Mrs S B Viers Recovers From Recent Illness
Mrs S B Viers is making a good recovery following a recent illness, with friends and family noting steady improvement in health.
02 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
1
Mrs S B Viers is making a good recovery following a recent illness, with friends and family noting steady improvement in health.
Miss Helen Patton arrives from Lincoln to assist at the central office this week. Her visit supports local operations and community services.
The remark notes that Republican support for some Democrats would improve if not for the perceived influence or presence of Mullen. It implies partisan calculations hinge on Mullen's role and reputation.
John Weers asks for pestering support as Tam a candidate for assessor of Pleasant Precinct. He invites contact for assistance and expresses appreciation.
Judge Good of the Supreme Court and George Turner, clerk of the Supreme Court, were pleasant visitors at this office on Thursday.
A historic visit by Diller residents to the county seat, either Gage or Jefferson counties, turned into a tragedy. Details on the incident, location, and casualties remain unclear in the fragmented report.
Sub freezing temperatures and snow flurries reported in Minnesota and North Dakota. Cold air may move southward bringing chilly conditions to our region.
Billie DeBoer, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Wenz, is mildly better in a Fairbury hospital after pneumonia. He resides on a farm four miles south of Endicott.
Report says a church will rise soon in the government owned suburb southeast of Fairbury with Bill Leask involved. Material will be furnished by Mr Heeted and labor supplied by FERA.
The Rock Creek crossing west of Diller is now open to traffic with only the Rock Creek mile needing dragging. The P. W. F. has been rubbed slightly during the past week, which aided progress.
James J. Hammond of Holdrege Nebraska Republican candidate for congress in the Fourth District will speak in Diller this Friday at 3:00 PM. Hammond editors the Holdrege Citizen and has past ties to a Fairbury newspaper business.
Readers show interest in a brief note about the Dionne quintuplets, noting simple details like sun baths and diaper stacks. The passage acknowledges the fragility of the babies and the potential sadness if misfortune befell any of them.
Mr and Mrs Frank Roseman Jr Mildred Lejos Arlene and Mr and Mrs Schmidt drove to Lincoln Tureday and dined with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Neuman. They visited the state capitol and other places of interest. Their daughter Ethel returned with them to spend a week at home.
Mr and Mrs Jasper Long and their children Clarence Long and Florence Stark of McDonald Kansas visit from McDonald and Worthington Indiana in response to a message about the serious illness of Mrs Long. Mrs Craubaugh is Mrs Longs sister and Jasper Long a brother in law.
Local report mentions Donald Wehling connected with the Odell team amid a serious standout moment at a community event.
The article notes Halloween mischief with window soaping by young sters on Main Street before shops closed. It mentions Roy Geer offering 25 dollars for information to convict those who broke large glass globes on pumps at the Geer Brothers filling station and criticizes vandalism.
Work crews of a dozen or more will level 50 to 60 monuments and headstones at the cemetery today and tomorrow. Ray Moon of Fairbury supervises on monuments, with another volunteer giving time gratis. Anyone willing can help on the site today or tomorrow.
The Agricultural Agent's office reports additional wheat benefit checks totaling 42 525 50 will arrive in a few days leaving an unpaid balance of 16 713 00 from 205 000. A second 1934 crop payment and two 1936 payments possible unless parity or fair exchange price is reached. Total corn hog payments reach 395 433 40 with 130 638 45 already distributed locally.
The first killing frost arrived last Saturday in Nebraska, two weeks late for the season. Temperatures dropped to about 29 degrees after nightfall, with Monday remaining near the same. Some residents tried to salvage beans by covering them, but the crops still froze. Ice formed on Thursday morning.
The Young Democrats of Jefferson County with elder Democrats plan a major torch light parade and speech at the Majestic Theatre tomorrow night. Congressman candidate for the fourth district Mr Binderup will be the principal speaker.
A quirky local notice announces an unusual sale at Waggoner's Bros. store next Saturday afternoon and evening. Aimed at attracting women customers, the event promises doughnuts for cash and invites attendees to come out and buy.
Supt Schindler and the Diller high school faculty announce another night school exhibition for No vember 9 from 7:00 to 8:30 at the school house. Students will earn credit for work shown in all grades and a program after the school session will be performed.
County Commissioners with Agricultural Agent W. C. Andreas plan to sell esodium chlorate to Jefferson County farmers at the lowest cost. Two thousand pounds ordered, available at County Work Shops for 8.50 per 100 pounds, about 900 in smaller amounts, upon requisition next week.
About 5905 head of Jeffer son County drought relief cattle have been acquired by the federal government to date. Last Tuesday 290 head were bought, including 85 calves and yearlings given to the local food relief group. Total purchase payments reach 205, with further buying dates requested but not yet approved. More purchases likely pending congressional action.
On Wednesday evening the Republicans held a rally in the locality, possibly their first or last depending on how you view it. The writer notes it drew more Democrats than the Republicans did, with both sides roughly even overall. Attorney Harry Sackett of Beatrice served as the principal speaker.
A $25 reward is posted for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for breaking large glass lobes on the pumps at a Phillips 66 Gas Station on Halloween.
Diller consolidates its rural mail routes with Route 2 joining Routes 1 and 8 to form Routes 1 and 2. Rex A. Green remains on Route 1. Scott A. Miller takes Route 2. Clifford N. Sparks transfers to Liberty for a 57 mile route. Change takes effect December 1. Routes now run 40 and 44.625 miles.
In Nebraska this year 92,000 corn-hog contracts were signed by landlords and tenants. Only 55,000 signers voted in the referendum though late mail ballots from nonvoters were being counted unofficially. Officials say late votes won’t alter the official October referendum outcome.
A union gathering featured speakers addressing repeal's impacts with emphasis on alcohol’s effects. Mayor Snyder recalled old saloon days, and Superintendent Schindler warned youth risks. Joyce Grubb of Council Bluffs and Roger Drew of Lowell testified on negative conditions seen where repeal exists. November union service to be at the Methodist church.
Corn hog contract signers in Nebraska will receive more in benefit payments than the processing tax collected on hogs marketed. Frank S. Wells, head of the county allotment committee, notes that for many producers the tax is offset by larger benefit awards, though amounts vary by individual. Nebraska estimates apply roughly 85 percent of hog reductions under the contract with about 1 percent for state and federal administrative costs. signers’ total benefit payments average about $1.12 per dollar of tax collected.
August Kroll challenges the figures for indebtedness claiming $150000 and notes a $85000 admission. He explains Nebraska law on levy registration 85 percent and warrants paid as cash items to save taxpayers $10000. He notes there was no gas tax in 1927 and cites receipt in 1929 May 14.
About 2,000 curiosity seekers attend the funeral of outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd at his boyhood home in Ww Oklahoma. The mob tramples graves, destroys flowers and fences as vehicles crowd the scene and mourners depart.
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