Fair Board Plans Biggest Event in History
The Cheyenne county fair board met last Saturday to outline what could be the largest fair yet. Plans call for additional buildings and bands, plus a poultry show and expanded exhibits. ideas included billboards along the fair grounds to generate revenue and housing for hog displays with eggs ducks and geese judged in a larger cattle show. Board members Dimery Nelson Willey and Bassett were named to explore the billboard proposal and poultry additions with county produce dealers, with ongoing work noted by Superintendent Harry Courtright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Fair Board
Kenneth Bassett
Harry Courtright
Nebraska Stock Growers convention set for Valentine
Arrangements for the 39th annual Nebraska Stock Growers association convention at Valentine cover May 31 and June 1. Secretary Frank M. Broome has compiled the complete program as the group expands brand inspection at public markets recognized by federal and state governments stock yards companies and livestock exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Valentine
Frank
Broome
P T A to Hold April Meeting At High School
The regular Parent Teachers association meeting will be at the high school on Wednesday April 17. Miss Lute oversees a student program with two demonstrations in rooms two and six open to all parents. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
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Parent- Teachers Association
Miss Lute
Miss Luté
Black
Sterling Brings Talking Pictures to Sidney
Talking pictures debut at the America theatre in Sterling with top equipment. Sidney residents visit Sterling to view The Shake Down, Hearts in Dixie premieres in intermountain states, and The Cohens and the Kelleys in Atlantic City opens for a three day run. Chet Miller, former U S A theatre manager, now runs the Sterling venue.
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America Theatre
Sterling
Sidney
Underworld
Intermountain States
Cohens and the Kelleys
Atlantic City
Chet Miller
America
Division of Thirteenth District Approved by State Senate
The state senate ended its deadlock Tuesday morning and approved the division of the 13th district by a 23 to 9 vote, sending the measure to Governor Weaver for signature. The new 19th district will include Keith and Banner counties, while the former district becomes McPherson Lincoln and Dawson counties. Gosper remains in the 14th.
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Senate
Judicial Division
Weaver
Harry Johnson
Oldregs
Bradén
West Point
Scott
Mecok
Goss
Keith
Banner
McPherson, Lincoln
Dawson
Gosper County
Winter wheat conditions in Cheyenne county 86 percent normal
Nebraska agricultural bureau reports Cheyenne county winter wheat at 86 percent normal with eight percent abandoned based on an April 1 outlook. Rye stands at 90 percent. high winds late March and early April caused the abandonment. Garden and Sioux counties show no replanting needed. Box Butte rye at 95 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Agricultural Bureau
Garden
Sioux
Garden County
Box Butte
Winter Wheat 847 Percent Of Normal In April Report
The April report shows winter wheat at 54 percent condition with about 1 percent abandonment expected by April 1, worsened by a recent severe wind storm. Rye stands at 89 percent. cash rents and farm wages hold steady with last year. Conditions were strongest from mid October to March 1, but March winds and the April 5 storms hurt late growth. Rains may still revive injured wheat. rye and soil moisture remain favorable for hay and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Youth Thinks He Shot Pet Coyote in Colton District
Conrad Messing, a leading farm youth from the south Colton district, came to town Tuesday to ship coyote skins to tanning firms. He recently killed a coyote near his property with a wire around its neck and is trying to determine if the animal belonged to a local family.
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Conrad Messing
Colton
Messing
Lodge Pole Girl Wins Annual Spelling Meet
Irma Holtman of Lodge Pole won first in the county spelling contest for grades six through eight held at the court house last Saturday. Over 80 contestants entered. Marie Itrey of district No. 4 took second, Everett Wilson of district five placed third, and Mazine Wells of Potter earned fourth. The Gift Shop annually awards a watch to the winner.
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Irma Holtman
Lodge Pole
Court Hone
Steademta
Marie Itrey
Mrs McNish Called to Lincoln by Mother's Injury
Mrs Clara McNish was summoned to Lincoln yesterday due to her mother's serious fall causing a broken hip. The injury, given the elder woman's age, is regarded as critical and expected to take several weeks to mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara McNish
Lincoln
Western Nebraska Christian Endeavor Convention in Sidney
A district convention of Christian Endeavor societies from western Nebraska will meet in Sidney at the Christian church Friday through Sunday, April 19 to 21. It opens with a 6 p m banquet in the church basement, open to all with reservations urged. Speakers include workers from Denver and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Nebraska
Sidney
The
Christian Church
J. H. Bicknell
Rev. Bicknell
Denver
Omaha
Bicknell
Magazine honors Sidney potter’s mother Mrs Robineau
The Design magazine, focused on pottery and china, dedicates its issue to Mrs E. Robineau of Sidney, mother of the late H. Robineau. She led a 30 year career as a skilled and artistic potter, with works held in major U.S. museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Robineau
Pious H. Robineau
Sidney
Council authorizes purchase of land for city hall site
At a Friday night city council meeting the purchase of the east 28 feet of the lot housing the city hall foundation at Jackson Street and 11th Avenue was authorized for 3500 dollars. The move would give Sidney the full 11th Avenue corner for a building. The panel also backed a park-site purchase in the Trognitz holdings, four in favor and one against, with Councilman I E Grabill excused. no closing transaction occurred yet.
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City Hall Foundation
Jackson Street
11Th Avenue
Sidney
Trognitz
I. E. Grabill
Versatile Radio Program Set for KEFAB Broadcast Tonight
A diverse orchestra and vocal program prepared by Sidney performers will air on KEFAB Lincoln tonight at 9 o clock Sidney time. The hour may extend if needed, with announcer K D Bassett leading the show and a lineup including Dusky Steve doce Grabill Merrymakers Alsace Lorraine If I Had You My Angeline and more. All performers traveled to Lincoln yesterday to present the integrated program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
KEFAB
Lincoln
K. D. Bassett
Grabill
Merrymakers
Merrymakers; “A Love Tale of Alsace Lorraine
Ronald Barker
Robert Harper
Angeline
Ronald
Ross Barker
Bill Lowe
Norma
Bud Robineau
Lester Stecher
Weary River
Bassett
KLZ
Spring Weather Returns After Snowy Cold Spell
Midwinter weather eased into spring as clearing skies ended an April cold spell. Forecasters warned of lingering cold but reported no traffic or train disruptions. Temperatures fell to near freezing at the week’s end before warming yesterday, restoring spring conditions.
John Frahm Body Searched For By Sidney Boys
A party of about forty Sidney men and boys scoured river banks and countryside between North Platte and Ogallala seeking John Frahm's body. The missing man’s disappearance had troubled authorities for months. The sweep did not locate any remains and lessened murder suspicions. Transport to the search site was via C. E. Brown Donald Jorgenson R. W. Zimmerman F. H. Wolf and Sheriff James N. Nelson.
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Sidney
John Frahm
North Platte
Ogallala
Frahm
C. E. Brown
Donald Jorgenson
R. W. Zimmerle
F. H. Wolf
James N. Nelson
Legion Voices Discontent With Sidney Park Plans
Sidney Nebraska era letter from Arthur H. Dilley, commander of the Kidney American Legion posts regret over council opposition to Legion park program. He cites failed purchase of the McFadden block and urges immediate park development for children, with plans on Lodge Pole Creek site donated by I. E. Grabill.
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Arthur H. Dilley
Kidney American Legion
The
Legion
Sidney
American ‘Legion Sentatives
I. KE. Grabill
Leigon
Dilley
McFadden
Trognits Park
Nebraska
Sidney Post No. 17
1. Z. Gra
Presbyterian Church Annual Business Meeting Preview
The Presbyterian church will hold its annual meeting Monday in church parlors with supper at 6 30 PM. Rev H Clare Welker says the congregation will review the year, elect officers, hear department reports, and plan the next 12 months. Members are urged to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
H. Clare Welker
Welker
Sidney Parent Teacher Article Highlights Master Parent Idea
Mrs F A Bush writes for Nebraska Parent-Teacher magazine noting teachers attend conventions to stay in touch and share ideas. She argues the master teacher idea applies to parents, urging fathers and mothers to engage, guide, and inspire children rather than enforce dogmatic rules. The piece stresses parenting as essential for developing physically mentally morally and spiritually sound citizens.
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F. A. Bush
Sidney
Parent- Teachers Association
Nebraska
Parent-Teacher Magazine
Moisture Influx From Snowstorm Delivers 64 Inches in Sidney
Sidney saw 64 inches of moisture from this week’s snowstorm and flurries. Alliance with 1.12 inches led the western part of the state. High winds accompanied the precipitation in some areas, but no crop damage was reported as the ground was thoroughly soaked.
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Sidney
Allaince
Presbyterian Club Closes Year With Africa Talk
A fine group of men met at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening for supper and a final talk on Africa by Rev. H. C. Welker. The pastor reviewed the year’s meetings, and the club unanimously voted to continue the same general plan next year, marking a profitable season.
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Presbyterian Church
Africa
H. C. Welker
Donahoe Endorsed for State Dental Board Seat
Dr. M. E. Petibone and Dr. L. A. Donahoe attended the Western District state dental society meeting in Scottsbluff. Dr. Donahoe was unanimously endorsed to fill a vacancy on the state dental board.
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DR. Donahoe
State Dental Board
M. E. Petibone
L. A. Donahoe
State Dental Society
Scottsbluff
Seniors May Take College Entrance Tests In High School
Nebraska University adopts high school administered entrance tests for English and mathematics for seniors planning to enter the university. Tests will be graded after submission, with results available by July 1. If a student fails, they can retake to identify weak areas. Engineering follows with algebra under the same plan. Students not testing in high school will take tests upon entering campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
College of Engineering
Electric experts survey Lodge Pole Valley for power plant
Charles McPhee and George Carpent er of East Lake City Utah are surveying Lodge Pole Valley to assess hydro electric power potential. Two sites at Kimball and Lodge Pole were identified as promising. They left yesterday for the North Pirate valley and will return for a fuller study.
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Charles McPhee
George Carpenter
East Lake City
Utah
Lodge 'Pole
Kimball
Lodge Pole
North Pirate Valley
William Shulz Named Deputy Sheriff of Cheyenne County
William W. Shulz, former Cheyenne city councilman and Griswold Shulz partner, is appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff James M. Nelson. He succeeds John McCleneghan, dismissed weeks ago after disputes over the Frahm case investigation.
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William W. Shulz
Griswold & Shulz
Cheyenne County
James M.nelson
Shulz
John McCleneghan
Midland College Choir to Sing in Sidney
Midland College A Capella choir, an eight piece group of 50 voices with no accompaniment, will give a sacred concert in Sidney on Sunday April 28. Directed by Prof Oscar Lyder, the group will tour major Rocky Mountain cities including Denver and Cheyenne. No admission fee.
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Midland College
Nebraska
Sidney
Rocky Mountain District
Denver
Cheyenne
Oscar Lyder
Waldorf College
St. Olaf
West
Lyder
Middle West
W. T. Kahse
Depositors Gather in Lincoln for Last Stand on Guaranty Fund
About a thousand depositors from across Nebraska are expected in Lincoln Saturday evening for a general meeting at the Cornhusker hotel ball room. They protest the legislature’s failure to adequately restore the guaranty fund and to liquidate claims, warning the substitute bills will repeal the fund and cause massive losses to those with money in failed state banks.
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Lincoln
Cornhusker
R. T. Jones
Jones
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Lodge Pole Girl
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Western
Sidney Man
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KFAB
American Legion
Sidney Lady
P. T. A. Magazine
Nebraska University
William Shulz
Midland College Choir
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