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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
4
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Mrs Pearl Fletcher starts training to set type at the Record Office this week. The training marks her first step toward duties involving compositor work and newspaper production.
A dust storm Tuesday afternoon was notably severe here though other regions reported worse conditions elsewhere according to press.
The O. A. Cooper Company received another tank car of Louisiana Black-strap Molasses early in the week. Transferring the molasses into barrels met delays as the flow was described as slow as molasses in winter.
A history book by Diller is described as a substantial volume not a soft pamphlet. The author/critic urges visualizing the project as a large book with 350 pages printed in ten point type, suggesting a fair comparison to a sizable work.
State WPA orders reduction of relief labor by 50 percent by December 15. This week over 30 men were released from the PWF road project near Diller. Officials say this is not a good time to discharge those who truly need work, especially after the election.
Little towns mimic the big folks with Diller and Plymouth advertising community sales. The pattern set by Waggoner's pavilion near Fairbury has become one of the largest sales in this region of Nebraska.
A writer recalls a lucky summer insight from county agent Rediger about protecting ornamental trees. He notes a fine elm in his yard resistant to borers and shares the agent’s tip to wash off parasites with a hose. The piece mentions long rainy periods of 10 to 15 years.
Mr E L Hevelone served as secretary treasurer and was elected president at a recent directors meeting filling a vacancy caused by A H Kidd’s death L C Crittenden became secretary The institution is the largest financial entity in Beatrice with roots back to 1899 or 1900 and financed many Diller homes including the editor’s first house in 1900 with a December 10 loan payment reported.
James L. Robb of Glasgow was arrested on a big smuggling charge and pleaded that he had forgotten his first marriage, a defense raised during the court proceedings.
Readers learn how the junior students discuss the U S Constitution in the school news feature. The piece notes the value of study before critiquing the nation's charter and reflects student opinions on constitutional literacy.
Remarks heard here suggest reducing relief rolls prior to the election might have altered pluralities. The comment points to how eligibility changes could have influenced voting margins.
Mackinac County clerk Robert Daly places a four leaf clover under the county seal on each marriage license to wish the newlyweds luck. The custom ties to local tradition as licenses are issued in Mich.
The Cornhuskers beat Kansas State 400 last Saturday to clinch the Big 6 championship in a decisive conference showdown.
Odell high school football team remained undefeated in conference play while facing Nebraska U. The Huskers held a remarkable distinction with their defense as the opponent never crossed Odell’s goal line during the season.
Several of the Methodist men volunteered to place new shingles on the one story section of their church parsonage starting Tuesday afternoon. They also painted the small addition built on the southwest corner of the church to protect the rear basement stairs.
Farmers in Gage County plan to switch washing machines and other equipment from gas engine to electric motors as rural electrification projects provide new power. The shift reflects a broad adoption of electric service across farms along the line.
In Miss Hamel's room at the schoolhouse a group called Rub-A-Dub's meets, and a newly formed Monoply-Club gathers of local married women. The odd titles spark curiosity about their purposes and origin.
A Weather Bureau official explains to readers that a rainbow is a full circle not a bow and has no end. Aviators viewing from high above see the circle and the plane appears to head toward its center, making the pot of gold elusive.
Marshall Field stores in Chicago are installing elevators and escalators at a cost near 000,000. The new lifts will run about twice as fast as the old ones and include every known safety device. The Field establishment is not the largest, but is believed to be one of the finest of its kind in the world.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer describes Perry’s Cave located about three fourths of a mile southeast of Put in Bay harbor. The cave floor lies roughly 31 feet below surface level and the oval chamber is electrically lit with a highest point near nine feet above the floor. Few stalagmites remain in place.
A witty exchange between newlyweds centers on money and plans. The husband jokes about sowing a second crop as the wife cautions about spending, reflecting light humor in domestic life.
Gwendolyn Rosalie Fillman, a 7th grader from York County’s District No. 63, supports Landon by personal judgment, while her father is a Democrat and her mother a Republican. She prays for the best man to win and accepts Roosevelt’s victory as her Master’s wish, offering a peaceful example to ease post election rancor.
In a humorous Lincoln vignette a pair of young girls recount a family ride to view the Zephyr as they travel down O Street and across the viaduct. The tale ends with a humorous remark about preferring a small house to a large mortgage.
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