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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
8
Police announce a forthcoming clean-up of drifters and hoboes seen at the Third street crossing. Officers plan decisive action to keep the residence area clear, contrasting Alliance's calmer conditions with Crawford where a notorious jungle houses many beggars.
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company hearings on the rate increase continued with officials detailing why higher charges are needed for hotel line rentals and private exchanges. Lloyd Wilson testified the change would add about 150000 yearly to revenue, with 112987 of that in Omaha, and towns nationwide showing varied boosts including Alliance 2634 and Fremont 1180 among others.
Lincoln Star Alliance dispatch reports Frank Johns Republican candidate for United States senator opposes a broad protective tariff. He argues tariffs optional only when defending public health or national defense and would shift costs to consumers. Johns challenges opponents to defend high protectionism withlogic.
Additional particulars reach Alliance chamber about the newly organized Veterans Memorial highway first named Kansas and Nebraska. The route starts in Galveston Texas and passes Dallas Fort Worth Canadian Perryton Liberal Garden City Scott City Oakley Colby Atwood Stratton Wauneta Imperial Jamar Venango Big Springs Ash Hollow Lewellen and more toward the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park. Markers feature an arrow with a red point and the words Memorial Highway. Next association meeting likely at Oshkosh.
A circular from the Alliance chamber of commerce reports Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock intends to provide Box Butte growers with latest federal seed potato bulletins and promote certified seed potatoes in the southern states. Chambers of commerce reply enthusiasm, hoping to boost demand for Box Butte certified seeds for planting and table stock. City news notes Minor Morris at Memorial day prep and City Manager Kemmish on a state railway commission rate hearing for Northwestern Bell.
Alliance chamber of commerce heard from Attorney P E Romig about Broncho lake municipal pier repairs after vandalism and a windstorm. Two hundred citizens funded a bath house and forty foot pier last summer, but partitions were torn down planks stolen and the pier suffered further damage. The committee plans minor repairs to host swimming events on the Fourth at the municipal pier with races to be held after the hot season.
Bridgeport and Box Butte Morrill county officials agree on a compromise North Star route. Crews grade and surface across Bonner while county sections receive attention. When joined, Bridgeport boosters plan a celebratory trip to Alliance.
An optimistic German royalist predicts a future when all will remove hats to the former kaiser. The remark adds a joking note that he might seek work clerking in a hat shop.
The Lincoln man delivered the commencement address praising kindness and courtesy as vital virtues. Judge James H. Hewitt awarded diplomas to graduates, including Excellent Scholarship honorees Rowland Threlkeld Mariellen Beagle Dorothy Hampton and William Hilton. The auditorium was filled to capacity with loud applause for the class of twenty four and program participants.
Wet wash calls received before 3 30 will be returned by 2 p m. Forty pounds cost one dollar. Alliance Steam Laundry. 38 I f
Alliance chamber committees report strong support and enthusiasm from merchants for a free July 4 celebration with a racing program water events fireworks and other entertainments. The plan aims to raise 1500 to cover costs and a small grandstand fee may apply.
An endorsement highlights Tanlac as the quickest path to health strength and happiness by F E Holsten.
J A White, a well known Kentucky farmer, says he could beat his hands shucking corn after taking Taniac. F E Holsten, 53.
A cluster of keys found about 10 miles southwest of Alliance. Owner should call Herald to claim and pay for the ad. Contact details provided by the newspaper.
Secretary L C Thomas reports a letter from A M Gaddis noting a state surveying crew will begin mapping the missing link of the Potash highway from Lakeside to Ashby by next Monday. Residents along the route have assisted with the project for months with Alliance backing. The crew on the Alliance Hemingford road near Burlington tracks will shift to the Potash route at week’s start.
Last Sunday drew 305 attendees at the Bible school with a feast and several musical numbers. If 250 return next Sunday with lessons on time and stay for the morning service, the school hopes to win extra points in a contest with Scottsbluff.
The Methodist church announces a Wednesday 7:30 social for all Sunday school and congregation with entertainment and a fundraising social to buy folding chairs. Mr Mann's concert orchestra will play next Sunday at sacred program with half the loose offerings. Children’s Day on June 11 will feature cradle roll exercises by age groups with green caps for under one year and caps and gowns for ages four and under.
The Hemingford M E church led by Rev A J Mayon raised pledges for the centenary until it doubled its note, a record in the conference. Mrs A P Brown spoke on Scottsbluff conference and a saxophone duet entertained the congregation despite the rainy night.
The church unanimously approved a message to Senators Norris Hitchcock and Congressman Kinkaid urging strict enforcement of the Volstead Act and opposition to any modification to allow light wine or beer. It warns such changes could undermine Prohibition and calls for re election opposition to officials not enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. The document notes attendance and youth/choir events with a church outing set for Broncho Lake and travel plans.
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