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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1936
Page
4
A University student calls relatives by family terms and visits Ord Nebraska resident Mr Olin Ulm who spent the weekend with his lady friend at her parents home Mr and Mrs Arthur Grone. Violet is described as an efficient compositor and composers are scarce locally.
Victor M. Rediger, Jefferson County agriculture agent, reported interest from Mr. Iger in a pasture project on a property south of town. The plan aims to grow grass on land previously dominated by weeds to improve productivity.
Complaint arises over cyclists on sidewalks. The item notes that streets are for wheeled vehicles and that a few riders prompt protests. Most riders are cautious, but some create trouble by riding on cement walks.
Charley and John witnessed a confrontation outside the fence at Fairbury park on Armistice Day. They faced possible danger as bystanders argued for peace and restraint to prevent injuries.
A misprint claimed Mrs Roy Casper underwent surgery at a nearby hospital. In fact Roy Casper’s sister in law was ill, while Roy has no wife.
A Sunday door to door distribution in Diller provoked questions about advertising practices. A party letter exonerates merchants from blame and notes the incident arose amid Sabbath observance tensions, with locals skeptical of motives.
Night school at Diller High attracts more patrons this year with many new faces among parents and relatives of tuition students. Faculty and students are commended for organizing and carrying out the program, with detailed coverage in school news.
Local sports writer critiques KFAB broadcaster for faltering in coverage after two late touchdowns in a Pitt Nebraska game. The essay notes the announcer lost momentum, affecting the overall listening experience for fans in the area.
Hod Diller lived opposite St. Pauls Lutheran church and lost a bottle of beer into a 35 foot dug well. He lowered the bottle with binder twine, it twisted and sank to the bottom where it remains. The tale continues while the bottle stays in the water and a neighbor recalls the escapade.
Ruth Hart of Clay Center Nebraska announced her marriage to Charles Carroll of Omaha on October 29 causing family disapproval. She forfeited the Miss Nebraska title to Ruth Jones of Pawnee City and was found guilty of larceny for appropriating two suitcases for wedding plans. She received 30 days in jail, but remained under her parents' custody.
In Chicago robber threatened Kathleen Corps and demanded jewelry while she kept her valuable diamond rings on her fingers to hide them, valued at more than 1500 dollars.
H Vaughn argues that political party lines blur on prohibition and mocks both parties. He says self respect and religious belief reject cross party voting and labels social security as tied to stable crops, orderly conditions, and public vice control. He warns against trusting prohibition to any party.
Pasquale Marinacci of Syracuse invents a cane with a continuous horn to retaliate against honking motorists. He claims the device is patented and will aid pedestrians overwhelmed by aggressive drivers as they walk the streets.
School children participate in health programs to understand how and why to prevent contagious diseases like tuberculosis. The text notes that Christmas Seals have promoted modern health teaching in schools through hands on learning.
Fragmentary OCR details a deadly crash described with dramatic language and mentions high yearly fatalities, a predicted rise in deaths, and associated public fear. Names and precise facts are unclear, but the piece centers on death, crashes, and nationwide impact.
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