21 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
1
High corn prices lift farmer optimism about a partial late crop in Cheyenne county. Much of the late planted corn looks good, but frost risk and weather duration will decide final values. Early heat-damaged wheat and corn losses hit some growers, while others may still ship surplus feed.
The department of agriculture favors soybeans as a partial substitute crop for less drought resistant varieties. The bulletin notes soybeans grow where corn does and yield well, with large potential for dairy and other livestock when used in silos or as standalone feed with molasses to aid fermentation.
Water Commissioner Carl Jones explains the low summer rates apply only to the meter reading date and do not extend through the end of the month. Meters are read between the 19th and 25th, so some homes have already been checked from the summer rate list. The rates began last May but are dated back a month.
Rev. F. Charling Mills of Wayne former pastor of the Methodist church in Sidney was guest speaker at the Lions club noon meeting. Mills shared insights from road signs and described his former Sidney club membership and close ties with many members.
Rexford Guy Tugwell and his group of drouth experts did not arrive in Sidney as planned. The Telegraph checked likely sites and found no sign of the party by 3 p.m. They were due noon, and a routing change or bad luck may explain the absence. Maurice L. Cooke, named by President Roosevelt to handle drouth relief, was part of the group believed to tour the area.
Gov Cochran spoke at Box Butte county history picnic in Alliance Sunday. He said an agreement with Colorado fixes the southern end of highway No 19 and that the road may be designated as a U S route. Mrs Fred Nason had urged road changes earlier and noted improvements but criticized No 19 from Alliance toward Chadron with humor.
J. W. Bilieter, highway commissioner, issues notice under Nebraska law to all landowners abutting public highways to mow weeds along their land by September 1. If not done, the highway department will mow and the mowing cost will be assessed as taxes against the land.
State Engineer Tilley has called for bids on gravel surfacing projects totaling about 105000 dollars funded by the state. Bids are due September 10 and cover 1.3 miles on Nebraska highway 27 between Chappell and the Colorado line, 2.3 miles on highway 19 between Sidney and the Colorado line, and 8.2 miles on highway 87 between Scottsbluff and Marsland.
More than 100 farmers attended four feed conservation meetings hosted at the farms of W. B. Pitman Bert Allington Sam Chambers and O A Olson Tuesday. M N Lauritzen of the extension service urged conserving corn with silage as tests show 25 to 40 percent more feeding value than fodder. The trench silo emerged as the most economical temporary option with labor as the only cash expense. Packing to expel air pockets is key. tractors or horses are commonly used for packing. Bulletins on emergency rations and feed values were handed out, with extra copies available at the county agent's office. Swinbank urged leaving rows of corn standing to prevent winter blowing and suggested fall seeding rye or wheat on stalk ground to hold soil. Visiting experts said the local feed situation is less dire than in eastern counties.
Francis Skinner, 21, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, drowned at Belmont reservoir seven miles southeast of Bayard while attempting to rescue Mrs. Louise Austin, 21, of Bayard, from an undercurrent. Austin and two Bayard residents, Maxine Roberts and Evelyn Flowers, were present. Skinner and Austin were swept under as the current pulled them away. Austin reached shore. Skinner remained submerged for five minutes before efforts stopped.
Construction on the new section of highway No 19 from Angora to Northport is nearly done and may open within a week. Most road bed shaping is finished and gravel surface will be applied next. The route offers a short straight path, removing a steep hill and many curves from the old road. Deep cuts through hills south of Angora were made by contractors.
A state planning board committee outlined a tentative five point drought relief program to create jobs for farmers in drought stricken areas. A sub committee was chosen to draft recommendations for the Central Northwest States Regional Planning Commission in Rapid City. The plan focuses on road construction water conservation dam projects silos for feed and an emergency land use fund.
Supt G F Liebendorfer issues detailed registration instructions for the coming term. Pupils should report Monday at 9 am at designated schools except east side kindergarteners who start at 1 20 pm. Senior high report in the senior high auditorium. seventh and eighth to the junior high auditorium.
The Rice funeral home purchased an H-H inhalator for resuscitation in drowning, asphyxiation, strangulation and similar cases. Fire departments, hospitals and agencies use it, citing its near natural method. Mr. Rice and W. G. Lowe will operate it for public use after training with Denver experts.
Management of the Fox theatre announces the renewal of its screen with a modern silver coating that doubles brightness and reduces lighting needs. The new surface improves backgrounds, outlines, and depth, aligning local cinema with larger-city standards. The screen was installed last Wednesday and patrons will see the change with Sundays showings, including Dancing Pirates.
Chief State Conservation Officer O'Connell ordered 15 deputies to curb out of season pheasant shooting. Farmers on York county farms chased a car carrying hunters. a pheasant was discarded, license number obtained, hunter later fined 25 dollars plus costs. Nebraska pheasant season runs October 25 to November 1.
Three youths riding in Sidney narrowly avoided a serious crash when they rode into the path of an oncoming tourist car without signaling. Mayor Roche and Police Chief Rogers urged parents to warn children to ride carefully, especially at night and without reflectors, warning that needless accidents could cost lives.
A convoy of 12 buses carrying 380 teachers from 47 states tours the west as part of the traveling university programs of Oklahoma City and Atlanta. The group, including 75 faculty instructors, studies art, botany, geology, geography, history, astronomy and mental hygiene with a western sociology course. The pedagogical tour began July 5 at Dallas and travels through Colorado, Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Seattle, ending in Omaha with side trips.
Nebraska officials recommended Cheyenne Loup and Richardson counties for official drouth classification to Washington. Cheyenne faces half the roughage crop, heavy grasshopper damage, blister beetle issues, and about 300 families needing aid this winter with 150 to 200 seeking seed loans.
Weather experts report a seasonal drop in Cheyenne county heat as light showers pass through the region. Sidney records under 90 degrees while limited rainfall moistens parched pastures and fields.
The Cheyenne County Fair runs September 8 through 11 with top Western racing strings and $1200 in purses. A robust schedule includes open and county dash races, relays, novelty events, and Zike's educated horses plus Frank and Bernice Dean as featured acts.
Hartley and Cochrane present a flying circus in Sidney next Sunday August 23 under Veterans of Foreign Wars. The program features formation flying auto bombing balloon bursting power stunts and parachute jumps with Jack Westfall Harold Hartley and Kid Spiva among the performers. The show starts at 2 30 pm with planes stationed north of town and spectators guided to the grounds admission 35 cents adults 15 cents children.
Bill Donald of Grand Island, seriously injured in an August 6 auto crash, was to be moved home last night aboard the Union Pacific streamliner. Dr. R. E. Roche planned to accompany him to ensure constant attention, using a stretcher and partitioned baggage car due to skull injuries. Recovery is expected to take several months.
The W. C. Fastenow farm sale drew a large crowd and strong bidding Tuesday. Cows sold from 65 to 87.50 dollars, with other items fetching good prices. P Millett cried the sale, noting keen competition and a sale boosted by Telegraph advertising as the Fastenows plan to move to Denver for a cottage camp.
Nebraska's weekly accident tally shows fourteen fatalities from 406 incidents with 253 injuries. Motor vehicle crashes caused 98 events with 139 injuries and five deaths, plus 60 injuries and three deaths from 183 public accidents and three deaths from 91 agricultural, eight from industrial, and 12 injuries and two deaths from 24 home accidents.
Glow from a stubble field fire seven miles northeast of Peetz drew observers from Sidney Monday night. The fire lit low clouds into a fiery mass, drawing people toward Peetz to assess the blaze from Lodge Pole valley and the south hill area.
Scottsbluff officials announced a night headlight requirement for all bicycles to reduce traffic hazards. Police said bicycles without lights are invisible to motorists until in the car’s headlights, and the order will be strictly enforced.
County school system directories for 1936 37 term are being prepared for County Superintendent Nelson and will be ready in a few days. Mrs Nelson provides teachers and board members with copies to keep them familiar with the system. A few districts still seek teachers and their names will not appear unless named soon.
The Blatz Brewing company of Milwaukee appoints the Sidney Bottling and Storage company as wholesaler for the territory. Blatz, founded in 1851, is renowned for quality. Local bottling officials say they are pleased to secure the agency for these products.
Mayor Roche was assured by Gayle Carruthers that federal funds would back the 38 block residential district planned for curbing gutters and oil paving. The project, about 103000 in total, would run under WPA sponsorship with strong federal cooperation. Roche will mobilize council and engineering staff to prepare groundwork so work can begin soon.
The fifth annual Potter days kick off Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, with a varied program of entertainment including horseshoe pitching, band concerts, baseball, softball, dancing, a big parade, water fight, races, old time music and free acts. Friday’s ball game features Peetz against Potter, while Sidney meets the Cubs on Saturday. Myers of Fort Warren will pitch for Potter against Peetz, and Erv Mar ratt faces Sidney. Exhibits cover agriculture, livestock, household, school work, stone and metal craft, with a full premium list in the Potter Review. Sidney is expected to send a large crowd to this first fall festival of 1936, amid a busy sequence of county fairs and other events.
The notice reminds taxpayers that the second half of real estate taxes becomes delinquent September 1 after the first half was delinquent May 1. County Treasurer Louis Waseem reiterates his legal duty to issue distress warrants for delinquent personal taxes after the first of the month.
The film Green Pastures was shown for Sidney audiences yesterday morning at the Fox theatre, a preview that drew a popular turnout. Manager Ned Collins called the screening a new type of motion picture entertainment and noted the use of a new silver screen.
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