canine numbers and questions the town’s cash value of dogs, suggesting Diller consider the dog question due to excess dogs of both kinds.
The editor argues that avoiding tough tasks weakens character. He advocates selecting at least one demanding hobby that yields no immediate pleasure. Conquering such a challenge expands interests and brings joy in all endeavors.
The Lincoln Star notes the last two house legislature will be the most costly in Nebraska history. An initial 80 000 funded payrolls and now a further 40 000 will be asked to complete the session. Total appropriations reach over 120 000.
The Nebraska House rejected further tuition reductions by a 30 to 49 vote. Two years ago tuition dropped from 104 to 81 dollars, and an attempt to cut to 54 dollars failed this session. Critics warn many high schools like Diller could not be maintained at such low rates as half the students come from outside the district.
Commissioner Dr John W Studebaker warns the United States school system faces the worst finances in history. More than 42 000 schools in 25 states with about 324 million students and 100 000 teachers lack operating funds with deficits near 40 million dollars. Federal aid may be sought from the Interior Department.
The note recalls a herd of ponies seen near Diller heading south and quotes a 1895 saying money makes men mean. It records crop pests, local births and deaths, a hail storm east of town, travel to Beatrice and Stewartsville, and civic notes on rail, pension board actions, and early income tax details.
Reverend Ree Scott pastors as Sunday School begins at 10 A M and preaching follows at 11 A M in the church activities note.
Rev L J Wolff pastor C L Hullman superintendent Sunday school 930 German 1030 Luther League 730 English services 1030. Read Mark 8 34 38 for sermon on the one great issue of life Christs mighty either or There will be no preaching services Sunday May 12th.
Rev Robert E Drew and Mrs Ray Lamb announce a revised Sunday plan with no closing class assembly. A warning bell at 10 50 will ring and a 10 55 dismissal bell will allow on time church service. Sermon title Lose Your Life to Save It. National Music Week concert at 8 00 by Diller community orchestra directed by Mrs Wilbur Schindler.
Mrs John Pulee and Mrs R W Green hosted the American Legion Auxiliary unit 349 Steele City. Mrs Scott Miller was initiated by pledging loyalty to the organization. Miss Lucille Hanson with Miss Smith sang solos. out of town guests included Mesdames Earhart Pickering Morgan Ellison Negus McLachlin Manning Paine and Wilson of Steele City.
Mrs. C. L. Geer entertained the Rebekah Kensington from Fairbury on a Wednesday afternoon. After business, the group played Bingo and found partners at picnic tables. Twenty four members joined in the game and were served refreshments by Mrs. Geer and her daughters. The group makes an annual day trip to Diller, with thirty guests in attendance.
The N C S A ladies club enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs S B Viers home on May 1 with three contests and prizes for Mesdames Fannie Kick, Chas Waggoner, and Faye Cully. A luncheon was served by the hostess with Mrs S C Hutchinson assisting. Guests included Mrs Wilbur Schindler and Willis Clark. The group plans to meet May 15 at Mrs Chas Waggoner’s. Earlier, Mrs Nancy Robertson hosted April 24 with a new game Anagrams. Mrs Jennie Line won best spelling and a prize. guests included Miss Carrie Linn, Miss Lela Robertson, and Mrs Jennie Line. luncheon followed.
A proverb warns that anyone who vents a loud temper in public ends up delivering a weak performance and shows poor judgment.
Notice to interested parties that a petition to appoint S C Hutchinson as administrator of the estate of John Harm Folkers was filed in Jefferson County Nebraska. Hearing set for May 10 at 9 a m. Dated April 15 1935. County Judge E R Bee. First publication April 19 last publication May 3.
Executors report final account and petition for final settlement and discharge in the Estate of Edward L Loock. Hearing set before Jefferson County Nebraska County Court on May 11, 1935 at 9:00 AM. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated April 15 1936. (Seal) E R Bee ast pub April 26 last pub May 3
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