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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
6
Maley claims to have killed hundreds of rabbits using a salt poison from the county agent at 59 cents. He places the mixture in holes in boards set in rabbit runways across fields and urges farmers to use this method early in spring to curb damage.
Dixon and McQuillan draw strong attention as a Golden Gloves alumnus Dixon displays power and calculation in the ring. State Boxing Commissioner Hokuf hails Dixon as Nebraska's best at any weight. Dixon meets in the May 3 semi final ahead of Joe Louis main event, with Louis backing him as a potential champion. The card, featuring Louis, could propel Dixon toward Baer contention, with full details due next Tuesday.
A heavy snowstorm knocked out power across Sidney with outages from 3 to 4 hours in residential areas and noon restoration downtown. Wires snapped and poles down disrupted telephone service and bus routes while hatcheries and schools faced heating and heating fuel challenges. Live stock losses on western ranges were forecast.
A 36 hour storm pressed on with snow blankets over grass and prairie, temperatures mild but feeding scarce. Cattlemen warned of possible losses among fat cattle and herds on short rations, with many stock unprotected and at risk.
A major two day storm delivered three inches of rain and heavy snowfall across western Nebraska counties, soaking the ground and boosting soil moisture. Farmers report improved pastures and a likely end to damaging dust storms, with spring wheat seeding timing affected but overall potential grain benefits high and cattle losses uncertain. Heaviest rainfall fell between Hastings and Harvard, reaching seven inches in spots.
A Bunker Hill Monday evening play was well presented and enjoyed by all. Several Sparks and Lipke family members visited, hosted events noted including Ruth and Ruby Sparks hosting the 4-H garden club, and Mrs. Barlow hosting a bridge gathering in honor of Mrs. Mayes.
Sunol residents share a week of visits and events. Mr. and Mrs. John Block visited Tuesday, and Loyal Lindley bought the Hamburger Inn at Lodge Pole to run the business. Easter activities included an egg hunt hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hill. Several townsfolk traveled to Sidney and North Platte for events and schooling, with relatives from Chadron visiting Archie Conn family.
Miss Billie Glanz of North Platte and other relatives visited with local families this weekend. Lin coln residents hosted Hawkins Hastings and Potter guests for dinners and gatherings. Local work continued with Roy Anderson assisting Ray Frame in field work.
Sunol residents learned Friday morning of the death of Emil Harms age 16 son of Mr and Mrs Ehme Harms after a brief illness. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Mr and Mrs E M J Nelson hosted visits with C P Herboldsheimer and family. Sidney shoppers included E M Nelson and J C Johnson. Measles spread in the neighborhood while many called on neighbors and attended church and club activities in Potter and Kimball.
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