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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
4
Local copy notes advertising rates six cents per line per insertion and business locals run until ordered out. A quip about a feather duster and a Maine governor visit is mentioned with a note that it likely had little impact. Several mothers escort children to school each morning, acting as chaperones on the first day.
Ernest Novotny offered Charley Magnet a two dollar bet that Ernest would marry within two years. Ernest pressed for five dollars, but Charley claimed he had no money.
Weather notes describe Cub Creek northeast of Diller running bankfully after two to three and a half inches of rain on Saturday. The report says almost an inch fell locally though heavier amounts occurred east of Fairbury and east of Diller with light rain a few miles away.
The graveling project from the Gage County line to Fairbury has been let. It will provide a gravelled road to the county seat while WPA builds the PWF. The road south to Nov 3 is nearly gravelless.
Our staff reporter chronicles a fashion event noted by the paper’s editor who sat nearby. He recalls a bevy of pretty girls dressed up to attract attention, though much of the details escaped him.
Mrs. Jeffryes appealed at the open Woman’s Club meeting in city hall for observance of Decoration Day. She urged organized sponsorship since no patriotic group exists in Diller and individuals won’t take responsibility. She said veterans and families should care more, noting 25 Civil War and several World War veterans buried in Prairie Home cemetery and the annual grave decoration is the duty.
Mr and Mrs Gus Kelley from McDonald Kansas visited relatives the Bugbees in Lincoln and Council Bluffs last Saturday. They plan more visits with Chas Kelley and Mrs Mills while sharing eight grandchildren and memories of Jefferson County roots.
Miss Ruby Hart, 17, senior at Clay Center High, won Miss Nebraska at the state fairgrounds. She received a free trip to Atlantic City but returned after about an hour, citing homesickness and reporters. Calls for better escort arrangements and funding for safeguarding young contestants.
A reporter counted 1045 street trees in Diller with 95 dead or dying and about 135 trees in the park. Elm damage from borers is blamed for many losses. one specimen of emerald ash borer-like larva was found. Since 1934, many trees have died and were removed, with more expected.
W T Gerard of Lexington Oregon says crops are very good, with about 3500 bushels of wheat and barley. He notes finishing combining last week and cooler days after a hot spell with no rain yet, though clouds and rain arrive here this Tuesday afternoon.
The piece notes that English theatres in London serve tea during matinees between acts, using small trays that fit between the seats.
Residents report favorable showers and local events across Shea and nearby areas. Notes on residents Dan Gill, Vera Cady, Ted Chancellor, and Alonzo Specht, plus visits from families in Rock Creek, Diller, and Fairbury. Memorials and church programs announced for September 20 at Rock Creek church.
Victor M nade 4 H winners represent Jefferson County at the State Fair with Donald Hardy Wayne Babcock and Lynn Craig leading the livestock judging team. The county placed tenth with eight livestock entries and top half ratings. In clothing judging Loris Knobrock and Gertrude Knoble finished seventh among twenty five teams.
Entomologist M H Swenk of the Nebraska College of Agriculture reports no fly dates for winter wheat seeding in Jefferson county this year. Hessian fly populations are small due to dry weather, with a June Nebraska survey showing light infestation and only about one stem per 100 infected. No late sowing planned to avoid the pest. The Nebraska National Forest at Halsey hosts a Forest Field Day on September 20 drawing tree lovers to inspect plant bogs and Clarke McNary pines distributed to farmers, as new picnic grounds and a swimming pool welcome visitors.
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