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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
4
One rc in advance six free in advance with a total charge of $1.60. Entry recorded at the codes office at Diller Neve for transmission as second class matter.
A curious inquiry about a new figure nicknamed Mickey in the Record office sparks speculation that the newcomer could be Harold or Pearl. The note adds that Mickey is notably sharp.
The Beatrice County Court reports a damage claim of 838.62 and other local notes. The Ellis oil well returns to spotlight with new suit filings and unpaid bills. A Lincoln marriage rumor was premature, while a San Diego rainfall report notes five inches in one day. Small-town life includes subscription renewals, cataract concerns, and family ties across six states. An earthquake near Torrance Long Beach area caused about one and a half million dollars in damage with no fatalities.
A notice announces sale of some household goods at private sale, listing the property and authority overseeing the sale.
A Ringling Brothers roustabout from Des Moines was arrested Monday in Georgia for poisoning eleven elephants. He allegedly fed large capsules to the elephants, which were valued at $110,000.
Robert Thompson leaves Mare Island Navy Yard after 21 days of shore leave from the destroyer Dixie. The ship spent 18 months in Hawaiian waters before dry docking for overhaul. Dixie, a large repair vessel with a 1000 crew, operates to service destroyers at sea. Robert plans to visit his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs John Zook, in Berkeley upon return.
A local incident near Diller over coon hunting licenses led Gilbert Plager to pay $1 plus $232 costs while Sybil Fasnacht faced $5 plus $232 costs after a game warden interrupted a hunt. The tale tied to other travelers and a Crete wardens visit. Dale Garrels, a Doane College alumnus, is slated for Army Air Corps service in early December after a pleasant LA evening with Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck and Betty Grable referenced in passing.
Farmers and laborers pursue sowing wheat and shucking corn this fall while trying to feed stock. Rain Tuesday night interrupted field work and delayed progress on last week’s tasks.
Keith Hays leads his Sunday School group on a trip to Lincoln to watch the Pittsburg Nebraska football game last Saturday. The list of travelers includes Doyle Weaver Delmar Champ Robert Thompson Robert Stevens Wayne Stevens Jimmy Hays Dale Weaver Richard Hughes Willard Nippert Richard Steffen Dale Lottman Bud Clark Gale Southwick Kenneth Findling and Mr. and Mrs Raleigh Southwick and Mr and Mrs Keith Hays.
Navy enlistment does not require a high school diploma. Applicants face a 100 question exam with 50 percent passing needed. Recruits go to Naval Training Stations and may enter Navy Trade Schools after exams. Pay can reach a high amount with rate and service length. bonuses up to 300 dollars plus 30 days leave. An ash can is a depth charge containing TNT used against submarines, deployed from ships via stern rolls or y guns.
The article outlines a three meal daily regimen with fruit juice to start the day, cereal with milk for minerals and energy, and eggs or bacon with toast as a final source of protein. It emphasizes not skipping breakfast and notes the stomach’s need after extended rest.
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