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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1932
Page
8
In pre election coverage, Ripchiz accuses Bryan Nqp of sticking to facts during discussions. The report notes supporters and opponents weighing in as talks continue, with references to state employee reductions and potential legislative action.
William Jennings Bryan urged a tax shift favoring farm property revaluation and repeal of the intangible tax. He backed income and replacement taxes to ease burdens on property owners and urged voters to support the Democratic ticket with a Democratic legislature. He spoke in Lincoln and North Platte after a hunting-visit introduction by C S Radcliffe.
Mrs Ioci dies after two day illness at Lodge Pole area. The Kocis family, prominent south Lodge Pole residents, mourn their infant daughter Rose Anne born in Sennyler who was the sole child. Genrig funeral service handled arrangements.
Grade schools are invited to enter boys in a track meet here on April 30. Groups will be added for a points trophy in Black States. Four boys per school may enter, two per weight class, with limit of three events plus relays. preliminaries in the morning and finals in the afternoon.
Officers received a note alleging extortion and delivered a package to a spot six miles southwest of Sidney. They monitored the area for hours but found no suspicious activity before news of the case leaked, prompting authorities to abandon the investigation. If the extortion attempt is real, the writer risks severe penalties under state law.
Crop observers report scattered damage across West Negraska with many fields showing little injury. Farmers hope for rain in April to revive prospects as March winds reduced winter wheat area and boosted interest in barley and corn due to higher prices. Broad abandonment remains uncertain, but the county replanting plan targets spring reseedings aided by government loans.
Senior students compete for 50 university scholarships per group for schools with 45 plus graduates. Tests in English and mathematics plus three others are given by local officials who select two seniors per school. 40 winners per group receive awards. no school may win more than one. If unused or forfeited, funds pass to next in line. Total scholarships rise to 250 with prior awards for upperclass students.
The Nebraska Legion reports slow membership growth as of March 15, 1932, with 13,646 paid members versus 17,389 a year earlier. The department reached about 70 percent of its 1932 quota, compared with 94 percent the prior year, despite notable winter work in other areas.
At the American Legion auxiliary meeting Tuesday night a special feature will be a talk by Mrs. W H Edwards on work in veterans hospitals especially mental institutions. The rehabilitation committee arranges the program and hopes for a large turnout of members.
Charles J. Knutzman funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at Gehrig funeral home with Rev F Charling Mills officiating. The body was shipped to Bellville Illinois for burial.
The article details confessions by Youtie and two others in a Morrill bank heist on March 21. It describes the group’s movements from a car near the railroad to the bank, Roy and Eaton entering armed, robbing the bookkeeper, and a gun discharge in the lobby. They fled, were questioned, and clothing connected to the disguise was identified, with loot recovered from a sack dropped in the Burlington yards.
Two barns burned in quick succession causing heavy damage. At Sunol the Paul Booth farm barn burned late Wednesday, with valuable horses saved and a cat perishing. Insurance is believed to cover losses. The large barn contained fixtures, motors and three sets of harness all destroyed. No total loss estimate was given.
The department has loaned over six million dollars in three weeks from the 50 million assigned by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation act. Applications for additional loans arrive at about 5000 daily as wheat and cotton demand declines. Warehouse receipts total about 16 million dollars in cotton and wheat taken in repayment of seed plans.
Boxers Banks Sailor Randolph and Keith Adams drill in two round sessions as they train for an upcoming ten round match set near Tulsa Oklahoma City. Banks relies on punch and aggression while Randolph displays a clever style though not yet in fighting trim. Adams explodes early then slows, aiming to be ready by April 12. Local fans from Sterling Scottsbluff Bridgeport and Alliance expect a strong card with future shows depending on crowd appeal.
Press reports say Mr Schellen berger was returning home from the store about 9 30 in the evening when two men stepped from darkness and ordered him to surrender his cash. They took about 150 dollars.
Mr and Mrs H P Sozerfrei express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
A promotional offer invites readers to join Greenlees Lucky Dozen hosiery club and receive a free pair of lady's hose with membership. The notice emphasizes a limited time opportunity and encourages immediate enrollment.
Delegates from several farmer organizations in Nebraska agreed to sponsor and back all actions of the Nebraska Gas Tax Exemption Association to remove gasoline from the tax. They pledged support for candidates who favor the association's program and scheduled another meeting before the November 8 general election to elect state officers. Attendees listed include Joseph Steele Kimball, George Burke Gurley, M. W. Dimery Sidney, J. H. Foster Dalton, and Charles D. Green Sidney.
Mrs Greshans of Kimball was named president of the federation at the close of the session. Mrs E B Nelson of Sieney is vice president, and Mrs Craig of Ledge Pole treasurer. The annual fall session is to be held at Kimball.
The Greek community in the United States pursues cultural self definition with a drive to establish a separate race identity. The group highlights 10 000 Greek youth in American schools and notes notable Americans of Greek origin in medicine art and sculpture. Physicians Malavozos Corylos and Poijvois Corylos and Staph of Chicago are cited as leading doctors. John Vassos James Trifiles and Polygretos Vagis are named as prominent artists and sculptors.
The article highlights Greek contributions in athletics with champions Michael Dorizas and Jim Lendos, industry figures Alexander Pantages, the Skouras brothers, and N. Dipson, and praises Archbishop Athenogoras. It notes Greeks raised over 10 million dollars for churches and scholarships, supplied 60,000 soldiers in WWI, and earned a Congressional Medal of Honor, while detailing civic, economic, and cultural traits.
An ad claims SENDOL tablets non habit forming quick relief for neuritis sciatica frontal headaches stiff jolts sore muscles and rheumatism. Available at druggists for 20 cents a box.
The ladies of the Imirs Dodds division of the Methodist Kensington will host a waffle supper in the church basement Saturday evening from 5 to 7 o clock. All you can eat for 25 cents. Public invited.
An auction sale of second hand goods is set for Saturday April 2 at 929 9th Avenue one block east of the post office. The notice from Thomas Sumter Co Telegraph Wantads promises bargains and promotes Cook's durable yet inexpensive paint as a selling line.
Short notice cattle keeper seeks pasture near Da en, 16 northwest, with good pit and care. Terms reasonable offered by Boyer on star route through Bridgeport.
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