Erosion Danger Not Critical Says Gross on Dust and Erosion
Gross reports wind erosion is serious but wind is not the only threat. Water erosion wastes millions of tons of soil yearly, with vast agricultural loss. He cites Nebraska regions, recommends strip farming and grain sorghum to curb dust storms. He criticizes industrial east farming politics and AAA opponents, urging farmer action backed by administration.
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Agricultural College and Extension Service
Gross
Nebraska
Sand Hills
Furnas County
Webster
College,of Agigniture
Feldman
AAA
Rotarians Hear About Mexico Friday Night
The Rotary club heard about Mexico City at a Friday meeting. Hammond McNish spoke on the city using book knowledge to portray it well despite never visiting. J. W. Johnson performed a vocal solo during the program.
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Mexico
Rotary Club
Mexico City
Hammond McNish
J. W. Johnson
Garden Irrigation Meeting Planned for Sidney
Albert Molenar and Josie FJ of the College of Agriculture will hold a meeting at Sidney’s district court room on Monday April 22 at 745 p m about garden irrigation. They will cover open furrow methods and irrigation suited to Nebraska conditions and answer attendees questions. Farmers and city gardeners are urged to attend for practical economic guidance on selecting garden locations with water supply windbreak and soil fertility and to premoisten ground to four feet for a dry season starting August.
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Albert Molenar
Josie FJ
College of Agriculture
District Court Room
Sidney
Nebraska
Feldman Say faces attacks from selfish interests on AAA
Feldman warns that selfish interests attack the AAA program. He says cooperation is vital for success and county welfare outweighs political prejudice. He blames industrial interests for opposing AAA and notes their role in discouraging the program.
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Feldman
Less Moisture Here Than Last Year In County
Weather notes show several parts of the county with more precipitation than Sidney, yet likely not exceeding 2.1 inches. Crop observers seek more moisture in April and May to sustain crops into summer. The county agent predicts a 30 percent wheat crop in Cheyenne County if normal precipitation returns through harvest. Reseeding and field work are under way as spring wheat and corn acreage is set.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Start Tearing Apart Unicameral Measure
The piece reports tensions among Nebraska senators in 1936 over unicameral reform with Rasdal pressing for western concessions, calling for fair treatment and warning of possible secession or joining neighboring states. Northern Nebraskans and Speaker O Gara echo annexation sentiments as debate intensifies.
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Rasdal
Wyoming
Colorado
Stouteville
Bridgeport
County Board Urges Completion of No 19 Route
The county board urges finishing No 19 to avoid grade crossings. The new highway, built to replace several crossings between Huntsman and Peetz, will pass over the Union Pacific overpass east of town and bypass Sidney and other rails, not entering Sidney.
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County Board
Huntsman
Peetz
Sidney
Lorenzo
Union Pacific Railroad
Town
Burlington
Wheat Growers Vote On Referendum On AAA Program
John Dexter of AAA told 60 representatives from 11 states in Kansas City that the wheat referendum is a vote on the entire AAA program not just wheat. The May 25 deadline prompts county committees to hold at least three meetings to discuss continuing the adjustment program with a clear choice of yes or no.
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John Dexter
AAA
Kansas City
Dexter
Reuben Binkham
Washington
Bingham
G. E. Farrell
Farrell
Farmers Vote On Wheat Policy In National Referendum
Four years will be cast at polling places in wheat producing states to decide the government's future policy on wheat production control. The AAA has not stated the required majority. Farrell emphasized counting total votes, not margins, and confirmed no program will advance without farmer support. AAA officials and extension workers from Kansas to Wyoming attended the meeting to learn referendum plans.
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United States
AAA
Farrell
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Iowa
Arkansas
Arizona
Wyoming
Dixon Still Tops In Local Fifth Circles Boxing Night Spotlight
Dixon is praised by Lou Hokuf state boxing commissioner as the best in Nebraska. Showdown potential with Showboat McQuillan teased for late May. Kenny Austin wins eight round semi final over Freddie Shanks in Fort Morgan. Loebe and Connor draw, Garcia loses to McKelvie on fouls.
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Lou Hokuf
Hokuf
Dixon
Nebraska
Nebraska Boxing
Legion Committee
McQuillan
Denver
Freddie Shanks
Fort Morgan
Austin
Shanks
Bob Loebe
Sidney
Arlie Connor
Julesburg
Loebe
Connor
Bobby Garcia
Dude McKelvie
Sterling
McKelvie
Garcia
Local boxing card ends with three round draws amid crowd feedback
Luke McGluke of Marsland and Collie Collier of Bridgeport fought to a three round draw in a bout praised for skill while Poole McGluke edged in the opinion of some. K O Tschacher defeated One Round Buettner in a 50 pounder. Freckles Murray faced Pretty Boy Tschacher in a 90 pounder. Referee Handley drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
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Luke McGluke
Marsland
Poole
K. O. Tschacher
Buettner
Freckles Murray
Pretty Boy Tschacher
Poppy Day Drive To Be Held On May 25
Poppy Day efforts continue through winter and spring to support self and families. public response on the drive will determine the level of assistance provided.
How Soon and How Extensively This Work Can Be Opened
The auxiliary women will request each person to contribute in exchange for poppies. Funds fund welfare work for living veterans their dependents and orphans. Money supports the legion and auxiliary through local post and unit welfare efforts.
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Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Bunker Hill Play Delayed By Snowstorm At Sunnyside
Local residents report a blizzard disrupted plans for Henpecked Hero at Sunnyside Tuesday night. Cast members stayed with Albert Johnson as Earl Bayne and families visited neighbors. Several gatherings occurred Sunday and Monday while Christmas week functions were postponed and school canceled at Bunker Hill due to snow.
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Bunker Hill
Sunnyside
Albert Johnson
Earl ‘Bayne
Iva Beyer
Harriet Engel
Taylor Hospital
Willis Beyer
Fred Engel
Richard Welton
Alvin Seimers
Fred Seimers
Lorine Engel
Doris Thurston
Fred Beyer
Frank Beyer
John Engel
Charles Gabriel
Gurley
Glen Bales
Hilbert Borcher
Earl Bayne
Carl Schmidt
J. A. Sparks
Art Borcher
Paul Meyer
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