County Plans Road Building This Summer
Box Butte county commissioners authorized a state aided road program using a new $11 000 grading outfit on rental to speed a ten mile Hemingford Alliance corridor project and at least three additional routes. The plan aims to double county road mileage this summer with Chadron and Hemingford roads prioritized and other routes including Alliance Angora and the western highway to Marsland slated for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte
State Department of Public Works
Chadron
Nebraska
J. C. McLean
Scottsbluff
Ford
Alliance
Hemingford
Marsland
Dawes County
Hay Springs
Angora
Burlington
Alliance Business
Antioch
Ole
Censored Meeting Sparks Debate Over PTA Action
A report notes that at a Saturday gathering the PTA heard intent from members about a proposed measure. The commission did not vote on the action, leaving questions about censorship and process unresolved.
Pete Sauer Beats Italian Demon in Straight Falls
Pete Sauer, a 21 year old from Alliance, defeated Tony Bernardini the Italian Demon in straight falls at the Lowry & Henry roof garden. First fall lasted 55 minutes 10 seconds, second fall 10 minutes. Sauer seeks a match with Earl Caddock and aims for the world heavyweight title, while Bernardini remains a noted wrestling figure on the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Bernardini
Demon
Pete Sauer
Marvel
Sauer
Mortensen
Lowry & Henry Roof Garden
Alliance
Earl Caddock
West Coast
Why Some Members of Sons of Bacchus Cut Off Without Fines
A county case reveals that only two of thirteen charter members were fined for a party incident. The treasurer admitted handling the alcohol, and eleven boys cooperated with authorities. Newspapers printed only those charged, with other names protected by the county attorney.
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Bacchus
Jimmyjohn
Hemingford
Ile
Basye
Alliance
Chamber Discusses City Clean Up Campaign At Luncheon
The Alliance Chamber of Commerce will discuss a city cleanup effort at the next Monday luncheon backed by the health department. Officials warn of ten days grace before action if conditions do not improve. Visitors Elton Bennett and Clyde Hartmant were noted among attendees.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alliance
Health Department
The
Cty
Race Meet 10 Slated Here for June 14 15 16
Nebraska speed association outlines circuit opening at Alliance with races in Alliance Auburn Beatrice Kearney Aurora West Point Fremont and more. Purses set around 350 per trotting and pacing events with 4 500 tentative speed meet total. Entries close June 6 at Alliance.
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Nebraska Speed Association
Omaha
Alliance
Auburn
Beatrice
Kearney
Aurora
West Point
Fremont
American Trotting Association
Gt Bishop
N. J Ronin
Association
J O Connor Heads the Alliance T P A For Coming Year
The M T P A of Alliance held its annual officer election at the chamber of commerce rooms. Elected: President J O Connor, Vice President W G Nieman, Secretary Roy Strong, Directors S W Thompson Jack Hawes James P Burlington Jr George Snyder and J A Luttrell. A roads committee was formed with J A Luttrell S W Thompson and Co Looney. Members urged state aid road construction to Hemingford along the Burlington right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post M. T. P. A
Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Brennan Drug Store
J. O'Connor
W. G. Nieman
Roy Strong
S. W. Thompson
Jack Hawes
James P. Burlington, Jr
George Snyder
J. A. Lautrell
Pension Granted to Mrs Agnes Fuller for Three Children
County Judge Tash Seneser granted Mrs Agnes Fuller a six month mothers pension of 10 dollars monthly for each of her three children aged eight, ten, and twelve. She has supported them since her husband’s death by housework and sewing with attorney W R Metz representing her. Charles Schaffer of Scottsbluff is visiting his brother Bud.
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Tash Seneser Morning
Agnes Fuller
Suit Against Potash Works for Large Sum
Engineering firm sues Western Potash Works and associated partners for 16020.99 dollars claiming unpaid professional services commissions and expert reports in plans for a Nebraska potash plant. The petition outlines contracts from 1917 to 1919 including design work, monthly engineer salary, and 1 percent of net sales commissions.
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Alloge
Nebras
Lincoln Star
Aoriday
The
Processing Company
Philadelphia
Mewilliam E. Sharp
George G. Moore
Edmond C. van Diest
Frank J. Sharp
Charles Stuart
William H. Ferguson
Arthur T. Raymond
S. A. Foster
A. R. Talbot
Herbert E. Sidles
T. H. McWilliams
Nebraska
Lincoln
Lincoln Financiers
W. E. Sharp
Eastern Company
Bald to Concentrate on Law Practice After Real Estate Career
F A Bald ends partnership with J Rust and dissolves Bald Rust partnership. He moves his offices to the Wyoming Northeastern Oil company building in the Red dish block, naming it his new headquarters to devote his future work to legal practice.
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F. A. Bald
Thomas-Bald Company
Bald-Ruat Land Company
J. Rust
Wyoming- Northeastern Oil Company
Reddish
Earl Mallory Prepares Return Trip by Roamer
Earl Mallory left Wednesday evening for Sha. He plans to return in a few days and if the weather permits, will drive the big Roamer back to Alliance.
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Earl Mallory
Sha
Alliance
Athletic Training Discussion at the Elks Club
A committee appointed by Elke Jolge will study athletic training and gymnasium work for interested members. A meeting tonight at 8 30 at the club rooms will involve Alliance’s Pe fraternity members aiding in planning a training course. Mrs Paul Back returned from Denver after visiting her sister Mrs M J Keegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke Jolge
Alliance
Woman Hurt When Husband Drives Car Into Cellar
Mrs. Mre Frank Doon badly injured when the auto they rode in plunged into a six foot cellar excavation at Fourth and Platte shortly after 1 AM. She was thrown inside the car, suffering chest and head bruises and possible internal injuries. The husband could not help and neighbors assisted until a physician assessed her condition.
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Frank Doon
Jd. T. Burkhurst
Fourth and
Platte
Boons
Bonner
Angora
Alliance Lions entertain Rotary Club guests in Alliance
Lions and Rotary members gathered at the Alliance Hotel Garden for a joint event. John W. Guthrie chaired the fellowship, Dr. Baumann led songs, and Percy Cogswell directed Rotary singing. Fred C. Jones spoke on Lionism and interclub cooperation. W. R. Metz welcomed the alliance and pledged civic support, while W. W. R. Harper and the Lions shared service slogans and staged telegraph stunts for entertainment.
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Alliance Rotary Club
Alliance Hotel
Secaia
John W. Guithrie
Peete
Dr. Bauman
Percy Cogswell
Rotary
Fred C. Jones
Denver
Lions Club
W. R. Metz
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Nebraska
W.W. R. Harper
Lions
Lions Entertainment Committee
W. L. O'Keefe
Scottsbluff Elks Plan New Home Worth up to 100000
The Scottsbluff Elks Lodge bought four Broad street lots and will erect a home costing not more than 100000, abandoning plans to buy the Lincoln hotel from Nebraska Hotel Co now in receivership.
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The
Elks of
Scottsbluff
Lodge
Lincoln Hotel
Nebraska Hotel Company
Mischief Makers Cut Tires On Youngs Car
Ed Young found all four tires on his truck slashed last evening in what police deem deliberate damage. The incident points to intentional vandalism rather than an accident.
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Mischief Makers
Young
Ed. Young
Two More Fined on Intoxication Charge
Slim Slind and Andy Sitler were fined $10 and costs each by Judge Roberts in police court after pleading guilty to intoxication. They were arrested on Butte avenue by Officer Stilwell early Thursday morning and paid their fines.
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Slim" Slind
Andy Sitler
Primary Elimination Vote Sets Ten For Final City Race
Tuesday’s free-for-all primary in Alliance produced surprise moves as R. M. Hampton and S. W. Thompson led, with ten candidates advancing to the April 5 regular election. Voters backed businesslike leadership and a quiet campaign, while several favored civic improvements and veteran supporters.
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R. M. Hampton
W. Thomson
C. A. Newberry
F. W. Hayes
A. V. Gavin
W. L. O'Keefe
J. B. Lewin
D. ©. Bradbury
John R. Snyder
M.S. Hargraves
F. E. Holston
G. W. Nation
H. D. Hacker
F. W. Harris
Moses Wright
A. H. Robbins
George F. Davis
E. C. Drake
J. J. Vance
Harvey D. Hacker
Gavin
Irwin
D. C. Bradbury
Alliance
Hayes
S. W. Thompson
Henneberry Criticizes City Council Action On Meter
Plumber John Henneberry disputed a city council statement about a meter bill. He claims city workers did not need two trips to install the meter and that the meter was repaired, not replaced. Bob Wyatt of Volker company was in town visiting trade during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henneberry
Wagnenarar
Bob Wyatt
Wm. Volker Company
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County
Hemingeford Road
Elton Bennett
University of Nebraska School of Medicine
Mr. Bennett
Clyde Hartmant
Moreland
T. H. Morris
Edgemont, M. D
First Secon
San
Cses
Ss. W. Thompson
Eeacons
A. Newberry
Gevia
W. L. O’keefe
Bo Hipwit
de. Bradbury
John RK. Snyder
M. S. Hargraves
Roleten Sn. A
G. W. Nations
KH. D. Hacker
Iso
Ree
Davis
J. J. Vanee
Charles Schaffer
Brother
Bud
Western Works
Elks Club
Alliance Lions
RE. M. Hampton
Henneberry
Council
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