Employment Agency To Be Set Up Here For Emergency Jobs
A county re-employment agency will be set up by Sidney next week by federal re-employment field staff to list and hire men for emergency projects this summer and fall. A meeting is planned for Sidney on Wednesday August 9 with representatives from surrounding counties to organize in their counties. Local delegates include John A. Elwell W. L. Bates Charles Mickel George Erwin Paul L. Martin and others. Director George Hodge aims to have county committees formed by August 10 to ready crews for highway work beginning August 11. The drive seeks to mobilize two million workers nationwide for emergency jobs by listing all applicants and matching them to five road projects with bids opening August 11.
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Sidney
Federal
John A. Elwell
W. L. Bates
Kimball
Charles Mickel
Harrisburg
George Erwin
Bridgeport
Paul L. Martin
Frank A. Dutton
Oshkosh
J. M. Carr
Scottsbluff
A. B. Wood
Gering
A. Suet
George Hodge
Blanket NRA Code Rules 52 Hour Week Across Sidney Stores
Retailers in Sidney adopt a 52 hour work week with nine to five hours on weekdays and early Saturday close, while some shops extend hours. The blue eagle symbol signals compliance, with several merchants signing petitions and displaying NRA insignia to meet national codes.
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NRA
I. L. Pindell
National
Sidney
J. C. Penney
Cressey Central Shoe Store
Greenlee’s
Freytag
Stevens Var Engelen
Leon Fine
S. H
Klentz Couple Named County Poor House Custodians
Mr and Mrs Frank Klentz were named custodians of the county poor house by the commissioners Tuesday. Mrs Frank Ackerman and her husband the late Frank Ackerman had been custodian but offered resignation. The board set the overseer salary at 50 dollars per month through year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Klentz
County Poor House
Frank Ackerman
Rice Presents Annual Floral Gift To Paper
Milo G. Rice Thursday presented the Telegraph with a bouquet of gladolias from his residence and mortuary property. Rice, a gladolia enthusiast, has made his home a show place in town with the display of his flowers.
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Milo G. Rice
Telegraph
Mr. Rice
Emergency Fund Authorized by County Board
County board sets up an emergency fund of 2000 dollars to cover all labor for county emergency work. Funds will be drawn from the county drug fund. The county treasurer and highway commissioner are authorized to handle payroll approvals.
County Treasurer Authorized to Cash Warrants
The county treasurer has been authorized by the board of commissioners to purchase registered county general fund warrants with surplus funds now under his control. The purchases are limited to a maximum of $20,000.
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Board of Commissioners
Cooler Weather Aids Cheyenne County Crops Delayed Harvest
Cooler weather and scattered rainfall eased heat damage to Cheyenne county corn this week. Temperatures have been well below normal since Moonday with overcast skies. Reports show showers across Potter Lodge Pole and areas north of Lodge Pole northwest of Bronson and the south table, including a soaking shower Tuesday afternoon. Sidney received light intermittent showers Monday night further cooling the air and helping lawns and flowers.
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Cheyenne County
Potter
Lodge Pole
Bronson
South Table
Sidney
Farmers urged to monitor hog cholera symptoms
Cheyenne county has not seen hog cholera this year but state and federal livestock officials warn farmers to watch for symptoms and begin control immediately. Veterinarians say early action can save hog growers thousands of dollars. Kimball county already reports an outbreak and the disease could spread if care is lax.
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Cheyenne County
Kimball County
Softball Campaign Nears End In Sidney Circuit
With two weeks left in the Sidney softball season the Green Lantern holds first place. This week Hepner upset Piggly Wiggly 5 to 4, the Maroons edged the Lions Club 8 to 7, the Post Office beat K. C. 5 to 4, and Green Lantern crushed the Rotslers 12 to 1. P. O. and Green Lantern meet in the feature game tonight.
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Sidney
Green Lantern
Hepner
County approves most beer licenses. Wills denied
County commissioners granted beer licenses Tuesday to C. N. Deaver, Sidney Country Club, C. G. Krueger, A. J. Englert, W. W. Shinkle and Rose Loncar. Donald Wills was rejected for lack of bond. Board ruled licenses to operate without extra restrictions beyond state statutes.
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C. N. Deaver
Sidney Country Club
C. G. Krueger
A. J. Englert
W. W. Shinkle
Rose Loncar
Donald Wills
Acreage allotment explained at county meetings
The first of a series of meetings to explain the wheat acreage allotment program was held in Sidney for Cheyenne county farmers and landowners. About 200 to 300 attendees pressed questions to County Agent Willey and L D Snipes, revealing a need for clearer understanding before contracts and government applications. An afternoon Sidney precinct session will be held to elect officers and sign applications, as officials work to align local plans with government requirements.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Apert Willey
L. D. Snipes
Willey
State tax levy up but amount paid at 1918 low
Tax Commissioner says despite raising the state levy from 2.37 to 2.39 mills the total tax to be raised is 4,955,146. The state board equalizes assessed values reducing state valuation to 2,073,283,250 a drop of about 450 million from 1932. The 1933 levy is the lowest since 1918 with no capitol levy this year.
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Smith
Bryan
Swanson
Hall
Price
Capitol Fund
State Board
Cheyenne County
Farmers and Merchants Unite for NRA Success in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne county farmers and business leaders urge joint action in a cooperative drive linking the wheat acreage allotment plan and the NRA. They say success hinges on farmer spending and city demand, with cash benefits to farmers fueling NRA campaigns and employment alike. Both sectors must collaborate or risk failure.
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Cheyenne County
America
NRA
Merchants pledge to NRA drive and job upkeep
The NRA insignia adorns storefronts as merchants pledge to aid national recovery. Amid plans to hire more workers, business leaders say hours and payrolls reflect demand and efficiency. A patriotic public backs the drive, trusting patronage to sustain employment and restore normalcy.
Beer Legal in Sidney in Five Days
Sidney prepares for the August 10 beer legalization with eight of nine licensed sellers investing heavily in bars and equipment. The move sparks thousands of dollars in upgrades as residents await the new trade while Cheyenne County faces a multi million dollar tax assessment cut for 1933, altering budget plans amid a statewide reduction.
Panhandle Receives Share of Nebraska Gas Tax
Nebraska State Treasurer Hall allocated 291357 to counties for July from the 4 cent state gas tax minus refunds and admin costs. Eleven panhandle counties total 21807 with Scotts Bluff at 6436 and Cheyenne at 2467. Other payments include Banner 445, Box Butte 2427, Dawes 6166, Dawes listed 975, Garden 680, Kimball 1187, Morrill 1806, Sheridan 2279, Sioux 934.
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Hall
Panhandle
Scotts Bluffs
Cheyenne County
Banner
Box Butte
Dawes
Dauel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Sheridan
Sioux
Western Nebraska County Fair Dates Listed
County fair dates in western Nebraska are listed for Box Butte Hemingford Dawes Chadron Garden Lewellen Morrill Scotts Bluff Mitchell Sheridan Gordon Sioux Harrison August 30 to September 2 or 1. Other counties have not listed dates and probably do not intend to hold fairs.
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Nebraska
Box Butte
Hemingford
Dawes
Chadron
Garden
Lewellen
Morrill
Bridgeport
Scotts Bluff
Mitchell
Sheridan
Gordon
Sioux
Harrison
Challburg Sees Mixed Corn Outlook in Clay County
H L Challburg state representative returned from Clay County saying the corn crop outlook is strong here while he notes the Clay County crop is damaged about 75 percent. He endorses the wheat acreage allotment plan and urges farmers to sign up.
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H. L. Challburg
Clay County
Challburg
Two Assessments Cancelled in County
The county cancelled two personal assessments and reduced real estate assessments by $495 for Western Union of Sidney and $175 for Texaco of Gurley due to double assessments. The lot assessments in section 20, township 12, range 50 were reduced by $415.
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Western Union
Sidney
Texaco Company of
Gurley
Township 12
Brother Of Woolley Is Gored To Death
E. R. Woolley an official of Western Public Service Company was notified of his brother's death in Utah after a deadly goring by an enraged animal. Woolley traveled to Cheyenne and boarded a plane to Salt Lake City for details.
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E. R. Woolley
Western Public Service Company
Utah
Woolley
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
County Fair Not Held This Year by Board Vote
County commissioners unanimously decided not to hold a county fair in 1933. They said spending the money would be foolish when funds are needed for more important purposes.
Offer Youths Chance To Join Naval Forces
Seventy district youths may enlist at the Cheyenne recruiting station with short waiting time before entering service. Eligibility ranges from 17 to 25 years.
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Cheyenne
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O.red
Roosevelt
United States
National Recovery Administration
U.S
State Board of Equalization
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