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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
1
Alliance City Council tabled a petition with about 550 signatures seeking a salary cut for City Manager Kemmish. The report cites improvements in finances and a positive first year under the City Manager plan, noting deficits prior to the plan and a current cash balance and sinking fund progress.
The Lions Club of Alliance met at 6:15 p.m. in the Palm Room of the Alliance Hotel for a weekly dinner and meeting. Reports included printed welcome cards for the track meet and auto show, updates on the Omaha district convention, and a talk by Pastor Bennett and Mayor Hampton on local government and city operations.
The city council granted three months licenses to Everett Cook, G. Rayle, W. J. Simpson and Joe Smith for pool halls after a ten day vacation. The Alliance Billiard Parlor owned by George A. Loukis was denied a permit. A later decision will decide license renewals for the rest of the year.
Alliance manager Harold Snyder announces four scheduled games starting Sunday May 21 at 8 p m against Minatare with strong turnout hoped. The May 28 game at Alliance vs Morrill and May 30 Decoration Day clash with Hemingford on the home diamond follow, then a June 4 return with Minatare.
Prince's track team leaves noon for Lincoln to compete in the state meet. Members Frank Dailey Cecil Beal Mike O'Connor Phillip Killian and Captain Lee Strong travel as Alliance seeks a strong finish in group 2. Dailey and Beal are top contenders in the 880 and 220. Strong and Beal pace the 440. Dailey aims for high hurdles and pole vault, while team hopes for high overall placing.
Alliance chamber of commerce invites its members to visit Hemingford this evening as guests of the newly organized Hemingford chamber. The event is an et together gathering to discuss joint plans for the good of Alliance, Hemingford, and Box Butte County. Several members intend to travel from Alliance to attend.
A Chamber of Commerce committee considers an old time Fourth of July with free attractions for visitors, possibly a barbecue and races. Members from Alliance and nearby towns discuss a frugal, community sourced event at a Monday luncheon, inviting farmers to participate and vote on plans.
The senior class play Clarence by Booth Tarkington will be staged this evening at the Imperial theatre. The cast includes returning performers and new members, with lively romance and a suspenseful mystery about who Clarence is. Photos of the cast line the display in front of the venue.
Ernest M. Smith a 21 year old Burlington brakeman was detained on a 500 bond after resisting and assaulting Night Marshal Eugene Stilwell at the depot. The hearing is set in police court May 22 with Special Agent E M Martin aiding in the subdual.
A five part forecast covers Aljinnes and vicinity with fall conditions. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be cool with little temperature change and calm winds.
State Engineer George B. Johnson plans a spring visit to Alliance to review Potash highway work and western Nebraska road problems. He directs survey crews, coordinates with the chamber of commerce, and aims to reduce difficulties while briefing county officials on a definite road program. The Alliance chamber plans a western Nebraska meeting during his visit.
The Ford touring car prize from the Alliance automobile show remains contested. Calvin D. Walker, initially ruled out as winner, claims he is not a merchant and seeks a merchants vote to decide ownership. Perley Beach holds the second number and is reportedly the recipient, while Walker has secured 24 merchant signatures supporting his claim. An informal secret ballot is planned to resolve the dispute.
Eugene Burns, a Black man, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Special Agent C A Amos on charges of robbing box cars at Broken Bow. He will be taken there to face the charge. Burns has been held in custody as the case proceeds and Amos will accompany him to the scene of the alleged thefts.
A Thursday windstorm raked western Nebraska with tornadoes at Lexington and Broken Bow. Alliance saw unroofed buildings, shattered shops, toppled windmills, and broken windows. debris filled streets as a blacksmith shop and other structures collapsed and flames or bricks fell, while a Palace Market plate glass window failed. One death and extensive property damage were reported at Broken Tow.
An unusual Sereopticon display of world famous artworks will be shown at the Methodist church Sunday night. The event is a topical Mother's Day service built around the hymn Home Sweet Home with story music and pictures. Mr Smith says the set offers mainly reproductions of famous paintings of nature and motherhood.
The twenty second annual Nebraska Stock Growers Association meeting will be in Hyannis June 15 to 17 with President Graham and Jameson drafting an ample program. Mayor A C Sibbitt reports elaborate preparations to warmly entertain visitors as hotels fill and homes are opened. Hyannis has a long loyalty to the association and Grant county has contributed substantial support, ensuring visiting stock will feel at home.
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