Primary results and oddities puzzle state headlines
Analysis by Telegraph writer Arthur Evans Wilcox reviews the 1936 direct primaries at the state capitol. The piece notes libel risks in discussing outcomes, highlights mismatches like William H. Price’s name confusion with a late auditor, mentions candidates for treasurer and secretary of state, and flags multiple Swansons in the ticket along with young and unusual nominees. It also covers the new water-rights effort, legislative observers, and remarks on the upcoming track meet schedule and events.
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State Capitol
Telegraph
Arthur Evans Wilcox
William H. Price
William B. Price
Pit
Ted George March
Jensen
Lincoln
Bass
Creighton University
Secretary of State
Treasury
Sesson
Hugh Drake
Duane Swanson
Omaha
F. A. Good
Railway Commission
Terry Carpenter
Quigly
Placek
Inter-Class Meet underway at Sidney High School
Sidney High School held its annual interclass track meet Wednesday after school with six events and handicap racing among freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors. Event winners included Sheaff Jacobs Rexroth Lundberg and Carlson across sprints hurdles vault and jumps as classes competed for top marks.
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Reed
Sidney High School
Beewman
Duffy
Hutchison
Sheaff
Jacobs
Ayle
Rexroth
Crosby
Dedrick
Lundberg
Sonth
Carlson
Pierson
Telegraph
Telegraph News
Alliance To Host 1937 District PTA Convent ion
Alliance will host the 1937 District convention of the Parent Teachers association after a Scottsbluff meeting. Thirty two delegates reportedly attended from Alliance, with officers elected last year to serve through 1937. Mrs R O Reddish presided as president with Mrs W H Ostenberg as vice president and Mrs E K Bauman as secretary treasurer.
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Alliance
Parent- Teachers Association
Scottstuff
S&t
R. O. Reddish
W. H. Ostenberg
Scottsbluff
E. K. Bauman
A. L. Burnham
Association
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts
Property owner Louis H. George states he is not responsible for any bills or debts contracted by his wife. The notice serves to shield his financial interests from claims arising out of her actions. No other parties named or dates specified.
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Louis H. George
Flagman Overalls Draw Penney’s Noted Attention
J C Penney founder and chair wrote to a Penney store manager after seeing a flagman in Big Mac overalls on a Union Pacific train at Sidney. He praised the attention to detail and suggested the worker buy from his stores, illustrating the brand’s motto of not overlooking the little things.
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J. C. Penney
Sidney
Mr. Penney
Penney
Ealing
J. C. Penney Company
New Store to Rise in Sidney by July 1 Opening Hopes
Neubauer residence on Clin ois street is removed to make way for a two Ben Franklin 5 cent to $1 store operated by Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Brucker of Paunee City. Construction starts soon with occupancy around July 1. The store, modeled after large chain units, will feature 26 departments, low prices, and modern fixtures. The Bruckners praise Sidney and urge all to attend opening day to see the new facilities and values.
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Neubauer
Sidney
Clinois Street
Ben Franklin
O. K. Brucker
Pawnee City
Bruckner
Ben Kranklin
United States
Uniform Water Laws Proposed By Leaders
The national committee on interstate cooperation plans a regional secretariat spanning Nebraska and 11 western public land states to standardize water and public land laws. State Engineer Tiley announced the move, aided by Nebraska figures and two legislators who drafted the secretariat plans.
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National Committee On Interstate Cooperation
Nebraska
Tiley
Tilley
Nebraska Council On Interstate Cooperation
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Swanson
Burke
W. H. O'Gara
Laurel
Charles D. Green
PTA
Flagman
M. W. Osborn
Kelvinator
Prt
M. W. Osborn “Motor Co
Nebr
Bae
Storz Triumph
Storz Winterbin
STORZ
Western Ice and Storage Company
Sidney, Nebras
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