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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
9
A reader laments the loss of Lincoln Highway No. 30 and argues the route has been mocked in comparison to Lincoln's enduring significance. The writer contrasts Old Jules with Honest Abe and hopes the tribute to Lincoln is not erased.
A Grand Island meeting of the poultry and egg industry on March 31 urged strict enforcement of the candling law to improve Nebraska eggs and prices. About 60 percent of Nebraska eggs are sold outside the state, competing with eastern markets, so quality will drive demand and price.
Omaha voters weigh a tight Democratic contest for national committeeman with Golden Kratz favored by some, while Burke, Carpenter, and Stephens contend. Burke faces opposition over county manager plans and the bonus bill stance, as Carpenter intensifies ads east of North Platte and Omaha shows strong support. Stephens remains a potential challenger but not highly regarded by locals.
Stipend the Kines Naughters charity ball at the auditorium Monday night and do vow hit to relieve suffering and hardship among the unfortunate.
Four ambitious candidates lead the Democratic slate in Nebraska primaries including George E. Hall Emil E Placek James C Quig ley and Terry Carpenter Other races feature Lieutenant governor Walter H Jurgensen Attorney general Paul Chaney and Francis V Robinson Railway commissioner George L Good and F A Good for contrast and a crowded delegate at large race For Republicans strong contenders include Governor Dwight Griswold and O S Spillman with multiple contests for secretary of state treasurer and attorney general The non political ballot lists four unicameral slate hopefuls from Sidney Kimball and Kimball pairs plus A L Miller and Joe Steele
Deposits along the Clarence river in New South Wales contain zircon rutile and ilmenite. These rare minerals have a wide range of uses including the production of steel alloys.
A church bazaar and plate lunch planned in the basement of a Christian church on Thursday April 16. The event features a 25 cent plate lunch and various items for sale to raise funds for church activities.
A farmers committee working with university staff surveyed York, Seward, Saline, Jefferson and other counties. Using 1929 census data, they propose taxing six percent of crop lands out of cultivation toward permanent pasture, wood lots, and shelter belts. They call for a 13 percent cut in corn, 17 percent in wheat, and 8 percent in oats, with barley, rye, hay and sorghums rising. The average Nebraska farm is 196 acres. nine more acres would become no crop land versus the base period. Farmers favor reducing wheat more than corn since corn yielded higher profits recently.
The Nebraska game commission plans likely to scrap the split pheasant season and permit only one short season next year. Severe winter and record pheasant mortality followed by high hunter interest, with an estimated 100000 seeking pheasants in 1936, push the commission to protect the season as big business. Many Nebraskans who once hunted ducks have shifted to pheasants amid shorter waterfowl seasons and stricter laws.
An informal panel discussion will replace speeches as county residents discuss farm family practices. Participants include a grandmother a high school mother a young mother a father a farm boy and the county agent with community singing to open the program. Mary Ellen Brown notes 26000 women enrolled last fall with thousands more expected.
Rain soaked fields improving soil moisture and crop prospects across the county. Farmers report soggy country roads but highways stay open while early work resumes as moisture aids spring grains and winter wheat. Quiet fog over Lodge Pole valley disrupts aviation guidance briefly.
A compilation of polling site locations includes Bronson and Colton school houses, Bunker Hill No 76, Chambers No 27, Davison Center No 61, Eagle No 57, Gutley hall, Huntsman Seimers hall, Ledgepole town hall, Lorenzo Meier hall, Potter Leyfang hall, Pleasant View No 15, Haskell north side, Morrow east side, Trognitz No 62, Sidney district 1 court house, Sidney district 2, Allis Chalmers Union Valley, and Dalton town hall.
Easter events outline two locations for children up to 12 to compete with more active peers. The hunt begins at ten o clock Saturday morning with details on sites to be announced.
Immediately after the hunt the theatre announces a five cent matinee aimed at youngsters offering affordable family entertainment and a chance to enjoy a daytime show.
Gladys Earhart spent a few days last week at the Henry Oades home. Henry Oades is suffering from infection in his finger. Several local families visited August Christensen for his birthday and Sunday baskets. Oshkosh callers included Roy Earnhart and Gladys Earnhart with Charles Earnhart.
Shoppers visited Sidney on Monday as Mrs. John Grimes and other neighbors called on Mrs. August Christensen Tuesday afternoon. A. Stafford died Tuesday morning of heart trouble. Mrs. Stafford receives community condolences. Various visits followed among the Christensen, Bondegard, Withers, Bartling, and Nelson households through midweek including Sterline.
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