American Legion Official Carruth to Visit Nebraska Posts
National vice president Ed Carruth visits Cozad Kearney Fullerton and Sidney as part of a four stop Nebraska tour. A free feed for ex service men will honor Carruth who is a Sidney native and a leading national Legion figure. Local commander I L Pindell organizes events with Sidney veterans and G P Kratz. Carruth’s visit includes a wager repayment from a postponed membership contest between Sidney and Herrington posts. Continued on Page 6, Column 2.
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The
American Legion
Ed Carruth
Carruth
Legion
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Cozad
Kearney
Fullerton
Sidney
I. L. Pindell
Herrington
Kaw
National Legion
G. P. Kratz
Kratz
Todey
Cheyenne county corn hog contracts near eight hundred twenty five
Cheyenne county signed contracts in the corn hog signing program will total about 825, with 786 held by committees when signing ended. Some farmers were delayed by misunderstandings, but the board chair Tom Allington says delinquents may be aided in deserving cases. Committees are organizing contract details for publication in newspapers, likely in tabular form. County finances show surpluses across districts, with Wheat allotment payments boosting receipts and easing delinquent taxes.
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Cheyenne County
Corn-Hog Production Control Association
Tom Allington
Louis Wasem
Telegraph
Wasem
Smith-Hughes Team Heads to North Platte Meet
The Smith-Hughes judging teams with Prof. J W Neilsen leave for North Platte to compete in the annual meet. Last year the poultry team won the first place cup and aims to repeat. Sidney entries span dairy cattle live stock poultry grain grading grain judging egg grading milk testing and public speaking entrant Stanley Elsen will speak on An Income Tax for Nebraska.
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Smith- Hughes
J. W. Neilsen
North Platte
Sidney
Udell Ward
Robert Rexroth
Harold Witters
J. D. Hughes
Stanley Elsen
Arnold Schiller
Adolph Henzl
Glen Anderson
Martin Jacobs
Clifford Davis
Byron Weston
Vincel Beebe
Charles Chambers
William Chambers
Nebraska
Auction Sale Set For April 17 On Schaeffer Farm
An auction sale will be held Tuesday April 17 starting at 1 30 p m on the H S Schaeffer place ten miles east and two and a half miles north of Sidney Livestock and machinery are to be placed on the block C P Millett is the auctioneer and George L Gerlach is clerk
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H. S. Schaeffer
Sidney
C. P. Millett
George L. Gerlach
Masonic Banquet Brings Nebraska Grand Master to City
Frank Welch reports a full day Masonic school of instruction, centered on local lodge activity. A banquet at the Methodist church featured Archie M. Smith, the Nebraska grand master, as the main speaker.
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Frank Welch Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Archie M. Smith
Nebraska
Goose Battles Wind Over Sidney Skies
A lone wild goose struggled against a north wind near Sidney on Wednesday afternoon. It skimmed the top of a power plant smoke stack before turning away and finally disappearing over the north hills.
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Sidney
North Hills
Relief jobs assigned to 140 men in county
Randall Biart, state director, warned that men offered relief work must accept or receive no federal aid under FERA. In Cheyenne and Douglas counties many failed to report, delaying relief, though sickness or other unavoidable events excuse nonattendance. One hundred forty men were assigned to relief duties with unfinished CWA projects while no new FERA jobs existed yet.
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FERA
Randall Biart
Biart
Eee Peere Se
Douglas County
Cheyenne County
County Welfare Bureau
Baseball Committee Is Named This Week
Dr. R. E. Roche Leon Fine and D. W. Ewing were named this week to a chamber of commerce committee representing the organization in the local baseball team for the 1934 season. They will meet M. H. Robineau, manager of the club, to plan financing. Sidney plans to keep about the same lineup as last year with Henry Leslie as a prospective catcher and a fast second baseman sought. Ross Bales is slated to pitch for the Seals with Hornby and Killham expected to contribute mound duty.
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R. E. Roche
Leon Fine
D. W. Ewing
Chamber of Commerce
M. H. Robineau
Sidney
Henry Leslie
Ross Bales
Seals
Hornby
Killham
Fan Dance Featured at Sidney Legion Dance
The American Legion presents western Nebraska's first fan dance at the city auditorium Monday night with Ralph Greenleaf and his orchestra. Bee Jackson performs a sensational fan dance touted as a century of progress feature from last summer.
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The
American Legion
Nebraska
City Auditorium
Ralph Greenleaf
Bee Jackson
Bridge Story Sparks Wide Publicity for Mrs Clara McNish
Mrs. Clara McNish says an Associated Press dispatch about her continuing a bridge game after firefighters extinguished a house fire drew comments from friends in Cleveland and San Francisco. She noted readers sent notes after seeing the item.
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Clara McNish
Associated Press
Cleveland
San Francisco
Baker 15 Acquitted of Arson Charge in Court
Baker 15, an automobile salesman, was found not guilty of arson by Justice of the Peace G H Doran after testimony from Sol Willis of the fire department. The case centered on suspected arson at Baker’s residence following a fire April 2. Willis testified to saturated rags and kerosene odor, while Baker claimed he tried to start a fire with kerosene and smothered it with rags. The county attorney and defense presented lengthy testimony before arraignment.
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Fred L. Baker
Justice of the Peace
G. H. Doran
Sol Willis
Baker
Willis
P. J. Heaton
Heaton
Doran
De Molay Banquet Tonight Features Sweetheart Ball
The 12th annual De Molay banquet will be held at the Christian church tonight followed by the De Molay sweetheart ball where the 1934 sweetheart will be presented. Leon Fine will be toastmaster with Rev J H Bicknell, J Hollis Kepler, Thelma Ladegard, Mrs Alvin Cawthra, and Judge Bracken on the program as a carnival themed night unfolds. Thirteen girls compete for the contestant honor as noisemakers and streamers enhance the festivities.
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Christian Church
de Molay
Acreage Ruling Not Clear To Good Many
State official W. H. Brokaw said no recent changes exist in rules for contracted or idle acres under the agricultural adjustment plan. A report about using free or idle acres for forage or pasture led some to think harvests could occur, but Brokaw clarified that contracted acres cannot be used for any harvested crop.
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W. H H. Brokaw
Brokaw
Friday the 13th Fearful Superstitions Rise
The article warns readers to watch their step and brace for ill winds on Friday the 13th. It notes that superstitious people expect bad luck to prevail and that surviving the day without misfortune would be fortunate.
Womans Club Prepares For District Convention In Sidney
Sidney Womans Club readies to host the 1934 district convention with about 300 delegates. President Mrs J W Johnson notes the club’s long history since 1904 and calls for Sidney residents to offer spare rooms for housing delegates. The Telegraph News will publish the complete two day program next Tuesday.
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Sidney
Sidney Club
J. W. Johnson
W. F. Graham
Telegraph News
Japan Peace View Shared At Rotary Intercity Meeting
Rotarians from six towns heard J B Hawkins of Shanghai describe life in China and the Rotary work there. He argued Japan seeks peaceful relations after expansion, noting its need for nearby territory and warning war is unlikely unless sparked by unforeseen events.
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Japan
Shanghai
Country Club
J.B
China
Rotary
Rotary Club
Hawkins
Far East
Russia
United States
Golf Tourney Pairings Announced for Spring Banquet
Pairings for the annual spring golf tournament were issued by captains H. E. Bauman and C. W. Smith. The event runs 18 holes with a three point system, play to finish by April 22, and a banquet set for April 23 at 7 p.m.
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H. E. Bauman
C. W. Smith
Cc. W. Smith
Bauman
Prominent Cheyenne County Woman Mrs Glassburn Dies
Mrs Clarence Glassburn 67 longtime Cheyenne county resident died Monday night at a local hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Methodist church with Rev F Charling Mills officiating. Interment in Sidney Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by nine children: Verde Nelson Claire Peterson Floyd Wilbur Milan Dewitt Thomas Max and Addie L Hull plus two sisters in Ohio and Michigan. Mrs Glassburn moved to Cheyenne county in 1907 and lived on a farm 22 miles southwest of Sidney for 27 years. She was active in the Methodist church and the local farming community.
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Methodist Church
Clarence Glassburn
Cheyenne County
F. Charling Mills
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Rice
Glassburn
Sidney
Verde Nelson
Claire Peterson
Floyd
Wilbur
Lan
Dewitt
Thomas
Fort Laramie
Wyo
Max
Iliff
Cole
Addie L. Hull
Brule
Ohio
Michigan
Committees Named to Handle Contrast Signing This Week
Farmers who missed the wheat allotment program may sign contracts by April 28 to gain benefits for 1933 34 and 35. W H Brokaw said community committee men in 15 Cheyenne county areas will collect applications and provide forms. The roster lists Clark Fuller Bronson Peter J Beyer Bunker Hill H J Hammond Chambers Firth Booth Colton Frank Christensen Davison W L Chichester Eagle P C Collart Gurley James A Sparks Huntsman J H Camphbell Lodge Pole John Kurz Lorenzo Arthur Brandenburg Pleasant View Charles Herboldsheiner Potter C O Hade Sidney Charles Slama Trognitz Carl Baker Union Valley.
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W. H. Brokaw
Brokaw
Cheyenne County
Clark
Fuller
Bronson
Peter J. Beyer
Bunker Hill
H. J. Hammond
Chambers
Firth Booth
Colton
Frank Christensen
Davison
W. L. Chichester
Eagle
P. C. Collart
Gurley
James A. Sparks
Huntsman
J. H. Camphbell
Lodge Pole
John Kurz
Lorenzo
Arthur Brandenburg
Pleasant View
Charles Herboldsheiner
Potter
C. O. Hade
Sidney
Charles Slama
Trognitz
Carl Baker
Bury McCleneghan At Omaha Tuesday
Funeral services were held in Omaha for John McCleneghan a Sidney resident who died suddenly last Saturday night. Services were conducted by Rev James B Roe of the Episcopal church with the Masonic lodge in charge of interment at Forest Lawn cemetery. Mrs McCleneghan Lomila and Sam plan to return from Omaha later this week after traveling there Monday with J E Bardwell of Scottsbluff, Miss McCleneghan's fiancee.
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Omaha
John McCleneghan
Babies To Be Photographed For Fox Telegraph Contest
Entries in the Fox Telegraph baby contest are to be photographed this week at the Phelps studio. Mothers should book appointments with Mrs. Phelps soon. Loving cups for winners are on display at Johnson Drug Store, a sponsor. Other supporters include Powell Hardware, Krumm Market, Central Shoe, Ella Beck Beauty Shop, and Zwickl’s Grocerteria.
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Fox-Telegraph
Phelps
Mrs. Phelps
Johnson Drug Store
Powell Hardware Company
Krumm Market
Central Shoe Store
Ella Beck Beauty Shop
Zwickl’s Grocerteria
PTA Conference in Alliance on April 19
A convention of Parent Teachers association members from six districts will be held in Alliance on April 19 starting at 10 a.m. The program will run into the afternoon. Alliance PTA officials seek wide Sidney participation with H R Partridge Alliance superintendent, Mrs Paul Bradley Omaha state president, and Miss Chloe Baldridge from the state education department scheduled to speak.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Alliance
Alliance Pta
Sidney
H.R. Partridge
Paul Bradley
Omaha
Chloe Baldridge
State Department of Education
Two NRA Complaints Settled In This City
Sidney county chairman John L Sullivan reports two NRA complaints were settled during the past week to the satisfaction of the parties. He notes interest in codes, requests for copies, and that establishments are posting hour and wage schedules to conform. Local merchants are reminded that government purchases require blue eagle compliance.
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NRA
Sidney
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Infant Buried in Sidney Shortly After Birth
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Quinn farmers living southeast of Sidney died at a local hospital hours after birth. Funeral services are set for 10:30 am at Gehrig funeral home with Rev Anton Link officiating and burial in the local Catholic cemetery.
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Edwin’ .Quinn
Gehrig Funeral Home
Anton Link
Cage Title Trophy Is Received This Week
The 1934 conference basketball title trophy now rests in the high school trophy case. The trophy depicts a basketball with a player in a shooting pose and marks the Maroons as league champions after an undefeated season with no losses.
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Maroons
No Arrests In Theatre Stick-Up Probe
The Fox theatre robbery left manager Ewart Boyd bound and slugged by two armed robbers. Investigators pursued several clues with no arrests by week’s end. State sheriff notified two suspects held at Beatrice in the $375 cash theft. Descriptions broadcast as authorities widen the search. Boyd suffered no ill effects.
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Fox Theatre
Ewart Boyd
Sterling Bank
W. W. Schulz
Beatrice
Boyd
Bishop Beecher to Visit Sidney Sunday Services
Bishop George Allen Beecher, a familiar figure to Sidney residents and a friend of many pioneers, will visit the city again Sunday to lead the 11 o'clock service at the Episcopal church and conduct a class of communicants as an added feature.
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George Allen Beecher
Sidney
Infant Buried After Death Near Dalton
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Whittaker farmers living 16 miles east of Dalton died Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held at Rice funeral home yesterday morning at ten o clock with Rev J H Bicknell of the Christian church officiating. Interment followed in Sidney Greenwood cemetery.
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Floyd Whittaker
Dalton
Rice Funeral Home
J. H. Bicknell
The
Christian Church
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Clothes Stolen From Basement Clothesline
Mrs. Van Duval and Mrs. Earl Morgan reported clothes stolen from a basement clothesline in the Hardy apartment building Tuesday night. Access appeared via the interior stairway. the rear door was left open as the thief departed.
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Smith-Hughes
Big Legion
Chief
Womans Club
B. A. Jones
L. G. Simon
C. C. Callahan
C. C. Danforth
Shelton
Margaret Martin
Bury McCleneghan
Bishop Beecher
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