Annual Assessment Campaign Began in Nebraska Today
Cheyenne county precinct assessors opened their annual campaign with County Assessor J. H. Foster briefing them in the district court room on April 1. The effort includes a new biennial land valuation task with possible slight downward shifts on improvements and only Class A irrigated land likely to bear higher values. Scottsbluff county is slated to join this increase. Assessors received detailed instructions and are reminded their work continues until board of equalization approves next summer.
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Cheyenne County
J. H. Foster
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Foster
Board of Equalization
Spelling Meet Set Saturday April 9th
County spelling contest scheduled for Saturday April 9 at the junior high. Eligible are all fifth through eighth grade students. The champion will be chosen from seventh and eighth graders in oral spelling with written tests for younger students.
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Gertude Nelson
Nelson
Air Conditioned Bus Equipment Is Coming
The Interstate Transit Lines will operate the first fleet of air conditioned buses this summer from Chicago and Kansas City to Los Angeles Portland and Spokane via Salt Lake City. Main line and transcontinental travel times will be cut from April 1 with Westbound departures at 8 23 a m 1 53 a m and 5 09 p m Eastbound at 8 28 a m 2 12 p m and 11 33 p m. The system features year round complete air conditioning after nearly two years of testing and improvement.
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Interstate Transit Lines
Chicago
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Portland
Spokane
Salt Lake City
E. A. Winter
Winter
W C Sheets Seeks Fourth District County Commissioner Post
W C Sheets, a Potter community resident, entered the race for county commissioner in the first district. He completed his filing Tuesday joining incumbent Ford Weikhorst and challengers Lester Stecher and August Schmidt. Weikhorst Stecher and Schmidt are Democrats. Sheets runs as a Republican.
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W.C. Sheets
Potter Community
Sheets
Ford Weikhorst
Lester Stecher
August
Schmidt
Weikhorst
Stecher
Exemption and Pension Proposals Opposed at Meeting
Nebraska Federation of County Taxpayers League speakers urged businessmen to oppose homestead exemption and a $30 pension proposal at a Union Pacific hotel meeting. Max Miller of Omaha and C D Haskell of Laurel cited higher Nebraska taxes elsewhere and warned these measures would add special taxes, harming the state’s standing as a tax haven.
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Nebraska Federation of County Taxpayers League
Union Pacific
Max Miller
Omaha
C D. Haskell
Laurel
Haskell
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Miller
Charles D Green
Clayton S. Radcliffe
Wil
LPVAA Music Meet at Lodgepole Nebraska
The Lodgepole Valley Activities Association held its annual music festival in Lodgepole on March 25 with ten member schools eight participating. About 250 contestants competed in roughly 40 events during a full afternoon and evening program. Julius Cochran of Sidney High School judged and praised notable improvements and local school enthusiasm. Superintendent L. E. Lydiatt directed the festival’s well organized proceedings.
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Lodgepole Valley Activities Association
Lodgepole
Nebraska
Dalton
Gurley
Bushnell
Potter
Goodview
Broadwater
Sunol
Julius Cochran
Sidney High School
L. E. Lydiatt
High Wind Reported Across Wide Area
Sidney endured strong winds Monday night and Tuesday with a peak of 43 mph. The gale stretched from Rock Springs to Big Springs, stirring dust clouds despite prior moisture. Cheyenne County also logged 43 mph, while North Platte saw 12 mph and Grand Island 19 mph as winds eased.
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Sidney
Rock Springs
Big Springs
Cheyenne
United Airlines
North Platte
Grand Island
Cheyenne County Leads in Depletion Acreage in Nebraska Plan
The Nebraska ACP committee announced distribution of 15,000,000 acre state soil-depleting allotment and 6,700,000 acre corn allotment to counties and commercial corn counties under the 1938 farm act. Allotments are based on 1928 to 1937 crop data, affecting 1938 planting. county and community committees may need weeks to allocate to farms. Cheyenne County shows a depletion allocation of 22,28 449,303 acres among listed counties.
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Nebraska
Icheyenne
Banner
Box Butte
Dewel
Garden
Kimaball
Morris
Scotts Bluff
Good Well Brought In Near Broadwater
Broadwater area gains irrigation well progress as Wilford M. Nolte sinks a 24 inch diameter gravel treated well to 63 feet with a 50 foot pump depth. A test yields 1700 gallons per minute over four hours, supporting irrigation plans for 60 to 80 acres, with broader conservation farming plans drawing nearby farmers to similar wells. The project uses Nebraska Developing Co. methods, first of its kind in Morrill county, near Broadwater.
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Wilford M. Nolte
Broadwater
Nebraska Developing Company
Kearney
Morrill County
Nolte
Former Resident of Sidney Draw Is Dead
Louie A. Scheer 55 a resident of West Sidney Draw district 1916 1929 died March 14 at his home near Hornicek Iowa of a heart attack He married Anna Kragel at Mapleton in 1911 They lived there five years then moved to Sidney Survived by wife four children Louise Mapleton Madela Ida Grove Lorene Smithland Franklin Lewis at home Funeral services held March 17
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Louie A. Scheer
West Sidney Draw
Hornicek
Iowa
Mr. Scheer
Anna Kragel
Mapleton
Sidney
Louise
Madela
Ida Grove
Lorene
Smithland
Franklin Lewis
Fourth District Nears National Legion Quota Report
The Fourth District of the American Legion, led by W. P. Ackerman of Sidney, reached 9.91 percent of its membership quota on March 19. It trailed District 7 at 100.69 percent while five other districts exceeded 90 percent and District 13 lagged at 78.93 percent.
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The
American Legion
W. P. Ackerman
Sidney
Ground Water Increase Noted by State Geologist
Dr George Condra Nebraska state geologist says groundwater is higher than in recent drought years though cautions against optimism. He attributes events to rains and snow lifting the underground table and explains spring rise occurs when ground is not frozen, with runoff minimized. Mayor Roche and a city council committee inspect possible sites for a municipal vehicle testing station.
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R. B E. Roche
Burlington
George Condra
Nebraska
Range Inspectors of Panhandle In Session
Committeemen and inspectors from 11 western Nebraska counties met in Scottsbluff for a two day school on the range program. E Frolik led discussions while a field tour studied grasses. Counties represented included Banner Kimball Scotts Bluff Cheyenne Sheridan Sioux Box Butte Dawes Morrill Garden Deuel.
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Nebraska
Scottsbluff
E Frolik
Mrs Wooldridge Dies After Sudden California Death
Friends learned of the sudden death of Mrs Frank Wooldridge in Los Angeles last Monday morning. The Wooldridges lived in Sidney for years before moving to California and were prominent in the community. Mr Wooldridge ran a local bank and was in the grocery business. Mrs Wooldridge was active in the Royal Neighbors and other activities.
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Frank Wooldridge
Los Angles
Wooldridges
Sidney
California
Wooldridge
Nearly 4,000 License Plates Bought In '37
Cheyenne County residents bought 3,959 motor vehicle license plates at a cost of 19,303 during 1937, according to a state division survey. Nebraska saw a record 447,900 plates issued in 1937, up from 445,518, while 1913 saw the lowest figure of 21,617.
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Cheyenne County
Miller Not Sure What Office He Will Seek
Dr. A. L. Miller of Kimball, returning from a 38 day South America trip, told friends in Lincoln he plans to file for an office but has not decided which. He has been mentioned as a possible Republican candidate for lieutenant governor or Congress in the Fifth district.
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A. L. Miller
Kimball
South America
Lincoln
13 Point Vehicle Inspection Outlined for Municipal Testing
Thirteen key checks will define the forthcoming municipal motor vehicle testing stations. The state law manual requires cars pass a stringent examination, covering registration, horn, wipers, mirrors, glass, tires, alignment, steering, exhaust, lights, flags, vehicle dimensions, and brakes. The glass provisions bar non-transparent signs on windshields and windows and require intact, clear glass for safe visibility. Vehicles built after 1935 must have all doors and windows fitted with approved safety glass. (Continued on Page 6)
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State Highway Department
Sidney Students To Seek Class A Music Laurels This Week
Sidney high school will send nearly a hundred music students to Scottsbluff to compete in the district music contest entering Class A with Scottsbluff Alliance and Chadron. Large groups include band with 62 pieces orchestra 32 pieces and choir 40 voices. Eleven small groups and several individuals compete with ratings in five divisions.
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Sidney
Sidney High School
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Chadron
Kenneth Bergner
Phyllis Babcock
Elwood Lostroh
Helen Lockwood
Ivan Foster
Leroy Rabe
Jeanette Larson
Doris LeSueur
June Follett
Anne Taylor
Barbara Payne
Chalmers Cromer
Gering
Helen White
Kenneth Spergner
Barbara Linn
Kimball
Margaret Packard
Leslie Mong
Morton Spence
Crawford
George Smith
Donald Helzer
Robert Slemmons
Mitchell
Arnold Kuhn
Hemingford
Donald Olson
Rex Mullender
Father Of Sidneyite Is Buried At Sterling
Henry William Fredrick Schlueter, 54, died at a Sterling hospital Monday. A native of Germany who came to the United States in 1907, he settled on a Logan County homestead near Peetz after 1910. He married Erna Narjes in 1910 and Anita Wilkins in 1921. They moved to Sterling about a month ago. Surviving are his wife, 12 children, one grandchild, two sisters, and a half brother in Germany.
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Henry William Fredrick Schlueter
Sterling Hospital
Germany
United States
Logan County
Peetz
Schlueter
Erna Narjes
Sidney
Nebr
New York City
N. Y
Sterling
Ernest Schlueter
Dora Schlueter
Central City
Colo
Erna Nathans
Salem
Gloria Adolph
Vernon
Harold
Darlene
Gwendolyn
Edward
Arnold
Mardorie
Raymond Schlueter
Elizabeth
Changeable Weather Marks Season in Western Nebraska
The week featured varied conditions from heavy rainfall to one of the season’s worst wind and dust storms. A midweek warm spell gave way to a sharp freeze and then a chilling wind, epitomizing the era’s fluctuating weather and the challenges of dressing for it.
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Nebraska
Farmers Produce Co Handles Purina Chow
The Farmers Produce Company places five Purina Chow advertisements in today's paper to stress that they now carry Purina Chows. A sixth ad highlights other merchandise and services to keep the firm’s name visible to the public.
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Farmers Produce Company
Purina
Wreck Near Potter Claims Second Life in Crash
Marion A. Dugger, 53, a pioneer Morrill County resident from Bridgeport, died in a Bridgeport hospital after a collision near Potter that killed Chris Ogard, 45, and injured Dugger's wife Clara. Mrs. Ogard survived. Dugger, born October 22, 1884, had long farm ties and church membership. funeral services were held in Bridgeport.
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Marion A. Dugger
Morrill County
Bridgeport
Chris Ogard
Dugger
Clara
Dix
Ogard
Eastern Star
Kansas
Presbyterian Church
Elmer Jacobson
Potter
Nebraska
Sidney
Fishing Season Opens In Nebraska Today
The fishing season opens in Nebraska today and runs through November 30. It covers eight common state species with pike varieties opening May 15. Daily limits include ten trout, five bass, and 15 crappie or sunfish with higher possession limits. pike varieties allow five. Anglers are urged to keep all trout and follow size rules for bass.
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Nebraska
Novelty Dance Feature Tonight By Sternie Sternberg Band
Sternie Sternberg and his eleven piece band play for the American Legion April Fool Novelty Dance at the city auditorium tonight. The group is en route to Denver for an engagement after recent eastern and midwestern appearances. Promises a rare night of music and novelty surprises with balcony admission reduced to twenty five cents and tickets at one dollar.
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Sternie Sternberg
American Legion
City Auditorium
Sternberg
Denver
Legion Dance Committee
Sidney Mayoral Race Draws Candidacy Notice
Citizens head to the polls next Tuesday April 5 to choose a mayor and city officials. Incumbent Mayor R E Roche faces councilman William Breternitz while the second ward council seat pits Jack Heavrin against R B Farquhar. Ward one and ward three nominees are T E Kokjer and D R Thomas respectively. Two school board members Russell Dedrick and N W Ladegard are unopposed. James Cameron contests police judge but Al Sutter declined to qualify.
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Sidney
R. E. Roche
William Beternitz
Roche
Breternitz
Jack Heavrin
R. B. Farquhar
T. E. Kokjer
D. R. Thomas
Russell Dedrick
N. W. Ladegard
PTA Convention Set for Sidney This April
The sixth district PTA plans its April 9 convention at Sidney inviting teachers and school patrons to attend. State president Mrs Gail Powell will speak, and a national officer is expected. R H Movann will discuss the new department on The Exceptional Child as part of the program.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Sidney
Parent Teacher Association
Gail Powell
R. H. Movann
Burlington Station At Bridgeport Is Robbed
The Burlington depot telegraph office safe in Bridgeport was looted Friday afternoon. Forty eight dollars in currency was taken from an envelope for the express company. The safe door was closed and handle turned. silver in the cash drawer remained untouched. Lyle Anderson, on duty, discovered the theft at 5:40 p.m. after returning from yard checks. Sheriff A. M. Webb led the investigation.
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Burlington
Bridgeport
A. M. Webb
Lyle Anderson
Anderson
Mrs Hawkinson Cancelled appearance in Nebraska lecture tour
Mrs Carl W Hawkinson dramatics instructor at Midland College Fremont was to appear in western Nebraska towns Sunday night but cancelled due to a severe laryngitis attack. The tour engagements have been cancelled and all appearances postponed.
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Carl W. Hawkinson
Midland College
Fremont
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W. C. Sheets
Commissioner’s Post
Franklin D. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Tax League
LPVAA
Lodge Pole
ACP
Panhandle
Sidney Draw
Belleville
Scottsbluff Today
Farmers Produce Co
Purina Chow
Shunroku Hata
China
Iwane Matsui
General Hata
Japan
Marion Dugger
PTA
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