Baby Killed In Auto Crash En Route To Funeral
A 14 month old, Rose Anne Koci, was killed in a head on collision 16 miles west of North Platte while en route to Schuyler for her mother Anne Koci’s funeral. Injured were F L Treblick, Marie Linda, Lloyd Erskin, and others. Treblick and Marie Laiba taken to Sutherland hospital, Erskin at North Platte, Treblick’s car reportedly collided while passing. Continued on page 8.
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Schuyler
Rose Anne Koci
North Platte
F. L. Treblick
Lodge Pole
Marie Linda
Lodges Pole
Lloyd Erskin
Hemingford
Joan Koci
Anne Koci
Sidney Hospital
Treblick
Erskin
Marie Laiba
Treblicks
Sutherland
Miss Laiba
Lincoln
Intercounty Womans Clubs Meet Highlights Spring Session
The annual spring session of the Intercounty Federation of Womans Clubs was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday with strong addresses and music. Mayor Herman Schroeder gave the welcome, Mrs. F. A. Bush of Sidney spoke for the local club, and Mrs. J W Rogers of Lodge Pole offered the response. Club representatives from Kimball, Lodge Pole and Sidney shared talks on their year’s achievements. A girls trio sang, Henry Pavlat spoke on mothers pensions, lunch followed, and afternoon programs featured piano and vocal numbers plus Mrs. Ralph of Kimball’s feature talk as sixth district president. Continued on page 8.
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Intercounty Federation of Womans Clubs
Presbyterian Church
Herman Schroeder
F. A. Bush
Sidney Womans Club
Schroeder
J W Rogers
Lodge Polo
Bates
Lodge Pole
Groshans
Kimball
Bush
Sidney
Helen Jane Johnson
Lois Hardy
Carolyn Kennedy
Henry Pavlat
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
W. H. Edwards
Ralph Coates
Ralph
Nebraska gas tax exemption movement gains footing at state gathering
North Platte hosts a statewide meeting where former organizations join the Nebraska Gas Tax Exemption association to press for excluding all gasoline not used on public highways from the four cent state tax. The plan includes backing state income tax reform, opposing road bond issues, and tax exemption for off highway fuel. Led by George Burke and Joseph Steele, the group aligns with major farm groups to push recommendations to Lincoln.
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Nebraska
North Platte
Nebraska Gas Tax Exemption Association
George Burke
Gurley
Joseph Steele
Kimball
Exemption Association
Lincoln
Nebraska State Grange
Thomas A Hudson
State Farmers Union
Harry C. Parmenter
Farm Bureau Federation
P. P. Ceder
Nebraska Federation of County
Legion Member Drive Lagging Behind Last Year In State
Nebraska American Legion launches a four week drive to reach 6000 members with the slogan Do it for the Legion. The drive began March 22 after a Legion broadcast from KFAB in Lincoln and will be updated daily by radio reports. District 4, including Sidney Post No. 17, is at 80.6 percent of its quota, while District 13 leads and District 7 is close behind.
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Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Legion
KFAB
Lincoln
District Four
Sidney Post No. 17
District 13
District Seven
Brother Of Mrs. J. H. Bicknell Slain In Robbery
The brother of Mrs. J. H. Bicknell, 55, Schellenberger, was shot and robbed of his cash by two bandits in Arkansas City, Kansas. He died after giving up his money. a dying confession described the robbers briefly. No arrests reported as officers mount a major probe amid public outrage. Continued on page 8.
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J. H. Bicknell
tlLe Schellenberger
Arkansasity
Kan
Bicknell
Schellenberger
Arkansas City
Wheat reseeding urged after heavy March winds in Nebraska
Western Nebraska winter wheat suffered wind and moisture shortages from March high winds. Cheyenne county farmers expect reseeding this month and next, with one owner planning to replant hundreds of acres. Many will abandon portions of acreage, making government seed loans a vital lifeline for growers.
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Cheyenne County
Minneapolis
Potter
County Central Committee
Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Sidney
Panhandle
Cheyenne
No New Clues In Extortion Case Believed Crank Hit
County authorities found no new clues in the attempted extortion of 25000 from A J Jorgenson Sidney banker. They now favor that the threatening note was the work of a crank or personal enemy of American National Bank president. Investigators continue seeking tangible leads and aim for maximum charges.
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A. J. Jorgenson
Sidney Banker
American National Bank
Jorgenson
Kepler
Benefit Bridge for Cha May Camp at City Auditorium
Tonite members of the Cha May camp fire group sponsor a benefit bridge party tonight at the city auditorium to cover girls summer camp expenses. Tickets are fifty cents each, about two hundred attendees expected, ten prizes to be awarded, and a lunch will be served at the end of play. Everyone is invited.
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City Auditorium
Governor Bryan Highlights Tax Cuts At City Auditorium
Governor Charles W. Bryan spoke on Democratic principles and tax relief at the City Auditorium on Tuesday. He touted a 33 percent state tax cut and a 25 percent reduction in Cheyenne County since his 15 months in office, urged irrigation and road reforms, and criticized Republican policies for lowering prices and hindering trade.
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Bryan
City Auditorium
Charles W. Bryan
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Jis
County Officers Seize Auto and Liquor North of Here
Walter Williams of Lewellen was arrested north of Sidney on Wednesday as Cheyenne county officers believed to have halted a bootlegging operation. Nine gallons of liquor, a hose, and Williams car with mixed state permits were seized. He was fined 160 dollars plus costs and said he would pay. The case involves suspected deliveries across Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado with Williams linked to previous liquor trials.
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Here
Cheyenne County
Walter Williams
Lewellen
Williams
W. W. Schulz
George Sheldon
Sidney
Schulz
Keith
Garden
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Wiliams
Morrill Bank Robbery Suspects Sentenced In Nebraska
Henry Fallone and Lawrence Roy of Guernsey were each sentenced to 15 years, Ronald Eaton 10 years, for roles in the Morrill bank robbery last week. Eaton confessed, naming Fallone and Roy. The trio planned the heist for weeks, with Eaton guarding customers while the vault was robbed and Fallone driving. Leslie Sullivan, 19, was not blamed. The sentencing was by Judge E. F. Carter in Gering with local officials present.
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Henry Fallone
Lawrence Roy
Guernsey
Ronald Eaton
Morrill Bank
E. F. Carter
Donald H. Eaton
Glendo Ranch
First National Bank
Morrill
Gering
E. E. Clark
Robert Patterson
Vincent S. Ramsey
Eaton
Leslie Sullivan
Falone
Roy
Clark
Joy
Fraulone
Fallone
Guern
Two Barns Burned In Spectacular Blazes In Sidney And At Sunol
A 30 by 60 foot structure on C. S. Radcliffe property near Sidney known as Buckaroo park burned to the ground late Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters lacking water supply could not halt the blaze as it gained headway before the alarm.
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Sidney
Sunol
C. S. Radcliffe
Buckaroo Park
Grecian Order Promotes Closer Greek American Ties
A Hepa conducts a campaign to acquaint Americans with the Greek nation and its role in U S history. John Livanis, a respected Greek citizen, is appointed intermediary for the district and submits information for readers. The article notes two general Greek classifications, the ancients being one.
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United States
John Livanis
Ritchie Challenges Bryan Facts in Gubernatorial Campaign
Governor Charles Bryan’s road and tax saving claims are disputed by Democrat Willian Ritchie Jr in a letter to the Telegraph. Ritchie accuses Bryan of using road contractors as bogeymen, cites cost drops in 1931, notes state officials’ long tenure, and questions apparent tax savings and campaign practices.
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Ritchie
Bryan
Charles Bryan
Willian Ritchie, Jr
Telegraph
Beatrice
State Central Committee
Nebraska
United States
Mr. Bryan
Grade School Track Meet In County In Sidney This Month
Cheyenne county grade schools are invited to enter boys for a countywide track meet in Sidney likely on Saturday April 30. Directed by Leo Black the event is open to all county grade school boys with events including sprints relays and field events and two weight/height classes awarding points for places.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Leo Black
Farm League Meet Sets Cheyenne County Baseball Plans
Sunday gathering at 2:30 PM at Farmers Union Oil office to organize the coming season of the Cheyenne county league. Newly elected managers and veteran pilots must attend as a new league president will be chosen for 1932. A. H. Dilley departs Sidney this spring after two seasons as proxy.
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Cheyenne County Baseball League
Farmers Union Oil Company
A. H. Dilley
Sidney
Principals Prepare for Legion Fight Card in Sidney
Principals on the American Legion fight card here Tuesday, April 12, are working out each afternoon in Sidney. Jim Banks, a colored battler, faces Chuck Moore of Cheyenne in the main event. Banks trains hard to improve footwork for the bout with Moore, who is regarded as a top fighter in the Rocky Mountain region. Banks will have a full evening handling this clever opponent.
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American Legion
Sidney
Jim Banks
Chuck Moore
Cheyenne
Banks
Moore
Rocky Mountain
Scholarships Offered To Seniors In Local Nebraska Plan
Local seniors from Sidney high school and St Patrick s academy may compete for one year tuition scholarships at the University of Nebraska next year. Chancellor E A Burnett announced a contest May 5 6 and 7 awarding 150 scholarships worth about 70 each. The awards extend the academic pentathlon prizes across Nebraska s 470 accredited high schools in three groups by class size.
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Sidney High School
St. Patrick's Academy
University of Nebraska
E. A Burnett
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