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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
4
Huskers clash with Minnesota and Indiana posting varied outcomes. Nebraska halves twice led 13 7 against Minnesota and 13 7 against Indiana then dominated against East State with a 53 point win.
The office states a limited supply of Christmas cards will be sold at 50c per box containing one dozen cards with names printed on each card.
Odell hospital reported eight births last week including two set of twins. The Wiemers twins and the Geo Loth baby of Diller are among the newborns.
Dale Garrels, famed for pacing two mile races in high school at Diller, ran for the University of Nebraska two mile team. The Cornhuskers defeated Iowa State College 16 to 20 on Saturday October 12.
Scott Miller and his son Richard killed eighteen rats last week, a count tied to Miller's eighteen years of residence in the area. The report notes the absence of any rats on Miller’s face during his long stay.
The text contrasts harsh winter weather from Ohio to the Atlantic coast with a warm Indian summer in Nebraska. It notes fine weather in Nebraska while California swelters in 100 degree heat, presenting Nebraska as a comfortable living option.
Mrs Cavett received a note from Robert Patton who recently underwent appendectomy at U S Oval Hospital in Chelsea Massachusetts He is up around the hospital grounds and has regained his appetite He enjoyed letters from friends in Diller and says he reads the Record He notes that no wheelbarrow has been sold yet.
Ralph O. Canaday Democratic candidate for Congress toured Diller this forenoon and appeared well received by local voters. He was described as a pleasant fellow during the visit.
The Steele City Presbyterian church observed its twenty year anniversary last Sunday with an all day meeting. The church was formed in 1920 by uniting Methodist Baptist and Congregational societies. The new church edifice was completed in 1926.
Fifty years ago Peoples' State Bank of Diller showed 22151 80 deposits in a quarterly statement as times seemed prosperous. Last week Chiller State Bank reported 190645 33 deposits, yet the reader notes the odd contrast to past growth and ends with a nod to having cash in the bank.
A birthday celebration for Charley Waggoner emerges from family notes. Mrs. Waggoner baked an angle food cake with a “Happy birth day” message found on the dining table Tuesday evening. He is growing older but hoped to enjoy many more of the birthday treats.
Beginning today October 24 the 40 hour work week takes effect for about two million U S workers in interstate industry excluding railroads bus and truck drivers retail and service employees. Workers may be paid time and a half for overtime. The law is criticized as socialistic and favorable to labor at the expense of employers.
Jefferson County last Wednesday registered 1577 voters across sixteen precincts. Fairbury led with 611 registrants, followed by Jefferson 50, Plymouth 0, Gibson 46, Pleasant 83, Meridian 45, Endicott 75, Richland 45, Eureka 71, Antelope 45, Newton 69, Linear 44, Buckley 61, Washington 36, Cub Creek 57, and Rock Creek 33.
Mr and Mrs J L Kiser from Lincoln spent Wednesday in Jdiller visiting their cousin Mrs M Callander.
Mrs Nellie Miller and her nephew Edward Miller of Lincoln are in Diller to care for the residence and visit relatives. They have just returned from a nine weeks eastward journey and plan a western trip next.
Frank Wells longtime Nebraska legislator visits Diller voters to campaign for re election this fall following a two year absence. He notes his bid in this paper and urges support for another term as state representative.
Workers from the Methodist congregation cleaned and repaired the church interior this week. They examined all pews, smoothed rough edges, sanded under seats, and applied varnish to the seats and dressings to the floor.
James E Bennet recalls a Sunday Morning chat with a boy who asks to play ball. The boy explains his mother forbids it and questions Sunday rules. Bennet notes the boy's blunt answer shows not guidance but grace to obey is needed.
The proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution will be placed before electors at the general election on November 5, 1940. The measure is enacted by the people of Nebraska and awaits approval or rejection.
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