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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
8
The article notes the appointment of Rev Anton Link as assistant to Rev Sindowski. It states arrangements favor the parish and academy, and that Link has been introduced to the public this week with a favorable impression from his new role.
A county column laments relief policy denial affecting a man whose son cannot receive CCC aid. The writer argues Uncle Sam should grant the monthly benefit to end the family’s hardship, contending the policy harms the New Deal’s image and penalizes courage and ambition.
A Pioneer cattleman travels through the Panhandle recounting his varied career. He worked with Bosler Brothers and Laurence as a cow puncher, joined R. D. Fant and drove horses to Texas, enlisted in Teddy Roosevelt's company during the Spanish-American War, and later made a fortune in cattle abroad before losing and rebuilding wealth in Texas.
Thomas Gass, chair of the liquor commission, urged prosecuting attorneys statewide to notify the commission instantly of any liquor law convictions. He said such convictions are essential to license decisions and noted the commission recently granted a license to a person with a prior liquor offense because the conviction was not known.
Horace M. Davis the state fire marshal cautioned Nebraska farmers against storing new wet alfalfa hay. In four days 11 barn fires caused about 27000 dollars in losses, with spontaneous combustion the main cause. Davis praised municipalities for quick fire prevention actions and noted Nebraska led 16 states in prompt compliance at 54 percent, issuing 3015 orders with 77 percent of inspected sites showing remediable faults.
Fort Warren Holyoke hosts a three daily game tournament with 10 30 a m starts and a new loud speaker. Denver lefty Adams and Kansas Hoxie Freeman are eyed as potential pitchers while Jim Cameron holds concession rights. Teams include Chappell Oshkosh Paxton Albin and the central Nebraska league stars. Local fans expect high quality play and attendance could top $1000 with good weather.
The county will open and maintain the section of former state highway No 19 as a Cheyenne County public road from the southeast corner of section 30, township 14, range 49, north five miles to section 6. J W Johnson extended poultry house fire and tornado policies at 6.06. WPA project must supply enough employment. board to meet Thursday to review districts. Equalization session set and county levy approved.
City schools announce opening on September 2 with details on registration and instruction. Mr. Liebendorfer outlines procedures for parents, covering grades from kindergarten to first, and emphasizes careful reading of the registration instructions issued by Blanche Curtis.
Pupils must report Monday September 2 at 9 o'clock at their assigned schools. East kindergarteners come in 1 20 pm. Senior high attend auditorium. Seventh and eighth graders go to junior high auditorium. South of U P tracks west of 12th avenue south side pupils to junior high. South of tracks east of 12th to east side. Third to fifth south of tracks to east school. Sixth graders to east school. North side pupils to north side school. Junior and senior high registrations Saturday August 31 9 to 12 with principals Cork and Weymouth at respective buildings. Prompt attendance will prevent delay Monday.
Premium rules limit cash awards to Cheyenne County exhibits and 4 H members. Non county entries receive ribbons only. Livestock sales occur after the fair. delivery and entry deadlines are set with hours September 10 9am to 6pm and September 11 until noon. Exhibits must be entered as requested and removal times are after 4pm final day. livestock may be moved after judging with superintendent approval.
Powerine is returning to Sidney where Porter Oil became a Phillips outlet. Shell seeks to reestablish its presence as Sidney remains one of the state's largest gas and oil distribution hubs due to rail and highway facilities.
A $720000 plus fund from the Works Progress Administration begins flowing into Nebraska this week. It signals renewed activity in construction trades and promises jobs for thousands of unemployed residents. About $500000 is for river valley reconstruction in the Republican area with 2000 men to be employed when projects begin. The weekly approval is a small portion of what is planned.
Nebraska faces a labor shift as the WPA plans to place unemployed workers across the state by fall. About 40 million dollars is expected to be spent, with valley Republicans likely unable to supply all needed labor and workers to be moved from other areas. Latest indices show improved business conditions with retail activity up about 15 percent from August, strong furniture and home goods demand, and a building boom statewide. Deteriorating corn crops due to heat and drought clouds prospects, though farmers anticipate higher grain prices and a crop much larger than 1934 if rain comes.
Dr L A Bersee advertises a modern method examination to solve eyeglasses problems. He is the successor to Dr Wiker and operates from the Radcliffe building.
Sunday and week events report visiting friends and relatives across the area. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Theo Folkerts Miss Clara Ostermyer and Mrs Sarah Hunt hosted guests while others traveled to Sterling Lodge Pole and nearby farms. Cattle moving and grain work noted along with several social calls and Sunday dinners.
Louis Grendler of Akron Colorado visited the John Schmidt home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Phillips of Milo Kansas visit with Mr and Mrs Alex Shindle and family. Harlan Shinkle helps thresh at J C Hatchers this week. Mr and Mrs W A McMillen and son Joe and Mrs Esther Lyngholm and daughter Alice left for Canada. Edna Van Pelt recovers from operation and will return home soon. Charles Schmidt returned from harvest near Dalton. Mrs J A Kennon of Julesburg visits with Mrs Oscar Hatcher. Mrs Floyd Whittaker of Sidney Draw helps cook for threshers.
Mr and Mrs Stewart McMillen of Scottsbluff occupy the W A McMillen home while the owners are away. Mr and Mrs Oscar Hatcher dine with Mr and Mrs Fred Leeburg on Sunday. Charles Tolle and son Bob of Proctor assist Emil Van Mark with his hay tasks.
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