12 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
1
A writer recalls a story where a church fund drive meets a first baby in the family. Asked what he would contribute, the father suggests raising his pledge by about 50 percent as compensation for his wife’s fine condition and newborn. The tale prompts the question whether churches need more babies, more appreciation, or both.
A general check up on FERA relief rolls reveals some recipients drawing regular wages while also holding regular relief jobs. The inspection targets those on a regular payroll and not those with occasional work, stressing self reliance where possible.
A program of sacred vocal and instrumental music will be presented at the union services in the Congregational church Sunday evening at 7 30. Musicians include Miss Alice Zimmerman Mr Oscar ebe Mrs H Clausen Miss Genevieve Marko Beatrice Miss Dorothy Douglas of Leiston and Mr A L Burroughs of Rockford. The Christian Endeavor Society sponsors the event and invites all to attend.
The American Federation of Labor in San Francisco endorses a 30 hour week and demands a six hour day and five day week with no wage cuts. President Green calls it the sole solution to unemployment and threatens a nationwide strike to compel compliance.
Yugoslav King Alexander and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou were fatally shot while riding in an automobile in Marseille during a goodwill visit. Reported as many as 20 gunshots fired. the assassin was said to be killed by the crowd.
New teacher Helen Anderson from Crete Nebraska joins Odell high school to teach music and other subjects as assigned. the faculty continues to handle nine teacher workload with seven.
The Nebraska supreme court on Tuesday upheld a 1983 law removing the party circle from general elections. Voters may still cast a straight ticket but must mark each candidate individually.
The thirty ninth annual Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs opened in Fairbury Monday night and runs to Thursday with headquarters at the Mary-Etta Hotel. Day programs at the Majestic theatre and evening sessions in the Junior high auditorium feature a Norris versus Wellensick debate on one house Norris amendment and several key resolutions on temperance education pure food unemployment crime control and public education standards. About three hundred delegates attend.
The Fairbury Journal published all delinquent real estate taxes last week and they will be offered for sale on Monday November 65th 1034. The list covers delinquents from 1871 to 1933 totaling $74 000 with notes on sums per town including Fairbury which holds about one third of delinquents totaling $38 250 40.
The Beatrice high school band faced a ban on performing at Lincoln stadium on October 13 due to lacking uniforms. Local businesses and clubs contributed funds, with about $500 needed to equip the band, enabling them to accept the invitation and travel in proper attire under director Harold Chatlin.
A Pawnee City fair attracted many locals including S C Moser Willis Clark Perley Place Hazel Place Riley Place Geo Rahman Jon Leaper Chas Lucas Richardson and Mrs Arthur Vieths. A notable event was a high speed tractor versus car race where Ray Aldrich of Beatrice was injured when his tractor skidded at 45 mph and rolled over through a fence leaving him with a broken shoulder.
Oscar Amos of an 80 acre Diller area farm shipped 14 pigs weighing 840 pounds to Omaha for sale at 4 20 or 4 cents a pound. He was charged 4 18 for handling, leaving him short and wondering if local markets would have been cheaper than shipping. The piece notes a possible better local market.
An Associated Press report from Minneapolis describes a 30 foot test stretch of cast iron paving at the University of Minnesota. Hollow blocks set with asphalt on a concrete base claim durability and skid resistance, with no bulging or swelling, potentially impacting iron and cement industries.
The St. Louis Cardinals swept to victory over the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, dominating the seventh game 11 to 0. Dizzy Dean pitched for the Cardinals as the team cruised with strong baserunning and relief pitching from multiple players, while Detroit used six pitchers in vain.
Fire Prevention Week emphasizes fire hazards in regular departments and communities. The period stresses oil rag dangers and the risk from oily cloths as frequent fire starters.
Jefferson county voters reject the 1935 corn hog adjustment by two to one and oppose a blanket 1936 program for all crops. County totals show 466 No to 248 Yes for 1935 and 550 No to 106 Yes for 1936. Statewide Nebraska tallies: 27,320 for continuation versus 26,575 against.
Earl Bartlett and Vivian Mann, both 21 of the Ellis neighborhood, wed last Saturday at Beatrice by County Judge Leslie Noble. They attended high school in Diler and will live with Mr and Mrs Wm Bartlett, the groom’s parents.
Federal officers raided a barn 4 miles south of Milligan seizing a 1000 gallon alcohol daily operation. Three men captured near a tunnel leading from the barn amid gunfire. one, Geo Conniley of Milwaukee, wounded. Morgan and Havel arraigned at Lincoln with hearing set. Seized 700 gallons of alcohol and extensive distillery gear.
Peru State Teachers College invites alumni to Homecoming on October 20 with registration and band demonstrations in the forenoon. A 2 PM football game Chadron State Eagles vs Peru Bobcats, a 7 PM homecoming play Ladies of the Jury, and a 10 PM alumni dance in the gym. Admission is 50 cents for the football game and 35 cents for the play.
The writer comments on Adolf Hitler's call for Germans to hold racial origin cards. The piece notes persecution of Jews and hints at a favored Jewish woman in the dictator's circle, speculating on a modern Esther-like episode and recommending the biblical book of Esther for context.
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