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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1931
Page
4
The Easter Monday ball is the next social occasion hosted by the Kings Daughters charity drive. Grabill's Merrymakers provide music as tickets fund home charity work. every member of moderate means can attend to support the cause.
More than five thousand people toured the Office of Public Service Co during a daylong open house. Visitors were greeted by company staff who guided them through the building and explained operations. Local attendee E. J. Paquette, Attorney Paul L. Martin, and E. R. Woolley joined from nearby stations.
A herd of 135 cows on the Charles Moran ranch near Hyannis drifted into a lake as reports spread of heavy stock losses across western Nebraska. Abbott ranch lost about 75 head, Charles Murphy the same, Hall and Graham about 100 calves and cows, and Herman Krause well over that amount. Hord ranch also suffered many stock losses in the Sandhills east of Alliance where cattle raising is the main industry.
A fire yesterday caused serious damage to a local school building. Interior remodeling and re-equipment are needed after the blaze, with valuable sketches, records, and standard equipment lost. Prof J W Neilson teaches there, and the facility serves a large portion of male students.
Lucile Hardy wins the junior high spelling crown after a rigid local test that establishes her as a top student. Champions from other schools anticipate tomorrow’s county contest while County Superintendent Gertrude Nelson says the test will be tough and prepare the winner for the state tourney in Omaha.
Large crowds toured the new Servey store with praise for the design finish and furnishings. Manager F M Hill Jr reports satisfactory trade response over the first two selling days as visitors praised the light color scheme and orderly layout.
Sidney area obituary notes a pioneer resident of Cheyenne County who died near Kenesaw Nebraska. Survived by three daughters, one sister, 28 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Burial in Concordia Cemetery near Kenesaw with grandsons as pallbearers.
Sidney business men and farmers hear Vincent condemn the farm board as a government experiment run by petty politicians. He argues unsound ideas waste tax funds and harm growers. He defends futures trading as a long established stabilizer now expanding to cotton wool pork lard and other commodities.
County farmer participants will score 100 points toward the grand prize at the big feeders day meet. Plans seek to draw a large crowd, with last year drawing 2,000 Nebraska farmers and wives. The program includes a home economics section and reports on sheep, hogs, and cattle experiments from the college winter months. A. D. Weber presents the sheep findings, Wm. J. Loeffel covers hog tests, and Prof. R. R. Thalman reports on cattle experiments.
Miss Mary Lobb, teaching in New York, could not attend the celebration. Mrs Jason Lobb participated in a short program as the aged couple were honored guests. The Lobbs left Sidney 23 years ago and recalled many pleasant memories of Cheyenne County during a do you remember hour Sunday afternoon.
Miss Lindley, a prominent member of a missionary family and a granddaughter of Cyrus W. Field and Stephen Field, will be guest of honor at a guild tea this afternoon.
The district convention of the P T A arrives in Sidney on Tuesday and Wednesday with a mess meeting and officer elections. Delegates report at 1 30 p m and a school of instruction led by Mrs Kendal at 2 p m. At 3 30 p m questions and suggestions follow.
After days of threatening conditions the weather turns springlike and well below yearly average. Farmers report pasture land in the sand hills country in good condition and cattle growers express optimism about western Nebraska overall.
The annual machinery show will draw large crowds on April 16 17 and 18 with dealers and Blackmen receiving expert instruction before the rush season. Free entertainment is planned for visitors. Contests will be held at the fair grounds and dances will enliven the evenings conducted by merchants.
Mrs B C Kucera of Sunol was injured at noon when struck by a car driven by Raymond Cruise. Witnesses said the collision was unavoidable and one wheel passed over her body before she received medical care.
Reports indicate no broken bones were found after the afternoon incident. Officials believe the only injuries are severe bruises. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
Western state plans for a suit contesting the gasoline tax gain momentum. Representative Steele of Kimball County said the house action on reapportionment of the county share would fuel the fire.
Weary from fighting a large blaze at the city school building yesterday, local department crews fought through the night to contain the fire and prevent further damage. No injuries reported, investigation into the cause begins.
Local volunteers answered Peetz’s call in swift fashion as a full crew of firefighters battled the town’s most serious blaze. Neighbors lent aid. chemicals and equipment from two trucks were used to curb spread. The Telegraph rushed a reporter to Feetz for rapid coverage, with staff helping readers learn of the fire’s scale. Mr and Mrs Hilbert Borcher welcomed a baby girl born Tuesday.
ML W. Osbon Motor Co advertises complete greases for correct lubrication, promoting car maintenance and service options.
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