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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
4
The piece questions whether the hope that nations would never fight again remains valid after ongoing global tensions and past wars. It considers historical promises of lasting peace and the current state of international relations.
May 10 is observed as Mothers Day with reminders to honor mothers by sending letters, giving gifts, or making visits when possible.
Enthusiasm ran high at a Fairbury court house meeting of agricultural program leaders as new county agent Victor Rediger impressed coworkers with a promising start.
This week a corn lister ad touts an attachment that damns the lister ditches every ten feet raising questions about practicality. The remark suggests even experts like See’y Wallace and his brain teasers might not approve of the design.
Gravel is being placed on the road north of Diller as trucks began to roll Wednesday. Homebound travelers may reach their destinations the same day rain falls.
Haile Selassie abandons his capital and seeks refuge in Jerusalem after Italian forces seize Ethiopia. The event underscores perceived League of Nations impotence to halt war while elevating the emperor as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah in exile.
A report states Chicago lawyers may pursue an effort to free imprisoned Chicago gang leader Al Capone using a newly discovered federal statute loophole. The item questions ethics, suggesting unscrupulous lawyers could exploit the approach to capitalize on Capone's release.
The report notes Mayor Steiner was seriously ill over the weekend but has improved and is nearly back to normal. It remarks on his sudden illness shortly after election to the village’s top office.
Readers note the newspaper revisits several stories up to three times in one week, refreshing coverage while events remain current. The practice spreads familiar topics across editions to keep readers informed.
The American Lumberman comments that the Republican challenge is to obtain what Borah seeks without yielding any concessions. The remark frames Borah as a hurdle to GOP gains and implies strict bargaining dynamics within party strategy.
The report notes a Destroyer boat length increases from six to eight inches when accelerating to thirty knots due to water pressure on both sides.
Ira Casper suffered a badly swollen knee after the dumping wagon wheel caught between two trees on a WPA road work site the previous day.
Auburn High School students at Pawnee City obtained alcohol from a drinking place. The incident led the Auburn Superintendent to complain to state authorities, resulting in the dealer’s license to sell being revoked.
Cal Waggoner visited the office seeking guidance on the man who drove a car with 1935 plates. The staff confirmed a car with 1935 plates was parked in front of the Record office, revealing their own Ford with new plates and license under the front seat.
Lynn Waggoner of Worthing Minnesota notes a Liberty magazine cartoon from New York satirizing Eric Roelfs pension claim. The piece shows an old man with whiskers receiving a trophy and one dollar bills from a stern authority figure, with Rex Green implied. The caricature is credited to Lincoln Nebr.
All lot owners without perpetual care must remit to Secretary Chas. E. Waggoner for lot care. Charge is 1.00 per lot or 2.00 per block. Perpetual care ensures yearly grave maintenance and cleaning for decoration day. 238 lots currently under perpetual care.
Pupils from districts 4 and 56 toured Fairbury visiting The Fairbury News office and shop, Robinsons dairy and ice cream, Lea Bakery, the city library, a broom factory, and the county superintendent’s office. A picnic followed and afternoon theater visit capped the day. Max Logan led district 4. Margaret Logan taught district 56.
Charley Gree and family remembered. Ollie Brant married in Norton Kansas. Sam Green replanting crops after washout. Bert Ballard left Nelson. Malena Nelson died in Diller. a girl born to Henry and wife with Dr Jeffryes attending. Barrett Scott sues AOUW over beneficiary certificate after her husband was lynched. bicycle prices fell to 35 dollars. Steven Shea moved to Idaho. Sam Miller visited. village board advertises dirt removal. Catholics numbered 9,410,790 then, now double. Edna Whitmore re engaged to teach at Diller. George and Folk ers west to Colorado Springs. B and M train wreck near Liberty. deaths of Engine Tont Brennan and Conductor Douglas Wilcox. mourning draped over trains.
The Bethel 4 H club held Achievement Day on Wednesday April 29 at the schoolhouse. Demonstrations included correct shoes posture and health posters with 12 visitors attending.
Mrs Willis Clark entertained club members at her home on Wednesday afternoon April 22 with three contests to pass the time. Prize winner was Mrs C R Steffen. Guests included Mesdames Jennie Line C R Steffen Henry Wiemers D C Sparks and Miss Margaret Logan. A luncheon was served by the hostess with assistance from Mesdames I Fry and A Rick. An all day meeting is planned May 13 at Mrs Clifford Sparks home.
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