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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
4
One year prepaid and six months prepaid subscription terms listed. Post office entry notes transmission through second class matter. A line references price and terms for the Diller Nebraska publication.
Farmers report wheat planted late is thriving and nearly covers the ground after two weeks. Keith Waggoner succeeds his father at the Waggoner Brothers store and handles duties like a trooper. Mrs. Wm. Ginthar Jr. and two daughters subscribed to the Record and magazines. Mrs. Henry Novotny and her son from near Diller visited the Record office to subscribe Tuesday afternoon.
Richard Starling tracks his subscription date closely and rarely misses a renewal. This time the anniversary coincides with Navy Day.
Ralph Longs report a litter of roughly born puppies at their home with eyes not yet opened, prompting talk they may be republic ane. Mr and Mrs Ben Hall Sr now reside at Phillipsburg Kansas where Hall runs an elevator and feed mill. This is a Christopher and Co plant. Readers missing copies should notify the publisher as extras exist and distribution variance is unpredictable.
A Diller layman attended the Methodist conference in Fairbury on Monday afternoon, found a seat, fell asleep, and woke with a start, triggering a moment of startled attention among attendees.
The region saw no significant rain after a dry spell. By Sunday night a north west wind reached 52 mph, followed by a Monday drop near 30 degrees. Frost and ice developed, but farmers expect greens to benefit from the chill.
The Surplus Marketing Administration adds pork and butter to November blue stamp foods, keeping the October list otherwise. A Grand Island minister loses a coat at a church rummage sale, and Fairbury Journal staff celebrate editor W F Cramb's birthday. Sacramento officials report many job seekers from outside California amid defense shifts.
Willard Beckman a former Diller State Bank book keeper is named among ten men selected for military service on November 10. The draft list includes Leonard Kenning of Endicott Bernhard Friesen of Jansen Glenn Wisewell of Alexandria and Jack Corbin Luther Porter Floyd Riggle Harold Legget and Douglas Brown all from Fairbury with Willard in California.
The Fairbury Journal reports state auditors found $281.12 missing from the district court clerk’s office and paid in full. County officials say the sum was not county due but fees due to the office. Commissioners disallow the county attorney’s $240 stenographic hire claim tied to tax foreclosure work used to offset a $20601 shortage.
Mrs Ella Daniels and farm manager Bert Larsen sold most personal property at public sale last Thursday and left the country. Daniels rented the old Henry Madden place to a Garrells boy and will live near San Francisco.
An advertisement outlines Lincoln Daily Journal subscription prices for 11 weeks and yearly terms, with mail delivery options to Nebraska and Kansas. It compares rates with The Daily Lincoln Journal and Nebraska State Journal, notes editions printed after 6 PM, and promotes mail and route delivery efficiencies.
A Fort Collins reader weighs the Townsend old age pension concept, finding it fundamentally sound but utopian and impractical. The writer cites economists and a booklet from Mrs. Dunn, noting the appeal of monthly cash for the elderly while warning the plan’s feasibility remains doubtful.
Rosco Colman traveled to Fairbury early this week and secured employment with the pipeline crew south of town as several men were released. He appears to be the sole Diller native on the project, which includes a nine mile loop extending from Kansas into Nebraska east of Diller, where the line crosses the state border.
Congressman Curtis notes since January 13 1941 and the 77th Congress began flag at half mast over death of a member of Congress. The latest death cited is Representative Lawrence J aged 46 who died of heart failure after service in World War I and the Mexican border campaign.
All young men entering the U S Navy must pass a 100 question intelligence test with one hour to complete. Recruits may not bring cameras or jack-knives into the service as contraband, though they will receive regulation navy jack-knives after training begins. Recruits should not bring watches pins or rings as jewelry is not allowed during training.
The mineral granules embedded in asphalt shingles provide color and enhance fire resistance. They shield the weather proofing asphalt coating from sunlight and air oxidation, extending protection to the roof surface.
A note explains that weight for weight dried fruits contain more minerals than fresh fruits with iron highlighted as a key nutrient. The text emphasizes mineral density in dried fruit versus fresh options.
Screen note lists Melvyn Douglas Ruth Hussey Ellen Drew in Our Wife along with comedy and Paramount News showing at local theaters with brief listings of programs and dates.
Friday and Saturday showings on November 7 and 8 feature Charles Ruggles and Ellen Drew in Parson of Panamint with Rudy Yalleey Lane in Time Out For Rhythm as support. Tickets available at box office.
New York Yankee Atley Donald hurled a ball at 139 feet per second at Cleveland Stadium on August 30, 1939, marking the fastest pitch ever recorded. The feat underscored Donald’s exceptional speed and made headlines in baseball circles.
The piece notes ventriloquism as an ancient practice known to the Greeks who linked it to demons. It explains the etymology from Latin venter belly and loqui to speak, describing the historical belief behind the art.
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